Protecting Farms From Fire in Walcott Iowa
The Walcott Iowa system funds a fire protection unit through direct farmer contributions. A volunteer squad serves farms within a five mile radius, with the town maintaining the chemical truck and equipment. Fire chiefs set equitable charges for nonmembers and a tax plan is urged for sustained service.
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Walcott
Joweres
Figrees
Town Fire and Water Committee
H. J. Callahen
Fort Dodge
X rays may revolutionize plant and animal breeding
Reports from Missouri College of Agriculture describe using x rays to destroy or modify hereditary cell values in seeds and livestock. The method could speed traits such as rapid growth giant corn stalks early maturing poultry and improved meat quality, enabling instant selection and potential pest resistance.
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Missouri College of Agriculture
Missouri
General Coxey recurs. radio spectrum plan sparks debate
The House Banking Committee hears Coxey critique of unemployment relief and his plan for legal tender with 25 year bonds. He warns of a new Washington march if Congress rejects his proposals. Separately a radio engineers conference outlines a channel allocation plan with national and local broadcasts and power allocations, aiming to reduce interference.
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Coxey
House Banking Committee
Jacob Ss. Coxey
Washington
Congress
United States
Cuxey
Genuret Gadsawer
Institute of Radio Engineers
Pwr
Chi Orderat Pacin Rommintion
Fennel Conference
Brieny
Fray
Tipsalant
Health officer's honesty in outbreak warnings debated
In a reader feature Dr. William Brady comments on how truth about communicable disease is handled locally. He contrasts two health officers, one suppressing early diphtheria reports and the other urging prompt public warning to prevent unseen cases and carriers.
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California
Montreal
Richard Slee
New York State
Johnny Brown
Sarah Smith
I. A
Dr. Brady
William Brady
New York
Eaton Sisters
Pearl
Doris
Mary
Dudley
Grace Moore
Metropolitan
Yong Filth Avenue
Lindbergh
Gallipolis
Carnegie Boys
Charles M. Schwab
Jast
Father Gashin
Paris
Hoboken
Astaires
Hattiet Hector
Will Mahaney
Broadway
Thoughts on Broadway and daredevils on a windy afternoon
A wandering reflection on Broadway's crowds and performers from street life to stage legends. The author recalls actors, dancers and stuntmen, noting Eliight thrill seekers and the high demand for novelty, with anecdotes about Subway crushes and a children’s tale ending in a drawn scene.
Uncle Wiggily and Johnnie's Teeth Puzzle
Standing by the river bank Uncle Wiggily watches the Alligator study pictures of tiny men drawn with a tick. The Gator doubts words exist but predicts rain as Uncle Wiggily rearranges the letters to form a new message before the rain begins.
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Uncle Wiggily
Johnnie’s
Howaii
Gari
Wingily
Mr Langears
Uncle Wigerly
Atek
Wigerly
Whimsical Puzzle and Lesson on City Statehood
A quirky set of lines about solving a name puzzle with playful references to a toothache and talcum powder. It mentions Uncle Wig and a snowball canary scene, then shifts to Washington Post commentary by Prof. Charles Merriam urging New York City and Chicago statehood arguing urban laws curb liberties, with practical objections noted.
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Johnnie
Geass
Whoros
Aiphnnie
Washington Post
Charles Merriam
University of Chicago
New York City
Chicago
The Chivalry of the Air by Glenn Frank
An essay-like reflection contrasts air and land warfare, praising face to face combat and individual chivalry in pilots while noting mechanized mass warfare dulls personal honor. It links modern education and media to a drift toward impersonal conflict, urging preservation of individual spirit.
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The
Glenn Frank Cresident
University of Wisconsin
Century Magazine
McClure
Eyodience
Dengan
Charmeler
apiYit
Miss Brown of X.Y.O. Chapter continues power shift
The scene shifts to Whitehall and Downing Street as Abel Deane and Malakoff clash over independence and internationalism while Miss Brown expands control of the secretariat. Marabels eyes her closely, then publicly praises her work and proposes marriage, revealing tensions and loyalties in the inner circle.
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Malakoff
Reid
Mona Hannerton
Frankland
Abel Deane
Bretskopf
Deane
Altho
Krasset
Macpherson
Miss Brown
Whitehall
Dessiter
Marabels
Abel Deane Louight
Mislakoff
Desstler
Dessney
Miss Brown Hall
Denly
Storks in Europe and the tale of jealous birds
Uncle Ray’s Corner explores storks in Europe noting their nesting habits and return migration from Africa. A Hamburg yard incident is recounted where a wild stork battles a tame one, with a legend of three other storks aiding the attacker. The piece ends with a boyish taunt and a tease for a future column.
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Europe
Africa
Hamburg
Germany
Aulirs
Potttry
Danie Stork
Starka
Home Grown Daughters and a Frustrating Invitational
A folksy note on the rarity of home grown daughters and a comical take on an Invitational event where a man feels the sting of mishaps like a stepladder fall and a load of window curtains.
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Questions and Answers
Burroughs Nature Club Answers forthcoming in Nature Notes address bird behavior and care of kittens with home remedies. The column notes cedar waxwings diet and behavior and explains how to wash a domestic kitten and protect its eyes during cleaning.
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Nature Notes
Sumner
Burroughs Wilten
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Waterloo
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WIKES
United Press
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Imade
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Allegrier
Diw York
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Story
Brovxs
Viney
Representatives
William Brady, M.D
Nat'l Newspaper
Condi Wong
0. C. McIntyre
micNaught Syndicaty, Loc
Graudeville
Palace
Nora Bayes
Palaceaudiences. Com
Hollywood
Mr. Longears
Uncle
Sister Sallie
Sallie
Johnnie Bushytall
Johnnie the
Squirrel Boy
Uncle Wigelly
Uncle Wigetly
Slial
Dife
Winny
Camaler
Betty
John Charlton
Sedan
Ava Christie Auetlan
London
Kay
Charlton
Lnha
Spotty
Lindy
Lindberghn
Mexeche
Guam
wHg's
Babe Ruth
Khocis
Bob and
Muriel Johns
Thippe
AL Smith
Stlty
Bat Boy
OA Smith
Diese
H. Phileips Oppranheim
E. Phillips Oppenheim
Mason City
Uncle Ray’s
Mexico
New World
Holland
Belgium
Europa
Ray Fomorrow
Abe Martin
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin Co
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