Iowa shows steady crops despite variable weather
Iowa's 72 year record of no total crop failure is highlighted by a veteran farmer. He notes hay, grain, and corn yield fluctuations but emphasizes resilience: corn often compensates for small grain shortfalls, while overall conditions, heat, and moisture support reliable harvests across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Shannon
Timois
Yowa
Iowa
Providence
Towa
Gulf
A Wonderful World of Beauty Across Earth and Sky
Praises the pervasive beauty in nature and humanity, from skies at dawn and dusk to mountains and seas, with art, architecture, and form inspiring gratitude. Calls attention to beauty in character, sacrifice, and daily life, claiming all creation holds aesthetic and refining influence for those attentive.
The World's Bread Basket Era Promises Growth
Davey Arnett of Inter-Southern Life told Louisville insurers that an internal Mississippi Valley canal system will boost property values and population across the region within five years. He called the valley the breadbasket of the world, noting its vast grain, meat, fruit, and vegetable output feeding hundreds of millions. Arnett cited Napoleon on the Mississippi heartland as destined to become the richest and most populous area in the civilized world if canalization accelerates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley
Davey Arnett
Inter-Southern Life
Louisville
Sime Valley
Napoleon
Arnett
Mississippi
United States
Farmers eye the sky during critical farming period
A farm report stresses now is the crucial time for ploughing late corn haymaking and early harvest. Weather dictates losses or gains as continued fair conditions over two to three weeks can help, while every rainy day threatens dollars and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bvds
Personal Health Service
Weakfoot and foot care by Dr. William Brady
Dr Brady discusses weakfoot a common teen issue linked to nutrition and activity. He notes inward ankles and outward toes, praises better shoe design and physical education, and answers reader questions on metatarsal arch location, shoe fit, and self care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoctor
Dfe
American Medical Association
Chicago
Public Health Service
Government Printing Office
Washington, D. C
Brady F & Stampa
William Brady
New York Slum Areas Rebuilt for Modern Living
An early 20th century column notes New York City’s East Side transformation toward livable apartments, cleaner streets, and better facilities. It contrasts uptown oversight with East Side improvements, highlighting new baths, windows, and arias of improved living conditions. The piece also weaves in cultural asides about actors, nose jobs, and a remark on Arkansas music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
O. Henry
New’ York
East Side
Lenitaren
The Danger In Safety by Glenn Prank
A 1928 essay from Glenn Prank of the University of Wisconsin argues that industrial safety must rest on a philosophy that balances bodily protection with mental adventure. He notes safety advances arose from enlightened self interest and urges a program that preserves human life while preserving challenge and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Prank
University of Wisconsin
Century
Conyrignt
McClure
Ocean
North Pole
What Uncle Wiggily Forgot
Howard R. Garis presents a charming scene with Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wunzy and Baby Bunty enjoying cabbageade in shade. Uncle Wiggily hosts a small summer gathering for the orphans as Mr Whitewash the Polar Bear helps hidden cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Wiggily
Howard R. Garis
Jane Fuzzy Wunzy
Baby Bunty
Rival Animals Plot to Nab Rebit at Party
In a playful scene, the Bob Cat and the Pox spy Uncle Wig under a tree while the hunnkes and Mr. Whitewash and Nursy dance beside iced cab bagenade. The Fox proposes a plan to fetch the rebit, noting the target’s fondness for parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunnkes
Mr. Whitewash
Nursy Dance
Bob Cat
Uncle Wigiglly
Polar Bear
Movie of a Man These Mornings
Fragmentary OCR style dialogue presents disjoint phrases and exclamations. The garbled text hints at a conversational scene beginning with greetings and questions and featuring interruptions and abrupt shifts in address to a person named Leo. The excerpt suggests a casual, edgy tone without coherent narrative.
Uncle Wiggily Skips A Fox and Bobcat Party
Uncle Wiggily plans to attend a sly party at an old hollow tree invited by the Fox, but a warning from Twistytail the pig and a missing necktie prompt a return home. Nurse Jane watches a puzzling drawing as the tale leads to more mischief and a cliffhanger about a doll carriage and a potato salad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Uncle Wigerly
Bob Cat
Uncle Wig- Rily
Gome
Uncle Wiggily
Mr. Longears
Dane
Rabbit
Mr. Twistytail
Pig
Jane
Janie
Indy
Italian 9 Day Tour To Boost Air Travel
Rome July 19 With aim to develop air travel in Italy a nine day tour kicks off Sept 12 under the ministry of aeronautics and Royal Aero Club. Airplanes must cost ≤ 8000 lire and compete for 300 600 lire prizes plus 160 000 lire from the ministry. From Rome the course visits Naples Foggia Loreto Ferrara Padua Milan Turin Bologna Florence Pisa and returns over about 1200 miles. Limited to forty Italian constructors and pilots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Ialy
Italy
Ministry of Aeronautics
Royal Aero Club
Ministry
Aero Club
Naples
Foggia
Loreto
Ferrara
Padua
Milan
Turin
Bologna
Florence
Pisa
Lmited
Hue and Cry by Patricia Wentworth
Monliy Lee works in the household of Sir George Peterson to care for his daughter Mally under Mrs Craddock. Craddock accuses Mally of spying after a missing code and diamond. Mally denies knowledge, faces search and prison, then shares a strange supper with Wilfrid Witherby as the plot continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monliy Lee
Sir George Peterson
Barbara
Sir George
Craddock
Mally
George
Minth
Hugh Moorthy
Mally Poltely
Cassleby
Wilfrid
Wilfrid Witherby
Aunt Judith
Castleby
Mr. Witherby
Adders
Judith
Uncle Rays Corner on Trains and Oxford Visit
Uncle Rays recounts differences between British and American trains in Oxford England. He explains platform boarding ticket punching car compartments and door numbering and notes Oxford University Bodleian Library student access and Johnson Library, plus yearly crew races with Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
England
Oxford University
Bodieian Library
Samuel Johnson
Burroughs Nature Club Answers and Questions 1028
Questions cover feeding birds and moths, with answers promised in tomorrow's notes. The item includes a list of inquiries about sparrows, cough remedies for dogs, and milk related health notes, with responses indicating veterinary advice and basic home remedies, plus weather and seasonal bird observation details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Abe Martin views on hicks, banks and rent in California
The column sketches Abe Martin on rural character and banking scrutiny. It hints at a California rent story tied to Dee scandal and Mrs Rip Van Winkle, presenting a satirical take on public figures and local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Herford
Friend
Gramercy Park
Mag Hell
410
Herford
Hickman
California
Rip van Winkte
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Awtorter
Hartman Co
Corner Park Ave
Cas Telephone
Dgohn
G. Hartman
Jackson Mccoysy
Eeehueyes Crn
Waterlog
Associated Press
United Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Story, Brooks & Finley
Representatives
Onal News
Jana
Middlewest
William Brady, M. D
Nat'l
O, McIntyre
Charles Hanson -Towne
Frank Fay
Arkansas
New Yorker
Jon Goares
Leo
Patricia Wentworth
Public Ledger
Uncle Ray’s
Dr. Johnson
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin Ca
New York State
Magnesia
Abe Martin
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