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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1913

Page

9

Speed Wins as Skinner Fails in Prairie Dash

Speed and Skinner race for the Echo Phonograph amid a lively Flying Heart ranch gathering. Speed blades Skinner down the final stretch to win by a narrow margin as the crowd roars. Covington arrives injured, Miss Blake cheers, and Glass endures chaos before a celebratory mood settles over the party.

Flying Heart Ranch Flying Heart J. Wallingford Speed Yale Culver Covington Helen Blake Speed Jean Chapin Covington Helen Larry Glass Wat Yale Theowboys Wally Freano Glee Club Stanford University Glen Adles Glass Willie Omaha Blake Larry Skinner Bat Skingier Lawrence Glass Jhip Head Amaniac Tuman Force Echo Phonograph New York Paris Martedetta Notay J. Wallingford Gallagher Mes Stover Berkeley Freene Mr. Speed Albuquerque Life Tie Chapin Mme. Melba Holy City Jack Chapin Fresho Miss Blake

The Bride’s Chocolate Cake Affair

A bride lavishes praise on her husband in playful phrases such as chocolate cake three layers deep and four layers deep. When she shows slight irritation her mother inquires about John’s day, prompting a humorous exchange ending with the bride declaring “Dog bivvatt.”

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Planting and Spraying of Orchards

RE Miller argues October favors fall planting of orchards, noting trees move easily when dormant and root healing begins on site. Fall planting, plus thorough fall spraying targeting pests and eggs, yields healthier trees and a cleaner stand for next season. A second spring spray is advised, but fall work ensures early pest control and orchard readiness.

RE. J. Miller

Seed corn selection and egg business rules

An agricultural note advises selecting seed corn from strong ears to improve statewide yields, with calculations on kernels per ear and hills per acre. It also lists five egg production rules to maintain quality: clean nests, daily egg gathering, cool dry storage, frequent marketing, and timely slaughter or sale of mature cockerels.

A. C. Arny Ausistant Agriculturist University Farm St. Fal Minn

Means of Securing a Steady Income for Small Farmers

Advice for small capital poultry keepers and mixed farmers on building a reliable livelihood. Poultry helps fruit growers by pest control and fertilization, while mixed farming offers immediate returns. A few acres of small fruits vegetables and staples with fowls cows and pigs can gross a steady income first season without hindering future fruit tree profitability.

Good method for keeping potatoes in storage

The storage area should be well ventilated and not exceed eight feet square with flat walls and hollow partitions or many ventilating tubes from top to bottom. A middle tube for large bins aids air flow, helping moisture escape, keeping potatoes dry and easily cooled in fall and winter.

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