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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1912

Page

3

City sale center marked as largest Aberdeen Angus producer

Indianola Feb 5 Des Moines could become the nation’s top Aberdeen Angus sale center if a committee proposal is adopted at the Aberdeen Angus Breeders' association meeting in Des Moines. Iowa, the country’s largest producer, would host a market in-state, following a year-long feasibility committee study.

Indianola Des Moines United States Aberdeen Angus Breeders’ Association Chicago Omaha National Organization of Angus Breeders Iowa Towa United Hawkeye

Old Wills Recall Fortune In Talbot Estate

Sioux City report recalls two early wills of D H Talbot the late scientist famed for aquatic birds and animals who died recently. Though in his prime he owned vast Iowa land and valuable collections donated to the University of Iowa he died nearly impoverished after misfortune and duplicity among friends.

Sioux City D. H. Talbot Talbot McCook Lake Iowa University of Iowa

Indictments in Arson Case Involving Croft and Hendon

Grand jury indicts A C Croft and William and James Hendon on conspiracy charges related to arson of the seed house at Moulton and Croft Seed Company row. Earlier indictments allege burning to collect insurance, with Leer details from Centerville and Sioux City reports.

A. GC. Croft William and James Hendon Centerville Croft Seed Company Arrow A. C. Croft Moulton

Seed corn testing urged for Iowa farmers in 1911

A 1911 Iowa State College short course report urges farmers to test seed corn thoroughly before planting. It notes high rates of poor germination in Iowa corn and describes a low cost homemade tester using a shallow box, sawdust, and a cloth checkerboard to evaluate kernels from each ear.

Iowa Iowa State College Iowa Experiment Station

Iowa Dairy Progress Highlighted at State College Meeting

State Dairy and Food Commissioner W B Barney told Iowa State College students that 1911 saw 2 700 000 more pounds of butter produced than 1910, plus record cream for ice cream. He credited better dairy care and higher quality stock, noting a surge in pure bred cattle and expanded dairying opportunities across the state.

Iowa W. B. Barney Iowa State College Hush van Port of Waterloo Iowa Dairy” Association Mr. Barney van Pelt

Freight Depot Fire Damages Plant in Burned Area

Fire at a freight depot caused part of the facility to burn. The damage amount is about $5,000 and the loss is fully insured. Northwestern authorities report the incident and insured coverage applies.

Geld” Roves Mpi

Just a Little Too Hasty Wedding Tour Encounter

A wedding couple on their tour stops at a station where the bridegroom resents the agent asking if they will take the next train. They quarrel over the train's refusal to stop as the express speeds by, with the bridegroom declaring he must signal if the train is to halt.

Back Ailment Promoted By Cuticura Remedies

A 1911 testimonial describes severe back eruptions and painful sores, reportedly eased within weeks by Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent, claiming renewed health and endorsement of the products. The page also advertises other remedies and a 82 page book free on request.

W. A. Armstrong Corbin, Kan

Seven Years of Misery Finds Relief in Pinkham Remedy

Mrs Dema Betoun of Sikeston Missouri recounts seven years of illness with cramps backache and weakness then credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health. She praises renewed energy for housework garden and social duties and urges other women to try the treatment for disruptions inflammation and nervous prostration after other means failed.

Sikeston Lydia E. Pinkham Dema Betoun

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