The School House Flag Movement Expands National Patriotism
The school house flag movement, begun four years ago, spreads as teachers report rising patriotism and better conduct. Students, including many with foreign born roots, grow to see the flag as a symbol of American identity and history. Teachers praise easier governance and stronger national feeling. Columbus Day may mark flag-raising in all public schools. James B. Upham asserts the Columbian Exposition cost and national effort reflect American resolve.
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Ewing
Minnesota
Sohereas
Missouri
United States
America
Connecticut
Masshusetts
Boston
James B. Upaam
Glorious Possibilities of Columbus Day Celebration
The piece argues Columbus Day should be viewed beyond its discovery moment. It links 400 years of progress to American development, highlighting race transitions, civilizational shifts, evolving ideas, and the rise of public schools as a core American ideal embraced by youth nationwide.
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America
Bnck
The Public School System’s Centennial Milestone
An editorial reflecting on America's 400 years and the coming Columbian public school celebration set for Oct 12. It extols public schools as the keystone of civilization and notes 13,000,000 pupils in free schools will unite in a nationwide observance.
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America
Iowa Farm Journal on Seeds, Pasture, and Colt Timing
The article urges farmers to plant invincible seed anytime, use clover for manured fields, and feed cows grain until pastures are abundant. It discusses livestock costs, especially rising colt losses, recommends June arrival of foals, and notes soil fertility buildup and nitrogen leaching due to five years of scant rains. It reflects Iowa farming as a model and questions grain handling profits.
Iowa farmers urged to drain land and boost dairy output
The article stresses proper drainage with cemented joints to keep soil and silt out, warning that neglect leads to failures. It argues draining is highly profitable for farmers after housing and fencing, urges farmers to learn the trade, and contends Iowa’s conditions favor dairying with strong grasses and grains producing the best butter. Corn remains the dairy mainstay, economical and abundantly grown in Iowa.
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Iowa
East
Towa
Wet Spring Crop Guidance for Wetland Farming
Weather has kept fields wet and rain likely, prompting seasoned farmers to adapt. Recommendations cover planting corn late if needed, sowing millet in June on unfit land, fallow to drain, sowing grass on damp soil, timothy and clover on low lands, and preventing surface water damage to pastures. Deep plowing and timely weed control advised. oats barley and wheat tolerate spring wetness if heading occurs in dry spells.
Breeders Discuss Milk and Beef Cattle in Iowa
A reader asks about improving cows to 800 pounds per year and using a full blooded milk strain bull. A. P. Harpy notes cattle needs depend on land type and feeding plans, advising choose breed to fit soil and feeding goals.
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Crry
Iowa
A. P. Harpy
Ayrshire
Common purpose cattle and Ayrshire milk breeds discussion
The passage weighs beef versus milking qualities in cattle, comparing Ayrshire, Jetsaya, and Jersey types. It warns to select a bull from a good milking cow, avoiding extremes of all beef or all milk. It notes Iowa cattle tend to be large due to generous soil, contrasting regional feeding and cattle maturity.
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Iowa
Special and General Purpose Cows in Iowa Dairying Discussion
An Iowa dairying debate questions if 160 acres can support 75 Jersey or Guernsey cows via silos and modern equipment. It argues grain growth, water, and silage advantages favor Iowa but warns herd size requires many milkers, farm labor, and logistical challenges, especially versus Wisconsin.
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Guv. Hoard
Iowa
Wisconsin
Towa
Jersey
Dakota
Ft. Atkinson
Ruthlen’s Arnect Salve Advertised For Skin Ailments
An 19th century style advertisement touts Ruthlen’s Arnect Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back with a 25 cent price and notes sale by Dr. L A Sheetz.
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Ruthlen
L.A. Sheetz
Illinois Fence Builder exhibition in Algona
Farmers are invited to inspect a hog and garden fence building machine by Bowman and Caudry at the courthouse area in Algona. The device promises stronger cheaper fencing using on site or new materials, with four foot high fences for under 250 per yod and a $10 purchase note.
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Illinois
Court House
Algona
Bowman &Caudry
Agts
Tanneries Shut Down Town in New York Area
About 120 tanneries in New York and east of Buffalo will close for sixty days due to oversupply and dull trade. Robert Keating of Root & Keating reports the shutdown affects five thousand workers as hides and leather are cheaper than in 75 years.
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Bufraro
New York
Buffalo
Robert Keating
Root & Keating
Reduced Rates for Millers Convention Travelers
The Chicago and North Western Railway offers reduced fare tickets to attendees of the National Association of Millers convention in Chicago on May 24 and 25. Buy full fare to Chicago, keep the agent receipt, and with the convention secretary's certification you may return to origin at one third of the regular rate if you travel back by May 28. Inquiries to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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Chicago & Northwestern Ry C O
National Association of Millers
Chicago
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Chicago & North-Western Railway Company
HAL RATES TO MINNEAPOLIS RY CO SCHEDULE OFFER
The Chicago and North Western Railway announces reduced fares for travel to Minneapolis from June 3 to 9. Round trip tickets are priced at 43 dollars for the period, with stations and dates specified for this excursion.
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Minneapolis
Chicago & North-Western R'y Co
Satura
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U.S
Orth
Stely Pure
James Wilson, Barron
A. H. Braley
Fall River
Poticas
Hood
Aremenda Hood
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
F. J. Trmple
Ridgeway
Ada E. Hurd
Groton
M.D
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