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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1895
Page
9
The article urges farmers to stockpile 15 cent oats for cattle and dairy feeding. It notes oats boost protein and butter production, discusses cattle, horses, and draft animals, and highlights Iowa State College dairy work and the demand for stock as corn crops rise.
The piece argues agricultural programs must emphasize science like soil, plant nutrition, dairying, and nutrition while maintaining hands on farm work. It cites Iowa farm boys’ needs, regional demands, and Congress support for colleges to unite scientists with practical producers for economic gains.
The article argues that farming wisdom combines precept with example and that experience, aided by specialists, guides farmers through unknowns. It discusses the value of farm cream separators for dairymen, noting benefits like keeping milk fresh for calves and reducing hauling costs, while acknowledging the high initial price as a barrier.
The mean temperature last week was slightly above normal with heavy showers on the 22nd and 23rd providing relief from drought. Rainfall amounts exceeded normal across most counties, including Chikasaw 6.50, Hamilton 8.50, Shelby 6.47 inches, while soil is in excellent fall plowing condition and pastures and crops recover. S. B. Crane, Populist candidate for Iowa governor, will speak at Nevada court house on Aug 31 at 1 p.m. Citizens urged to attend.
A brief note details an encampment event by the G A R and a dedicated headquarters special train. The readable text emphasizes organized travel arrangements and a commemorative gathering.
Illinois Central Railway promotes the Iowa Official Route to the 29th G A R Encampment in Louisville September 10 to 24, 1895. A special through train from Webster City departs September 9 at 12 45 a m with Pullman cars and tour sleeper options priced at 15 00 round trip and 5 00 per double berth.
The Hamilton County Soldiers and Sailors Association holds its annual reunion at Stanhope on September 3 and 4. Ex State Chaplain Jesse Cole of Cherokee speaks Tuesday afternoon and Col. W P Hepburn, congressman from the Eighth District, speaks on Wednesday afternoon along with other speakers for a grand event.
The North Western Line offers excursion tickets to Boone at reduced rates for round trip. Tickets on sale August 31 to September 5, valid for return by September 6, 1895. For tickets and full information contact agents C. N. W. R. Y. 19 w2 er nen aa.
Illinois Central Excursion scheduled for Kent and G A R from September 10 to 14. Cedar Rapids hosts the Iowa State Stenographers Association July 16 to 18. For information contact local ticket agents or J F Merry A G P A Manchester Iowa. Also advertising a new line of Black Dress Goods Sergei and Henriettas at low prices and a girl wanted for general house work at HOGGATT.
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