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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1895
Page
7
The note directs readers to address editor James Wilson in Ames Iowa for farm and stock yard questions. It indicates the paper welcomes inquiries and provides a channel to reach the editor.
The article surveys farm guidance on livestock care, soil nitrate movement, and drainage myths. It notes Fuller of the Jersey cattle feeder and emphasizes sustained effort to control Canada thistles with salt or cultivation, plus advice on hog shade and cattle feeding strategies.
The article argues waste in farming harms health and yields. It condemns underfed hogs and weakened livestock inviting disease, and urges efficient use of water, land, fertility, and crops. It stresses proper feeding, weed control, timely harvests, and quality dairy products to maximize profits.
The piece argues Europe seeks U S horse meat as beef costs rise. It notes price gaps, possible Iowa fattening gains, and notes cultural and faith barriers. It discusses markets for blemished horses, range horses, and the need for true to name labeling.
The text compares Texan and Iowan cattle pastures, notes Chicago price swings from five to two cents, and argues breeders neglect sire quality. It says feeders struggle for quality stock, younger cattle yield better feed, hog men breed well and lead, and dairy breeding has lagged. It laments past feeding standards versus twenty years ago.
A Iowa reader asks if cultivation at 8 to 14 inches height harms roots and whether shallow mulch risks ground drying. The expert suggests two early cultivations, then a surface level approach, noting Illinois studies favor shallow cultivation depending on soil and season. Mulch can prevent cracking if maintained with weekly harrowing. droughts illustrate the need for adaptive judgment.
At the state convention in Des Moines General F M Drake was nominated for governor on the sixth ballot. Harlan led early but lost support from several counties. Parrott and Kamrar showed strength, Parrott winning the lieutenant governor nomination on the second ballot. Given Sabin and Perkins were also nominated for supreme judge superintendent of public instruction and railroad commissioner.
The North Western line will sell excursion tickets from June 17 to 21 to Vinton Iowa at one fare round trip. Tickets are valid for return passage until June 22, 1895. For details contact Chicago & Northwestern railway agents.
Co Treasurer transfers tax deeds for properties in Nevada and Story City totaling 3.35 and 490 dollars respectively. Ames, Kingsbery, and See 12 85 24 indices show multiple transfers including parcels in Kingsbery Ames and 21 8 23. Bettie J Penfield appears in two deeds with parcels in 83 23 and 21 8 23.
Central Station Des Moines Iowa reports a week with mean temperature slightly above average and generally deficient rainfall. Corn and oats show rapid growth and early harvests underway while top rank growth and lodging may reduce total yields but favorable weather promises a record corn and overall crop success. flax expected average.
Northwestern line offers excursion tickets to Baltimore Maryland for the Baptist Young People's Union convention on July 5 and 16. Round trip fare is one fare with return passage valid until August 8 1895. For tickets and details contact Chicago and North Western agents.
Trains listed by direction including West bound Denver Limited Overland Limited Pacific Express and Freight stops. Des Moines arrivals noted with No 54 Omaha Express and No 64 Way Freight schedules shown. Rogers, age signs as author.
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