Forage and cattle care in a changing market
Agricultural notes discuss building flesh on young cattle, beef from cottonseed meat, and the impact of corn shortages. The piece warns against misused forage plants, notes European fat stock trade, and mentions dairy issues from milk production to creamery bacteria while predicting shifts in corn and butter markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Mark Twain
Brotherhood of Man
Germany
Belgium
Denmark
Nature’s rations for stock grass boosts fat and flesh
The article notes that young grass is ideal stock feed as it consists of about three quarters water and a quarter dry matter with high protein digestibility. It acts as a natural purge and, as grazing increases, enriches blood with flesh and fat at low cost.
Beef economy and farming reform urge diversification
The article argues long costly feeding and poor breeding slow beef supply. It calls for renewed breeding focus, improved water access, and broader farm diversification, noting mutton sheep profitability and potential sugar production. It critiques tariff effects, European competition, and a push for rural employment and farm consolidation.
Dairying and cattle: Iowa farmers urged to balance milk and beef
The author argues growth favors farmers who diversify into both dairy and meat production. Emphasizing Nora type cows for high milk yield and efficient calves, the piece urges Iowa to develop cows suited for dual output, noting creamery builders, dairy bulls, and scarce stockers as key factors shaping future profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Towa
Dan Shehan
Nora
Chicago
Lowa
The Changed Conditions in Mercantile World
The Iowa State Press discusses declining business mood and tariff policy as cures, notes wage increases among manufacturers, and reports steep price reductions across fabrics and silk goods. It also questions gender roles in labor, predicting women as breadwinners may reshape work and society.
New Woman shifts at Monongahela Tin Plate Co
The Monongahela Tin Plate Company replaces male mill workers with women and girls. Mrs Hattie Williams, wife of a laborer, sought work for her ill husband and proved successful, leading to a dozen workers being hired as assistants. The firm plans to add 100 more women and girls in two weeks to polishing and related departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timbuctoo
Lancashire
Merry England
Iowa State Press
Monongahela Tin Plate Company
Hattie Williams
Chicago and North Western Time Table Ad
Timetable note states no passenger trains except Sunday and a variant day. Geo W Rogers is listed as agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Rogers
Denver
Overland Limited
Carroll Express
E Express
Saens
S. C
A. M
Fremont
Des Moines
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JaMes Wilson
Ames
Iona
Europe
Gaede
Vermont
Roumania
United States
Conn
Froude
St. Andrews
Oxford
Cambridge
South America
Mexico
India
Cheney Bros
Harris-Emery
Des Moimes
Union National Bank
W. M. Greetry
E. R. Chamberlain
Cashier
Atlas National Bank
Third National Bank
New York
Valley National Bank
W. . Doucas
W. L. Douglas
Bigelow & Smith
James A. Baker
Daniel McCarthy
McCarthy & Lee
College Park
Stevens’ Block
G. A. Underwood
Chas. Whitaker
Underwood & Whitaker
Attorneys At Law
Chicago & North Western
Railway
Bea
F. D. Thompson
Nevada
Smith & Son’s
Albert Richmond
L. M. Bosworth
Irving W.smith
FFICE
BROWN
Lone Hurs
Chas E. Hunt
Owners of
Story Met Seal
Smith & Son
Nevapba, Iowa
Keystone Watch Case Co
Philadelphia
C.F. Ae
Ows Hall
J.B. Kooser
Sec’v
J. W. Apams, N
Masonic
A. F
A. Masons
L. C. Tripex
W. M Cat
Groprnecs
Main
Ames, Lows
Satl.t
Read’s ‘Market
M. Hemstreet
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Story County
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