Agricultural notes and market signals from Ames Iowa
Dreuths are severe in southern states curtailing staple crops. The Utah station finds changing feed does not fatten milk if cows had prior nutrients. European workups turn broken horses into canned beef. Butter color discussed with mangels hay. summer grass colors butter. Hag cholera prevalent, stamp out first appearance. Forest forestry co operative experiment planned at thirty stations. Calves need shelter and warmth. feed as nights chill. L. W. Beard dairying innovation moves creamery milk by mobile separator. Fall seeding favors moisture and drill seeding. Balance of trade favors home producers. low duties harm buyers. Iowa corn ripens. stock grass abundant but cash limits feeding and lending. Range cattle on Chicago market resemble mortgaged stock. education campaign costly.
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Iowa
Chicago
Education of the Farm Boy and Agricultural Colleges
The article argues for flexible farm education from two months to six years, blending practical agriculture with science and literature. It highlights Iowa Agricultural College shaping future leaders, growing creamery and long-course demand, and rapid advances in soil, breeding, and farm economics aided by experiment stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gairy
Iowa Agricultural College
Branding American Horses Sparks Trade Debate in England
In England the Earl of Londonsborough proposes branding American horses to show origin. The writer argues against disfiguring ponies and urges keeping work at home, praising tariffs, American jobs, and 1892 policies as better for farmers and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Earl of Londonsborough
Cobden Club
Wage earners and farmers linked by silver coinage issue
The piece argues that wage earners and farmers share consequences of monetary policy. It notes Iowa’s permanent school fund of 4 710 218.70 dollars, warns against paying it in 53 cent dollars, and defends common school education funded by school lands donated by Congress.
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George Roberts
United States
Iowa
Chicago
Congress
International trade shifts hit dairy and factory workers
The article notes pre 1892 price differences for farm products declined as European prices with freight and commissions rise. It highlights New York butter markets reflecting exporter offers, good times for European factories, and idle American labor as Europe buys some American provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
New York
Flavor Cheese and Imitation Laws Debate Prompted
The commissioner of Internal Revenue groups flavor cheeses under the filled cheese law. Makers seek an amendment arguing oils and additives like brandy create imitations. Flavor cheese could mislead consumers. observers expect no amendment to grant full exemption.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Congress
Millet Fodder As Feed Cited As Bulk Not Top Quality
The piece notes millet yields large amounts per acre and provides bulk but is inferior to clover hay and only similar to corn fodder in composition. It recommends supplementing with mill by products rich in protein like oil meal bran or gluten meal. It is rapid growing and not all protein forms into albuminoids. It aids fodder scarcity but argues against replacing corn fodder broadly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Helena
Phillips County
Farm export choices threaten soil and balance of trade
Commentary argues that selling meats and grains while importing sugar and coffee harms soil health and national economy. It cites beet sugar in France and Germany production, notes U.S. reliance on imported sugars, and urges beet sugar development at home to reduce imports and keep wealth locally.
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France
Iowa
Germany
United States
Renters and landowners in crop sharing by stock and capital
The writer argues renters should receive one third of the crop rather than cash rent. He shares experience of renting land with cattle and hogs to align incentives, noting improved soil humus and farm progress when renters gain from grasses and livestock. Landowners should provide stock capital to benefit both sides.
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Ferm and Stock Yard
James Wilson
Ames
Mr. Bryan
Utah
Maine
Agricultural Department
Washington
Division of Forestry
L. W. Beard
Decorah
Hood
C. J. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Postgate
Story
Intelligencer
Xellev
U.S
Arkansas Midland
Railway
Chicago & North Western Railway
Arkansas Midland Ry
Fast Mail
Daily Mail
Carroll Express
Overland Limited
Chicago Express
No. Ta
Dakota
Atlantic Express
Lally
Sioux City
Des Moines
Night Express
Mail and Express
C.pass
Eagle G "Gno. Racers
G. T. Updegraff, Gen. Pass. and Freight Agt
Helena, Ark
M. Hemstreet
Notary Public
Illinois Central
R. R
Homeseekers
Iown
Minnehska
Lake Counties
Cedar Falls
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa Fall
Northwest
Manchester
J. F. Merry
A.G.P.A
J.C.R
Cairo
Soutern Homseeekers’ Gume
Hindts
Valley
Mississippi
E. P. Skene
J.P. Merry
Clifton Soap and Manufacturing Company
Cincinnatti
Ohio
Union National Bank
W. M. Greeley
Henry Wilson
Generel Banking
Atlas National Bank
Third National Bank
Valley National Bank
J. B. Elliott
J. F. Martin
Nevada
The
Nevada Journal
Tur Nevapa Journal
the Journal
Read’s Market
J. A. Fredpatrick
Story County
Abstract Books
MW Vafa
Morris. Bros
Lowa
J. B. Kooser
See
Masonic
A. F
Masons
L. C. Tilpen
W. McAu
Gippines
Albert Richmond
L. M. Bosworth
Chas E. Hunt
West House
W. E. Harriman
James A. Baker
Towa
Daniel McCarthy
C. G. Lax
McCarthy & Lee
College Park
Stevens’ Block
M. P. Webb
Newacoca
G. A. Unpsrwoop
Quas. Whitaker
Underwood & Whitaker
Attorneys At Law
H. Westerman
T. McLane
Real Estate and Loan Office
Westerman & McLane
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