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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1895
Page
8
Editor James Wilson Ames Iowa addressed regarding farm and stock yard matters. Local readers may submit questions or comments for response in upcoming edition.
The piece urges efficient feeding of steers with corn and grass, explains proper ramping from grass to full feed, and discusses by products and shade to boost gains. It also covers storing beets in shallow pits, silos vs trenches, and estimating beet weight loss from weather and storage.
A reader asks if October sowing can yield a grain crop. an expert says rye can be sown until ground freezes, but germination and frost risk require early timing. Best practice is September sowing, as rye should germinate and establish before frost and has already reached several inches.
A newspaper ad lists discounted textiles including Double fold Black English Cashmere at 11 cents per yard and Silk Effect Boucles at 39 cents. 56 inch English Broadcloths and All Wool Ger man Henrietta serges priced around 58 cents to 40 cents per yard, with various wools, plaids, and skirts offered.
Advertised items include Ladies' Double Capes trimmed with fur of wool beaver style at $3.95, Ladies' Beaver Cloth Jackets $2.75 to $3.95, Ladies' Fancy Capes priced at $7.25, Children's Cloth Cloaks from $1.25, and Infants' Cashmere Silk Embroidered Cloaks at $1.20.
The notice lists satin lined comfort priced at $2.85 and filled with white batting at $1.45. Full size bed comfort is offered at 65 cents.
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