Corn fed beef and dairy plans from Iowa farms in 19th century flavor
A Keokuk reader argues the corn belt leads in beef and dairy efficiency citing 50 bushel corn yields and cheap feed. He compares Australian cattle, suggests feeding oats with corn meal or by products, stresses not grinding oats, and notes butter prices around twenty cents per pound while urging local meat and dairy production.
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United States
Iowa
Australia
Mexico
European livestock ideas and corn crop notes in 19th century study
Europeans observe first class horses hold value and oats fed to all animals at set prices. The article discusses feeding tests, milk composition standards, corn fodder management, and breeding goals, stressing nitrogen in diet for growth and cautions about crimson clover and weather impacts on calves and heifers.
Corn fodder debate and dairy milk contrasts in Iowa column
A livestock and farming discussion surveys fodder processing options with shredded versus cut corn, impacts on animal mouths, and the best use of dairy cows for infant nutrition. It covers plowing tame meadows for corn, timing, depth, and pest concerns, and includes reader questions and expert replies from Iowa.
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C. F. Schell
North English
Iowa
Questions Answered Feeding Oats to Cows
A reader asks if oats should be ground before feeding to milk cows and whether there is any danger in feeding oats. The inquiry notes recommendations from the department and seeks guidance on preparation.
Weather Crop Bulletin From Central Station Iowa Sept 10 1895
Weather and moisture conditions over the past week have supported crop ripening and farm work. Corn harvest is underway across districts with many fields safe for yield. Potatoes look promising and pastures remain in good condition. Some late plots could gain from warmer weather in 1-2 weeks.
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Central Station
Drs Morags
Iowa
Understanding the dollar as labor and wealth
D A Kent argues the dollar equals ten hours of work and fuels commerce. He warns against wasteful spending, urging savings and purposeful use of money to reflect labor value and national prosperity.
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Europe
D. A. Kent
Chamberlains Medicines Widely Esteemed In Iowa
A Rushford N Y editor notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy Pain Balm and Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy are well known in Iowa where a Dexter aunt would bring them if not sold locally. These medicines have served Iowans for nearly 25 years with valued relief and remain available through local druggists. Also Harper’s Magazine October issue comments on England’s civilization progress and democracy, with Mr Warner’s poem Bookra.
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W. F. Benjamin
The
Spectator
Rushford N. Y
Chamberlain
Dexter
Iowa
Charles Dudley Warner
Harper’ Macagzine
England
London
Mr.Warner
County Fair at Toledo Excursion Tickets Sale
The North Western Line offers reduced rate round trip tickets to Toledo for the County Fair. Tickets on sale September 23 to 27, valid for return by September 28, 1895. For tickets and full information contact C. and N. W. R. agents.
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North Western Line
Toledo
For Sale Ames Flour and Feed Mill in Ames Iowa
On account of poor health the Ames Mill is offered for sale or exchange for good farm land. For price and terms contact Frank Patrick in Ames Iowa.
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Ames
Frank Patrick
Ames Iowa
Des Moines dealers tout Honest Abe Jr riding plow
The Des Moines house advertises the Honest Abe Jr riding plow as their best selling model yet. Irwin Randall and Co. sells the implement noted for its performance.
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Des Moines
Abe Jr
Irwin Randall & Co
Stoves For Sale From Thurston & Granam's
Number one Peerless hard coal heater and a small wood heater for chamber plus a first class oil stove offered by J B Duncan. Inquiries welcomed at Thurston and Granam's.
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Thurston & Granam
S. J. BE. Duncan
Low Rates to Marshalltown for Bicycle Meet Excursion
North-Western Line announces excursion tickets to Marshalltown on September 24 and 25 for the bicycle race meet. Tickets good for return until September 27, 1895. For tickets and full information contact Cc. & N. W. Ry. agents.
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Marshalltown
Round Trip Northeastern Fare to Sioux City
Tickets available September 19 to 29 for round trip to Sioux City Iowa at one fare. Return valid to October 1, 1895. Apply to C and N W Railway agents for full information.
Northeastern Big Four East excursion to Belle Plaine announcement
Reduced fare to Belle Plaine for the Northets with return option. Tickets on sale September 30 to October 4, valid for return passage to October 5, 1895. Apply to C. and N. W. Railway agents for tickets and full information.
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Big Four
Belle Plaine
Seventh District Republican League Meeting Des Moines
The Seventh District Republican League of Iowa convenes at Grant Club Rooms Des Moines on Wednesday October 9 1895 at 10 am All district league clubs may send delegates plus extra for 50 members over 25 Everyone invited including Republicans in districts without clubs The meeting will appoint a county league organizer and elect delegates and officers from each county Wm Lewis St Charles A M McColl Adel J S McQuiston Des Moines officials and nominees will attend
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Republican League
Iowa
Grant Club
Des Moines
F. R. Conaway
Iowa State League
H.G. McMillan
Republican State Cent Committee
League
Ww. M. LeEwis
St. Charles
A. M. McCoLl
Adel. J
McQuisTon
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K. H. Lover
Keokuk, Iowa
Henry
Poland
Chicago
New York
Prof. Georgeson
Kansas
South Sea Islands
Durham
Devon
Ayrshire
Jersey
Holstein
Brunner
Marble Rock
Weather Crop Bulletin
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Story County
Abstract
Sioks
Nevada
Sioux City
North- Western Line
Belle Plain
Republican League Meeting
Turkey
Elgin Produce and Creamery Co
General Commission Merchants
H. Westerman
F. T. McLane
Real Estate and Loan Office
Westerman & McLane
James A. Baker
Attorney-at-Law
Daniel McCarthy
McCarthy & Lee
College Park
Stevens’ Block
G. A. Underwood
Chas. Whitaker
Underwood & Whitaker
Attorneys At Law
F. D. Thompson
Laws
Smith & Son’s
Albert Richmond
L. M. Bosworth
Chas E. Hunt
W. E.winsett M. D
Martin's Hardware
W. E. Harriman
Story County Bank
I. O. O. F. Mes Lodge NO
Odd Fel- Aerners Oeere
W. L-Morais, NG
D. B. Koosser
Sec’y
Masonic
Acadia Lodge NO
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W. M Cau
Giddings
Pawtering
L. L. May & CO
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Minn
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Denver
Lam
Overland Limited
Be.m West
Denver Limited
Pacific Tobe
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Omaha
Wayne
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