Save Seed Cork in September Prompts Corn Preservation
A county agricultural advisory urges Iowa farmers to save seed corn in September to boost next year’s yield. Director W. Kennedy and Prof. M. L. Mosher cite potential gains of up to ten bushels per acre and significant crop value increases. The college plans widespread seed corn literature and cooperative outreach to promote proper selection and storage.
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Iowa
Uma
Taliege
Towa
Ueis
W. 3. Kennedy
Extension Department
M. L. Mosher
Pamphiet
Segtembe
Vis Institute
Workeata
M. L. Masher
Weather and crop update following heavy rains
Corn growth boosted by last week’s weather with above normal temperatures and heavy showers in the region. Reported rainfall reached approximately 4.32 inches at Petivere and 4.23 inches at Tawagas, causing widespread field damage but promising hay and winter wheat prospects. Modern crop notes include improved barley and pasture conditions and early harvests in plains while apple crops show stress and storage concerns.
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Tawagas
Petivere
Waterloo
Page
Abel
Aga Muei
Ely
Pasedd
Short Courses Arranged for Iowa State College Extension
Representatives from 23 counties plan twenty three short courses for next winter at the Iowa State College building during the state fair week. Prof Kennedy heads the effort to organize courses across many counties with domestic science general subjects and college stock to be featured. Dates and locations across multiple towns are listed from Decorah to Emmetburg with counties and weeks noted.
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W.W. J. Kennedy
Iowa
Regi
Iowa State College
Rex
Eval
Iewenty
Wooo
Kernedy
Isak Luupses
Cavareg
Ian
Kennedy
Curtis
Mae
Coilege
Government interest in farm management aid to Iowa counties
Ames readers learn details of a federal farm management aid plan pushed by Dr. Spillman and Professor Curtiss. The program would fund half the cost of a county supervisor and half the travel expenses, with a national cap around 126.65 dollars, aiming to extend next winter. The effort intends to place supervision in Iowa to avoid conflicts with state work, targeting Clinton Scott and Muscatine counties initially, while other counties organize their share.
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Washington
Register
Ames
W. T. Spilmaan
Hureia of
Plant Industry
Department of Agriculine
Spilluan
Wallioon
Curtiss
Derinidtare
Tha
Spillman
Ivere
Clinton
Scott
Monestine
Buck fen’s Arnice Salve for piles and skin eruptions
Our readers are told Ever at War with two things 7 rl at war icy and piles Buck fen’s Arnice Salve claims to banish piles and subdue itching irritation inflammation and swelling It purports to heal burns boils ulcers eczema and other skin eruptions for 5 cents at L M Bonworth and T J Loueliran tm
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Buck Fen
M. Bonworth
T. J. Loueliran
Framing of Briley Road proposed in Story County Iowa
The commissioners consider locating a road named Frank Briley Road starting 4.5 miles east of the southwest corner of section 31 in township 21 range 24. The road is proposed 66 feet wide but will be established 50 feet wide. Interested parties must file objections or claims for damages with the Auditor by noon October 28, 1912, or the road will be set without further notice. Witness August 20, 1912. C A Batman Auditor Story County Iowa.
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Frank P. Briley
K. B. Moorhous
Frank Briley
Mos
Wm. McNaughton
Jttis
Tayar
Luther
Dane Aves
Auditors Ofice
Appreciation for Belle Greve a Christian woman dies
Belle Greve eldest daughter of Wil an and Maury Greve born in Franklin township near Ames January Cfnd S68 and died August Utd 1912 at home Funeral conducted by Rev Minchin of the Congregational creven Tuesday at 3 20 Mesdames Tilden and Maxwell provided music Interment in local Cemetery She leaves a mother a brother a father a sister and friends Her education included local schools Indianola Iowa State College and a business course at C C C C Des Moines She taught and later managed household affairs showing care for details and business methods She was retiring yet friendly and thoughtful and expressed readiness to die and acceptance of Christ as Savior.
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Belle Greve
Wilan
Maury Greve
Wranklin Township
Ames
Minclin
Creven
Mesdames Tilden
Maxwell
Aying
Indianolla
Iowa State College
Des Moines
Christ
Ajax Shoe Nailing Machine Ad Promises Home Repair Profit
An old advertisement touts the Ajax Shoe Nailing Machine as a practical home device for shoe repair at half the cost. The 4 pound metal tool claims lifetime durability, quick sale potential, and high profits with minimal hours. Agents sought in Rockford Illinois with information and wholesale pricing.
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Ajax
Ajax M''e Co
Rockford
Iml
Second notice to settle accounts at Ames Savings Bank
Second notice to settle 19 21 accounts due the undersigned by cash or note before September. Office at Ames Savings Bank. Respectfully yours J A Campbell. Bring auto casings and tubes for repair by John Allan 222 Duff avenue 14 tf
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Ames Savings Bank
J. A. Campbell
Yoour
John Allan
Duff Avenue
Kerosene 10 Cents and Gasoline 17 Cents Ad
Local ad for Gus Vallett the Oil Man listing kerosene at 10 cents and gasoline at 17 cents with contact Tel 469 Red.
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Gus Vallett
The
Oil Man
Zemo Dandruff Remedy Promises Quick Relief
Ad claims Zemo stops dandruff and improves scalp health by sinking into pores. Sold by E. W. Rose Medicine Co. in St. Louis Missouri at $1 a bottle, with a 25 cent trial bottle offered by T. J. Loughran's Drug Store guaranteed or money back.
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Zemo
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
T. J. Loughran
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