Iowa Dairy Cow Contest Generates Keen Interest in August
The Iowa Dairy Cow Contest for August draws strong attention as experts compare entries like a horse race. McKay Bros and Marsh own top cows with 1,267.2 pounds of milk and 37.9 pounds of butter fat in 31 days, amid heat challenges. Guernseys lead, Holsteins close behind, and many Jerseys produce over 50 pounds of butter fat monthly. The lecture features 200+ views and art reproductions, with tickets at 25 cents plus a ten week Home Herald subscription.
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Iowa
McKay Bros
Guernsey
Home Herald
St. Charles
Nervous Collapse Led to Relief by Restorative Nervine
A long period of travel and worry left A. G. C. Libby of Wells Maine in nervous prostration with stomach and organ fatigue. He credits Dr Miles Restorative Nervine with restoring harmony to the nervous system and health, noting relief after usage.
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Miles
A. G. C. Libby
Wells
Winter Gardening Promises Alaska Occupation
The article highlights a winter gardening idea suitable for Alaska with deep snow and minimal cost. It promotes subscribing to the Youth's Companion to receive issues of 1909 remaining and a Venetian Calendar for 1910, with subscription details and address in Boston.
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Alaska
Companion
Companion Building
Boston
Mass
Youth's Companion Winter Contents Aimed at Home Readers
The publication promises engaging winter reading with long stories, serials, and a diverse lineup by renowned writers. It notes abundant short sketches and humor, ensuring no idle hours for families awaiting each new issue at the post office.
New Discovery Crowned King of Threat and Lung Remedies
Dr Geo More of Black Jack North Carolina praises a product called Dr Kings New Discovery. It claims to kill germs heal colds lagrippe and stop coughing. It offers 50c and 1.00 bottles with a trial bottle free and a druggist guarantee.
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Dr. King
Geo. More
Black Jack
N. C
Dairy Maid of Pinehurst tops cow butter-fat list
The November report shows yields varying with climate and lactation. Dairy Maid of Pinehurst, a three year old Guernsey owned by W. W. Marsh, led with 100 606 pounds after age allowance and over 243 pounds in three months. Jedetta of Pinehurst placed second as Glencoes Bopeep and Muley De Kol also noted.
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Dairy Maid of
Pinehurst
Guernsey
W. W. Marsh
Lowa
Jedetta
Glencoes Bopeep
Marsh
Muley de Kol
Mr. Julian
Edna Silver
Iowa State College
Natula
Alarta
McKay Bros
Unusual offer for city lecture on Ben Hur by Epworth League
An instructive and entertaining lecture on Lew Wallace’s Ben Hur will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church on Monday evening November 1 1909 under the Epworth League. Hon William Cullen Burns praised the simple story and the authentic oriental coloring of the pictures.
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Lew Wallace
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
William Cullen Burns
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