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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
6
Charles E Yanney of McLean County Illinois reports remarkable alfalfa results on George S Hanna Place starting 1906. Six acres produced $657.00 from hay and hogs in 1909 with three cuttings and pasturing 83 hogs, showing $109.00 per acre despite winter freezes.
Coburn praises alfalfa as the pinnacle of modern farming, calling it nature’s gift to man and a preserver of the homestead. He claims alfalfa endures, loves the sun, and converts sunlight into wealth for thrifty farmers, calling it the greatest mortgage-lifter yet discovered.
In the Corn Belt alfalfa holds high value due to abundant starch and a protein shortfall. The region’s feed mix elevates alfalfa’s usefulness for livestock.
Hon A P Grout of Winchester argues alfalfa is the state’s most valuable crop and urges widespread spreading of cultivation knowledge. Joe Wing of Ohio notes alfalfa’s long life, high yield three to six tons per acre, and strong feeding value for all livestock, including hogs, horses, and cattle.
Ida Blackledge returns to Nebraska after visiting her brother R F Parmley. J B Hess of Grand Ridge Illinois stays a week with his in laws A J Joy and Lydia Lutz in Atlantic. Dr H E Campbell attended a medical convention in Des Moines last week.
James Morgan and his daughters Miss Kathryn Morgan and Miss Verbeaudah Morgan visited Des Moines this week visiting local sights and meeting friends during their stay.
The article details the lineage of a celebrated Clydesdale stallion from the 1913 season. It traces sire and dam lines, notable progeny, and checks by judges, highlighting notable bloodlines and farm associations.
Mrs Hans Hansen visited in Atlantic on Wednesday. P H Galvin of Massena was in the city this week. Mother Spangler remains in hospital in Des Moines and will be brought home next week. M G Buckley and family of Winnipeg Canada spent a few days visiting friends while here they stayed with R D Vernon and wife.
Special notice invites farmers to a Saturday evening gathering at the Audubon Center schoolhouse to discuss and potentially organize a company insuring horses against death by accident or otherwise. All farmers are welcome.
Mrs. Bert Beebe of Wiota visited the city last week. For sale two good brood mares offered by W. E. Clarke.
A devotional study on Genesis 47 1 12 and 47 7 12 focusing on Joseph guiding his family to Goshen Pharaohs reception of Jacobs family and the typology of Christ. highlights Jacobs blessing of Pharaoh and the divine plan guiding the Hebrews toward sustenance and future fulfillment.
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