Ox Warbles Damage Hides and Milk in Cattle
U.S. Agriculture specialists warn cattle owners in North and South to remove ox warbles or wolves found on backs. European warble now found in New York New England Pennsylvania Maryland Michigan Iowa Missouri Western Canada, risking spread. Extraction methods described, with early removal reducing milk loss and weight gains, urging coordinated action and import surveillance.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Entomology
Europe
United States
New York
New England
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Michigan
Iowa
Missouri
Washington
Canada
Germany
Denmark
Red Pepper Not Good for Poultry Says Expert
Poultry specialists from Kansas Agricultural College warn that feeding red pepper to hens to boost egg production is a myth. They say it can overfeed birds, making them fat and sluggish, while a balanced ration and proper housing are more effective for laying.
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R. H. Needham
Kansas Agricultural College
Experiments With Fertilizers In Ireland Hay and Potatoes
Experiments over several years at an Irish agricultural station show 10 tons per acre of barnyard manure yields good hay. 100 lb nitrate of soda, 200 lb superphosphate, and 200 lb kainit per acre also perform well. 15 tons seaweed per acre for potatoes is less productive than farmyard manure, especially on light soils or dry seasons.
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Ireland
Kidney Pills Help 52-Year-Old Unix Kans Man
Arthur Jones of Allen Kansas writes that age hinders his kidney and bladder cure while Foley's Kidney Pills relieve rheumatic pain backache shooting pains stiff joints and irregular action. Engbertson's Pharmacy advertises the remedy.
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Arthur Jones
Allen
Kans
Foley
Engbertson
Adv
Engbertson’s
Cut This Out For Foley Co Money Trial Offer
An old advertisement urges readers to cut a slip and mail it to Foley & Co., Chicago, with name and address for a trial packet of Foley products including Honey for coughs, kidney pills, and cathartic tablets.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Engbretson
Hen Profit Compared to Cattle On Small Farms
A farm author argues that 200 laying hens with proper housing and management can yield higher, steadier net profits than a small dairy. He cites example incomes, labor needs, and equipment costs, noting that combining poultry with dairy can reduce labor and boost overall farm productivity.
Canada Likely To Sign Bird Protection Convention
Negotiations for a migratory bird protection convention between the United States and Canada accelerate. Dr. C Gordon Hewitt of Canada has met U S officials on the McLean law. Canada is said to be favorable. Senate ratification is expected and the issue may affect the U S Supreme Court case on the law's constitutionality.
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Canada
C. Gordon Hewitt
Dominion of Canada
Washington
Department of Agriculture
State Department
Senate
Friends of the
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Mclean Law
Campfire Girls of America
New Tractor Lubrication Tips From Wallaces Farmer
D B Steffins of State College advises careful initial lubrication for new tractors. Clean all oil holes and wells before filling, use oil and kerosene mix then switch to unthinned oil after a few minutes run, and avoid flooding the engine top at start.
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Wallaces
D. B. Steffins
D. State College
Dairy Molasses Trials Show Mixed Milk Yields And Profits
Canada experiment farms evaluate blackstrap molasses as a partial meal substitute in dairy cattle. Ten percent replacement boosts palatability and profits. twenty percent raises weight but lowers milk output and cost per hundred pounds. thirty percent sharply reduces milk and weight. Four herds show annual profit per head from fifty two to ninety six dollars. Bacterial counts higher in machine milking than hand milking. Records indicate profitable cows incur higher milk and fat yields at lower feed costs. Ads note kidney health remedies and general ads.
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Canada Experiment Farms
Grain Feed Mixtures Yield Similar Milk Output
An experiment by the Pennsylvania station fed six groups of three cows in four week periods using three grain mixes with identical protein to energy ratios but from different sources. Milk yield differences were minimal, the largest being 0.25 pounds per cow per day, with next differences of 0.11 and 0.05 pounds. Costs varied, with the cheapest mix corn and cob meal cotton seed meal distillers dried grains and gluten feed 4.25:1:3:1 at 1:25 protein to energy ratio, priced at $1.79 per 100 pounds of energy.
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Pennsylvania
Dr Kings New Discovery Endorsed for Child Coughs
Watch a child's cough and cold symptoms with Dr King s New Discovery a sweet tar syrup. It helps relieve irritation and may prevent catarrh offering an easy dose for quick relief as a reliable medicine parents trust.
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Dr. King
Tailoring department promises perfect fit with free alterations
A local shop advertises ready to wear hand tailored clothing with in house alterations free of charge and claims 40 to 50 percent savings versus made to order suits. The piece promotes their stock and invites customers to visit BEN BEAR. Notices include probate case for G J Riste of Decorah township Iowa with hearing to admitted will on March 22 1916. Ola i Kallevang clerk and Aubolee Nelson attorneys noted.
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Ben Bear
Notice in Probate Court for F. E. Reynolds Will
The Winneshiek County Iowa Court schedules April 17 1916 at 1 30 p m to probate a document claimed as the last will and testament of F E Reynolds deceased The notice is issued by Clerk Olai Kallevang and BOICE and HOOK attorneys.
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Winneshiek County
Towa
Emma A. Duffy
Decorah
Olai Kallevang
J. Moore
Boice & Hook
Iowa
F. E. Reynolds
Decorah Township
State OF Iowa
Randina Bratioss
W. C. Brown
Arne Tuskind
Olea Sorenson
Gustava Hoyer
Casper Tuskind
Randina Kelvin Brodshaugh
Casper Brugh
Carl Shaugh
Kiacoors
Oscar Dahler
Ada Dahler
Richard Johnson
Bettina Patterson
Carbonetta Howell
Dina Howell
Henry Lamm
W. Freeman
Luther Reed
Christen
Notice of Appointment of Administrator for Carrie Luros Estate
Frank Carrington named administrator of the Carrie Luros estate of Highland township Winneshiek Iowa deceased intestate. Creditors must present claims and debtors must pay to the administrator at Decorah Iowa with attorney N Willett. Dated March 14, 1916.
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Carrie Luros
Highland Township
Winneshiek
State of
Iowa
I Frank Carrington
Decorah
N. Willett
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