Alfalfa, milking breeds, and farm tips from Kansas to England
Rural observations discuss dairy breeds with high milk yields, alfalfa production in Kansas, feterita as a catch crop, soil moisture retention from repeated cultivation, silage practices, and the value of ice for dairy milk. Practical notes cover hog lice emulsion, self-binder engines, mole deterrents, and improving poultry runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Kansas
Wisconsin
Nile
Alabama
Union Pacific
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Mixing the Soil and Maximizing Farm Profits
H. P. W. writes in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat on building soil fertility by thorough, repeated mixing. He cites cases of dramatic hay yields and corn and potato rotations, arguing that uniform texture, deep stirring, and timely plowing unlock soil productivity and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Army color line shifts to favor dark horses in service
The Army moves to prefer sorrels browns bays and blacks, citing visibility of white and gray horses as a risk. The Quartermaster Corps halts light colored mounts while gray horses remain allowed for officers who accept potential risk. The inspector general condemns general gray usage, though some officers resist. Some generals seek a formal ban on gray or light colored horses to prevent enemy scouting advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartermaster Corps
Inspector General's Department
Army
Army and Navy Journal
Reading Mesquite Clues To Ground Water
An Arizona observer explains that when mesquite grows into a tree form ground water lies within fifty feet of the surface. If it stays as a shrub, prospects for finding water are poorer. This suggests we can read natural signs to locate water.
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Arizona
Twenty Year Test endorses Chamberlain's remedy
Geo W Brock, publisher of the Enterprise Aberdeen Md, states that about twenty years ago he used Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and found it a quick safe cure for diarrhoea. He has recommended it for years and says it has never disappointed anyone. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Brock
The
Enterprise
Aberdeen
Simple Farm Hygiene and Animal Remedies
Practical veterinary guidance on remedies for sp inal paralysis in pigs, barren cows, conjunctivitis in cats, curbs in horses, warts on cows teats, stiff tails in cows, and ear canker in dogs. Includes dosing, topical applications, and husbandry tips such as feeding changes, rest, and housing adjustments.
Constipation Sickness Warns Against Backups
An old advertisement urges avoiding constipation as backed up waste may poison the body. It promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills and claims one dose tonight protects health. Also mentions hogs needing shade and ventilated houses in hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
How to Cure a Sprain
How to cure a sprain with Chamberlain's miniment. A strain may be cured in about one third the time required by the usual treatment by applying the product and following directions on each bottle. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Farm Help Scarcity May Benefit Farmers Says Carver
Professor Carver of the United States Department of Agriculture argues that scarce farm labor yields better social conditions in rural areas. He warns that bringing city labor to farms could create a large landholding class and a working class, with a small third class, while labor abundance might push down prices and hurt farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carver
United States Department of Agriculture
South
Insects Spread Disease Warns in Home Advice
The notice warns that mosquitoes flies and other insects breed in garbage and stagnant water and can transmit disease. It recommends Sloan's Liniment as an antiseptic remedy and urges readers to buy it. It also notes hay baling timing and promotes Barker's Antiseptic for odor and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan’s
Sloan's
Adv
Decorah Woman Endorses Doan's Kidney Pills
Mrs. J D Wells of 508 Washington St Decorah Iowa testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured her kidney and bladder trouble after sleepless nights and ineffective remedies. The ad cites home endorsement from Decorah residents and promotes Doan's at 50 cents a bottle from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Decorah
J.D. Wells
Washington St
Iowa
Doan
Mrs. Wells
Notice of Petition for Discharge in Henry Knoke Estate
In Winneshirk County Iowa Probate court a petition for discharge of Amelia Knoke executrix of Henry Knoke deceased is filed. The court will consider the final report on September 21 1914 at Decorah court house unless objections are raised. Aubolee Nelson attorneys for Amelia Knoke executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Winneshirk County
Henry Knoke
Minnie Lossing
Julia Miller
Christena Hilleman
Carrie Thompson
Mary Willstein
Mary Woellstein
Louise — Broghammer
Amelia Knoke
Christian Knoke
Adelph Knoke
Clair Knoke
Court House
Decorah
Aubolee & Nelson
Clean the Separator Washing Guidance for Dairies
A Nebraska College of Agriculture official warns against trust in claims that separators can wash themselves. Proper washing is simple when done promptly after separating. Use warm water, disassemble the bowl if needed, and prevent scalding to ease drying without cloth wiping.
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Nebraska College of Agriculture
Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Relief
Summer coughs and colds threaten health and vitality and can lead to serious lung trouble. Dr. Kings New Discovery relieves coughs fast, soothes and antiseptic, with a money back guarantee, 50e and 1.00 bottles at druggists. Also notice on egg spoilage in hot weather and roosters removal to reduce losses. emergency remedy Dr Thomas Eleective Oil advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Adv
Notice of Appointment of Administrator for David Bue Estate
Notice of appointment of adm inistrator of the estate of David Bue deceased late of Highland township Winneshiek county Iowa intestate and has taken upon himself that trust by bonds. Creditors and debtors must exhibit claims and pay debts to 308 0 Ness Administrator Decorah Iowa July 21 1914 Aubolee and Nelson Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Township
Winneshiek
Ness
Decorah
Iowa
Aubolee & Nelson
Notice in Probate for George Robert Sears Will
In Winneshiek county Iowa the court sets September 21 1914 at 2:00 PM at the court house to hear the last will and testament of George Robert Sears deceased Decorah township. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Official seal and signatures follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshieck County
Iowa
George Robert Sears
Decorah Township
Winneshirk County
Olal Kallevang
J. Moore
Also Mentioned on This Page
DR. Pierce
Pierce
Invalins’ Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y S
Wallaces
Missouri River
John
Barker
Iowa State Fair and Exposition
Thomas
David Bue
Ahk
T. Felix Gouraud
L. A. Sayre
Gouraud
Ford
T. Hopkins & Son
Great Jones St
Pasemores
LLC
L5e
ALBO
BUCK
Nubuck
Whittemore Bros. & CO
Albany Street
Cambridge
Mass
Colorado
Rockies
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Rock Island
Hal
Ray
Rock Island Lines
Des Moines Life Building
Des Moines
L. R. Schrempf
Decorab
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
Harris Oils and Greases
Dixon's Graphite
United States
Kelly Racine Tires
Decoroh Motor Gar CO
Paige, Maxwell, Chalmers and
Velie Cars
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