How I Improved My Soil
L C Reynolds of Owosso Co Michigan describes a 145 acre farm with 100 acres crop land and 45 acres pasture. He credits short crop rotation deep plowing thorough tillage and stable manure plus commercial plant foods for boosting production over fifteen years. He details using tile drainage top dressed wheat with stable manure and the value of potash and phosphoric acid for mineral nutrition. He notes clover hay corn beans oats barley and a heavy clover sod cycle to sustain soil fertility.
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L. C
Reynolds. Owosso Co
Mich
Our Bumper Potato Crop
A Chicago exporter notes that the United States faces a large potato crop with unusually high stocks on January 1 in major producing states. The 1913-14 crop reportedly exceeded the previous year by about 50 million bushels, and wartime demand could push more potatoes abroad as European nations remain at war.
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Germany
Chicago
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Fertilizing Value of Manures
Fresh hen manure carries about 22 lb nitrogen 20 lb phosphoric acid and 1 lb potash per ton. Air-dried manure has 40 lb nitrogen 40 lb phosphoric acid and 20 lb potash. Fattening cattle manure yields 15 lb nitrogen 8 lb phosphoric acid and 10 lb potash per ton. Mixed barnyard manure after weathering holds 10 lb nitrogen 5 lb phosphoric acid and 10 lb potash per ton. Dry manure is worth about four times a ton of average yard manure.
The Horse in Summer Publicity Advice for Horse Owners
The Boston Work-Horse Relief Association issues practical heat care guidelines for horses in hot weather. Directions cover loading lightly, resting in shade, frequent watering, sponge baths, cooling methods, bran mash with saltpeter, appropriate headgear, and signs of heat danger with urgent care steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Work-Horse Relief Association
Money Needed for Horse Breeding in 1914 and 1915
The Russian government funded horse breeding with over four million dollars in 1914, with the czar adding more from his private purse. In the United States the Bureau of Animal Industry faces a 12 month operating budget of 25 thousand dollars. Official G Arthur Bell notes growing demand for horses but insufficient funds hinder progress. In 1914, 41 stallions and 1557 mares bred. in 1914, 43 stallions and 2013 mares bred. Despite budget cuts, over 1900 mares have been bred to date, with expectations to surpass 2000 after Morgan horse returns. Efforts focused on districts with greatest need. thoroughbred Ovctabon and trotter Richford Jay were limited due to high demand for sires.
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United States
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
G. Arthur Bell
Bureau of Animal Husbandry
Middleburg
Mr. Bell
Worms Strike Many Children Twelve Ways
Thousands of worms sap a child’s nourishment and growth causing constipation indigestion nervousness irregular appetite fever and spasms. Kickapoo Worm Killer promises relief from these issues with a candy lozenge dose and restores health vitality. Available in original 25¢ boxes from druggists. Do not speak harshly until you have thought it through.
Dr King's New Life Pills Offer Adverts Relief
An advertisement claims constipation causes various ailments and promotes Dr King's New Life Pills. It promises a full bowel movement by morning and offers an original bottle of 36 pills for 25e from a listing.
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Dr. King
Recommends Chamberlain’s Remedy in local ads
A Tenn merchant Sol Williams testifies he never hesitates to recommend Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He claims he sells more of it than any other preparation of its kind and that it gave him unmatched relief for similar ailments. Obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Sol Williams
Jesse
Tenn
Adv
Good Crops Depend On Fertile Soils And Proper Fertilizers
A Wisconsin Agricultural College Bulletin notes that crops remove fertility from soil including clover and alfalfa. Fixed nitrogen from legumes is returned only partly via manure, about 60 percent. Phosphorus largely cannot be replenished by crops and manure, with about 20 percent loss in the cycle. Little potassium loss occurs with good manure use. Feeding legumes can raise soil nitrogen, but phosphorus must be replaced with fertilizer or bran or cottonseed meal. A fifty bushel corn, thirty bushel oats, and two ton clover crop remove about 27 pounds of phosphorus in three years. ten tons of manure return around 200 pounds. To maintain fertility, track gains and losses. a fertile soil relies on humus and available plant nutrients.
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Wisconsin Agricultural College Bulletin
The Clerk Guaranteed It Cure Claim
A Salt Creek VA store report claims a clerk cured a diar rhoea patient with Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after promising a free charge if it failed. The advert lists Sloan's Liniment for pain and Barker remedies for coughs, odors, and antiseptic needs, promoting generic tonics. It also notes Burdock Blood Bitters, Dean's Regulats laxative, and satire about the worst half of satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Berry & Co
Salt Creek
Good Water for Farm Homes
A Public Health Service bulletin titled Good Water for Farm Homes explains that clean drinking water can still carry disease if it is contaminated by human or animal waste. It notes germs from disease and animal sources, emphasizes purification when wells springs or cisterns are polluted, and urges sustained cleanliness to maintain safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Public Health Service
Tango Dance Toy Draws Riots At Terry Parade
A mechanical Tango dance toy in Terry's Uncle Tom's Cabin Co parade draws riotous applause and wide talk as a novelty of the season. The item showcases mechanical construction and entertaining deco rah decor. Also notes about Chamberlain's Tablets and ointment ads appear in the clippings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
Uncle Tom's Cabin Co
Decorah
Dean's Kidney Pills Restore Comfort for Iowa Man
A. J. Cummens of Wauken Iowa reports two to three years of kidney pain and disrupted sleep. After one box of Dean's Kidney Pills, his back pain and kidney symptoms disappeared. Price may vary at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, ads message.
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Dean
A. J. Cummens
Court St
Wauken
Iowa
Mr. Cummens
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
P. W. Fitch CO
Boone
Notice in Probate Attending Will Admission
To Whom it May Concern you are notified to appear at the Court House in Winneshiek County Iowa on September 20 1015 at 130 PM to attend probate of a will allegedly belonging to the late resident of Hesper Township deceased You must show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate Dated August 6 1915 OLAL KALLEVANG Clerk District Court C N Houck Attorney 31
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshirk County
Iowa
Hesper Township
Winneshiek County
Olal Kallevang
C. N. Houck
Notice of Appointment of Lodicia Dibb Estate Administrator
Notice is given that the subscriber has been appointed administrator of Lodicia Dibb late of Decorah township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased intestate. He has taken the trust and given bonds as required. All claims must be shown and those indebted must pay to George M Dibb administrator Decorah Iowa Aug 5 1915 Frank Sayre Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodicia Dibb
Decorah Township
Winneshiek
George M, Dibb
Decorah
Towa
Frank Sayre
Notice of Administrator to Sell Real Estate in Winneshiek
In District Court Winneshiek County September Term 1915 Samuel Rice Administrator seeks court authorization to sell Mary J. Stuart estate realty to satisfy debts. Property includes described parcels in section 1 township 99 north range 9 west containing about 40 acres Decorah Iowa hearing set for September 20 1915 at 1 30 PM at the courthouse. Boise and Hook attorneys for administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Mary J. Stuart
Samuel Rice
Mary J. Russell
Susan Chambers
Anna Bunday
Ella M. Bunday
Eliza Bunday
Hannah Rice
Margaret Whittemore
William Rice
Emma Whittemore
T. E. Rice
Catharine Y. Rankin
James C. Rice
Thomas Rice
David Rice
District Court of
Iowa
Decorah
Boise & Hook
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Geo
Macedon
C. A. Hiatt
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Wagner Brothers
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Noaa Sicllue
L. R. Schrempf
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F. W. Fitch
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