One Man’s Rise From 18-Year-Old Farm Worker to Landowner
A corn belt farmer, A. L. Hunsaker of Adams County, recalls a young man who starts at $20 a month, buys a 80 acre rental farm, builds a fortune through steady work, orchard sprays, and prudent debt payoff. He scales to 240 acres and wealth, aided by crop yields, sales, and smart investments. The tale ends with a promise to keep the man's identity confidential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings Bank
State University
A. L. Hunsaker
Grading Up Brood Mares For Better Draft Stock
The piece argues for grading up brood mares to improve weight and breed type using registered stallions of a draft breed, gelding males, and breeding back fillies to the same sire. It notes limited mare supply, suggests cross-breeding over generations, and considers costs versus buying replacements.
Never trust a bull warns on farm danger
A near fatal incident on a stock farm shows a bull turning dangerous when excited. The owner barely escapes as the bull charges, then backs off after a handhold on its nose ring. The piece advises using a strong staff and secure nose rings, noting trusted looking animals can be most dangerous.
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Farmers’ Review
Kickapoo Worm Killer Sold for Children in Need
The notice warns that children with sleep distress or fatigue may have intestinal worms and promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer candy laxative tablets as a quick treatment available at druggists. It also mentions a separate topic about British Columbia starting farmer loans under a prior law.
Constipation Promises Better Skin With New Life Pills
An advertisement claims dull skin comes from a sluggish bowel and liver. Dr King’s New Life Pills are billed as a mild laxative taken at night to ensure a full morning movement. The copy urges readers to buy a bottle today at druggists for 25 cents.
Common Sense in Buying Tractors
Prof I W Dickinson outlines how to choose and operate a tractor for maximum profit. Key factors include farm size, operator skill, maintenance, fuel use, and machine accessibility. He warns that a good operator matters more than the brand and notes durability, power ratings, wheel configurations, and part availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Dickinson
University of Illinois
Fumigation of Poultry Houses Explained for Disease Control
The Farmers' Review outlines fumigation as a fast disinfectant, safer than water sprays in cold weather. It details formaldehyde and sulphur methods, quantities per 1000 cubic feet, application steps, ventilation, and post treatment handling for houses incubators and brooders in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
The Implement Shed and Its Hidden Value
The author argues that most implements will be unused until next spring and belong under the shed to avoid costly rust and decay. Keeping tools protected saves money by preventing frequent replacement and extends their lifespan.
Quieting Title Suit Over Decorah Property
In Winneshiek County Iowa Charles W Taeger sues Holdship Co and many spouses as heirs and claimants of Lot Four and West Half of Lot Five in Block Four South Decorah Addition seeking to quiet title in fee simple. The petition filed by December 1916 requests costs if defenses fail and bars all defendants from any claim to the described real estate.
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District Court OF
Iowa
Winneshirk County
Charles W. Taeger
Holdship & Co
Charles A. Holdship
Henry Holdship
Lewis G. Wheeler
Claiborn Day
Cornelia A. Wheeler
Emma Day
Henry Paine
Frank L. Paine
Herbert D. Paine
Stella L
George W. Holdship
South Decorah
Decorah
Winneshiek County
Winneshick County
Towa
A Good Mineral Hog Tonic for Better Gains and Fewer Worms
A farm note recommends a mineral tonic to improve hog gains and reduce rooting. Mix 2 lb air slaked lime, 2 lb common salt, 1 lb epsom salts, 2 lb copperas dissolved in boiling water, and 100 lb stacked coal. add copperas solution last for even distribution to deter worms. Also mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised by Mrs. Hugh Cook of Scottaville NY.
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Hugh Cook
Scottaville
N.Y
Garbutt
N. Y
Chamberlain
R.A. Engbertson
Adv
Dr Stockdale Offers Free Opinion On Chronic Diseases
Dr Stockdale invites all with chronic ailments to consult him. He examines and explains curability and time required, focusing on eyes ears nose throat lungs stomach liver bowels kidneys and related conditions. He treats nervous and physical weakness in men and provides free opinions by visit or mail from Des Moines Iowa.
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Stockdale
A. B. Stockdale
Utica Bldg
Des Moines
Iowa
Foley's Honey and Tar Croup Relief Praised by Mother
Billie Mayberry of Eckert Go recalls two children choking and coughing from croup, giving Foley's Honey and Tar before bed. By morning the cough and croup signs had vanished, the ad cites Englbartson's Pharmacy.
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Billie Mayberry
Eckert
Foley
Engbertson
Ady
Stop That Cough with Dr King's New Discovery
A advertorial style notice promotes Dr King's New Discovery as a remedy for a lingering cold. It claims the product soothes irritated membranes and has antiseptic and laxative qualities to kill germs and ease symptoms. Sold by druggists for 50 cents.
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the Farmers’ Review
British Columbia
B. A. Stockdale
Shubert
A. B. Shubert, Inc
Uilenco.u
J. C. Beard
Hubbell Farm
Frankville Township
Winneshiek Co
W. W. Hubbell
G. L. Hubbell
Fargo, N. D
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Adams Seed CO
Marsh Building
Adams Seed Company
Mars
W. Water St. Decorah
C.F. Ambli
Highlandville
Burr Oak Mercantile CO
Burr Oak
Republican
the Adams Seed CO
Low Phone No
Marsh Builiong
Lehigh
Portland
N. H. Adams
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
Rud
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