Paradise in five acre chunks longings and warnings
A Wallaces' Farmer essay warns readers about five acre orchard schemes promising Paradise through inexpensive wholesale planting of oranges grapes peaches or pecans in California Texas Virginia or the inland empire. It cautions against slick agents and distant promises noting soil irrigation and market risks and advises keeping funds under personal control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallaces
Sons of Men
California
Golden Valleys
Texas
Virginia
North Carolina
Inland Empire
Berkshire Hills
Paradise
Shenandoah Valley
Virgil
Borax Trial to Halt Fly Eggs in Horse Manure
USDA work over twenty years tests various substances to stop house flies breeding in horse manure. Borax shows strong effectiveness at two thirds pound per eight bushels, killing most larvae while preserving manure value. Calcined colemanite offers similar results cheaper. Read Bulletin No. 118 for full details and ordering.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Keep the Spreader Going
A feature from Wallaces Farmer extols the manure spreader for season long use. It notes adjustable application rates, year round hauling, and time savings in unloading. The spreader distributes evenly, feeding crops instead of waste, and is as essential as a wagon on farms with livestock.
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Wallaces
New Use for Mercury in Pest Control
A European scientific investigator reports a method using mercury vapor in enclosed spaces to destroy fungus disease and household pests. In some cases mercury is injected in metallic form into the plant's circulating fluids. The plant growth is not hindered and often aided by the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad Warns of Child Worms
An advertising block urges parents to treat children for worms with Kickapoo Worm Killer. It warns about nerve, pale and feverish behavior linked to worm infestations and promises effective removal and health improvement. A second note mentions a new counterfeit bill circulating quietly through exclusive circles.
Get Rid of Your Rheumatism Now
Rheumatism relief promised with Chamberlain's Liniment. Testimonial from W A Richard of Homer City New York says first application eased pain and one bottle cured him. Sold by Engbretson's Pharmacy Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Aichard
Homer City
N. Y
Engbretson
Ady
Fire protection on farms by John Boyce in The Farming Business
The article stresses fire losses totaling 229 million dollars nationwide and explains insurance is not full protection. It urges farmers to enhance prevention and rapid response, noting farm fire risks from untidy storage, loose debris, and careless smoking. Practical steps include neat barns, proper storage, and safe lighting with hooks or tight light wires.
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John Boyce
United States
Farm fire safety and equipment on buildings and silos
The article details fire prevention on farms, urging safe lantern placement, protected globes, and regular lantern cleaning. It recommends safety matches, impregnated stems, and affordable firefighting options like water tanks atop silos, hand hose carts, barrels of water with red fire buckets, and portable extinguishers. It also stresses planning layouts to allow quick livestock and equipment egress and notes that high capital farms can install comprehensive systems. Western Australia’s gold fields are mentioned in passing as a separate note.
Quality Cream Making Tips For Summer Handling
Practical guidance on keeping cream and milk clean and cold to ensure high quality dairy. Emphasizes low temperature, cleanliness, prompt separator use, rapid cooling, and thorough washing. Advises on brushing udders, sterile milking, and air drying, with farm cooling methods using water tanks and Shotgun cans.
Quieting Title Action In Winneshiek County
In District Court Gilbert Syverson files a suit against Horace Wilder and unknown spouses and heirs over the North 30 acres of the Northeast quarter of Section 18 Township 97 Range 8 West of the St P M in Winneshiek County. He asserts ownership in fee simple and seeks a judgment quieting title, costs, and equitable relief. The defendants are to appear by noon of the second day of the next term, or default will be entered. Dated June 5, 1915. 33 N. Willett attorney for plaintiff.
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Winneshirk County
Iowa
Gilbert Syverson
Horace Wilder
Winneshiek County
St. P.M
District Court
Decorah
Winneshivek County
Township
St. P. M
State of
N. Willett
Brooder Pneumonia in Young Chicks Causes and Prevention
Wallaces Farmre notes brooder pneumonia is common and fatal in chicks, often confused with white diarrhoea. Symptoms include hanging wings, humped posture, heavy breathing, and yellow tubercules after death. Causes include musty litter, contaminated nest straw, unclean incubators, or egg transmission. No cure. improve sanitation, keep incubator and brooders clean, boost chick vitality, and breed vigorously to reduce outbreaks.
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Wallaces
Cream Churning Tips and Satire on Spending
When cream whips in the churn the plan is to add warm water, churn briefly, then rest to reform the liquid. This helps finish churning in thirty to forty-five minutes. If too thick, use cooler water. Heavy cream diluted causes fewer problems. cream should yield three pounds of butter per gallon. Some men spend money as if they can afford it because they can't.
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Wallaces
Indigestion and Constipation Relief Claim Ad
Mrs. Mary E. McMullen of Phelps New York says five years of indigestion and constipation ended after using Chamberlains Tablets. She notes immediate help and complete cure after several weeks of use. Sold by Engbretsons Pharmacy Adv.
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Chamberlain's
Chamberlain
Mary E. McMullen
Phelps, N. Y
Engbretson
Western Textile Company Dissolved in Decorah Iowa
Notice announces dissolution of the Western Textile Company of Decorah Iowa by unanimous stockholder consent on December 31 1913. Dated Decorah Iowa January 18 1915.
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Western Textile Company
Decorah
Iowa
How Indians Sleep Warm methods in camp life
The Indian writer notes two warm sleep methods. When not unduly cold a large fire is lit to warm the earth then the coals removed, the sleeper lies down and blankets himself. In colder weather a heated big boulder is used, covered with earth and the sleeper curls around it, using the blanket only as a covering.
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Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
Secret Service
Western Australia
Rezo
Jno
G. Schimming
E. G. Boynton
E. W. Hoyt
Fremont Township
Winneshick County
Towa
Thos
Flemming
P. J. Todd
Gottfried Heuser
Decorah Township
Winneshiek
Lowa
Deceas Testate
Boice & Hook
Reardon
James Reardon
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Parker
Cole
Beauty
Druge
F. W. Fitch
F. W. Fitch Co
Boone
Feading
J. C. Beard
Reck
Eland Reiicircle
Jours
San Diego
San Francisco
LR. Schrempf
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
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