Who Will Raise the Cattle in the Midwest
The piece argues the cattle shortage can be eased by two main strategies. First, using dual purpose cows and raising calves by hand with silage alfalfa and corn fodder to produce beef efficiently, including a Lincolnshire Reds example from England. Second, crossbreeding ordinary cows with beef bulls, feeding calves to 800 pounds for sale at about 65 dollars per head, emphasizing winter feed, co operation, and longer leases to boost soil fertility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallaces
Great Britain
Corn Belt
England
H. A. Wallace
Holland
Professor Wilson
South Dakota
Mangels as Green Feed for Winter Livestock
Mangels or mangel-wurzel stock beets provide prime green feed for cows sows and poultry in late and winter use. They yield 15 to 30 tons per acre and can be stored frost proof for winter. The article also touts Ely's Cream Balm as a remedy for nasal catarrh with claims of strong testimony and availability.
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Ely
T.c
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
King Corn Rules the Farm as Greatest Crop in U S History
A persuasive essay extols corn as the dominant American forage crop, surpassing cotton. It cites over three thousand million bushels produced yearly, explains the vast physical and monetary scale, highlights Iowa as a leading producer, and urges higher yields and better seed quality through improved varieties and proper seed handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Earth
Towa
Porto Rico Sees New Discovery Cure Colds
In Porto Rico Ramon T. Marchan of Barceloneta reports Dr Kings New Discovery curing coughs colds and chest troubles. He cites 20 others helped and urges wide sale in drug stores. Trial bottle free. 50 cents and 1.00. Guaranteed by all druggists. Ad.
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Porto Rico
Ramon T. Marchan
Barceloneta
Dr. King
Ady
When Fish is Fresh Take One With Bright Eyes
Guidance on selecting fresh fish. Look for bright eyes red gills and firm touch. Fresh fins should stand up and the body feel firm to the touch. Indicates quality indicators for choosing seafood.
Bucklen Arnica Salve salve fires up crowd in brave act
A firefighter with burned hands lifted a small round box and proclaimed Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the cure for burns along with boils ulcers sores pimples eczema cuts sprains and bruises. The ad touts quick inflammation relief and pain reduction at 25 cents in drug stores. It also notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy aided a Lexington family’s whooping cough and praises a Japanese statesman remark about needing a new religion with a line about religious isms.
Frail Sickly Child Restored to Health by Vinol
Letter to mothers explains a case from Decorah Iowa where a frail child improved after three bottles of Vinol. The testimonial cites Vinol's cedar liver extract and iron as the active ingredients. It claims Vinol strengthens delicate children and the elderly and offers refunds if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edmund Miller
New Haven
Conn
Vinci
Decorah Building and Loan Association Articles Formed
The Decorah Building and Loan Association is organized with G F Baker F W Conover E J Curtin Henry Davidson and B J McKay as founders in Decorah Iowa. It adopts articles of incorporation naming December principal business in Decorah and outlines powers loans stock issuance membership fees and mortgage secured loans with 7 percent interest and 65 percent loan-to-value limits. It details membership contributions monthly, plan for loaning, contingent losses fund up to 300 dollars, profit distribution, withdrawal terms, and expense rules and references a prior association charter from 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Baker
F. W. Conover
E. J. Curtin
Henry Davidson
B. J. McKay
City of
Decorah
State of
Iowa
Decorah Building and Loan Association
Winneshiek
Towa
Board of Directors
Sail
28Th General Assembly
Iowa cooperative credit union articles of incorporation 1912
The document outlines the Iowa association's capital stock of 200,000 dollars divided into 2000 shares at 100 dollars each, with shares maturing upon monthly payments. It sets terms for existence from November 1, 1912 for twenty years, annual meetings in January, director elections, officer appointments, auditors, and dues structures. It details stock liens, private property exemption, by laws, amendments, and notarization by G F Baker, F W Conover, E J Curtin, Henry Davidson, and B J McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Articles of Incorporation
Decorah
Iowa
G. F. Baker
F. W. Conover
J. Curtin
Henry Davidson
B. J. McKay
G. F Baker
F. W Conover
E. J. Curtin
Association
Board of Directors
Notary Acknowledges Articles of Incorporation Signers
In Winneshiek County Iowa G F Baker F W Conover E J Curtin Henry Davidson and B F McKay appeared before Notary M M Palmer to acknowledge they signed the Articles of Incorporation as their voluntary acts and deeds. The declaration was sworn with notarial seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Baker
F. W. Conover
KE. J. Curtin
Menry Davidson
B. J. McKay
State OF Iowa
Winneshiek County
A. D
E. J. Curtin
Henry Davidson
Appointment of Clarence Bidne as Administrator of Bidne Estate
Notice of appointment of Clarence O Bidne as administrator of the estate of Britha Olson Bidne deceased in Pleasant township Winneshiek County Iowa. He has given bonds as required. Creditors and others with claims must exhibit them. Decorah Iowa November 1912 E W Cutting attorney for administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence O. Bidne
Britha Olson Bidne
Pleasant Township
Winneshiek
Bidne
Decorah
Iowa
E. W. Cutting
State of
Clarence
Amr
Appointment of Executor for Erick L. Wennes Estate
O L Wennes appointed executor of the Erick L Wennes estate at Decorah Iowa deceased testate bonds filed per law. Creditors must present their claims and debtors pay to O L Wennes as executor. Dated Decorah Iowa October 25 1912 W M Strand attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erick L. Wennes
Erik L. Wennes
Hesper
O. L. Wennes
Decorah
Iowa
W. M. Strand
Notice of administration for Ole K Bidne estate
O Bidne administrator notices that the substitute sub administrator of the estate of Ole K Bidne of Winneshiek Iowa deceased requires heirs and creditors to settle bonds and debts payable to the estate. 45 Clarence O Bidne dated Decorah Iowa November 6 1912 E W Cutting Attorney for Administrator
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N.Y
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Tenn
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Mangels
King Corn
A. L. Goddard
Boston
Chamberlain
R. A. Donaldson
Lexington
Mins
Engbretson
Adv
E. J. Parman
Decorah, Iowa
Ole K. Bidne
Kener
Ely Brothers
Cedar Hill Farm
JNO
JNO. A. Jewell
Johnson
Peter Johnson & Sons
Washington St
Timothy
N. H. Adams
Degorah
Parkair Balsaman
Richelieu
Tracy & Hanson
Victor J. Evans & Co. Waren
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Great Central Market
Rock Island Lines
L. R. Schrempf
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Winneshiek Hotel
Waukon
Postville
Ossian—Calmar— Ridgeway
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Mabel Or
Spring Grove
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