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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1925

Page

3

World peace moves crowned by London treaty signing

Premier Briand and leaders from Germany France Britain Italy Belgium Poland and Czechoslovakia signed a landmark pacific pact in London praising arbitration and collaboration. The ceremony followed by dinner and calls to speed up demilitarization and enforce frontier safeguards as Britain and France pledged guarantees under a new security framework.

Edward W. Pickard Otti Briand London Luther Germany Ueland France Voraten Chamberlain Great Britain Thaly Belgium Poland Czechoslovakia Baldwin Hiy Fust Order of the Garter Bir Austen Great Bett Baty Hegiiny Damgin Oparlio Apoc Cronten Affectanee Gieriany John Die Lone Nationa Hewett Tate League al Ceteve Gloven Hiternational Mente Abe Italy Mba Addreen

Instrument Daxertied for OY Deicing Flap Jacks Aim to Drive Livestock

Experts from American Meat Packers and Western weighing groups explain a new humane stock-driving tool called flap-jacks. They claim it reduces bruises and losses, replacing clubs and whips with a loud, noninjurious noise to move cattle.

Spd Amert Todeerry Eustis American Meat Packers Westerm BW. Canter Institute W. J. Embree Western Weighing and Inspection Western Nolas

Hemp Best Crop to Smother Weeds Says UW Expert

A. H. Wright of the University of Wisconsin agronomy staff argues hemp can smother weeds if infested land is properly prepared. He advises thorough fall plowing, spring-tooth cultivation, root removal by rake and burn, and heavy fall manure on infertile soil. Hemp is an annual, Wright notes, posing no weed danger.

A. H. Wright Agronomy University of Wisconsin Whaconain Wright Aurea Nationa

Oil Sprays May Burn Less With Sulphonation Test

George P. Gray of the Iowa State Department of Agriculture reports that burning from oil sprays is caused by chemical compounds, not the oil’s physical traits. By treating oil with sulphuric acid these compounds are removed, potentially enabling sprays that do not burn foliage or affect engines.

George P. Gray Division of Chemistry Iowa State Department of Agriculture Gray

Soils for Sweet Clover in Gumbo Soils

Sweet clover thrives on gumbo soil and aids farming by improving soil. it should be planted in spring. It serves as good hay and pasture for dairy cows, though variations exist in gumbo soil compared with average soils.

Suitable Protection to Avoid Winter Bee Loss

Proper winter protection for bees should be more carefully provided by beekeepers. The text notes high winter losses in Iowa and cites two main methods: outdoor and cellar wintering, with outdoor favored. Essential measures include ventilation, wind insulation, rodent protection, and moisture absorption, with a 1923 Iowa apiarist report offering detailed guidance and mailed free by F B Pad dock.

Towa Iowa F. B. Paddock State Apiarist Iowa State College Hin

Producing Abortion and Other Breeding Diseases

The article argues that inadequate mineral ash in animal rations can cause abortion and fertility problems, overturning the belief that vitamins were at fault. It cites University of Wisconsin tests from years ago showing balanced rations still failed to support reproduction due to mineral deficiencies, warning such practices may be widespread in the United States.

Doongress Searion Senate House Middle West Leas Acuta Departments of Agriculture and Commerce Joan Hoard Federal Reserve Board Coolidge Navy National Guard Prarvec Congress Numania United States Washington France Louis Lovcheur Aristide Briand University of Wisconsin Neuil

Turnips Endure Frost Yet Suffer From Freezing Thaw

Farm notes warn turnips resist frost but suffer from freeze thaw cycles. Early buying may cut winter feeding costs. Keep poultry water fresh and offer charcoal grit and oyster shell at all times for birds.

USEIDE Soles Promised To Help Hard Walkers

A quirky ad uses a prank dialogue about age and a Vermont man, promoting USEIDE Soles that prevent slipping for workers and walkers. It touts dealer availability and cheekily notes the ad slogan and the line about people supplying your wants as a form of success.

Vermont Pew Shoez

Dave’s Menthe Pepsin Promises Quick Digestive Relief

An ad touts Dave’s Menthe Pepsin as a real stomach medicine to ease indigestion gas and bloating. It claims one or two doses help with acute indigestion and two to three bottles may be needed for chronic issues and offers a money back guarantee if it fails.

Asa Sam Texas Miriam Fergusoo Federal Bureau of Public Fuads Federal Ferguson Amon G. Carter Fort Worth Texan Technological College Carter Satterwhite Dave

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