Clermont News from the Enterprise Social Roundup
Local notes list residents and visitors in nearby towns including Wickham in Elgin and Roland in Postville. Calls, visits, and holiday travel involve Ed Buser, Henry Kitcleson, Ed Stray, Ole Baker, Ruth White, Mayme Conner, Ed Hanson and family, Mayme Boyle, Melvin Markham and baby, H Halverson and Josie, Laura Becker, Kate Delaney, Glare, and Elizabeth Sullivan across Elgin Postville Decorah Cedar Rapids Dubuque and Llgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
BE. Wickham
Elgin
Gunder Roland
Postville
Ed Buser
Fred Bigler
Henry Kitcleson
Ed Stray
Ole Baker
Custadia
Carpenter
Laura Foster
Llgin
Ruth White
Mayme Conner
Ed Hanson
Little Daughter
Mayme Boyle
West Union
Melvin Markham
Baby
H. Halverson
Josie
A. G. Becker
Daugster
Laura
Ed Delaney
Kate
Cedar Rapids
Miss Glare
Elizabeth Sullivan
Dubuque
Lightning Kills Few Says 1906 Figures and Cure Claim
A 1906 note cites that only 169 lightning deaths occurred nationwide, then touts Electric Bitters as a cure for virulent liver and jaundice troubles. Robert Madson of West Burlington allegedly recovered after eight months with four doctors giving up. The ad claims Electric Bitters heal stomach, liver, nerve issues and purify blood, sold at The City Drag Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Madson
West Burlington
Elkader Notes On Sales Travel Births And Obituaries
Elkader notes report Dr D Murphy on a business trip to Madison Wis Mrs Max Bishop travels to Fayette for holidays Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Arthur Kramer on Sunday December 16 1911 both mother and child doing well Andrew Wohl from Velva N D visited John Johnson family in Wagner and DeCorah death of Adam Schneider at Garner Iowa Deputy county treasurer Sehnider formerly of Guard township Mr and Mrs John Feller and daughter left for Pekago to remain
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Elkader
D. Murphy
Madison
Wis
Max Bishop
Fayette
Arthur Kramer
Svnday
Ason and Heir
Andrew Wohl
Velya
N. D
John Johnson
Wagner Townships
Decorah
Adam Schneider
Garner
Iowa
Sehnider
Vansiel
Guard Township
John Feller
Cou
Pexago
Dr King's New Discovery Wards Lung Ailments
Winter tale from Muscadine Alabama praises Dr King’s New Discovery as lifesaving for bronchial trouble, severe coughs, and pneumonia like recoveries. O H Brown credits it for saving his wife from grave illness, noting rapid improvement after use. Available in 500 ml and 1.00 bottles at City Drug Store with trial bottle free.
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O. H. Brown
Muscadine
Ala
Dr. King
City Drug Store
West Union News Briefs Spark Local Social Ties
West Union notes show Elgin and Chicago visits by Berg Callender Weaver Winston Tennell and Cook family moves. A land sale entry marks John Christ buying the Wm Brause farm near Elgin with possession planned for March. Local school changes include Agnes Crowe’s resignation and Miss Porter’s appointment. Bucklen's Amica Salve advertised as a winter skin and wound healer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevra Tennell
Chicago
John Christ
Elgin
Wm. Brause
Elgin Road
Trespass Notice on Premises by E Malvays
A notice forbids all persons from trapping or hunting on the premises with any dog or gun. The document cites the owner as E Malvays and contains a stray garbled sentence about a woman asking her husband why he is not speaking.
Losses From Carelessness In Oat Crops
A historical note argues that careless log handling and poor stacking of oats cause large losses. It says the issue can be prevented by small time and care, suggesting improved practices could raise yields by about one bushel per acre, translating to significant income gains across 30 million acres.
Oats in the South and Harvesting Advice
Farmers are urged to favor oats on two acres for high yield, using well-prepared land and proper tools. A team and three horses can cut eight to ten bushels daily, with mowing and bundling as an alternate. Proper thrashing and rationing improve feeding, while rain-free straw aids fodder storage. many farmers underestimate oat value.
Best Varieties of Cats and Oats for Local Seed
Farmers are urged to consult state experiment stations for the best oat varieties for their locality and to avoid advertised new seeds. Emphasis is placed on using tested, pure seed and keeping seed oats free from mixture by careful threshing and seed batch planning.
Balanced food to strengthen straw
A recent farming note identifies a defect in farm-grown grain in the center west: straw becomes weak from excess nitrogen due to clover turning, crop rotation, and barn manure. It notes ample potash in the region, often unavailable, and advises a well-balanced fertilizer to supply enough potash to support the crop until heads fill and grain matures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Soig
Clover farming emphasized to sustain soil fertility
The article argues that adopting frequent clover sowing is essential for state soil fertility. It notes current practices plant clover on only about one acre for every fifteen to twenty acres of grain, and calls for a substantial increase in clover coverage to prevent soil degradation year after year.
Oat Smut Treatment Touted by Wilton Correspondent
Wilton correspondent reports oat smutted heads and asks how to prevent reoccurrence. Notes that heads blackened by smut develop kernels after formaldehyde treatment, which destroys the smut almost entirely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Formaldehyde and Formalin in Historical Uses
The article notes formalin as a 40 percent formaldehyde solution used for treating oats and old wheat for smut, heating, potatoes, and disinfection, distinguishing formaldehyde as the gas and formalin as its liquid form, with various historical applications.
Care for Machinery and Depreciation on Farms
An agronomy bulletin discusses proper tool care to prevent rust and poor performance. It analyzes depreciation of farm machinery using a 16 to 400 acre farm example, showing annual machinery costs per acre and urging investments in quality implements to reduce production costs and boost profitability.
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F. HM. Demared
J. I
Burogau
plantiAttry
United States Department of Agriculture
Chad
Better Oats Improve Seed Bed for Oat Yields
Prof M L Towman urges thorough seed bed prep for oats. Iowa experiment findings show 7 percent seed before beds, with corn stalk ground inadequately prepared. Recommend discing twice, harrowing, and smoothing to two to three inches depth, avoiding deep loose beds or plowing unless followed by thorough discing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Towman
Harrow
Waldom
Preparation of Seed Oats Notes Seed Quality and Machinery
The article discusses seed oat preparation, stressing selecting large plump grains and removing weed and light seed. It highlights thorough cleaning, screening, and proper fanning, citing Zavitz data on yield differences among large, medium, and small grains over seven years. It also lists farm property for sale with various acreages and prices in West Union and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvery
Howe
Zavitz
Treatment For Oat Smut Using Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde treatment costs about eight to ten cents per acre and can reduce oat losses from smut by 7 to 10 percent. One pound of 40 percent formaldehyde diluted with 40 gallons of water treats about 40 bushels of oats. Apply by sprinkling as oats are spread four to five inches deep, then cover to prevent evaporation. Treat in the evening, stir, then uncover next morning to dry and sow. If excess treated seed is kept, formaldehyde will evaporate after 24 to 48 hours.
Sweating in the Stack Grain Curing Advice
A farmer explains the dangers of stacking grain before it is fully dried. If grain, especially oats, is stacked too soon it heats, grows musty, and spoils both grain and straw. Proper curing prevents mould, heat, and spoilage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Brand
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John Callender
Pluma Weaver
John Winston
Eva Fleming
W. J. Rogers
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J. M. Lisher
West Union Colony
Prairie du Chien
J. R. Cook
Brewer
Emma Blunt
Rochester
John W. Cook
Milwaukee
Gundacker Shoe
Rogers & Adams
A. L. Adams
Mr. Cook
W.J. Rogers
Agnes Crowe
Porter
Mt. Pleasant
Miss Crowe
Clermont
Bucklen
E. Malvays
Eat Union
AGY
JW Bopp
John Falbst
Blach-Smith Shop
R. Lehman
Henry Topp
Shoeing
Sacksmithing
Schori
Greewly Bros. City Draymen
J. H. Bowé
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