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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1924

Page

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Allenrhu Rheumatic Cure Adverts and Bee Odor Study

Buck and Rayner Drug Stores in Chicago offer Allenrhu with a money back guarantee if it fails to conquer rheumatism. James H. Allen promotes Allenrby as the remedy for severe rheumatic pain. Separate article describes beehive sentry bees detecting enemies by odor, not sight, with guards at hive entrances and researchers identifying queens, drones, and workers by scent.

Allen Allenrhu James H. Allen Allenrby Allendra Willie

Definition and signs of kleptomania in historical text

The article defines kleptomania as a mental impulse disorder and a symptom of insanity caused by mental impairment. It notes impulsive acts without reasoning, with patients stealing bright articles and hiding them without concealment or gain, and rarely using them.

It Takes Tims and Mrs Post Clash Over Spelling

The fragment mentions It Takes Tim s and Mrs Post debating spelling and studying psychology at college. It hints at encouragement and potential future teaching of Tim spelling, with a casual tone and partial quotes. The readable text centers on a lighthearted exchange about education and literacy.

Tims Post Tim

Iowa History Notes From Bountiful Growth to New Plans

The article surveys Iowa's early governance with Democrat Anbe Briggs, Des Moines telephone growth, and a century of expansion. It reports on dairymen records via Iowa State College, Christmas carol performances in Davenport parks, and a bank swindle warning. It notes plans for a fifty two week North Iowa fair, Newton fashion shows, Cedar Rapids first motorart, Essex farm management clubs, and Iowa’s 77th birthday year with wealth in coal zinc corn railways. It highlights Jewish concert stars Hershman Warti n Holm an in Des Moines January 26 and closes with Iowa's progress since 1846.

Iowa Anbe Briggs Des Moines Pioneer Cow Black Hawk County Iowa State College Amea Davenport Frank Warner Iowa Bankers’ Association Mason City Newton Home Economica Cedar Rapids Motorart Page Essex Union Mordecai Hershman Zavel Wwartin David Holman

Spring Planting to Avoid Frosts

Guidance from the USDA outlines delaying planting to dodge frost risk. It provides average last killing frost dates by region and suggests crops to plant before and after the frost date, including beets and lettuce before, beans and tomatoes after, with caveats about southern Florida and Gulf coast regions.

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Raising Dairy Heifers Most Economical Scheme

In Kentucky College guidance the economical method for building a dairy herd is to raise heifers from high quality cows and sire calves with a pure bred dairy bull. Feeding plans vary by milk sales, with three options: full milk then hay and grain, two weeks of whole milk followed by milk substitutes, or minimal milk to sustain normal growth.

Kentucky College of Agriculture

Bulletin on Modern Bush Fruit Growing Gains in Minnesota

F. P. Daniels of the University of Minnesota division of horticulture says raspberries blackberries currants and gooseberries have substantially increased in acreage and yield over the past decade in Minnesota. He predicts continued growth with improved cultural practices and pest control. The bulletin covers planting cultivation pruning harvesting and insect and disease control. It is issued by the university agricultural extension division and can be obtained free by writing the Office of Publications University Farm St Paul Minn.

F. Pb. Daniels Division of Horticulture University of Minnesota Minnesota Agricultural Extension Division University Office of Publications University Farm St.Paul, Minn

Fix Up Wire Fences to Prevent Cattle Breaks

Farmers advised to tighten wires restaple rotted posts and replace damaged boards now while haying and harvest are underway to guard against cows finding fence gaps next summer. The reminder stresses early maintenance to avoid cattle escapes and potential losses.

Protect Alfalfa With Winter Top Dressing

Young alfalfa that has not grown enough to endure severe winter weather can be protected by a top dressing of barnyard manure. Spread evenly, preferably with a manure spreader, at the rate of eight to twelve tons per acre.

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Root Knot Disease and Control for Crops

United States Department of Agriculture warns root knot and root gall cause extensive crop damage across the United States except the far north. Bulletin 1845 outlines direct and indirect losses, resistant crops, steam sanitation in greenhouses, soil rotation, and uninfested soil to restore home gardens.

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Colt as Profitable Farm Product says rise in horse value

W H Peters chief of the division of animal husbandry at the University of Minnesota argues in Special Bulletin No 80 that farmers should start raising colts now to replace aging horses. He notes old horses die faster than replacements arrive and that extra colts can be sold profitably at market age. The 20 page bulletin analyzes horse raising and care and is available free from University Farm St Paul.

W. H. Peters Division of Animal Husbandry University of Minnesota Agricultural Extension Service Peters University Farm St. Paul

Winter Water Supply For Poultry Care

Winter water supply is vital for laying hens. Keep a galvanized pall of fresh water near the mash hopper, protected in a small wooden box so it cannot be tipped. Use iron pails for easy cleaning, scouring with boiling water, and corn cobs to remove buildup. Clean water encourages drinking and helps prevent respiratory disease.

Timely Farm Practices for Winter Poultry and Livestock

Practical guidance on protecting pigs from lice and disease, sheltering Wye stock in rain, feeding high protein rations to young animals, and preventing winter losses. Emphasizes sanitation, dry well ventilated housing, ample bedding, and clean nests for geese and hens to maintain egg production and reduce fatalities.

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