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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1923
Page
9
A historical notice describes Dr RK Pierce as a renowned physician and healer whose remedies gained worldwide fame. It highlights his observations of native practices, the perceived purity of his patented preparations, and enduring popularity of his Favorite Prescription with ongoing demand for trial samples.
A 1920s poultry guide stresses mimicking natural seasons to boost eggs. It details balanced rations of scratch and dry mash, water, and the role of green feed, with cracked corn wheat and oats as base mix. Proper feeding and weight control key to avoiding low production.
A regional note explains that farmers struggle to grow alfalfa due to sour or acid land. It states legumes suffer from acid soils and suggests lime application as a remedy to improve soil conditions and enable better crop growth.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports bulk grain handling reduces bag leakage and improves inspection accuracy. It notes farms and terminals shift to bulk systems, with large terminals on the Pacific coast and exports increasingly shipped bulk. Copies of the bulletin are available free on request from Washington.
Prevention is better than tare in the poultry business. Filth, poor ventilation, improper feeding, and introducing infected birds cause illness. Clean dropping boards daily and sprinkle with road dust or sand plaster to absorb excrement. Put new straw into nests every few weeks and whitewash the quarters annually. Free range and shade aid growth. greens and bugs reduce grain needs.
Market brief notes New York as a leading market hub with the highest prices and early fruit arrivals during peak season. Mentions U.S. demand and price trends, citing early quotes and market activity in the era. The fragment references national context and market dynamics affecting shipping and sales.
In a partial and garbled notice, dairy cattle expected to bring favorable prices. The fragment hints at a sale or auction with unspecified figures and details.
A Chicago Daily News quip features a gardener debating a philosopher about keeping humans at a dead level like hedge trimming. The gardener notes last week’s trims and points out varying heights, concluding that you can't keep them down while the orator concedes the comparison.
Fragmented clipping describes a chaotic baseball scene where umpire Endlshman calls three balls then four, leading to clashes with American players. The piece also notes a failed note about an English umpire and odd occupational banter during a game between American and unspecified teams in France.
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