Vacation for Marriage at Avalon on May 8 9
Notices list free tickets for Martin Anderson Clermont to a midweek show Vacation for Marriage at the Avalon on Wednesday and Thursday May 8 and 9. Riley oil and grease prompts urged customers to insist on Riley products and Torkelson Bros offering phone dial 2711 Elgin. Baby food from baked apples praised. English kings’ tongue note from Henry IV era. Carpet spending figures from early 1920s cited.
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Martin
Anderson
Clermont
Echo Office
Avalon
Riley
Torkelson Bros
Dial
Elgin
Coral Mass Located Off Australia Coast
The great barrier reef off the northeast coast of Australia is the world's largest continuous coral mass.
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Great Barrier Reef
Australia
Handy Cleaner Tip for Stove Spills
A bottle of ammonia and a rag kept near your range will come in handy when food or grease has been spilled on the stove.
Rejuvenate Straw Hat With New Gresgrain Ribbon
A wilted straw hat can regain its summer look by adding a fresh crisp gresgrain ribbon in fall colors, renewing its style and charm for autumn wear.
Rats Cause Waste and Disease in Communities
Rats cost feed and cause damage in every community. They spoil feed and create costly losses. They may carry disease and parasites.
Artificial insemination and bee management advances
The bee culture laboratory of the department of agriculture reports a method for artificial fertilization of queens to guide breeding. Suggestions include clipping queen wings to curb wanderlust, removing drones to prevent trouble, and feeding bees pollen-enriched syrup to trigger egg laying within 12 hours. Nectar content varies, with high laying linked to mustard, manzanita, and sweet clover nectar.
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Department of Agriculture
Not Too Late to Mulch Strawberry Beds
Mulching reduces winter injury, soil erosion, and heaving from freeze thaw. Salt hay is preferred, with straw or spoiled hay acceptable. Apply when ground is solid enough for a truck, about two tons per acre across rows and middles, enough to hide plants but not overly thick.
New in Machinery De Icer for Farmers in Freezing Weather
A stock-tank de ice by General Electric eliminates a key winter problem for farmers in freezing areas. No adjustments or maintenance needed. Simply plug into the light circuit. It floats on water to melt ice.
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General Electric Company
Dry Mash Hopper for Laying House Use
A dry mash hopper intended for inside the laying house or for growing stock. It should be hung about eight inches above litter.
Soil nutrition and climate shape profitable farming notes
Soil fertility, rainfall, erosion, and climatic conditions govern profitable production. The American Veterinary Medical Association notes many regions have soil peculiarities causing nutritional deficiencies. The swine belt and dairy areas grew in part due to nutritional facilities already present in those regions.
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American Veterinary Medical Association
Prowler with Revolver Foiled by Local Superintendent
Supt G E Brose of Barnes City schools, late at the building, heard a prowler. Armed with a baseball bat he confronted a youth with a revolver. the robber fled in pain. In other notes airdropped turkeys, a 2000 lb bull fight, a man tossed from a moving truck, and a 25 year old check found in a pasture.
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G. E. Brose
Barnes City
Jewell
A. C. Teagarden
Worthington
Mann
John Hartwig
Soil Conservation
Butler County
Hartwig
Rock Rapids
Orange City
Lester Sage
Gladbrook
Oine
Contour farming boosts yields on steep lands and hog pasture
Agricultural notes discuss contour farming for erosion control and high ground yields, rape as hog pasture, Sudan grass for late summer cattle grazing, and early June planting for carrots and beets. Egg and dried egg products gain attention from government purchase plans, while corn and egg markets show mixed signals for Iowa and national supplies. Veishea open house dates set for May 8 10 and 11 at Iowa State College.
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Town State College
Dairymen Recommend Limited Milk Plan for Calves
Iowa State College studies show dairy calves fare as well on grain and limited milk as on milk substitutes or gruels, endorsing limited milk as an effective way to conserve scarce mill supplies. Calf results suggest feeding calves with restricted milk supports growth comparable to substitutes.
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Iowa State College
Romans applaud with fingers and handkerchiefs in crowd
Fragmentary note describes Roman crowd behavior with snapping fingers and waving handkerchiefs as applause. It mentions Florida orange bricks and a claim that mixing water with the brick yields cold orange juice, though the context is unclear and likely humorous or erroneous.
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Florida
Fresh Cabbage Vitamin C Loss Under Storage
A study notes that cabbage stored at 82 degrees Fahrenheit loses up to 60 percent of its vitamin C within seven days. Stored cabbage remains a fragile source of nutrients, emphasizing careful handling and refrigeration.
Ironing Safety Guidelines for Home Use
When not ironing, disconnect the electric iron and use a heel seat or approved stands. Place the cord so you cannot trip. Keep irons away from hot radiators and other heat sources.
Grits May Replace Rust and Carbon Cleaner in Engines
Soft grits made from ground corn cobs or rice hulls could be used to remove rust and carbon from automobile engine blocks, pistons, and other parts, according to researchers exploring eco friendly cleaning methods.
Panic Friday: Gould's Gold Corner Sparks 1869 Panic
On September 24 1869 a financial panic hit New York as Jay Gould attempted to corner the gold market triggering widespread fears and market turmoil. The episode highlighted volatility in the era's banking and commodities trades.
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Jay Gould
New Yarie
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Want
Cibervise
Glen E Yates
National Farm Loan Association
West Union
Iowa
Winneshiek County
Fayette County
Rawleigh's
Freeport
McCormick- Deering
Robt
Fab Implement Co
Kenneth Baldwin
Wadena
Elgin Oil Co
Clarence Buroden
Elfin
Elgin Echo Office
W.P. Kohls
Cargill
Elgin Produce
C. J
Mulford
Siegler
Marie Erhardt
el-' bin
Torkelsen Bros
Lou Nalson
Hollywood
Avalon Theater
Sam Yost
Hersford
Joe Frieden
H. W. Falk
John Metzger
Echo
Kimpston
O'Neill Drug Company
J. Mulford
England
Henry IV
Cal
LEO V. Boleyn
West Union Rendering Works
Enterprise
Lois
Sonny Boy
Lenniger
Sigourney
Lows
Lois Lenniger
Sudan
United States
Mike Blaskey
Ogden
John Berglof
Fritz Preuss
New London
Postville Rendering Plant
Postville
Buygorosye
Shassof
Ald
West Union Animal By-Products CO
H. P. Motor
H.P
Elgin Cooperative
MAX Medberry
Mar
Elgin, Iowa
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