Farm philosophy and road care advocacy by Joe Trigg
Joe Trigg argues for practical farming gains and better roads. He criticizes exotic animal dishes for common people, supports diverse stock and thorough culture, and urges adoption of the King method to improve dirt roads for automobiles. He notes social aims of farm workers and calls automobile clubs to back road dragging plans already used in Missouri.
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Joe Trigg
Des Moines Register
Iowa
Missouri
Automobile Clubs
Bird Study Club Praise Encourages Local Nature Groups
A local bird study club is praised as commendable and useful, uniting all ages who love birds. Spring and summer meetings become rambles with field glass and camera, while winter sessions review the season’s work with readings from notable bird life works. More such associations are urged.
Adams Farm Demonstrates Precision Iowa Agriculture
The 6400 acre W P Adams farm in Sac county showcases systematized farming with modern facilities, 150 mules, extensive tile drainage, and strict crop rotation of corn oats and clover. The sheep enterprise yielded 26000 dollars net from 13000 head, while corn production reached about 200000 bushels this year. Northwestern Roads party enjoyed a tour at Adams residence, highlighting Iowa farm life and profitability through business methods.
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W. P. Adams
Sac County
Iowa
Adams
Northwestern
Good Roads
Mrs. Adams
Draining the Wet Spots in a Factory Fight
A businessman patrols his factory and storefront for persistent leaks. He searches for damp spots, fixing every leak to prevent further water damage and preserve inventory.
Making Better Use of Small Farm Areas for Profit
The Indianapolis News urges farmers to rethink neglected low spots and virgin soil on small strips. Strategic drainage and careful furrowing could unlock celery and other high value crops, rather than scattering operations across distant acres. Plan early in spring to reclaim such ground for large returns.
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Indianapolis News
Amusing Iowa uses of the rural telephone
In the April World's Work, humorous Iowa tales show how the rural telephone connects births alarms rail schedules and daily chores. Stories include cradle receivers for crying babies, ovens timed by calls, and farmers tracking trains while rural lines halt thieves and notify arrivals. A farmer’s wife notes spring work limits time to listen as subscribers stay tied to the switchboard.
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Iowa
Central
Hired man robs farmer then vanishes
Des Moines dispatch reports A J Richards of Grimes Iowa notified police that Robert Davis a temporary farm worker who had claimed Blume Wisconsin as home disappeared after work with $218 missing from a stocking including $18 cash and $200 in certificates of deposit Davis is described and believed to have left Des Moines on an early train authorities seek his capture
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Dallas
Robert Davis
Des Moines
A. J. Richards
Grimes
Oskaloosa Moves On Ot tumwa Interurban Plan
A mass meeting in Oskaloosa, Iowa, raised 100000 toward building an interurban railway from Buxton to Oskaloosa. Major Lacey chaired, and a proposal signed by David R. Francis of St Louis was presented. The company aims to start operation by April 1906 and complete the line by October 1906.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Ottumwa
Oskaloosans
Buxton
Major Lacey
David R. Francis
St. Louis
Horsemen and Farmers At Attention at Libertyville show
At my place four miles northwest of Libertyville three stallions stand this season Young Bravo by Bravo 2:15 damcy Bulletin a handsome black 16 hands 1270 pounds grand style with action show horse one of Jefferson County's best Fee 15 dollars to insure living colt Weaver Percheron draft stallion jet black weight 1840 pounds sure breeder top market Fee 10 dollars to insure living colt 6-41 W G Allison
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Libertyville
Young Bravo
Bravo
Dancy Bulletin
Jefferson County
Weaver
W. G. Allison
Rail Road Time Cards For Denver and Chicago Routes
Time schedules show daily and Sunday trains for the Denver Express, Omaha Express, Des Moines Passenger, Fast Mail, Local and Passenger services. Eastbound and westbound listings include Chicago Express and Burlington Peoria connections with specific departure times and freight notes.
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Chicago Express
Chicago
Fast Mail
Burlington
Peoria
West Bound Limited Schedule Fragments
A fragmented timetable notes the Golden State Limited trains No 43 and No 11 stopping for El Paso and points west. It lists the Calif Fast Mail No 71 freight daily except Sunday and a daily service at 3 00 am and 4 40 pm with notes on Nor e Dish Pei avenue and diaria signals.
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Golden State Ltd
Pei Ave
Oko
Calif
Golden State Limited
el Paso
Points West
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