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Newspaper
Fayette Reporter
Location
Fayette, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
7
A New York World analysis alleges the Taft Tariff Board suppressed data on cotton and weaving costs, misrepresented findings, and favored New England manufacturers. It argues the board failed to provide clear, honest guidance to Congress and the public, harming consumers and laborers.
The article discusses soil calcium needs for legumes like alfalfa and clover, methods to test soil acidity using litmus, and recommended lime forms especially finely ground limestone. It notes application rates from three to six tons per acre, with higher rates up to eight tons in some cases, and suggests surface broadcasting after seed bed preparation using a manure spreader.
An article by Robert Kenneth MacLea argues the Payne Aldrich tariff harms consumers, claiming Americans pay about 83 to 88 million dollars annually more for cotton goods due to protective duties. It cites tariff board findings, compares wool and cotton schedules, and critiques imported labels on domestic goods.
A letter to Jacob Mathinson outlines grasshopper growth stages and preventive steps. It recommends shallow plowing to destroy eggs, fall cultivation where possible, and two adult-killing methods: a soil hopper dozer using water and kerosene, and the criddle poison mix advised by the U S Department of Agriculture.
Farmers of Iowa compete for prizes at the Iowa State Fair to determine who has the best large and best small Iowa farm. The premium contest attracts growing attention as farmers strive to showcase what can be done on Iowa farms.
A large class of boys competes at the Town State Fair for state college scholarships awarded yearly for top livestock and grain judging. The expanding interest reflects the value of Ames training for a life work. Youths aiming for Ames should inquire about these scholarship contests.
Ira E Shambaugh of Dubuque Iowa describes years of misery from digestive imbalance and liver trouble. A single bottle of Walker's Restorative Tonle improved her condition and she later completed a six bottle course, now reporting perfect health. Bottles priced at 1.00 each, six for 5.00, available through druggists or direct from Walker Medicine Company Fayette, Iowa.
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