Pruning and Spraying Demonstration for Iowa Orchards
A June 1914 survey of 200 Iowa farms shows 187 orchards active with 44 percent pruned, 7 percent sprayed, and 17 percent cultivated. Leaders urge broader pruning and spraying education, highlighting high school student involvement and practical demonstrations on tree care, spraying, and girdling. A bill by Rep Sullivan aims to curb deceptive newspaper subscriber counts, while local development includes remodeling a building now owned by C Weigman and son Fritz. Obituaries note John Montgomery’s remains returned from California for Presbyterian services.
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Graetroles
Towa
California
John Montgomery
Presbyterian Church
Hock
Masonic Order
My. Montgomery
Estherville
Quarantined Minnesota Horses Delayed in Rolfe Trade
John Wulf shipped a load of horses from Minnesota to Rolfe but faced a snag at transfer. Town officials quarantined the stock until a state examiner could approve them. Expectation is a proper examination and timely delivery to buyers.
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John Wulf
Minnesota
Rolfe
Perfect Man Defined At 1915 Standards Unveiled
The International Custom Cutters in Marshalltown set the 1915 ideal man measurements as 38 inch chest 34 inch waist and 40 inch seat. They note women’s form stays steadier year to year while a man’s waist can vary, especially near forty, so the perfect man is generally a youngster.
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International Custom Cutters
Marshalltown
More Corn Per Acre Steward Illinois Farmer Sees Fertilizer Impact
Illinois farmer H R Coffman reports a striking soil test from 20 acres of poor land fed with fertilizer. Poor soil yielded 65 bushels per acre while his best land produced 85, reversing typical outcomes. He plans to apply plant food across the farm next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
H.R. Coffman
Brother of Carl Blakely faces gun charge in local case
The article notes Carl Blakely’s brother, left in charge of the farm stock, confronted by threats after his discharge of duties. He reported that a man displayed a gun, leading to an arrest by Marshal Ditsworth and a magistrate’s proceeding in Bancroft. The piece also mentions a fox trapping anecdote and a long, mixed discussion about farmer education and earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Blakely
Carl
Algona
Officer in Trouble Seeks to Serve Papers on Mr Blakely
Constable W. D. Lattimer faced a tense episode Tuesday while serving legal papers at Mayer and Guide farm north of town. He was dispatched to arrest Mr. Blakely, a Graettinger resident, in relation to the official duty.
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W. D. Lattimer
Mayer & Guide Farm
Mr. Blakely
Graettinger
Liege elite and Belgian industry drive to power
The text portrays Liege as a center of Europe's energetic elites and Belgian engineering prowess. It notes a prominent figure in Belgian industry advocating for modernization and technological advancement within a large engineering concern. The piece hints at national economic aims and industrial leadership amid regional competition.
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Liege
Armress Minelty
Tauxtry
Dheim Methale
Sordiig
Work Shiri's Special 35 Cents Three Day Price
Work Shiri's advertises a three day sale offering goods at 35 cents each, down from the usual 50 cents, valid Friday Saturday and Monday. The notice highlights a short time frame and reduced pricing likely aimed at drawing shoppers.
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Sullivan
Iowa
C. Weigman
Fritz
the Farmers & Merchants Bank
MO. P. Kirby
B. A. Gronstal
Vincent Kelly
Rock Island Livery Barn
Emmetsburg
Rock Island
J. W. Croughlin
Wley
John G. Jenswold
Man
Baki
Seo Groviing
R. Jain
Portland
de Thesgame
Scott
Fénad
Indy
Town Falls
Sioux Falls
Watertown
POLAR
Tony
Ellsworth
Liviembre
C. A. Vannoy
Mee Hlougtiy
Abe
Yokohama
Lea
Statent Be
méSaby
Tri
Iit
Catonwat
Ruye
Callon
Shiri
H. Leslie Wildey
Graettinger's
Studebaker
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