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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1919
Page
5
A farmer urges agricultural students to study advertising, noting it aids selling farm products. He mainly targets local counties via country papers, selling Shorthorns, Poland China swine, and corn. He occasionally uses a statewide farm journal and advocates college training for better results.
Iowa field plots show farm manure boosts corn yields. Manure applied at eight tons per acre every four years raised averages by 20 bushels per acre in Blue Grass Elridge Wilton Calamus. Sawyer Orange City Everly Oaklins nine tons per acre? Spencer Alburnelt Waverly saw 16 bushels. Proper storage reduces losses. keep heap moist and covered yard protects from rain.
The Ames Agricultural Experiment Station notes lime can be spread on plowed ground in fall or on cornstalk land in winter or early spring after the seed bed is prepared. Lime should be well worked into surface soil but not plowed under. A soil acid test is advised, with litmus paper as a simple screening method. pink indicates acidity, no color change means lime not needed. More farmers are adopting lime as about 60 percent of Iowa soils are acid and can gain 20 to 25 percent higher yields with proper liming.
Gardeners report an unusual number of tomatoes with rot spots caused by contact with soil. Emphasis is placed on proper staking and ground cover such as straw or dried oat cuttings to reduce rot and improve yield.
W and Kemp planned a 100 mile haul from Laurens to town offering 50 dollars to transport hogs. George Mc Atee accepted the job and delivered the entire carload by Saturday with ease, depicting a cheap service for Mr. McAfee amid local praise.
The Ames agricultural experiment station reports no appreciable difference in feeding value between yellow and white corn. Livestock show no distinct preference, though yellow corn tends to color yolks yellow. Chemical analyses of both corn types are similar.
A careful morning break in at a bank vault resulted in the theft of Liberty Bonds and small cash while the security deposits remained intact. Police follow leads as investigators assess the audacious, well planned attack with no immediate trace of the robbers or their exact haul.
Vance announces a social dance at Woodman hall on Thursday September 11 with Bartleman orchestra providing music. A good time is promised for all attendees.
Multiple crashes reported Wednesday morning result in four deaths and eleven injuries. Near Lilly one woman died and nine others were hurt when a car struck a motor car and rolled over. Mrs Protextor of Little Rock Lawn died from a lung puncture after a car crash. Another woman sustained facial injuries and was not expected to recover. Residents Porter and others noted minor injuries in the Mord car incident.
Spirit Lake marksman Fred Gilbert is hailed as perhaps the best trap shot of today after a run of 689 birds without a miss. The record spans practice and tie-contest shots, with praise from the Kmimersburg Reporter and notes on rising prices and crime headlines amid local commentary.
John H Nichtern of Ringsted Iowa led a sale of Wyoming bred Anguey cattle at SVU. The 00 head sold averaged 842 lbs at 17.16 dollars, with cattle bought last October weighing about 400 lbs and costing 9.50 to 19.00 dollars. The sale showed a nice profit.
Plans discussed for a Thineall League including several far northern towns with members such as Teague area Bole Parahontis Tantaetsburen Rudhiven Spencer Faetherville Malhred and others contemplating joining. Purpose to develop high school style play on Sundays to entertain northern Iowa communities and draw crowds for weekly games. Local attendees anticipate organizing policies in fall and winter 1920 to promote ball and county league activity.
An Army general inspecting troops in France chats with a cheerful private named Sam. The exchange reveals humor about meals and front-life, with Sam recalling he never missed a meal though some days were late, prompting a lighthearted remark from the general.
A Peoria Illinois firm sent 100 questionnaires to dealers in Union county revealing 82 percent advertising and total ad spend of 11 746 76 generating 848 508 71 in sales. Average sales per advertising dealer exceeded 10 475, while non advertising dealers averaged about 800. The result shows clear gains from advertising. Also listings note WANTED FARMS and various local sales and notices with multiple small ads and requests for land listings.
Wallace Osher family from Spirit Lake recounts wet fishing mishap and a departure to Eldora. Andrew Anderson, nicknamed Bach, brings work for M. S. Sevatsun during an outing. Fares and visits include Helen Natgon teaching at Batherville, Ruby Kaan at Wetherville, Lent Caspieeri wedding at Kidorn. Families, fairs, and church events listed among neighbors and travelers.
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