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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1912

Page

4

Foreign born share in history of the thirteen states examined

A survey traces foreign born populations in the original U S thirteen states from 1810 to 1910, noting how the added area grew with land, with New York City housing most foreign born, including 1 927 702 whites and 16 654 others, and highlighting shifts in concentration across decades. It also reports beer consumption declines in Chicago and fiscal details from the tax bureau.

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Systematized retail efficiency urged for small merchants

An article argues that home merchants should adopt systematic organization to improve operations. It cites a large corporation using a tidy favoring of detail, efficient deliveries, early change, and attractive window displays. It notes the potential gains for local shops and references seasonal window arrangements.

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Apples and fertilizer practices for orchard health

A bulletin from the United States Department of Agriculture advises winter soil prep and careful fertilization to boost tree growth and yields. It covers proper manure placement, nutrient balance, and cautions against excessive nitrogen to avoid overgrowth and poor fruit quality.

Power for Farm Work and Horsepower Guidelines

The article outlines horsepower requirements for various farm tasks. Five to twelve horsepower powers equipment like feed cutters, harvesters, saws, and pumps, detailing output ranges such as bushels of corn, feet of wood, and water depth handling. It notes practical capacities for watering farm buildings and general farm operations.

Orchard Fertility Decline Prompts Fertilization Urgency

Observers note orchards may show reduced fertility as evidence of poor growth. Scrubby trees with little annual growth indicate fertilization is essential for rejuvenation. Use barnyard manure at ten tons per acre to supply needed plant food.

Post Office Inspector Reveals a Conscience Test Case

A post office inspector explains a method to trap a thief stealing money from letters. He tailed Robert Byrnes and Marlon Swift, using a folded envelope trick and a staged letter, leading to a confession and the reveal of a family plot. The case ends with the inspector gaining trust within the family and securing a resolution.

Monney Teave Lad John Crawlins Rau Trobert Byrnes Slatera Mirton Swift Ndt Marlon Swift Leone Byrich Marlon Willu Hebert Wien Ibyrner Howe Tora Wiley Loave Burney Robert Byrnes Robert Allice Tmatheington

Fertility Proof in Large Dark Leaves and Fruit

The text notes that large dark green leaves and fruit size are the best proof of sufficient fertility. It says manure provides the necessary feed elements if a medium to heavy application is possible. if not available, commercial fertilizers may be used as a substitute.

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Silo Pays For Itself Promises High Feed Yields

An early ad extols silo economics claiming a silo pays for itself with annual returns. It asserts ten tons of feed per acre and a hundred tons storage capacity, comparing costs to a thousand dollars for a larger unit and a quarter for a smaller ensunge model.

Iarm Press

Preventing Trouble in Cattle Herds

Iowa Homestead stresses early prevention of cattle trouble. It urges vigilant management to avert problems before they appear, noting that prevention is better than a cure in herd care.

Iowa Homestead

Too Much Glass and Narrow Windows at the Barn

A rough, fragmentary note describes a barn with few windows and a poultry house lacking openings. It mentions a pendulum effect of denouncement and vigor, noting air is warmed inside and condensed at night, with suggestions for better or more windows or chicken wire.

Inesot Powder For Fowls Recipa From Farm Progress

Inesot powder for fowls is described as an inexpensive insect powder recipe. It mixes crude cirbotic acid and three pints of gasoline with plaster of Paris to absorb vapors, then dries and sieves the mixture for use. The text warns of the corrosive and flammable components and outlines steps for preparation.

Friend of flood Crops in New Fertilizer Era

A Warm and Fireside report from the bureau of soil studies the department of agriculture notes new chemical finds in bell and food products, including creatinine, suggesting future fertilizer use could be revolutionized by ongoing notch chemistry.

Bureau of Soil Department of Agriculture

Sunday School Lesson Reflects on Jesus Mission

The lesson centers on Jesus ministry and the city Bethsaida, Tyre, and Sidon in Galilee. It contrasts miracles with the wider message, noting the people's unrepentant stance and Jesus's limited reception despite extensive works.

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