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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
4
Fragmentary text praises a skin remedy for itching and eczema. Mentions Mrs Whiteacre of Buffalo New York and a cistern of the product, with references to a “croup” and a comedy for dice.Omitted uncertain details and fragmented phrases.
A railroad ad urges readers to escape heat and dust with summer trips. It invites immediate action for a free booklet and planning help, announcing excursion tickets on sale June 1 through September 30, promoted by Sickert Agent of the Burlington Route.
A jumble of names and places records visits from Myrtle Shaver and others, relatives traveling to Omaha and Des Moines, and local residents attending a teachers' meeting and a ball game. Mentions of illnesses and crop conditions in Red Oak and Des Moines reflect daily life details from the period.
District Court in vacation announces that an instrument purporting to be the last will of 5 J Rodda deceased has been produced opened and read and a hearing proof is fixed for Tuesday September 2 1913. Witness E J Andernan Clerk with seal dated August 9 1913. By Fern Shannon Deputy.
A chart from California Bus. No. 132 shows alfalfa delivering 12.4 percent digestible protein, higher feeding value than wheat bran. Digestible protein supports bone and muscle growth, while nitrogen contributes to protein content. producers note protein is costly and essential for milk production and young animals. All livestock require frame building food in addition to energy from corn.
Alfalfa with corn forms a balanced ration delivering bone and flesh material. The note highlights Alfalfa Rich as a big protein booster for animals, emphasizing high protein content and digestive benefits.
Pastor Russell preached a controversial sermon arguing that God’s love and justice trump the traditional hell doctrine. He recounted his personal journey from Calvinist teaching to a broader Bible-based view, criticizing creeds for portraying God as angry and eternal tormenting mankind. The article notes his claim that Satan distorted God’s character and that the Bible ultimately presents a harmonious message of divine compassion.
The 1910 census shows Wisconsin grown alfalfa on 18,000 acres with an average yield of 2.8 tons per acre and an average value of 31 cents per pound. Timothy and clover averaged 1.6 tons per acre valued at 14 cents per pound, with alfalfa costing no more to grow per acre.
The 1910 Wisconsin hay crop centers on alfalfa as the most valuable forage. Acreage figures show alfalfa outpacing timothy and clover with average yields around 2.8 tons per acre and substantial total value, including landmarks like 18,000 acres and a reported $31,767,000 in gross returns.
The report notes timothy or clover cost about $10 per acre to grow and yield about $14 in profit, while alfalfa offers a $21 per acre profit. Wisconsin's latest data show about 40,000 acres seeded to alfalfa with an average yield of four tons per acre.
Advice for farmers in Elliott Iowa on soil preparation seed quality and drilling depth. Recommends pure seed and drilling about one inch deep with fifteen to twenty pounds per acre for optimum germination and yield.
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