Selecting Seed Corn and Seed Quality for Farm Crops
A vintage agricultural note explains selecting seed corn to ensure large yields. It stresses three key factors: good seed, good soil, and good cultivation, with seed quality and proper drying, storage, and timing critical for a healthy crop. It warns against poor seed or careless handling that can reduce germination and yield. The piece cites farmers’ practices, storage tips, and the need for careful selection to avoid losses and disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewin
Benes
District school talk praises rural teachers and country schools
A discussion in the Marion County district paper by W. W. Cogdiot, echoed by W. E. Condit, lauds rural schools and the public school system. It urges support for country teachers, noting the need to prepare boys like Johnnie Jones for later life and higher education, while defending the value of common schools over elite alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peerol
Marion County
W. E. Condit
Lamar Democrat Wayn
W. W. Cogdiot
Thuredap
Phuwe Harbon
Euiderstncd
Johnnie Jones
Rinelog & Farm
Trebanes
Harton
Solheo
Senteen
Local Monitor Confusion As Merchants Protest October Order
A disrupted note from Marion County reports widespread merchant discontent over a department order delaying action until coronation. The measure, tied to monitor prices, prompted protests across the region with speculation on final conclusions expected soon. Ephraim Bluokey of Chitwood died of apoplexy after a long illness aged years, leaving a wife and seven children. Funeral arrangements set for four oclock at his residence followed by burial at Jth Wobb City cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miva
Merida
Zoid Wisacs
Nissan Neonghaty
Lasyectorn Ds
Miter
Tontienr
Speke
Barton
Merchente
Lomar Democrat
Ephraim Bluokey
Chitwood
Marion County
Jaaper
Chitmond
Frank Hedrick
Geo Doran
Thin City
Prnas
Notice of debts and collection request
All who are indebted to me are requested to call and settle. This notice calls attention to outstanding balances and asks former clients or associates to arrange payment promptly.
Shrinkage in crib corn advised for Missouri farmers
Missouri farmers are urged to sell corn now at higher prices rather than store it. Reports from seven years of experiments show shrinkage during storage, averaging about 30 cents per bushel, with the lowest losses during the first quarter and varying losses through the year across Iowa and Minnesota stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baesd
Lowa
Ta Crib
Agen Andes
Sytehhge
Missouri
Missouri Colleges of Agrivaleuca
Tae
Fragmented historic ad copy on spray treatments and cures
A garbled historical page fragment describes spraying fruit with lime and lye and sulfur, referencing sprayed and unsprayed apples and alleged losses from frost. It mentions a few brands and remedies, including Palo Balmaa and Chamberlain’s Pill, with local shop names and promotional lines.
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Remsbury
Aenson
Cois
Ieee Bane
Hanes Guy Journal
Fragments Highlight Local Trade and Patent Remedies
Disjointed notes mention Jasper Elevator selling flour feed coal and promotional claims for Dr King’s New Life Pills. References to a rug store on Webb Road and a claim of high prices for hides at Boccum and Sox appear amid scattered lines about energy, headaches, and consumer products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolden
Cooati Pation
Crece
Tate Dr. King
Peerneteed
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Toon
Tris
Briegan
Warhawk
Alroy Dtore
Schell
Mertes County
New Furniture Store
Pky Herc
Stanmp
Zinn
Boucuza & Son
Nofteo
Theo
Ada
Palo Halen
Webb Beoa
Jasper
Boccum & Sox
First National Bank
Jdnapor, Nin
Bharnheltens
Jove
M.A. Macury
Cie
Wolf Hardware Co
Sam
Vera
Sue
Stratton
Bank of Jasper
Bert Webb
Juut
al Steve Pipe
Albow
Loar Matta
Bayne
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