Hay value and mispricing contrast in farm markets
A column notes timothy hay sells for $20 a ton in Fort Atkinson while containing far less protein than clover or alfalfa. It cites Hoard's Dairyman claiming higher New Orleans timothy prices and argues actual feeding value should raise alfalfa to about $70 per ton. It recalls wintering horses on alfalfa for optimum condition.
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Timothy Day
Fort Atkinson
Hoard’s Dairyman
Timothy
New Orleans
Washington crops lead 1909 values in census summary
The 1910 census bulletin lists Washington state leading crops by value for 1909 with Wheat at 35.10 million dollars, hay and forage 17.15 million, oats 5.87 million, barley 3.33 million, hops 0.67 million, and corn 0.40 million. Dairymen and butter and cheese makers plan a Portland convention December 6 to 8, while a Northern Pacific traveling exhibit car promotes Northwest industry. Official tax data note about 10 000 motor cars worth 12 million dollars in Kansas, many bought by farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Washington
Durand
le Grand Powers
Agriculture
Bureau of the Census
Portland
Kansas
Anti-Smut Campaign Aims to Protect Wheat Belt
State Agricultural Experiment Bulletin reports a $7,000,000 loss from smut in Washington Idaho and Oregon wheat. A national anti smut drive seeks education experimentation and organization to eradicate the pest. It outlines seed treatment formulas cautions and planned experiments to verify best practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Pullman
United
State Agricultural Experiment Bulletin
DUG-DRILLED WELLS DANGEROUS: Hidden health risks in mixed wells
The article warns that combining dug and drilled wells is a dangerous practice. It explains how owners seek savings by tapping deep water from dug wells, but contamination from seepage after rains can introduce malaria or typhoid bacteria. The piece emphasizes rural areas face higher risk despite presumed clean water.
Apples From the Pacific Northwest Draw Growing Attention
Apples from the Pacific Northwest promise increased notice at five premier land shows this fall. Howard Elliott of Northern Pacific Railway offers a prize at the American Land Show in New York to promote regional fruit. The paper invites free employment ads in its Cent-a-Word column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Omaha
Saint Paul
Northern Pacific
Pacific Northwest
East
Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific Railway
Power Plant Planning and Engineering Services
Advertises engineering services for building power plant units. Offers specialized capability for planning and construction and invites inquiries for information.
Moran Co. suit against Alex McGregor in Benton County
In Kennewick Justice Court Judge Staser presides as plaintiff C A Crawford seeks $10 plus 6 percent interest from August 23 1910 and costs for an unpaid check. Trial set for November 25 1911 at 10 a m with response required otherwise confessed. First published October 27 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
Kennewick Precinct
Benton County
Washington
Co. Staser, Esq
Co. A. Crawford
Alex McGregor
State of Washington
County of Benton
C. A. Crawford
Kennewick
Staser
Justice of the Peace
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Guarantee Promise at Tulles Drug
The Rexall Store Tulles Drug Co assures a money back guarantee if Rexall 93 Hair Tonic fails to deliver as claimed. The ad pledges satisfaction, promising to eradicate dandruff stimulate hair growth and prevent baldness. Available in two sizes 50c and 1.00.
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Rexall
Tulles Drug Co
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Kingsbury
Ithe J. E. Tull CO
Kennewick, Washington
MAN Lichty Mfg. CO
Des Meines
Columbia Pharmacy
Washington Dairy
Jersey
Tull’s
Holmes’ Store
J.C. Dennis
I. A. Boynton’s Mill
Washington and
Third Streets
Boynton
Tienteen
Bankler
Washington Trust and Savings Bank
As Apne CL
Celerly Ec Es
Stocis
Aerole Itt
The
Columbia Steamboat Co
Seamer Mountain Gem
U.S
Pasco
Wahluke
White Bluffs
Hanford
MeWick
Wash
Water Supply Paper
United States Geological Survey
the Moran CO
Seattle
Kennewick Lodge
A. H. Richards
W. M
AFTON
Nina Neibel
G. N
Alice Pike
Secy
Masonic Hall
Lodge No
C.F. Hall
Jas. Crowell
N. G
R. G. Tripp
W. F. Sonderman
Fin
Eastern Star
O. E.S
Emile E. Shanafelt
W. M. Cora Sercombe
Knights of Pythias
Cc. T. Irvin
C.C. C. L. Holcomb
K. R&s
Hair Health
Brunswick Billiards and Pool
C. E. Tripp & Son
1St Nat'l Bank
Haydon
Kennewick Transfer Co
Geo. F. Richardson
Benton County Abstract & Title Co
W. S. Jenkins
Prosser
Kennewick Grain & Milling Co
Kennewick Undertaking Co
H. A. Howe
Mgr
Embalmers License No
C. V. Delepine
Emigh-Howe Bldg
United States
Kennewick, Wash
Hal H. Cole
Nat’1 Bank
C. O. Anderson
Lockerby & Kold
Attorneys-At-Law
Bank of Kennewick
Moulton & Henderson
First National Bank
F. M. Crosby, M.d.,c.m
J. W. Kelley M.D
C.M
King Bldg
Office
I. N. Mueller
Yakine Street
D. S. Brogumer
International Bank
Washinton
DR. Rhynsburger Osteopath
Hotel Koontz
D. Walter
C. E
Prosser, Wash
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