Farm sale near Atlantic sets high price per acre
John H. Stone sold his 160 acre Atlantic area farm three miles east on the River to River road for 400 dollars per acre. The tract was praised for its strong improvements and is described as among the best in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Stone
Atlantic
Berger Stemsrud
Des Moines
John Dobson
George D. Dobson
James Nunn
John H. Nunn
Greenwood Park
Shelby County
Earl W. Porter
George Jacobson
Jacobson
Elk Ranch Company
Jackson
Wyo
George J. Anstey, & Sons
Cass County
Thomas Tracey
Clarence Young
Valley Junction
Edward B. Mayer
Iowa City
Iowa
John N. Jacobsen
Reinbeck
le Mans
France
Jacobsen
Supply Spur
Pella Jacobsen
Milford
Orange ‘City
Donaldson
United States Air Service
Orange City
Sheldon
Clark County Bank
Clark' County
G. D
Story County
Iowa State College
United States
Knute Espe County
Iowa Beef Producers’ Association
Agricultural Extension Department
Gladstone
Milwaukee
Audubon County
Rasmus Willison
Willison
van Buren County
R. A. Satterly
Farmington
Owe Club
Western Canada
Manitoba
Saskatcheewan
Alberta
Gale
Saskatchewan
Alberts
Ottawa
Canada
Ice Harvesting on the Farm Aids Summer Comfort
An article extols keeping a farm ice house filled to preserve milk cooling and enable ice cream, beverages, and fruit servings in heat. It notes ice can be stored in proper houses or improvised spaces with insulation like sawdust, recommends cooperative harvesting, describes simple cutting and storage methods, and urges action before winter ends.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Holding Forth the Word of Life Motto Sermon Tale
A tale from a Bible reading shows Mrs Walker urging personal outreach to every daily contact. A milkman overcomes hesitation, recalls past meetings, and nine visits yield seven conversions, underscoring that every Christian can lead others to Christ.
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Paul
Christ
Ice House Ice as Cure for Sour Milk Complaints
A historical notice urges dairy producers to keep milk cold to prevent high bacterial counts and sour milk. It recommends filling the ice house with natural pond or stream ice to preserve cream and butter quality and silence customer complaints.
Useful Birds on Farms for Pest Control
Birds of prey such as eagles hawks and owls are noted as helpful in farms for reducing noxious rodent pests. The passage highlights their economic value and function in controlling vermin, making them more beneficial than harmful overall.
Farm Buildings Help for Safe Stock and Crops
Provide for farm buildings as sound farming practice. With available labor and materials, it pays to shelter stock and protect crops, emphasizing timely construction and readiness for the busy seasons.
Warning Signs When a Cow Seems Listless
If a cow becomes listless and inactive and pays little attention to surroundings, the owner should suspect illness and take note of her condition.
Locating a Well to Avoid Drainage Contamination
The guide explains that when locating a well the direction of surface and underground drainage must be considered to prevent water supply contamination from sinks, cesspools, or other filth sources.
Satisfy Yourself First Milk Quality Guidance
The note urges inspecting milk before drinking and doing a thorough cleaning after milking to ensure safety. It emphasizes if you would not drink the milk then you should clean more thoroughly during milking.
It Is Foolish To Fear Spiritual Ties In Love
A reflective line from Lucy Larcom asserts that embracing deeper spiritual bonds does not harm genuine affection. The quote questions the fear of elevating love beyond earthly ties and frames faith as a complement to romance.
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Lucy Larcom
Simplicity and Purity in Spiritual Lift
Quotations from Thomas a Kempis emphasize that a man rises above material things through simplicity of intention and purity of affection. Simplicity directs the soul toward God while purity enables a true sense and taste of the divine.
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God
Thomas A Kempis
Deliver My Soul Psalm Excerpt
A biblical verse from Psalms 6 4 5 urging divine rescue and remembrance. The fragment cites the plea to deliver the soul and seek mercy before death when memory and praise fade in the grave.
Philadelphia trumpeter balances mercy with justice in tale
Frederick Wagner, a Philadelphia orchestra trumpeter and justice of the peace, helps a man unload antiques then refuses pay, recalling a prior arrest and breakfast in trade. A relic shop story blends humor with local color and a comic ending about a misread scene.
Recipe for Gray Hair Dye Advert Parody
A historical ad-like excerpt promotes a gray hair darkening remedy using Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine mixed with water. It claims gradual coloring without scalp staining or greasiness. The garden fete remark follows as a brief dialogue about Lanterns over the Crushleighs lawn.
Sister Mary and Brother Explain Colt Revolver
In a playful exchange a sister asks about a Colt revolver and a younger brother answers with a humorous misinterpretation calling it a little horse pistol. The lighthearted dialogue captures a family moment.
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Mary
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp-Root
Dr Kilmer Swamp-Root is praised as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It is described as a physician prescription strengthening medicine that supports natural organ work. The ad notes decades of reputation and urges readers to buy or sample by mail from Dr Kilmer Co.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Gone Out of Literature But Work Calls
A Louisville Courier-Journal note recalls the shift from literary pursuits to work at sea with a job in a ship pie room marking packing cases.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Not the Same Basques Article Sparks Debate
A brief exchange highlights a historical article on Basques described as highly interesting while a contrasting view deems them out of style. The snippet centers on differing opinions about Basque culture and its relevance.
Signs of It Onboard Report Delays in Squall Warning
Dialog notes a baby squall approaching as the boat rocks. The speaker comments on wasted time and thinning patience as others hear rumors and small talk while the vessel endures shifting conditions.
Pat's Whereabouts in Irish Village Letter Reveals Death
In a small Irish village a mother learns her son Pat is dead in the war. She shows a letter stating Denar Mother I am now In the Holy land, told to the village priest who asks about news from the war office. The exchange ends with pity and confusion.
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Pat
Ireland
War Office
Denar
Holy Land
Lawyer Draws Up Wild Action to Reveal Second Sea
A lawyer drafts a bold instrument designed to expose a second sea when the matter is challenged. The move hinges on a legal construct intended to surface hidden waters and clarify jurisdiction.
Thirteen as sacred number in Mexican and Yucatan lore
The text notes thirteen as sacred to Mexicans and ancient Yucatan people with a thirteen day week and thirteen snake gods. It contrasts with marriage, saying a wife may not be good enough, but recalls no known case. It ends by commenting that easy jobs require long rough roads.
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Yucatan
A Woman Loves Those Who Admire Her Says W N U
A W N U Chicago note from 1919 states a paradox about affection and admiration highlighting social sentiment in a brief quotation. The item reflects gendered attitudes in period journalism from the Chicago edition.
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Iowa State News
Ice
Special Information Service
Philadelphia
Frederick Wagner
Mr. Wagner
Garfield Toa Oures
Aunt Nell
Dairs
Wrigleys
Goody-Land
NPR
Maris
C. J. Broughton
W. Adams Street
Chicago
M. V. Macinnes
Jefferson Avenue
Detroit
Mich
Asa
W.N. U
Buffalo
N. Y
Lydia B. Pinkham
B. B. Zimninska
Weiss Street
Buffalo, N. Y
Portland
Ind
Lydia EK
Pinkham
Lydia HE. Pinkham
Josephine Kuusiz
West Race Street
Lydia E. Pinkhams
Lydia E.pinkhham
Lynn. Mass
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