Time Left to Plant Spuds for Home Garden Supply
Department of Agriculture experts urge planting late potatoes in all regions, using available garden space to boost home supplies and cut transport. One bushel of seed potatoes covers a tenth of an acre for a family of five, with recommendations to share seed and space, and to plant after early crops.
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Probate Notice in Muscatine County Iowa
On May 7 in Muscatine County an instrument purporting to be the will of Peter Schmitt was opened by the District Court Clerk and set for hearing on June 24 1915 anyone with interest may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to Probate. notice dated May 27 1915 signed by R G Tipton Clerk.
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Muscatine
Peter’ Schmitt
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R. G. Tipton
Uniform Envelopes Help Mail Handling In Palm Beach
Notices urge uniform envelope sizes to ease processing. Citizens are asked to use standard 4x9 inch white envelopes with enough room for stamps and cancellations. The Palm Beach Weather section appears, followed by an advertisement for Palm Beach subscriptions and a laundry service.
Corn starch fraud warning from food administrator
J L Glesler, food administrator, warns that laundry starch sold as corn flour and pearl starch is deleterious to health and unfit for human use. Firms misbranding starch as flour face government action. new rules specify milling standards for hominy grits corn meal and corn flour to ensure safety and proper labeling.
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Anacriippuldus Mitleri
J. L. Glesler
Sald Ag
Local Produce and Pantry Ad Hits Attractively Priced Goods
An ad lists Ploo Apples 24 size and lemons with waxy bright skins. It mentions Pure cider vinegar low priced by the gallon and Uncle Jerry pancake flour while it lasts. The garbled text notes Cucumphors and long green tender items.
Sugar Use Restricted In Soft Drinks And Candy
Fraternal organizations including the Elks and candy makers face sugar limits as wartime needs push prices up. Government reports show sugar consumption rising, with current prices at seven dollars and thirty cents per hundred pounds, up from fifteen cents. Freight shortages and troop requisitions threaten supply, prompting plans to curb purchases per person to prevent waste and ensure actual needs are met.
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United States
Fragmented guidance on digestion and belching prevention
The readable text urges candy makers and drink manufacturers to follow restrictions, mentions propping against belching, and promotes slow eating and thorough chewing. It references Chamberlain's Tablets and advises immediate action, though details are garbled and unclear.
Threshers to Save Millions Across Counties
Improvements in threshing methods aim to save at least three percent of grain losses, potentially exceeding one million dollars for Iowa farmers. Meetings will educate threshing machine owners and growers on efficient feeding, faster separators, bottom-belt wagon wear, and proper shock handling. Demonstrations cover grain cleaning, clearing damp grain, repairs, and a county committee led by the county food administrator to implement savings.
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Avery
Centenarian of Muscatine County Home Dies at 110
Noah Tutt, believed over 100, died at the Muscatine county home after three years bedridden. Old age listed as the cause. wife predeceased him about a century ago. Funeral conducted from the home with burial at Greek wood cemetery. A Thrift Stamp a day will keep the Kaiser away.
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Muscatine County
Noah Tutt
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Greekwood
Zemo Promised To Heal Eczema And Skin Troubles
A vintage ad promotes Zemo by E W Rave in Cleveland Ohio. It claims the grease ointment removes eczema quickly, stops itching, heals sores burns wounds and chafing. It markets 35 cents for regular and 1 dollar for extra large size with strong third party appeal.
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Weather Dampens Iowa Fruit Yields in May Report
May’s cold rainy weather retarded Iowa fruit crops and lowered May yields. Cherries drop about 20 percent from 1917, while all fruits on June 1 average 84 percent of normal, down 16 points in May. Apple 67 percent, pears 36, plums 68, kontail plums 40, Japanese plums 38, cherries 60, grapes 60, red raspberries 62, blackberries 64, currants 72, gooseberries 75, strawberries 28 percent. Hotel Muscatine Cafeteria advert follows.
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Iowa
Wesley Greene
Des Moines
Strta Horticultural Society
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Quick Relief
Woman from Muscatine describes severe stomach and gastric issues sapped by a Mayr's remedy. Claims first dose proved effective, endorses for others, touts quick relief and refund guarantee. Advertisement by Henderson Drug Co.
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Henderson Drug Co
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