First Creek Visits and Family News Notes
FIRST CREEK Will Meek and family of Bicknell visited Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Richard Meek Wrex. the little son of Mr and Mrs Will Porter was taken to Washington where he will undergo an operation. Mr and Mrs Jacob Sunday with Joe Danner and wife of Scotland Mrs Arrison Overton and daughter Virginia spent Monday with her parents Mr and Mrs James Webster of Burns City Emma Hart spent the past week with Mr and Mrs McFarlen of El Nora Mrs Richard Meek spent Friday afternoon with Laura Carr Mrs Mary Simpson and daughter Beatrice spent Sunday night with Mrs Laura Porter Mr and Mrs Old Meek and little son spent Sunday with her parents, Mr and Mrs W R Neekemer of Odon Mr and Mrs Jonas McFarlen and Mr and Mrs Offer Andis visited Sunday with Gertha Hart and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Meek
Bicknell
Richard Meek
Wrex
Will Porter
Washington
Arrison Overton
Virginia
James Webster
Mary Simpson
Beatrice
Laura Porter
Old Meek
Little Son
W R Neekemer
Odon
Jonas McFarlen
Offer Andis
Gertha Hart
Trustee to Attend Madison Township Business in Odton and Home
Trustee states weekly presence in Odton at E T Laughlin building West Main Street every Saturday and other days at home to conduct Madison township business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odton
E. T. Laughlin
West Main Street
Madison Township
Raise Standards of Stock Through Cooperative Buying
A northern Wisconsin live stock association bought 32 head of cattle from across the state and nearby areas. It sold the animals to stock raisers, using the proceeds to purchase eight purebred bull calves for distribution by lot among members. The cooperative effort boosted local stock quality and brought $16,000 worth of well bred livestock into the county.
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Wisconsin
Purebred Livestock Demand Seen As Unstoppable
An assertive article argues that pure bred livestock across all kinds commands unmatched attention, with efficiency proven and no danger of oversupply. It frames widespread interest as historical and ongoing.
Ridding Houses of Vermin Method from Poultry Experts
Poultry specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture outline a method to rid hen houses of mites and lice. Keep birds outside five to six hours, seal openings, burn kerosene soaked shavings with sulphur, then air out the house and dust each fowl with insect powder or tobacco dust. Repeat weekly as eggs hatch. Prevent new infection by barring unfamiliar fowl until they are lice free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Growing Chicks Milk Feeding Guidance
The article advises feeding growing chicks sour milk in an open dish, reducing beef scrap in dry mash by half when sour milk is provided. It emphasizes abundant fresh water, especially in hot weather, with twice daily replenishment and cooling, plus daily cleaning of water dishes.
It Was Blue At Home A Tanlac Testimony
Oma Willis of Evansville explains Tanlac improved long health issues including stomach trouble and disordered kidneys after seven years. He notes weight gain, restored sleep, strong back, and renewed appetite, with his wife also improving. Tanlac sold in Odon, Washington, Alfordsville, and Elnora by local dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
Oma Willis
Gilbert Evansville & Ohio Traction Company
Mr Willis
Thad
Tanlae
Odon
Odon Drug Co
Washington
Chas. C. Williams
Alfordsville
R. A. Roberts
Elnora
H.R. Stalcup
Consider Sheep and Goats on Farms
The piece argues recognizing sheep and goats for grazing benefits. It notes they can eat coarse seeds and help control noxious weeds in pastures. It emphasizes improved treatment and consideration on farms.
Surplus Fowls Prove Profitable In Poultry Market
Farmers find profit in market eggs but surplus roosters and overgrown hens add extra income. The article notes the commercial poultry industry gains from selling surplus birds alongside egg production.
Geese Efficient Foragers On Free Range
Geese are effective foragers from a young age and can obtain a large portion of their diet by ranging freely. They consume grass fresh vegetables and the insects they uncover, supporting farm pest and feed management.
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My Dear
Mr Farmer
J. M. Scott
Ing
Tri-State Butter Co
The
Cincinnati, Ohio
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Tri-State
First Creek
Jacob
Joe Danner
Scotland
Burns City
Emma Hart
Mrs McFarlen
Laura Carr
Department of Agriculture
Pmammermil
Earlington
C. A. Kinney
Jennie Martin
Ulrich’s Drug Store
Mechanicsburg
G. W. Henderson
Odon and Plainville, Indiana
Elmer Bunch Groceries & Meats
W.R. Neeriemier
J. H. Callahan & Co
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