Doubling Marion dairy output through selective herds and co operation
Dairy production in Marion county could be doubled by selective herd culling and better use of dairy sires. Use dairy bulls to improve milk yield, replace scrub bulls, and encourage beef breeders only for feeders. Promote records, testing seed, and closer coroperation with livestock breeders. Iowa Small Grain Growers meet at Ames February 20-21 inviting grain producers.
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Marion County
Our
Iowa Small Grain Growers’ Association
Ames
Time to Plan Farm Buildings for Spring Construction
Following federal removal of building restrictions, farmers should plan next summer structures now. Iowa State College extension engineers offer affordable blueprint plans for farm buildings from houses to chicken coops and will assist with inquiries and custom planning. Efficient layouts save land and labor by reducing scattered facilities across the farm.
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Agricultural Engineering Extension Men
Iowa State College
Agricultural Engineering
Experiment Station
Ames
Test Your Clover Seed for Better Yields and Savings
A county agent recalls a man who bought clover seed late, failed to test it, and sowed poor stock that led to an extremely weed-filled field. He warns that seed companies delay shipments and guarantees lapse after planting, urging farmers to test seed before sowing to avoid long-term losses and wasted effort.
Seed testing seed corn and rag doll method origins
Twenty years ago Reid began testing his Reid's Yellow Dent corn to shape a variety well suited to central Illinois and the corn belt. Prof Holden was a strong advocate, though some mocked the rag doll test. Now rag doll testing is seen as a simple, affordable seed test, though some plan to plant without testing.
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Reid
Central Illinois
P. G. Holden
Holden
Pure Bred Poultry Club Enrollment and Rules
Enrollment must occur with local club leader before April 1. Regulations require setting 15 eggs from a pure bred flock by April 24, raising chicks to ten weeks, keeping records from setting to Nov 1, exhibiting poultry, studying provided Bulletins, and selecting birds for next project. Special prizes at local and state fairs. poultry expert will assist in selecting prize birds. Co W Bond, Knoxville Iowa, Club Leader invites joiners and urges parental teacher involvement.
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Co. W. Bond
Knoxville
Always the Preacher by Henry Edward Tralle
A reflective poem questions the burdens of unpaid duty and moral leadership, sizing the preacher as the one who bears the yoke and works through praise and rebuff, prayer and peril, to guide and sustain the flock. The piece repeats the refrain preacher, always, the preacher to emphasize relentless obligation.
Getting Rid of Colds With Chamberlain's Remedy
An ad-like note promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the fastest way to cure a cold, urging rest and caution against a second cold. It advises a middle aged or older man to stay in bed until fully recovered, suggesting three days at the start is better than three weeks later. Sold by F. D. Stubenrauch.
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F. D. Stubenrauch
When Bobby Was Rich on a Peanut Lunch Day
Bobby imagines wealth and buys ice cream peanuts candy and snacks with Uncle Frank. A shaky feeling warns him he cannot handle riches and he decides he prefers his mother and home. Uncle Frank and mamma laugh as Bobby admits overspending seventy three cents and vows to return the excess.
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Bobby
Mamma
Uncle Frank
Bob
Hattie
Bobby Learns A Lesson In Poverty And Candy
A child named Bobby reflects on money, spending, and generosity after a small sweets spree. He initially resents the basket items and wants them returned but later tires of riches, admits illness from overindulgence, and prefers modest living. His mother notes the change and the wisdom gained.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims $100 Cure
State of Iowa Toledo Lucas County firm of F J Cheney says Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh and will pay $100 for any uncured case. Frank J Cheney sworn Dec 6 1886 notary A W Gleason. Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally via blood. Advertises testimonials and price 75c plus Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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State of Iowa
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
F. J
Cheney & CO
Ohio
Marble halls and winter chills forecast for homes
A witty line remarks that grand marble interiors, while elegant, would be uncomfortably cold in winter, suggesting practical warmth over ostentation in living spaces.
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Marble Halls
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