Iowa News Items of Interest
Iowa reports 42 deaths linked to fires with 19 involving gasoline or coal oil. Shell Scott gains fame as top bomb thrower with American forces in France. Natural gas on Moore estate near Moorland spouts mud and water high. Sioux City flour mills ordered to close domestically as government contracts continue. Iowa farm bureau vows full support to war effort in statewide conference.
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Shell Scott
Frank ® Scott
Sac City
France
C. H. Moore
Ole Swanson
Moorland
Sioux City
United States Food Administration
Logan
Roy C. Swartz
Sac County
Swartz
Swartz No. 2
Storm Lake
Black Hawk County
Iowa
Congress
Church of the Brethren
Dunkards
United States
Iowa State College
Henry Dralle
Greene
Bors
Butler County
Camp Dodge
Dralle
Germany
A. R. Corey
State Fair Association
Chicago
Association of American Fairs
Thavin Band
Louis Gerteon
Aeronaut
Red Cross
Carlisle
Lyle Brigham
Iowa City
Lenox College
Hopkinton
Grace Dunlap
Dean Laughlin
Albert B. Cummins
Washington
Hollie Rawson
Des Moines
A. L. Urick
Davenport
Waterloo
Florence
John Morgan
Clarion
Great Western
Atlantic
E. Rothschilds Company
Clifford Crullinger
Bert Crullinger
Fort Dodge
Illinois Central Yards
James V. Nicholay
Camp Merritt
N. J
Gladbrook
Cedar Rapids
Charles Webster
R. K. Bliss
Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College of Ames
United States Boye
Bliss Io
Voltaire P. Twombly
Second Iowa Infantry
William C. Harper Post
Twombly
Farmington
van Buren County
Iowa Library Commission
Campa
Harding
State Council of National Defense
Ames
Iowa Canners’ Association
Food Administration
Actual Cost Of Sheep Care In Pasture Season
The article estimates labor value for sheep and lamb care, noting equipment impact and manure value. It cites summer pasture at 25 cents per head monthly and states two lambs equal one sheep during pasture. One fifth of wool and one fifth of lambs would pay for care and the preceding month, with five sixths of ewes rearing twins yielding a 183 percent increase.
Colts Pay for Horse Work
A Spink county farmer swapped two seven year old geldings for two mares of similar age and quality then raised two colts. In 1918 horse work cost him almost nothing, with the colts paying the bill, convincing neighbors there are fine points to farm management.
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W. A. Ostrander
South Dakota State College
Spink County
South Dakota
Good and inferior horses in breeding value noted
The article argues there is a growing price gap between good and inferior horses. It notes that in the past five years the difference has widened, and in the last year well bred horses and suitable mules sold readily while poorer stock remained unsold and unprofitable for breeders.
Proper Exercise for Bulls in Early Breeding
A farm note urges buyers of quality baby beef sires to exercise the animal, avoid underfeeding, and keep the bull separate from cows to maintain control. It warns that underfeeding and lack of exercise spoil more bulls than overfeeding and emphasizes safety and economy in management.
Correct Collar Styles for Horses Use Various Materials
The article explains collar styles depend on materials like heavy duck ticking and leather, used alone or in combinations. It notes metal collars exist but are less common, reflecting historical use and construction choices.
Weigh Out a Week's Sugar For Family Use
A method to meet a daily sugar limit is to weigh the weekly allotment for the household and store it in a kitchen jar. This practice reduces sweet treats and encourages sugar substitutes until the next weighing day. Lemon fruit desserts with corn syrup taste as good as with sugar, and light corn syrup works well in cookies and puddings.
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Town State College
Test of time proves Doan's Kidney Pills praised by Pella resident
F M Rederus of Main St Pella reports lameness back pain and headaches relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills. He endorses the remedy as the most satisfactory for kidney regulation and confirms the prior testimonial five years later. Sold at all dealers Foster-Milburn Co. Miers Buffalo NY
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F. M. Rederus
Main St
Pella
Dean
Doan
Mr. Rederus
Foster-Milburn Co
Miers
Buffalo
N.Y
How May Mathews Learned to Remember Polite Rules
A remembered tale about May Mathews who forgets manners and, to improve, names each finger after a polite rule. When she slips, she pretends a finger aches and corrects her behavior by observing the rule next time. The story teaches courtesy and self discipline through a playful finger method.
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May Mathews
May
Inx
Constipation Linked Despondency Cured by Tablets
Despondency in women linked to constipation and eased by occasional use of Chamberlain's Tablets. The tablets are described as easy to take and pleasant in effect, according to F. D. Stubenrauch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain’s
F. D. Stubenrauch
Hats for Sale at Bargain Prices
A local ad offers men's hats at one dollar, with remaining stock in sizes from three fifty down to two dollars. The seller M. Vander Linden promotes perfect goods and urges quick purchase for best selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Vander Linden
School year ends May 17 with commencement on May 23
President Hoffman announced in chapel that the school year will close May 17, kept nearly on schedule by saving days during exams and holidays. Commencement will be Thursday May 23, marking the end of the year.
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Hoffman
Washington
Proof of Will Notice for Albert G. Dykstra Deceased
Notice filed in Marion County Iowa Clerk of District Court for Albert G. Dykstra last will and testament hearing set for April 20 1918 at the district court term opening date in Iowa.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Albert G. Dykstra
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