Morgan Horse Study Shows Growth in Size and Endurance
United States Department of Agriculture notes steady gains in height and weight of Morgan horses at the Middlebury Virginia U S farm from 1911 to 1921. The report highlights improved build for farm use, saddle work, police mounts and cavalry, while praising endurance and the breed’s Civil War service with the First Vermont Cavalry.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States Morgan Horse Farm
Middlebury
Department
Morgan
Vermont Cavalry
War Department
Enduring Morgan Castor Sets Endurance Times
Castor the Morgan gelding bred by the United States Morgan horse farm carried 200 pounds in 1919 for an 800 mile endurance contest finishing in 51 hours 18 minutes. In 1920 he carried 245 pounds and placed seventh at 58 hours 40 minutes. In 1921 he was fourth of 17 with 245 pounds and 51 hours 38 minutes. The circular with halftone Morgans can be requested free from the Department of Agriculture Washington.
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Castor
United States
Morgan Horse Farm
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Drafty hog houses cause pneumonia if not ventilated
Drafty hog houses frequently cause pneumonia and must be well ventilated to avoid closing the house up tight. If hogs are kept in a warm building then exposed to cold drafts they are very likely to contract pneumonia.
Silage-Fed Cattle and Corn Improve Finish and Prices
Silage-fed cattle do not finish as well as dry-fed cattle. Adding corn to the silage yields better finished animals and higher prices, and it also improves gains on hogs that follow the cattle.
Ox Warble Robs Nation of 50 Million in Cattle Loss
The ox warble pest causes extensive cattle spoilage and reduced milk and beef gains, costing the country about 50 million dollars. Experts urge action, declaring it always time to swat the ox warble.
Pear of Pain is Folly dental ad in Fort Wayne
An advertisement for the New York Dentists in Fort Wayne promotes painless dental work using modern methods and equipment. It offers free examinations, cost estimates, and charts, with services including fillings crowns bridges and extraction options, plus same day work for out of town patients.
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New York
Odd Fellows Building
Calhoun and
Wayne Streets
Fort Wayne
Rendering & Fertilizer Co. Promotes Dead Stock Removal
The J. L. & H. Stadler Rendering & Fertilizer Co. of Fort Wayne offers prompt carcass removal with modern trucks and produces tankage from those carcasses at low prices. They cover a wide territory and emphasize complete conservation of hides and parts in accordance with a government push to end burial of dead stock.
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Rége Ds Santatica Ly
J. L. & H. Stradler Rendering& Fertilizer Co
Fort Wayne
J. L. & H. Stadler Rendering & Fertilizer Co
Union
Renner Bros Shoes Offer Wide Range at Low Prices
Renner Bros at 323 North Jefferson Huntington sells every style and size of shoes for men women and children. They stock work dress and casual shoes from Florsheim Stacey Adams and J. & K. lines with a focus on low profits and high volume to help shoppers beat high prices. This is highlighted in the Second Annual Farm Edition as a key local retailer.
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Renner Bros
North
Jefferson Street
Huntington
Repner Bros
Renner “Bros
Florsheim
Stacey Adams
Huntington County
Modern Ways for Modern Days Cleaning Products
Housewife gains labor saving options with Rub-No-More products including Washing Powder Soap Chips Naptha soap and Spotless Cleanser promoted by The Rub-No-More Co Fort Wayne. Readers urged to obtain free samples via local Roanoke stores E. E. Richards & Sons R.F. Wake's Cash & Carry H. A. Lesh.
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E. E. Richards & Sons
R.F. Wake
Cash & Carry
H. A. Lesh
Roanoke
Rub-No-More Co
Manchester College Offers Modern Education in North Manchester
The Manchester College at North Manchester promotes up to date education with accredited normal and music programs, domestic science, agriculture, business, art and manual training. It reports 500 students this fall, with a 25 percent enrollment rise and praise for its able faculty and supportive environment.
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Manchester College
North Manchester
Indiana
Clover Leaf Creamery praised as key Roanoke industry asset
In Huntington and Roanoke the Clover Leaf Creamery is hailed as a premier local industry. The Roanoke plant buys cream from thousands of farmers, pays substantial sums for supplies, and supports regional farming by offering steady cash income.
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Indiana
Huntington
Stuntington
Roanoke
Clover Leaf Creamery
Serious Enemies of Grape Insects and Fungi Highlighted
A USDA Farmer's Bulletin No. 1220 reviews serious grape enemies including grape rootworm grape berry moth and grape phylloxera. It covers description history and control measures with emphasis on major pests and seasonal locals.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Albright Radiator Co. Promotes Experience and Quality
Edward Albright of the Albright Radiator Co. in Huntington highlights decades of radiator expertise dating back to his work on the first radiator in a Haynes Car in Kokomo. The firm offers repair services, radiator cores for all makes, and a personal guarantee of performance backed by modern equipment.
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Edward Albright
Kokomo
Albright
South
Jefferson Street
Huntington
Albright Radiator Co
Bulletin Outlines Prevention Methods by Department Investigators
The bulletin describes prevention and control methods proven successful by department investigators and notes its applicability to the department. It emphasizes practical, proven approaches for implementation and future use.
Protect Raspberry Canes Before Winter Ground Freezes
Winter protection for raspberry canes involves pressing them down with a fork along the row and covering with soil just before the ground freezes. Two workers improve efficiency, one planting the canes and the other adding soil, then shaping it with a plow. If snow cover is deep enough, ends can be fastened to the ground.
Estate Proceeding for Wm Moofner House on Main Street
Public notice of probate action to settle the estate of William Moofner regarding the Main Street residence. Ernest Hefner appointed as administrator to manage the settlement and distribution of assets.
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Wm. Moofner
Main Street
Ernest Hefner
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Manchester
Reday
W. H. Strock
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