Harris’ new display room draws attention at Lefthead Building
Local notes report Meredith from Plo ver unveiling a new Hupmobile car display while Sheriff Noah from Poca hontas attends to office matters. Mentions of a doll contest closing May 1, double votes on hats, John Barleycorn pictures at Scenic with WGC T U, and social events at Kensington church.
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Harris
T. KE
Meredith
Plover
R. B. Gibbs
Clarence Lighter
Terris
Bonner Millinery
Rolfe
Towa
John Barley Cor
Noah
Pocahontas
Milt
Kensington
Circle No. 1
A. H. Malcolm
White Bros
White Bros. Garage
O. J. McCullough
Webster City
McCullough
D. K. Folk
Shire Stallion B. F. Seaman Announces Service Itinerary
The big Shire Stallion owned by F. B. Seaman of Bradgate will service farms and locations on specific days. It will be at Pohl farm northeast of Rolfe Monday, Mark Dickey farm Tuesday, Johnson Albion s barn Rolfe Saturday, and otherwise near Bradgate. Prospective clients may call at their own expense.
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F. B. Seaman
Bradgate
Pohl
Rolfe
Frakjar Place
Mark Dickey
Johnson & Alberts
Weeks
Gardner family settles in Rolfe with A B Cobb shop rooms
The L H Gardner family now reside in Rolfe occupying rooms above the A B Cobb shoe store. A Palmyra Ill sow reportedly gave birth to twenty four piglets, a claim tied to hog production rivalry with Iowa. Wm H Dugger invites inquiries to verify the sow’s brood. An education ad for Mankato Commercial College appears alongside a movie notice for Jack Wondon books showing April 19.
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Rolfe
Cobbs Shoe
Gardner
Palmyra
Ill
Iowa
Wm. H. Dugger
Mankato Commercial College
Mankato
Minn
Jack Wondon
the Scente
Heating water for dairy cleaning on small farms
The article describes a low cost water heater setup for dairy farms. A stove with a top basin can heat water for washing milking vessels. Water can be pumped from a well into the basin and directed to the washing vat, placed outside the milkroom to avoid heat and smoke.
Remedy for radish worms yields quick market radishes
A truck gardener shares a method to control radish worms and boost flavor. He lines drill marks with soot along the furrows before planting, covers seeds, and harvests radishes in about 15 days if weather is suitable. Wood soot is preferred. coal soot and ashes can work with drainage and warmth.
Poultryman Keeps Busy With Yard Duties
There is not a day in the year when something should be done in the poultry yard. If every day's duties are regularly performed, there will never be overflow into the next day. The danger of overfeeding young pigeons is inimical to maximum results.
Side-S Wipes Begged Borrowed and Stolen
An assortment of cheeky quips and headlines touches on boxing legends, international affairs, church figures, and social manners. It lampoons journalism and public life while noting Caruso earning seven thousand dollars nightly and a Turkish cruiser sunk, all in a scattered, satirical tone typical of a period column.
Young Martin 2nd Percheron Stallion for 1915 Season
This four year old iron grey Percheron named Young Martin is a splendid young stallion with strong lineage. He will stand for the 1915 season at the old lumbershed in Rolfe on Wednesdays and Thursdays and at the farm three miles north of Rolfe the rest of the time. He has State Certificate on file though not yet returned. Fees are $15 to insure live cost, $10 to insure more in foal, and $6 for a single leap with usual restrictions.
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Percheron
Rolfe
Martin
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