Draft horse debate favors Shire as best for farmers
A farm science discourse highlights the Shire breed as the safest and most profitable draft horse for Iowa farmers due to strong foreign demand and meatier bone structure. It urges breeders to select heavy boned mares, avoid fine builds, and notes price advantages when horses gain weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Farmers
A. Latimer
Wilson
Chicago
Mr. McGregor
Tingiey
McGregor
Rye Pasture Suggestions From Iowa Station Report
Iowa experiment station expert C. J. Curtiss notes rye can work for autumn sheep pasture with mixed crops. He recommends half rape and half sorghum for quicker, higher feed, with gradual grazing and access to bluegrass. Rye seed can be sown after rye harvest, preferably with a narrow harrow. rape also aids calf pasture but requires gradual introduction to prevent bloating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. ¥. Curtiss
Iowa Experiment Station
Ames
Her Opinion of Asparagus
An American couple visiting near Buenos Aires shares a dinner story about asparagus. Their eight year old daughter refuses the dish, calling it unappealing as she whispers that it is “raw at one end and rotten at the other.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turf Journal
Miss L
Garman
Syracuse Herald
Philadelphia
Tropics
Rio de Janeiro
Buenos Ayres
Fragmented 19th century notices and pleas
A collage of detached lines includes advice on aging work ethic a farmer’s life and health, advertisements for a registered Shorthorn bull for sale near Rock Valley, a push to buy old papers, a closing out sale on hats, a fat loss tonic pitch, and a dubious travel job ad seeking trustworthy men and women with high pay promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My Place
Rock Valley
Gero
Fane
Dr King's New Discovery Praised for Coughs and Colds
Advert says the remedy cures consumption related illnesses and has restored thousands to health. It claims to treat coughs colds pneumonia bronchitis and other respiratory ailments and is sold by H H Pember with a satisfaction guarantee and trial bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicir
Troubles and cures advertised in Hartwell era notices
A bundled set of 19th century advertisements touts Electric Bitters, Bucklen's Arnica Salve, Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, Dr King’s New Life Pills, and Rocky Mountain Tea. Claims highlight blood purification, digestion aid, skin remedies, and home-made substitutes, with local druggists offering satisfaction guarantees and small prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. W. Vernon
Hartwell
H. H. Pember
Chamberlain
Wasser’s Pharmacy
Bucklen
London
Dr. King
H.H. Pember
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Fisetioe Ime
Orr
TE Paske
Attorneys-At-Law
Acerae
Hioux Center
State Bank
Hirst
U. P. Church
E. Blatherwick
Lowa
McBride
Frank J. Huizenga, M.D
A. HE
Braca
Osteopath
Still College’ of Osteopathy
Leonard’s
N. J. Brown
John ‘Veldboom
Acme Dray
Telephone
W. J. Skewis
J. W. Mingus
L. C. Hirsch
the Barber
John M.F Rhmegen
Rock Valley Pool Hall
Ben Bulmer
Cat Hanlon
Shannon Bros
Manally
Mans Adams Striuaee
tRraetegat Cae
Bya Boole
M Starr
Shannon
Btore
Pe Lenne
Caxton
National Stockman
Tuskez
H.h.pember
F. Kleinian
Minkia
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Patton
Company
Milwaukee
Wis
Peas Vance
Lot E. Wasser
E. C. Simmons
Skewis Lumber CO
Sewin
Rock
J. H. Queal, & CO
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