Fertilizers Boost Corn Yields Across States
An editorial urges use of fertilizers to raise corn yields beyond the 35 bushels per acre typical in Ohio Indiana and Illinois, noting New England averages 42 on poorer land. It cites experiments from Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania showing yield gains from complete fertilizers and manure, warns of labor and car shortages delaying orders for next spring.
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Hio
Indiana
Illinois
New England
Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania Experiment Station
Bainins
Europe
War Drives Livestock Selloff Amid Skyrocketing Feed Costs
Livestock prices remain strong but high feed costs push farmers toward selling animals and marketing grain directly. Some farms may benefit, while others face tough decisions as the war impacts farm economics and supply dynamics.
Potash Hunger Plagues Potatoes Across Eastern Regions
Eastern potato districts report widespread potato hunger linked to potash deficiency. States including Virginia, Maine, New Jersey and New York note stunted growth and reduced yields. Experts in Washington urge farmers to use fertilizers with 2 to 3 percent potash next year to counter malnutrition and foliage collapse.
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Virginia
Maine
New Jerey
New York
Making an Acre Produce More Pork
The Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station reports that corn grown with no fertilizer yields about 282 pounds of pork per acre, with manure about 457 pounds, and with manure plus fertilizer about 552 pounds. Farmers are advised to order fertilizers early for spring use and to consider commercial fertilizers to boost carrying capacity amid wartime conditions and potential foreign meat markets.
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Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Former resident Harry Ott dead at 27
Harry Ott born March 10 1891 in Malden Tl died December 8 1918 at his New Boston home after influenza followed by pneumonia. He leaves parents Mr and Mrs David Ott sister Edna Mae half sister Mrs Clyde Saunders and half brother Charles Hawk with many friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 am at New Boston cemetery conducted by Rev Reed of Keithsburg.
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Harry Ott
Malden
New Boston
David Ott
Edna Mae
Clyde Saunders
Muscatine
Charles Hawk
Minnesota
Harry
Jesus Christ
Lord
King
New Boston Cemetery
Rev. Reed
Keithsburg
Aledo Times
Death of Mrs Josie DeSplinter Miner al
Mrs Josie DeSplinter-Minera l died last Tuesday night at her parents home after one day of influenza. She suffered a severe headache Monday and despite doctors being contacted in Sheffield and Anna Wan no medical help arrived. She grew worse and did not speak Tuesday afternoon as her lungs filled.
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Josie DeSplinter — Mineral
Louis van Altreve
Sheffield
Annawan
Fertilized fields aid livestock and grain balance after conflict
The passage argues that farm stock prices decline slower than grain after wars, and fertilized pastures boost herd and flock sizes. A herd of cattle and a nine-steer output require fertilized land, while unfertilized fields yield less. Farmers foresee producing livestock while still selling grain.
Inquest Reveals Influenza Pneumonia Cause of Death
Coroner A H Malm presided as the inquest concluded that Mrs DeSplinter died of influenza pneumonia. The father testified the husband deserted her, she mourned lost love, and she suffered heart pains. The 25 year old woman left a 6 year old daughter. DeSplinter had married Fannie Mocroft, daughter of George Mocroft near Mineral.
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A. H. Malm
Fannie Mocroft
George Mocroft
Mineral
Suit to set aside will of Wade L. Carpenter
Three Carpenter brothers seek to invalidate Wade L. Carpenter’s 1917 will filed in circuit court claiming lack of mental capacity and undue influence. Executors and Old Ladies' Home trustees named as defendants. will left remainder to Mara and then the Old Ladies' Home after debts and funeral costs. Carpenter, a Princeton resident noted for eccentricities, previously was declared insane and sent to Watertown.
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Wade L. Carpenter
Princeton
Old Ladies
Joseph D. Carpenter
Reynolds P. Carpenter
Charles L. Carpenter
Mr. Carpenter
John Coddington
Mable S. Priestley
Guy A. Bryant
Jack Best
Adelaide Prouty Old Ladies’ Home
Carpen
Ter
Mara
Old Ladies’ Home
J K. Hopkins
A. M. Swengel
W. L. Kendall
Palmer
L. M. Eckert
J. S. Carpenter
Princeton Township
Watertown
Death of Earl Reed After Influenza Pneumonia
Earl A. Reed aged 18, son of Dr and Mrs Frank M Reed of Wyanet, died Thursday night after about a weeklong illness. He worked on a farm near Wyanet and contracted a severe influenza which quickly progressed to pneumonia.
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Earl A. Reed
Wyanet
Frank M. Reed
Reed
Reed Family Mourns Loss in Wyanet Funeral Held
The Reed family shares sorrow as a young man dies, leaving his parents Dr Reed and many friends in the city. He is survived by two brothers Charles Hyan and Frank L Reed of Wyanet and Mrs W Nobiling of Kewa. burial at Forest Hill Cemetery in Wyanet after services at the country place.
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Mr. Reed
Charles Hyan Frank L. Reed
Wyanet
W. ©. Nobiling
Kewa
Charles Reed
Indiana
Dr. Reed
A&d
Reedian
Country Place
Forrest Hill
Sugar Bowl Ban Lifted In Public Eating Places
An official notice to Illinois public eating places announces the sugar bowl ban is lifted. Tables and counters may again use sugar with no four pound per ninety meals limit. The U S Food Administration Sugar Department urges voluntary conservation to aid starving millions.
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C. J Mann
Illinois
U. S. Food Administration
Sugar Department
Charming Waists from Recent Arrivals Displayed
Recent waists on display offer sheer Georgettes with high and low collars in round and V necks. Some feature braiding beading or embroidery and are praised as well made and attractive. Prices range from 3.50 to 12.50 dollars.
Stamp sale offer at premium parlor for Christmas gifts
Advertises filling stamp books with 8. & H. Green Stamps and visiting the premium parlor on the second floor to select Christmas presents free. The notice emphasizes free selection of gifts as a holiday promotion.
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H. Green
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Washington
Srief
Mer
Mark
S. & H. Green Stamps
T. Lucey & Bros
LaSalle
Ottawa
Coats
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