Corn Special in Kossuth County Headlines Holden Seed Corn Tour
Holden seed corn tour defied weather and rail disruptions to reach Kossuth County attracting large audiences. The Milwaukee Road train, led by W P Farner, carried Prof Holden and speakers to Algona with about 200 listeners. Lectures used charts in two audience coaches as part of the Iowa Dakota division event.
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Das ‘Moines
Milwaukee
Iowa
Algona Audice
Holden
Eakers
Dakota
Inod
W. P. Farner
Mason City
Eastan
State Graindealers
Assention
Jones
M. i. Wilson
Mosier
P. G. Holden
Iowa State College
Seed Germination Box Demonstration Impresses Algona Farmers
A farmer audience largely of dairymen and farmers heard Dr M J Kenefick and Prof Holden discuss seed testing methods. Holden described a germination box system using 100 ears and a cloth grid to test seed uniformity, with emphasis on seed type and seeder testing to ensure even yields. The plan aims to show seed quality and planting consistency as crucial to Iowa’s agriculture.
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Algona
M. J. Kenefick
Eastman
Holden
Iowa
Ames Experiment Station Tests Over 1200 Seeds
Holden asserts there is no trouble getting corn anywhere and plans to grow more. Hoe urges strong support for local testing and seed evaluation. Ames experiment station tests demonstrate the value of testing seed of over 1200 varieties.
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Holden
Hoe
Ames Ariment Station
Corn seed tests reveal poor germination and stands
Corn samples show 18 percent of kernels failing to grow and 1 percent germination poor, leaving 63 percent good seed. Many fields have 39 percent missing stalks and weak, barren growth. medium stands lack 25 percent of hills. Uniform kernels and properly adjusted planters needed. test planter plates and fix or replace.
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Prof
Holden
Corn Seed Selection and Professor Holden’s Iowa Talk
The Institute lectures discuss corn seed selection and soil strength. Prof Holden notes Iowa corn value exceeds other crops and urges farmers to plant at least three kernels per hill, aiming for consistent germination. He differs on some points with Mr Fursman, while Mr Wilson’s remarks on scoring scorn are promised for printing.
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Wilson
Institute
Prof. Holden
Prof
Holden
Iowa
Holdenaa
Fursman
Corn field seed plan urged by Prof Holden
Prof Holden advises selecting three or four acres on the west or south edge of the corn field for seed production next year. He stresses removing barren stalks and those that yield only nubbins to prevent fertilizing the main crop, noting prevailing winds ensure pollenization purity.
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Holden
Run Through Kossuth Corn Special Heads West
The corn special left Algona for Calmar around 9 Friday morning drawing strong crowds along the route. An audience of 68 at Sexton heard Prof. Jones discuss corn, Wesley drew 140 listeners, and S X Way Fred Corey and Julius Kunz joined the trip to Erith to support the cause. The tour showcased the dora seed gospel and its expected impact on local cornfields.
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Algona
Calmar
Upper Des Moings
Sexton
Prof. Jones
Wesley
S. X. Way
Fred Corey
Julius Kunz
Erith
Settled Methods in Corn Culture by Prof Holden
Prof Holden states settled methods in corn culture will endure for a hundred years. He notes farmers must be receptive and ready to adopt new methods as they gain approval from respected peers. The article highlights audience influence on adoption of agricultural practices.
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Holden
Helden
Patterson Death Ends Forty-Year Algona Resident Life
Henry H Patterson a long time Kossuth County resident died Friday night after a four year illness due to pneumonia diabetes and Brights disease He was master Mason and his funeral was held Tuesday at the Irvington M E church with interment in Irvington cemetery Surviving are his wife Miss Mary Burtis and four children Jewel Harold Inas and Pearl buried as Mrs Parsons Patterson served in the Second Iowa Cavalry during the Civil War and had long been active in local public affairs and farming before moving to Algona two years ago He was born in Londonderry Connecticut in 183? and his family traveled across the plains to California before settling in Wisconsin in youth He later moved to Cresco township then enlisted in 1864 and served until war’s end
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Henry H. Patterson
Bright
Mary Burtis
Irvington
Jewel
Harold
Inas
Pearl
Morris Parsons
M. 1
Masonic Order
Patterson
Londonderry
Connecticut
Wisconsin
Plains
California
Salt Lake
San Diego
Santa Clara Valley
Yuba River
Golden Gate
New York
Cresco Township
Border Brigade
Second
Iowa Cavalry
Algona
The Register Gains Standing in Kossuth County
The Register, enlarged and improved under editor Joe Trigg and our townsman N. Spencer AB Manager, stands above any outside paper in the county. It holds the strongest claim among local papers for the intelligent Iowan, second only to the local weekly.
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Register
Kossuth
Joe Trigg
N. Spencer
Farm Rental Near Burt in 160 Acre Field
An improved farm of 160 acres offered for dye bale or grain rent near Burt. Describes ready for plowing with tall plowing completed. Listed by M. H. Camp Bell of Algona.
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M. H. Camp
MANY FARM EXPERIMENTS AT COUNTY FARM PROPOSED
A resolution urges Jefferson County supervisors to cooperate with Ames authorities on corn experiments at the county farm. Planned by M. L. Wilson, with 20 acres and about $200 needed, the project would publish results in an Ames bulletin available to farmers. Proposals include variety testing, alfalfa trials, and a county farm picnic to promote agricultural improvements.
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County
Parmera
Board of Supervisors
Ames
M. la Wilson
Ames Experiment Station
Jefferson County
Sioux City
Holden
Kossuth County
Ames Station
Prof. Holden
Illinoias
Sioux
Marshall
Marshall County
Wader
County Farm and Its Steadfast Stewardship Recalled
A comment argues the county home should be named the county farm, reflecting its purpose as the best farm in the county with capable leadership rather than a stigmatized poor farm. The speaker urges framing the institution around dignity, efficiency, and skilled management.
Norwood Testifies At Mason City Slugger Case
Harry Norwood, 19, testified at the preliminary examination for the Mason City slugger case. He described being attacked by Howard D. Reynolds and Wester, sustained kicks and blows, and stated he cannot recall much since that night. He claimed only trying to escape and did not strike back, while witnesses earlier presented conflicting testimony. The case was continued with defense counsel retained by County Attorney L C Rinald, and no defense testimony yet offered.
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Harry Norwood
Mason City
Harry
Howard D. Reynolds
Wester
Reynolds
Paing
Times-Herald
J. J. Clark
D. W. Telford
Yeomen Stand By Paul in Des Moines Convention
The Des Moines Yeomen meeting ended with Paul family control intact as delegates to the national conclave were chosen. J I Paul Dr C B Paul W Kooh and W E Davy will lead, with solid Paul support and a 100 vote majority. The investigation cleared Paul of charges, finding by words and by-laws changes mere clarifications.
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Yeomen
Des Moines
Paul Brothers
Colorado Springs
Pauls
J. E. Paul
Paul
Sam Mayne
Algona
J. I. Paul
C. B. Paul
Ww. Kooh
W. E. Davy
Iowa
D. der Clarion
E ‘B Tutchison
Geriumale
Iowa Men at the Front and Lincoln Birthday Remarks
The president spoke in New York on Lincoln’s birthday, followed by Senator Dolliver whose forceful remarks delayed another city speech. Congressman Conner backs a Cullom law amendment to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to fix rates, aiding shipping interests on terminal facilities and freight.
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Wasu HinoTon
D. C
New York
Lincoln
Dolliver
Iowa
America
North
South
United States
Conner Early
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Commission
Conner
H. Olson
Terrible Death in Rock Island Flyer Crash
Henry Mehler a Rock Island decorator for the new library and Catholic church, died after being crushed beneath wreckage when a Rock Island line train near Atlantic derailed. His death follows news of his father Henry Mehler's death in the same wreck. The traveling man, with twenty years on the road, was in the day coach behind the smoker and was fatally injured as the car tipped and he was entrapped under heavy timbers.
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Henry Mehler
Gar
Mehler
New Library
Catholic Church
Des Moines
Rock Island Road
Atlantic
Bonnie Brae Sale Postponed to March 3 1905
The Bonnie Brae sale by Col Smarts Auctioneers, after $4000 in bids and poor roads, adjourns to Thursday March 3 1905. Thirty registered Shorthorns, twenty draft horses, standard bred fillies, a pen of shoats, farm machinery including a wagon and potato planter, plus household goods will be offered. Lunch served at 12 o'clock.
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Oelack
Dago Sarre
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Anagonic
Prof. Holten
Norwood
Jone
Senator Dolliver
Conner Stande
Bonnie Brae Sale
Col
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