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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1918
Page
2
Farm and household notes present cornmeal based dishes like Tamale Pie and Spoon Bread as wheat conservation and Uncle Sam rationing loom. Recipes include cornmeal mush, onion and meat layers, baking steps, plus new Iowa bulletins on dairy bacteria oats and alkali soils.
Iowa farmers may obtain free soy bean seed for experimental plots from the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station in Ames. The first 1200 Iowa farmers to apply will receive seed with a 25 cent inoculation charge. Three experiments outline seed quantities and inoculation, plus use in corn silage. The Iowa station notes soybeans as a valuable protein addition for hogged down corn and human food. A separate item warns tractor owners against excessive tinkering on cold mornings, noting initial startup difficulties and the need for careful cranking.
Poultry extension officials say early hatched chicks outperform late ones in vigor heat and parasite resistance. Early hatchers yield better growth while late hatchers struggle with heat lice and cold. Navy beans urged for Iowa by Ames agricultural station as a leading profitable dry bean variety.
The Agricultural Experiment Station warns against growing potatoes in boxes or stacked barrels on back porches. It cites reports of people reclaiming seed and advises traditional ground cultivation as the best method. The bulletin from Iowa State College's engineering extension department offers tire care tips to save millions annually.
In Prince July 1917 report, tankage is presented as a superior substitute for meat scraps in chick rations. The article notes claimed benefits in growth and feed efficiency, indicating tankage as a preferred protein source for poultry operations of the period.
Home economists from Iowa State College urge using up old potatoes this spring to save wheat. Potatoes cheaper and can substitute flour in recipes, aiding canning and storage. Clean bins, sort spoiled spuds, and clear space for next crop. use canned fruit before summer canning. Try Sudan grass this year.
Robert West of Estherville reports sharp back pains eased after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He cites neighbor recommendation and notes improvement after several doses. Sold 60 cents at all dealers. FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo, NY.
An Estherville notice touts a bowel flush remedy for sour stomach and constipation, claiming instant relief via Ad ler ika as mixed with glycerine and buckthorn bark. The ad, signed Jay Johnston & Co., druggists, also lists marriage licenses issued for the week ending April 6 with several names and towns in Iowa Minnesota and Illinois.
A short Farm Life vignette contrasts praise from a big man with a child’s simple, whispered affection. The fragment hints at pride and humility, showing how a sincere, tiny compliment can feel more meaningful than grand approval.
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