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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1913
Page
9
The article argues the silo can slash stock feeding costs and increase national wealth. It cites saving 10 cents per pound on butter and $1.60 to $2 per hundred pounds on beet production, while improving forage use, soil fertility, and livestock carrying capacity. It highlights the stock industry’s decline due to high stock foods and touts silos as labor saving with 100 percent annual return on investment.
The Gleaner notes that growers should request the correct fertilizer from the state experiment station to suit their crop, grow and sell plants indoors on sunny days, and save money. It warns that conservation saves, while profits for middlemen and freight are ultimately charged to the soil.
A Progressive Farmer tip advises using wire to secure farm bridges. Stretch No 12 wire, or stronger No 0 from upper sills on both riverbanks to free up the bank. If fifty yards distant, posts on banks five feet deep can be driven and wired, with planks well fastened by twenty nails to resist high water, preventing bridge washouts.
The article discusses dairy cow care including drinking water, tank heaters, and shelter. calf exercise after a week. a concrete hor for drainage in cheese rooms. curing room temperature control. risks of Beet tops feeding. and milk secretion issues from retained milk in ducts as noted by Hoard’s Dairyman.
Charles E Vanney of McLaan cot ty on George 8 Hanna Place reports remarkable alfalfa results with deep soil prep and multiple harrowings. From 1996 to 1909 the crop yielded well, supported by pasturing hogs and pigs. Despite some winter loss, the alfalfa showed strong regrowth and high gains per head, encouraging others to adopt the crop in Illinois.
Coburn argues alfalfa embodies the peak of modern farming and preserves the homestead. He says it thrives in sunshine and converts energy into wealth for thrifty farmers. He notes alfalfa is most valuable in the Corn Belt due to abundant starch and limited protein.
The Hon A P Grout of Winchester and Ohio expert Joseph E K Wing extol alfalfa for farmers It endures five to fifty years on well drained soil and can be cut three to five times yearly yielding three to six tons per acre The crop provides nutritive value approaching wheat bran and supports hogs horses sheep and cattle with careful management
Readers praise Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Armstrong Co as a trusted remedy. Testimonials from Hans Nelson and Wan praise their effectiveness for kidney trouble, with a strong urging to try the pills and noting the 60 cent price and sale through dealers nationwide.
Druggist Kahres of Dolliver reports no question about the Adler ika book that explains easy guard against appendicitis and relief from constipation or passing gas in Spanish, offered free this week by Johnson and Co.
Autoists are instructed in distant rules governing operation on public highways. The text lists signals turning procedures, distances from hydrants and entrances, stopping near curbs, avoiding steam or smoke, mufflers, age minimum, and supervision by patrols. It appears as a local notice from authorities with a contact line for further guidance.
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