Cleaning refrigerator and a hazardous explosive offer
Home economics advice suggests washing refrigerators with hot water and ammonia, cleaning drain pipes every three weeks, and using tight lids for odorous foods. A dangerous explosive discussing pier acid price 12 to 14 cents per pound is offered through the bureau of public reads, with potential shipments in large lots to Iowa, noting 24,000 pounds as a possible order. County agents would handle orders and extension staff may supply a specialist if needed. Adjoining states have imported millions of pounds for land clearing.
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Town State College
Bureau of Puble Reads
War Department
Towa
Ramnad
Wisconsin
Watch Poultry For Troup Disease In Spring Flocks
Poultry experts at Iowa State College warn late hatched flocks are prone to Troup. Two forms exist, contagious and diptheric, with symptoms including watery discharges, coughing, and throat membranes. Remedy focuses on space, clean water, ventilation, and safe disposal of affected birds.
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Iowa State College
DO NOT STARVE THE BEES IN IOWA HONEY WARNINGS
Iowa apiarist cautions beekeepers about not taking too much honey this season to ensure winter survival. F B Paddock notes light honey crops and urges careful hive feeding with sugar if needed. Demonstration apiaries total 25, with Mahaska county hosting four, the largest in the state.
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Iowa
F. B. Paddock
Paddock
Mahaska County
Poweshiek County
Do You Need Any Picric Acid for Farm Work
The extension service of Iowa State College and the county farm bureaus seek to gauge farmer demand for picric acid to boost rock and stump removal. County agents accept orders and will arrange shipment if enough orders justify a carload.
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Extension Service
Iowa State College
Iowa
Get the Silo Up Now Says Iowa State Experts
Iowa State College animal husbandry men urge immediate silo construction as corn silage will be ready shortly. H. H. Kildee head of the animal husbandry department notes silage as winter feed for beef and dairy cows is superior, palatable, and economical maximizing beef per acre by using the entire corn plant.
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Iowa State College
H. H. Kildee
Care With Horse Feed
Experts at Town State College urge tailored rations for mature working horses and caution against sudden diet changes. Corn and timothy hay suit horses best, while alfalfa and bran are too high in protein. Oats provide needed protein and starch. feed small hay portions with a regular grain ration due to the horse’s tiny stomach.
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Town State College
Guide to horse rations for work levels
A historical note outlines feed guidelines for horses at different work levels. It suggests 1 percent hay and fractional grain per hundred pounds of weight for moderate work, with up to 1 percent grain for extra heavy work. It warns that reducing grain when work ceases helps prevent stocky legs and stresses regular exercise for idle horses.
State aids injured workers under new rehabilitation law
The State Board of Vocational Education asks the public to report individuals who may qualify under the new rehabilitation law for workers injured on the job. It funds placement and retraining to restore earning power, aiding adults of any sex whose disability fits the law.
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State Board of Vocational Education
Tes Maines
Impressive Exercises At Assumption Church Devotions
The Assumption church held thirteen hours of devotions Sunday and Monday drawing large crowds. Rev. C. P. Conway of Estherville delivered a scholarly sermon on the Eucharist, quoting Scriptural texts to support the church doctrine. About 700 to 800 communicans attended the 6:30 mass Monday, with high altar lighting enhancing the service. Monsignor Farrelly presided, aided by Fathers Lynch, McNerney, Kelly, Conway, and J. J. Breitbach, who also preached at high mass. Breitbach, a Columbia College science teacher, was described as ready and earnest.
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Assumption Church
C. P. Conway
Estherville
Father Smith
Father Conway
Father Savage
Monsignor Farrelly
Lynch
Aryshire
McNerney
Kelly
Grattenger
Conway
Twenty Years Ago Local Notices and Social Updates
Banker and Mrs Sam Reaney visited from Huntington. New teachers appointed for city schools: Nellie Lelio Roune, Georgia P Bass, Lila Bishop. Marriage licenses issued for Garthe Shanka Stella Bab and John Tanson Cather ine Tanson. Families hosted guests from Washington and Mason City. Emmet County crops reported good despite slight frost Aug 22. Disease in cattle in Pain Alte County feared to be rabies. Denmark township herd affected. Barnim joins Estherville Cornet Band, taking bass drum. Local individuals listed with various travels and activities.
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Aehevol Board
Nellie Lelio Roune
Towa
Darkeiversity
Georgia P. Bass
Plattesville
Wisconsin
State Normal
Lila Bishop
Amunilse
Cick Garthe Shanka
Stella Bab
Center Township
Friv Johl
Aredine Tanson
Hirh
Ben
Pain Alte
Denmark Township
Pettt
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Laweenes
Minnesota
State Fair
Ruth Law
Louis James
Grandstand
Treat
Northwest
Montezuma
Azores
C. A. Wortham
Northwest Automobile Exposition
New York Hippodrome
Ringling Brothers
Barnum & Baily
Sam Reaney
Huntington
Madge Parker
Mason City
Doolittle
Coon
Parker C. Duffy
Jappelate
Plinois
Fetherville
Tshig
Ho Ho Tossdal
A. J. Penn
Cedar Rapids
FBE
Emmet
Dakotas
D PD. Barnim
Mr. Jahnek
Gheer
Ando
Kipling
Hawkeye Tire and Rubber Company
Burt & Jones
Estherville, Iowa
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