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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1925
Page
1
Farmers should mulch windbreaks with old straw before severe weather. J T Bode of the state college extension forester says straw mulch has no weed seeds, packs well, and deters rabbits. Apply 5 to 6 feet around the tree to 6 to 8 feet deep, and avoid smothering lower branches.
Miss Katherine Cranor of the Hofe Economica Division at Iowa State College advises linen towels, properly chosen, outperform cotton ones in appearance and durability. Linen absorbs moisture well, leaves no lint, stays soft, and improves with age while cotton towels stain easily and grey with washing. She warns against cheap toweling made of tow and urges buying from a reliable dealer, noting twill and huck brown weaves are preferable to damask or plain.
A Mrs A Howard states she feared eating due to stomach trouble but after Adlerika treatment she can eat and feel fine. The ad claims one spoonful removes gas and old waste from intestines, relieving bloating and constipation, with Jay Johnston & Co. as the selling druggists.
Estherville reader F L Ellis, a mason on E Maple St, testifies Doan s Pills relieve kidney backache and related symptoms. He praises the remedy as reliable after trying others, noting price 60 cents and urging readers to ask for Doan s Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Iowa state college head T. D. Maney will judge apples and grapes, C. L. Fitch will judge potatoes, and F. B. Paddock will judge honey products at the Central States Horticultural show and National Fruit show in Kansas City December 8 to 10. The National Fruit Conference will discuss increasing fruit consumption with speakers including T. J. Maney and H.
Dr A L Hotelling discusses beriberi and nutrition using WWI naval and siege examples. He notes Kronprinz Wilhelm crew illness from vitamin deficiency, remedies with bran and milk, and how proper rations could have altered naval and land campaigns.
H Plagge of Iowa state college will address use of oiled wraps to prevent storage diseases of apples. Edwin T Meredith, former secretary of agriculture, will discuss possibilities for the fruit industry. Many Iowa growers expected to exhibit fruit. H E Nichols, extension specialist, prepares apples exhibit for the Iowa State Horticultural Society.
Clothing specialists from Iowa State College advise regular cleaning and pressing to extend garment life. Mending and refinishing help, but true longevity comes from frequent fresh cleaning. The notes compare care benefits with wearer satisfaction and style retention, amid general newspaper quotes.
Tickets priced at one fare plus 25 cents will be available on all trains each Friday and Saturday. Return must depart by midnight the following Monday. Rates apply between all M. & St. L. R R points. Half fare for children 6 to 12. Minimum adult fare 50 cents. See agent for full details.
With the football season behind them communities shift focus to a Santa touchdown celebration. Local organizations coordinate decorations, routes, and safety measures to kickoff holiday festivities.
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