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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1912
Page
12
Advertises Jayne's Tonic Vermifuge as the remedy for worm infections in children. Claims to remove worms, restore stomach function, and reduce purging, with Dr. D. Jayne & Son in Philadelphia listed as sellers. Mentions common symptoms and types of worms, urging parental use.
O J Berger of Audora Kansas asks about draining gumbo soil and using concrete tile. The reply describes gumbo as heavy dark soil in Iowa and Kansas, often poorly drained. Emphasis on drainage improvements and tile effectiveness.
Agricultural overview on gumbo soils stressing stable manure, tile drainage, and tillage. Explains tile spacing, drainage outlet importance, spring tillage, and how freezing cycles improve seed beds. Notes calcium lime needs and phosphorus and nitrogen supplementation with green manures and rock phosphate. Includes farmer Howard Aldridge anecdote and lime application guidance.
Earl Elijah of Iowa State College records a Crawford county fair conversation about alfalfa. A farmer notes alfalfa is largely experimental locally, but potential exists with soil testing, pure seed, and good seed bed preparation to boost yields.
Fe Benton of Iowa State College analyzes four years of crate fattening experiments with nearly 600 birds. Average weight gain was 29 percent in 18 days, but feed costs and labor erode profits. Local prices around 8 to 10 cents per pound yield no clear gain, making fattening unattractive for the average Middle Western farmer.
The animal husbandry section under John M. Evward begins sheep feeding experiments using 262 range sheep divided into six lots. Lot 1 receives ear corn cottonseed meal and silage. Lot 2 ear corn alfalfa hay. Lot 3 similar to Lot 1 but shelled corn replaces ear corn. Lot 4 like Lot 2 with shelled corn. Lot 5 substitutes ground corn for ear corn. Lot 6 replaces shelled corn with group corn. The trial aims to compare corn preparation methods against dry and succulent feeds.
A testimonial style notice urges taking Dr King’s New Discovery at first cough or cold to prevent pneumonia and consumption. It cites rapid cures, saves doctor bills, and includes a letter from Mrs Effie Morton of Columbia Missouri and a closing note from Wm Copger offering replies to inquiries.
Estherville residents praised Adler i ka a simple buckhorn bark glycerine mix for quick relief of sour stomach gas and constipation. Druggist Kahrs of Dolliver reports success. Jay Johnston & Co. touts its rapid action against colds. Marital Hair Tonla claims to prevent hair loss and restore color. New York World excerpt notes a banquet speech.
A vintage ad claims the medicine Foley Kids ney Pilla cures kidney and bladder troubles and restores strength. It notes chronic fatigue and poor sleep as symptoms and states the pills are sold by all druggists.
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