Iowa Dairy and Food Commission Year in Review 1916
The Iowa Dairy and Food Commission inspected 24,852 town establishments and analyzed 2,700 official samples. Milk and cream samples totaling 14,356 were tested, while 1,780 samples of paints, oils, cattle feed and seeds were checked for purity. Several cases involve mislabeling and unsanitary conditions. The department has 18 federal court actions against cottonseed meal imports. Plans include campaigns to boost egg and butter quality and four creameries use or plan to use the Iowa State Trade Mark this year.
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State Dairy and Food Commission
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Barney
Iowa
New York
Complete line of office supplies arrives at Vindicator office
Carbon paper for forencil and typewriter use and a full assortment of typewriter ribbons have just arrived from the factory at the Vindicator and Republican office.
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Vindicator and Republican
What Was New 20 Years Ago in Our Town
Local items list visits and travel as townsfolk travel to Des Moines Spencer Cedar Rapids and Wisconsin. Names include Stanhope Grant Miss Lizzie Montgomery Miss Doughty Miss Bucile Peterson Miss Flossie Hobein and more. Community notes record births business trips and a W R C installation along with market prices and a restaurant offer.
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Stanhope
Not His Concern. Mushroom Warning in Reto… Field
Tam a lad in the rectory fields is warned not to pick the toadstool for mushrooms. He reassures the rector that he can tell them apart and plans to eat them with Tit Bits. The dialogue captures a rustic, dialect humor and a cautionary moment about misidentification of mushrooms.
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Tam
Bad Habits and Stomach Digestive Advice
People who eat late meals are likely to suffer indigestion. Space meals at least five hours apart and consider Chamberlains Tablets to aid digestion. Sold by Jay Johnston & Co.
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Jay
Jay Johnaton
Coal Prices Rise Not From Scarcity But Delivery Limits
Government findings show 1916 coal output reached record levels with bituminous coal totaling about 509 million net tons and Pennsylvania anthracite at 88.3 million net tons. Demand outpaced railroad delivery due to car shortages and labor limits, while most mines could increase output if cars and storage were available.
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United States
E. Lesher
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Anthracite Bureau of Information
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Oklahoma
Texas
Ohio
Colorado
New Mexico
Virginia
Washington
Kentucky
Montana
North Dakota
Tennessee
West Virginia
Wyoming
The Habit of Taking Cold Tips and Remedy
A short piece advises breaking the habit of catching cold by morning cold baths at about 80 Fahrenheit and sleeping with windows open. It suggests using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to recover quickly if a cold is caught, and notes availability through Jay Johnston & Co.
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Jay Johnston & Co
Brief History of Iowa General Assembly Reform
A condensed note from a Volume on Statute Law making in Iowa by the State Historical Society. It traces Iowa’s General Assembly from the territorial period of 1846 with a two house structure, through the 1857 constitution, noting 36 regular sessions in alternate years, six extra sessions, and one adjourned session. It outlines capital moves from Iowa City to Des Moines and the Old Brick and Stone Capitals, with the present State House housing the last sixteen assemblies.
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Iowa
Senate
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Iowa City
Stone
Des Moines
State Historical Society of
Iowa 10 corn hailed as ideal for southern Iowa
J Tilford Brown of Stockport Iowa reports that the Iowa 10 corn variety bred at Ames and originated at Iowa State College dominates local shows winning multiple prizes in various classes. He notes its strong performance in Jefferson county and praises the judge who valued the exhibit at $50 a bushel. The Iowa State College program plans to supply seed for cooperative tests in southern counties next season.
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J. Tilford Brown
Stockport
Iowa
Ames
Jefferson County
Iowa State College
Paper Seeks Prompt Payment on High Subscriptions
We are sending subscription statements now and urge patrons to respond quickly. Bills are large and cash is needed to meet expenses. Please assist promptly as paper houses will not wait beyond thirty days.
Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache Says Estherville Man
D E Hunter, railroad fireman from Estherville, recounts relief from backache and kidney disorder after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He notes morning pain eased and suggests taking the pills for a few days when symptoms appear. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. WANTED Sewing to do at home. Phone 778.
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Estherville
Dean
D. E. Hunter
Walnut St
Doan
Mr. Hunter
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
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M. E. Wilson
Kilgore
B. Soper
D. R. Alexander
E. W. Bachman
First National Bank
North Seventh Street
A. Anderson
Rhodes Block
C. E. Birney
Birney Block
D. D
Iowa Savings Bank
Iy Coleman
Gardston Block
RK. G. Ross
V. M. Veterinarian
Sixth and
Howard Streets
Eatherville
Kirkaville
M. Edward Bowker
Corner Square
Kate Turner
AR. Butler
Town Lake Township
Herb Peterson
Kimmetsburg
M. K. Whelan
Whelan
M. G. Wilson
Jack Wilson
States
Canada
Warwick
W. Adams
Republican
Nichola
Bemis
H. Miller
Patterson,Jr
Cox
Sharp
McRae
Robins
Rep. Pullen
H. J. Amundson
High Land Park College
Clayton Carpenter
Watertown
Misa Frazier
L. R. Bingham
Superior
Wisconsin
Geo. Weir
Lincoln Street
Columbian
Dr. King
Dr.King
General Assembly of Iowa
Tilford Brown
California
Golden California
Golden State
Ptney Edl
United States Mail
Salt Lake
W. Knight
Lucas
Ice Delivered
First National Bank Provident Savings Bank
Estherville, Iowa
James Espeset
Howard Espeset
Emmet County Land and Abstract Company
Abetrag
Janda
Emmet CO
Hagle Clothing
B. B. Anderson
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