Preparation for spring pigs on the farm and home grounds
The note stresses sow care before farrowing and pig health after. It advises richer feeds including tankage, milk, or alfalfa for stronger litters, and cautions against corn-only rations. It covers farrowing prep, warm housing, limited first-day feed, continuous water, pig exercise, and avoiding damp cold conditions. Also suggests routine maintenance, whitewash, ornamental planting, and farm equipment checks as planning begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Erosion Prevention Bulletin Issued by Iowa Experiment Station
Farmers receive Bulletin No. 183 detailing erosion control methods with photos and drawings. It emphasizes choosing site specific solutions, prioritizing preventive over remedial actions, and ongoing maintenance. The document highlights the Christopher at Dickey dam as an example of a costly but effective method for mid sized fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Iowa
Christopher
Dickey
Erosion control and fall dairy freshening guidance
The text discusses erosion prevention through proper drainage and foundations for dams, noting gullied fields reflect farm inefficiency. It argues for fall freshening of dairy cows to align production with seasonal pasture, improving winter milk yield, calving outcomes, and farm labor efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Gas Engine Bulletin on Ignition Systems Issued
Iowa State College extension service released Extension No. 67 detailing make and break ignition systems. It covers ignitor blocks adjustments testing jump spark low tension magneto inductors impulse starters spark plugs distributors and circuit breakers with illustrated drawings and a foldable mannikin to demonstrate ignitor operation. Free copies available by writing to Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
Ames
Education, health and character in college training
President R A Pearson of Iowa State College warns that education without health and character is a poor state investment. He urges colleges to balance academics with physical and moral training and to avoid letting big games dominate athletics. The threefold faculty obligation is to educate, train the body, and shape character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Pearson
Iowa State College
William M. Jardine
Kansas State Agricultural College
High School Students Eye State Beach Volleyball Event
Readable fragments indicate state high school students plan to attend a beach volleyball event at Tan State Beach. The notice hints at local interest and participation timing, but lacks clear dates, teams, or organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Peae ‘Ryalley
Tan ‘State
Emmet County Iowa real estate quiet title suit
A notice from Emmet County District Court Saint Estherville announces a suit by V. A. Ladd for owner in fee simple of Lots 9 to 15 and 18 in Block 10 Wallingford, claiming continuous possession over 17 years and asking the court to quiet title, with defendants named including Jay Cooke & Co. and heirs unknown. A warning to appear before the March 1919 term and that default will lead to judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Cooke
Wm. G. Moorehead
Harria C. Fahnstock
Henry D. Cooke
Pitt Cooke
George ©. Thomas
James A. Garland
Jay Cooke, Jr
Jay Cooke & Co
G. Becker
B. Woodforde
Wallingford
District Court of
Iowa
Emmet County
Edwin M. Lewis
Recorder of Deeds
Therin
Recorder's Office
E. B. Woodforde
C. I. Bates
E. A.bergum
C.F. Bates
D. H. Kurtz
Recorder
Gaid
Agid
Estherville
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Kentucky
Essex
B. B. Anderson & Sons
Iowa Savings Bank
J. Hansen
March
V. A. Ladd
Goodrich
Akron
Ohio
Pompeii
Vesuvius
Goodrich Silvertown Cord
Tae
Olivertown
Silvertown
Goodrich Tires
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