Local notices and health ad from Ottumwa
A reader from Ottumwa cites kidney trouble relief from Foley Kidney Pills and praises the remedy as curative. The page also includes quirky observations on animal counting behavior and a warning that neglecting a cold can lead to contagious diseases, endorsing Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as safe for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Wheatly
Wabash Ave
Ottumwa
Laws
Foley
H. Wilama
Koley
H. Williams
Revival of The Beggars Opera Praised in 1839 Wit
Henry Heere praised a 1839 revival of The Beggars Opera, calling it a charming performance with fine language witty dialogue and enchanting music. He noted the audience wished to start over after Polly’s final song and wished The Beggars Opera to last forever despite fading memory of the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Heere
Polly
Englewé
Corn breeding and money making
Iowa farmers can improve seed corn by a simple field test. Shell and plant 100 ears, select 25 best, discard 25 poorest, keep 25 medium for general seed, and use the rest to expand planting. A breeding plot compares ear vigor, maturity, and yield, showing which line yields most per acre and preserves vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara
Grade the seed and test the planter
Iowa State College guidance on planting quality stresses grading seed by size and shape before sowing. Separate kernels into small medium and large baskets, then verify the planter drops uniform kernels per hit on both sides, adjusting drills or sisters as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zell Zobeda
Iowa State College
M. L. Mosher
Alfalfa grown nationwide in varied climates
Alfalfa thrives across almost all states and territories with Maine New Hampshire and Alaska still experimental. It grows with rainfall from 14 to 65 inches, below sea level to 8 000 feet, on nearly every soil type, indicating extensive adaptability and cultivation potential.
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Union
Maine
New Hampshire
Alaska
Gulf States
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Tacoma
Washington
Elimi
Nate
Middlemans
E. W. Oates & CO
Storm Lake,owa
Farmer and Breeder
Sioux City
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I T
Hoaldes
Fanner
Emmet County
IHC
International Harcaster Company of America
USA
Chicago
THC Service Bureau
HC Service Bureau
Harvester Building
Chae
Transvaal
Burnett
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Service For
Yate
Oue
Iletir
Iowa Savings Bank
Estherville, Iowa
de Laval
Gaylord & Ross
Estherville
Experi
Posi
Tion
Gidvise
Estherville State Bank
Toowa
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