Funk for State Senator Leads Estherville Vote
In the May 16 1895 edition of the Northern Vindicator Spirit Lake incumbent A B Funk is urged as best qualified to be state senator for the district. The paper notes local farming vigor two_term tenure and statewide respect for Funk while reporting local events including a cyclone damage near Estherville a fatal wreck at West Bend and community notes from Estherville such as market prices births social events and civic activities.
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Northern Vindicator
A. B. Funk
Spirit Lake
Forty Years Ago Highlights from the May 15 1885 Nortern Vindicator
Miss Annie Richmond teaches in Ormiston district Kossuth county. George Felkey to handle Armstrong route cream. Eleven baptisms by Rev Whitaker at the river. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Frank Davey. Texas ponies arriving soon led by Ed Crumb. J J Klopp the new druggist ready to serve. About three thousand shade trees planted in town. Carrie Bemis teaching in Walker neighborhood Martin county. Photographer Ayers ready for business. John Mylore of Lyle Minn visiting and inspecting High Lake real estate. Street Com Hanson cleared court yard. walks and fence work planned. Smithberg Bros finished their first four spring buggy. John Canfield and family arrived unexpectedly to Emmet township. Crank of past hatter trade recalled with old cronies Uncle Charlie and Mr Chas Jarvis.
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Northern Vindicator
S. H. Mattson
Annie Richmond
Ormiston
Kossuth
George Felkey
Armstrong
Whitaker
Frank Davey
Texas
Ed. Crumb
J. J. Klopp
Carrie Bemis
Walker
State Line
Martin County
Ayers
John Mylore
Lyle, Minn
I. O. Myhre
Iver Myhre
High Lake
Hanson
Court House Yard
Smithberg Bros
John Canfield
Chas. Jarvis
Emmet Township
Charley
Time of Deliverance Bible Students speak on fulfilled prophecies
A. D. Eshleman of Brooklyn leads a K. of P. Hall gathering on May 3 examining Luke 21 25 33 and identifying current distress and perplexity as signs of the approaching kingdom of God He notes the fig tree parable signaling Jewish return to Palestine with a Hebrew University on Mount Scopus and the March 12 American Palestine line voyage from New York to Palestine the Jewish flag flown.
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International Bible Students
K. of P. Hall
A. D. Eshleman
Brooklyn
N. Y
Heavenly Father
Satan
Palestine
Hebrew University
Mount Scopus
Einstein
New American Palestine Line
New York ‘Harbor
Flagg
Deliverance by divine world order to end chaos and forge a Golden Age
The speaker urges readers to expect a divine Kingdom on earth, not human reform, as chaos fades into harmony. It proclaims a prearranged program by the heavenly Father in response to prayer, rejecting destructive expositions of prophecy. The current generation will witness birth of a peaceful era with eternal life for the willing.
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Devl
Watch Children in Spring Health Warning from State College
Warmer days bring longer play time yet health hazards linger for children. Miss Florente B. Busse, head of foods and nutrition at State College, notes rising underweight rates among public school kids, especially rural riders on buses. She urges ten to eleven hours of sleep for children to stay healthy.
Pruning Stops Top Growth on Blackcap Raspberries
Iowa State College extension specialist C V Holsinger advises pruning blackcap raspberries in mid May when shoots reach 12 to 15 inches by pinching out growing points. Two year plants lose points at 20 to 24 inches and three year at 24 to 30 inches. Do not cut lateral branches back the same season to avoid winter damage. In the spring dormancy, cut back lateral branches to stubs 4 to 8 inches. Red raspberries should never be pruned in the same way.
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C. V. Holsinger
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Livestock Scholarships Awarded to State Colleges
Thirteen state colleges shared agricultural scholarships based on their showing at the International Livestock Exposition. Iowa State College led with four scholarships worth 260 each. the University of Nebraska, Illinois and Minnesota received multiple awards. Scholarships come as interest free student loans distributed through the colleges. Pullman Company funds about 20 scholarships yearly, allocated by standings in the International competition to aid students pursuing scientific agriculture.
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Pullman Company
Towa’ State Selege
Chicago
Towa State College
University of Nebraska
University of Titnois
University of Minnesota
Pullman Pamper
Mulching Raspberry Berries Cuts Weeds and Grass
C V Holsinger, small fruit specialist at Town State College extension service, says mulching raspberries with a coarse manure or straw layer reduces grass and major weeds. The method helps farmers short on time or with raspberries not easily cultivated.
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C. V. Holsinger
Town State College Extension Service
Chicks Thrive on Buttermilk Feeding Plan
Fresh buttermilk helps starting chicks, two to three days old, says H A Bittenbender of Iowa State College. Stronger digestion with buttermilk. after three days roll oats and a self fed mash with bran middlings cornmeal dried buttermilk and bone meal. If using liquid buttermilk omit dried buttermilk. First week feed only rolled oats, then scratch grain of cracked corn and whole wheat. Emphasizes cleanliness and avoiding overfeeding.
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H. A. Bittenbender
Poultry Husbandry
Iowa State College
Ames Abe on rationing and livestock care
Ames Abe compares human self-discipline to a farmer feeding stock for a show circuit. He argues better tending of diets would reduce leggy, pale people and unmotivated dependents. The speech links thrift and efficiency to healthier, more purposeful living.
Pigs Thrive on Pasture and Dry Lot Fattening
Iowa State College swine specialists report pigs gain thrift when pasture is available and dry-lot fattening performs better than year-round confinement. Alfalfa is ideal, with red clover white clover and rape also strong. Pasture can support about 15 pigs per age group.
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Iowa State College
Helping Sleep Do Its Work In A Tidy Bedroom
Ruth Spencer of Town State College advises a sleep friendly bedroom. She urges avoiding a junk heap setup, keeping balance in furniture, and steering clear of bold color clashes and violent light contrasts to promote sound slumber.
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Ruth Spencer
Town State College
James
Feed grain to supplement roughages in dairy rations
John M Aw, dairy husbandry specialist, Town State College, outlines a grain plan for dairymen. Use grain to supplement pasture, silage, or legume hay. rely on roughages first and adjust to production demands. For spring, avoid grain unless needed. when milk is 20–25 lbs, use about 2 lbs grain daily, or 3 lbs for 25–30 lbs milk. Monitor profits and avoid overfeeding to chase records. Milk per capita in the U S rose by 1.75 gallons year over year.
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John
Town State College
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