Home Investment Dilemma and Local Economy Call
A local reader notes a man sending a thousand dollars to a distant industrial plant, boosting the big city while the small town should invest at home. The piece argues keep savings local to support home industries, town bonds, and local growth, predicting census trends favoring urban expansion unless small communities reinvest. It urges buying local enterprises like creameries and mills to raise land values and living standards.
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Exchange
Iowa State College Report Hints Grain Moth Control Methods
Inquiries from the farm crops department at Iowa State College indicate that the grain moth is affected by three common control methods. The report compiles findings on practical applications and expected outcomes for farmers dealing with this pest.
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Farm Crops Department of
Iowa’ State College
Winter Care of Horses Says Iowa State Expert
R 8 Bottorf of Iowa State College advises farmers to rough horses through winter with plenty of yard exercise and a dry sheltered shed. Idle horses need economical yet proper feeding, favoring hay oat straw corn stalks and sorghum over heavy grain unless condition requires it. Begin light work six to eight weeks before spring to ramp up to the normal working ration.
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Bottorf
Animal Husbandry Department
Iowa State College
Farmers urged to choose seed corn wisely this year
Given abundant seed corn across the state, farmers are advised to select carefully to boost corn quality. Past years have yielded poorer seed, making this the opportunity to improve overall crop standards.
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W. A. Hendrickson
Iowa , Savings Bank
Estherville
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E. W. Bachman
Sconberg & Kilgore
North Seventh St
M. T. Morton
Christensen Dry Goods
Osteopathy
R. D. Heydenburk
Soper & Alexander
Emmet County
C. B. Gaard
Estherville State Bank
M. E. Wilson
Kilgore & Klocow
Howe
Exide
East Lunate St. Veainerville
Poland
China
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W. O. Eckley
Mr. Eckley
C. E. Buckles
Lowa
AAI
Armstrong Road
Wallingford
McCormick
Deering
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