Black Hawk County leads with seed adapted to local conditions
County agents and agricultural leaders urge farmers to plant seed best suited to local soil and climate, following the example of Black Hawk county. C R Hutcheson reports the plan is gaining support across Illinois Indiana Ohio and Michigan. He cites Reed's Yellow Dent as best for Black Hawk county and plans to form a One Hundred Bushel club to honor those averaging 100 bushels per acre.
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Black Hawk County
Mlinois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
C. R. Hutcheson
Hutcheson
Corn Belt
Corn Magazine
Vinton Man Dies in Milwaukee Wreck
H G Crawford son of the late W A Crawford of Vinton was killed in a Milwaukee wreck a few days ago. The tragedy marks another fatal accident linked to the region and underscores the peril faced by travelers during travel disruptions in the period.
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Vinton
H. G. Crawford
W. A. Crawford
Milwaukee
Indigestion Relief Promoted by Rheumasalts Ad
An advertising notice touts Rheumasalts as a cure for indigestion and related symptoms. The effervescent drink is described as inexpensive, non nauseating, and easy to take, with dosing instructions and branding from the Rheuma bath Company of Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis
Kiinn
Cadomene Tablets Promised To Cure Nervous Ailments
An advertisement claims three grain Cadomene Tablets soothe overwork and nervous symptoms. It describes trembling limbs heart palpitations dizziness insomnia and fear and says the grain tablets can be taken discreetly at home without a doctor. Readers are urged to buy from large drug stores and follow package directions.
California Syrup of Figs Adopts Gentle Laxative Claim
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe gentle laxative for children and adults. It promises quick relief from constipation, says it cannot injure, and warns to beware of counterfeit fig syrups while urging purchase of the 30 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
Train wreck survivor buried after cow collision near Stone City
An engineer on a wrecked train died after being pulled from the debris and rushed to Cedar Rapids hospital near the Stone City area. The victim, who grew up in the city and later lived in Marion, leaves a widow and two sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held for B. B. Brown and Will Gerberich with clergy from Methodist and Presbyterian churches presiding. Nearby, a streetcar accident seriously injured Nettie Catlin in Ames, prompting family travel. Death notices also report a German soldier nephew of J Glock, 19, killed on Russian front. In Vinton, Harry Marsh found a bullet in wallpaper at his store. No suspects named. Mr. and Mrs. Will Ward purchase Elminn. George Sheeley family vacates hotel management due to illness.
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Stone City
Cedar Rapids
Marion
B. B. Brown
Will Gerberich
James Hart
Brown
T. H. Temple
Methodist Church
F. L. Gerberich
P. Marion Simms
Presbyterian Church
Nettie Catlin
Ames
James Catlin
8. H. Gatlin
John Glock
Havyward & Glock
Mr. Glock
Harry Marsh
Vinton Decorating Company
J. M. Gibney
Hotel Balyea
Will Ward
Elminn
George Sheeley
Consumers Pleased by Drop in Prices
Wax beans arrive on the local market selling at 25 cents a pound. Cucumbers and strawberries drop to 15 cents. A quarter buys two bunches of these delicacies. Carrots turnips and beets keep spring prices. young onions three for a dime. Rhubarb down to 6 cents. Large sale of pansies and geraniums. Small tomato and cabbage plants popular with city farmers.
Trainload of King Eights Leave Factory
A shipment of seventy six King eight cylinder cars left Detroit Tuesday for the King Motor Company in Chicago. Sixteen cars were sent to Russia and twenty four to London, totaling sixty four cars to the English capital. Dealer orders for eighty three cars arrived by Tuesday mail, with the plant running at full speed and only fifteen minutes for meals.
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King
Detroit
King Motor Company
Chicago
Russia
London
R. P. Bishop
Magazine Agents Work Clever Game
On Waterloo streets slick agents offer a free feather card case with a magazine for two cents weekly. A courteous pitch leads victims to sign up, paying a dollar for nothing and receiving only imitation leather. The magazine proves worth little as waste paper.
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Waterloo
Pope
Obituary of James FB Usher Pioneer Linn County Resident
James B. Usher, born July 5, 1853 in Linn county near Cedar Rapids, died April 24, 1915 at Presbyterian Hospital in Waterloo. He leaves two sisters, Helen C. Ribble of Quasqueton and Ruby M. Geiger of Waterloo, plus brother Henry Usher of Pato, amid extended family. Unmarried, he lived with his sisters and had been in poor health most of life. funeral services were conducted.
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James FB. Usher
James B. Usher
Seymour A
Anna Maria Usher
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Presbyterian Hospital
Waterloo
Marion
Henry Usher
Pato
Helen C. Ribble
Quiasqueton
Ruby M. Geiger
Emeline E. Rogers
Gilbert S
David G
Albert A
Perry J. Usher
Mr. Usher
Covington Funeral Details Mention Credited Clergy
In Covington Iowa the obituary notes Rev L B Crip conducted service with interment at Spring Grove cemetery.
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Covington
Free Seed Corn Is Ready for Farmers in Black Hawk County
The county reports over 400 Black Hawk Reid's corn samples distributed to more than 24 locations with free seed corn available to farmers who applied earlier. A limited amount remains from county corn growers. details at the Farm Improvement Association office in Cedar Falls. County Agriculturalist A Burger notes the Evening Courier is widely read in Hawk County for redistribution to Waterloo homes.
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Farm Improvement Association
Cedar Falls
Black Hawk County
Reid
Black
Evening Courier
Hawk County
Waterloo
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Beecham’s
Bozas
Hydra
Taylor's Music House
Jersey
Jung
Horlick
A. A. Burger
Kirks
F. F
Dallep CO. Lig
Saftalo
New York
Macittes, Con
F. H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Fourth Street
Lafayette Building
4Th ST
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