Twenty Acre Farmer Proves Small Plot Can Pay
Arnold Martin of Pawnee City Nebraska demonstrates intensive farming on a 20 acre plot. A Washington bulletin notes his system as proof a small owner can produce $1,900 yearly, with multiple crops per year and no idle land. Martin migrated from Switzerland a decade ago, saved $1 so far, and insists twenty acres suffices if managed rightly.
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Arnold Martin
Pawnee City
Neb
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Panzee City
Nebraska
Lone
Martin
Switzerland
Martin the farmer who became rich on twenty acres
The article profiles Martin who bought twenty acres for 100 down and a mortgage for the rest, using proceeds to buy farm implements and livestock. It details his intensive farming methods, large potato and corn yields, irrigation, orchard plantings, and plans to teach others nationwide, alongside notes on government spending and rural schooling issues.
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Martin
Hazeller
Venis
Switzerland
Colorado Mountains
Government byHetin
Mar
Fletcherism satire sparks debate at Minneapolis Journal
The Minneapolis Journal reflects on Horace Fletcher and his extreme mastication theory. The piece notes how Fletcher's chewing cult idea attracted attention and provoked discussion about its value and practicality among readers.
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Minneapolis Journal
Fletcher
Horace Fletcher
Tariff reform sentiment tops Iowa notes across papers
A traveling Iowa man reports broad demand for tariff revision as the era favors progress. Governors Garst and Carroll are discussed with praise, while Taft’s trip prompts notes on learning and policy influence. Local items include resignations at fire station No 1 and new blacksmith plans near Sioux Falls.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Arthur J. Schrack
Outdoor living and winter wardrobe tips urged by doctors
A columnist recalls doctors debating whether to dress lighter indoors in winter and heavier outside. He suggests balancing undergarments and coats to climate, proposes starting a winter outdoor club for recreation like skating, canoeing, or tramping, and offers practical gift ideas and plans for a festive season.
Remodeling of Factory Building in Waterloo and Maytag Purchase
Industrial activity in Waterloo continues through favorable weather with many projects under way to finish before spring. A carpenters and craftsmen shortage persists, signaling a strong 1910 season. Maytag acquires a controlling half interest in the Parsons Band Cutter and Self Feeder Company in Newton, a deal valued around 500000 dollars, expanding his statewide factory holdings.
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Waterloo
Mason Motor Car Works
Des Moines
F. L. Maytag
Parsons
Newton
Maytag
Iowa
Jasper County
Parsons Band Cutter
W. GC
A. H. Bergman
McLain and
Campbell
Emulsion ad touts cod liver oil benefits and taste
An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as pleasant to take and beneficial for strength and health. It promises color in cheeks and relief from stomach upset, noting the product warms and invigorates. The ad mentions availability at druggists and references Savings Bank related names.
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Scott
Maytag aimed at controlling Newton factory proposes move to Waterloo
The article reports Senator Maytag at odds over transferring the Newton plant to Waterloo, with Chamber leaders planning Indiana investigations into a multi-plant deal. Proposals aim to bring six large factories to Waterloo and two more plants may move in during winter. Separate item notes a successful rail wireless telephone test between Newark and Patterson by Fred La Croix, which could enable passenger contact and act as a distant automatic brake.
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United States
Grand Valley
Grand Junction
Colorado
Iowa
Waterloo
Chamber of Commerce
Senator Maytag
Newton
New York
Newark
Patterson
Fred LaCroix
San Antonio
Texas
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