Oil Experts Report on Black Hawk County Soil Survey
The 1917 soil survey by W. E. B. Tharp and Hardee J. Harper details Black Hawk County’s 565 square miles of gently rolling land. It describes Cedar and Wapsie river valleys, upland terraces, prairie origins, drainage upgrades, and climate suitable for oats corn barley and rye, noting little yield gain since 1880 and a shift to dairying.
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Ack Hawk County
W. EB. Tharp
United Ales Department of Agriculture
Warge
Hardee J. Harper
Te Lowa
Black Hawk
Cedar River
Hanty
Cedar Valley
Bounty
Wapsie Alley
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Black Hawk Creel
T ‘E
Ide
Hudson
Sint
Dear
Milter’s Creek
Cedar
Ywer
Megapsie
Wapsie
Poyer
Miller’s Creek
Pring Creek
Treams
Weather Bureau
Clyde
Bremer
King’s New Discovery touted for colds and coughs
A vintage ad warns neglecting colds leads to danger and offers Dr King’s New Discovery as a half century trusted remedy. It promises relief from sniffles sore throat and cough with no after effects and notes availability at druggists for around $1.20 per bottle.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets advertised for work efficiency
An advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and a booster for mental work. It argues against starvation plans and urges regular meals followed by the tablets to improve energy and sociability, claiming you can eat richly and still work better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Stulart
Iowa County Agriculture Faces Drought Heat and Shifting Crops
The report notes dry hot weather and chinch bugs affecting crops. Spring wheat predominates though some winter wheat expansion occurs. Dairying thrives near Waterloo and Cedar Falls with 1909 income of 1,381,328 dollars. Hog sales dominate livestock income, with about 100,000 hogs in 1915. Potatoes onions cabbage and melons produced for local markets, apples are main fruit, and farming remains extensive with limited crop rotation and rising tenancy over 30 years.
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Gil
Guernsey
Holstein
Jersey
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
O'Neill
Carrington
Tabor
Jesup Bulletin Bits Include Local News and Ads
Local notes from Jesup reflect a mix of social events and appointments. Mentions cover school activities, club meetings, nearby travel, and residents visiting relatives, with several names and places like Waterloo, Dubuque, Sulphur Springs, and Hazleton appearing in society items and notices.
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Jesup
Matt Felts
Gasoline Engine Co
Waterloo
Joseph Menteller
Sulphur Springs
Ark
A. C. Knowles
Dubuque District
Peter Trumbauer
Soc City
Dora Shana
Pythian Sisters
Talon
Mott Felts
Ltte
Ploy Aleus
Garrison
Catherine McGuire
Woodbury County Hospital
Sioux City
Ellen McGuire
Mabel i Nesfield
Jesup Consolidated School
Nira J. J. Kenneally
Mlizabeth Newcomb
Bundy
George Lowery
Westbore
Mrc. Garrett
M. I
Grand Opera House
The
Red Cross
Electron Uf
Meera
Mia
Catherine Weber
Nellie
Sarah Sherman
BO. FF. Club
Mra
Hyomei inhaler praised for catarrh relief and cheap cost
The Hyomei inhaler sold by Wangler Bros promises rapid relief from catarrh bronchitis influenza tonsillitis sore throat croup coughs and colds. The complete outfit includes an inhaler and a bottle of Hyomei with extra bottles available from druggists at a low price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangler Bros
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
A period piece describes women feeling overtaxed and suffering headaches backache nervousness and other signs of female weakness. It touts Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy to restore them to health and strength.
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Lydia DR. Pinkham
Engraved Greeting Cards For Christmas Orders Urged
Our engraving service for Christmas and daily use is available. Engraved Personal Greeting Cards are in vogue this year and many take pleasure in sending distinctive cards. Place Christmas engraving orders early for varied selections, prompt service, and better workmanship. Stationery Section Main Floor.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Black Hawk County
King
Dr.King
Hospital Sife
Frid
Pyles
Williams
Welliams
Steere
Henderson Drug Ce
GROVE
Strasbourg
France
Eber Parker
Christan Endeny Or Society
Farmers’ State Bank
Wab
Ito
A.C. Knowles
Ik F
Cage
John Strain
Waterloo Engine Co
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
W. J
Tin
U. S
Department of Agriculture
the Wolf Chemical Co
la Salle St
Chicago
Cre-Sol Chemical CO
Guthrie Center
Lows
Des Moines
Towa Wangler Drug Company
Eeea Schuneman Ring Company
Eason Bros, Flour and Weed
Henderson Drug Company
Benner Tea Company
S. RR. Swinhardt
Frank Clute
I. . Jepson
Galloway Brothers & Loomis
Hh. MM
Holt, Horshberger Bros
Dickman & Companys Berg Vrug
Enon
H. H. Koeneko
Glen C. Brown
Dunham & Lohner
A. Berger & Son
Coourad Brothers
EK. Stinchart
Modern Grocery
Ackerman
Hansen & Hanson
Moore & Moora
Cod
Miller
Landaragy & Company
Edar Halls
Lowan
Dennison
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