The Farmer's Own Department Explains Its Work
Secretary of Agriculture H. E. Houston outlines two main aims of the Farmers Own Department. Protective efforts fight diseases pests and blights while constructive work improves soil analysis, dairy and poultry profitability, and market access through roads and cooperative selling avenues. The department pledges to aid every farmer in gaining benefits from its services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Soils
Biological Survey
Public Roads
Office of Markets
Balanced Rations What They Mean to the Derryman
Laura Robe Stephen explains balanced rations for dairy cows from Ontario Agricultural College. Emphasizes protein to carbohydrate to fat ratios, with 1:6:1 as a guide, and notes protein is costly but essential for muscle and milk. Gives winter and summer feeding schedules, stresses ample water, roughage, and adjusting grain to milk production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Robe Stephen
Ontario Agricultural College
Aix
Cooperation lifts fruit growers to profit in Missouri
Practical horticulturist J BR Morman explains how small fruit growers like peaches strawberries and raspberries suffer without cooperation. Ozark region co operatives net higher profits through united markets branding better handling and improved orchard care. Education via local press can expand safe profitable perishable fruit farming nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Ozark
Ozark Fruit Growers’ Association
Local Social Notes From Mt Auburn and Nearby Towns
Mt Auburn notices recap visits and travels among residents with Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Vinton connections. Several residents send greetings and return from trips in Reinbeck Pittsburg Kan Hampton Hampton area and Madison Wis. An incident near Vinton involves a pit boss striking Will Graham with a pick. he was fined $16 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Graham
Vinci tonic promoted for chronic colds and weakness
A health ad touts VincI cod liver iron tonic to build strength and resistance for the elderly, nervous and run down patients with chronic coughs bronchitis or colds. A Springfield Ohio woman credits it with curing her cold and restoring health. Wangler Bros. Co. distribute in Waterloo Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Grimes
Springfield
Ohto
Vinci
Local Notes From Rockford and Surroundings
Rockford items report a marriage of Mr Gilbert and Mrs Case, travels of Mrs Reed and Miss Lillian to Washington, visits by W S Graham and Miss Della Charles City, a horse accident injuring a rider, visits by Dr and Mrs McMahon of Des Moines, plans for Clyde Johnson to move to Silverton, Ore, recent bank interior work and staff changes, Miss Blandena Dead buying property for 1500, Mrs James Young undergoing an operation, nightly dances at the Catholic fair October 14 18 and 16, lightning damage to the Rockford State Bank, Tom McIntosh harvesting four bushels of sweet potatoes, a suspected food illness at Dr Sleeter’s, and a laborer at the brick and tile plant causing a scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Gilbert
Lyman
A. M. Case
E. B. Reed
Lillian
Washington, D. GC
W. S. Graham
Della
Charles City
Charlie Howell
Blandena Dead
Kock
James Young
Rockford State Bank
Tom McIntosh
Sleeter
Hudson Social Roundup Includes Waterloo Visitors
Miss Gladys Washburn shopped in Waterloo on Thursday while Mr. and Mrs. C A Klingaman and daughter Helen of Waterloo spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W M Shank. Henry Watters of Cedar Falls visited on Tuesday. Ellen Walter rode to Waterloo Thursday. Florence Sacks returned from a six week visit to Geneseo and Rochester NY. H Y Buchanan and Ray Baldwin hunted in Pine River Minn. A W Forbes left for Pine River Tuesday. Mr and Mrs S H Redfern of Waterloo visit their daughter Mrs R H Pyten and family. Mrs Hulda Tardy of Waterloo spent Thursday with Levi Strayer. Martha Redford of Waterloo visiting friends. United Brethren Ladies Aid met at Bert Petrie’s country home. Mrs A W Forbes returned from months with her daughter Mrs Ira Wells of Fargo ND. John Gutknecht was Saturday?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Auburn
Kegley
Cedar Rapids
C. H. Kitchen
Coach
Glenwood
J. A. Smalley
Kelly
Troy Mills
Hannen
Call
Mrs. Lutes
Vinton
A. W. Appleton
Geo. Walker
Del
Bert
Pittsburg
Kan
Harold Spicher
Charles City
B. Spicher
Sylvanous Opplet
C. M. Kelly
Hampton
Fanny Bracken
L. R. Rogers
Redington
Auburn
Brandon
Wm. Graham
Winton
Mackie
Jesse Hall
Waterloo
H.Y. Buchanan
Ray Baldwin
Pine River
Minn
A. W. Forbes
S. H. Redfern
R. H. Pyten
Hulda Tardy
Levi Strayer
Martha Redford
Bert Petrie
United Brethren Ladies’ Aid
Ira Wells
Far‘go
N. D
John Gutknecht
A. Warsant
Rebekiks
Revo
A. Phlavon
Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad
A promotional notice promoting Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild laxative alternative to calomel for liver and bowel relief. It claims quick effect, no dental harm, and relief from headaches and dullness. Sold by The Olive Tablet Company in Columbus Ohio.
Molting Presents Serious Challenge for Hens and Roosters
Molting slams birds in extreme heat and cold, with hens needing new feather coats for winter. Proper nutrition, greens, beef scraps in moderation, and a poultry regulator aid adaptation. Separate males during molt, maintain cleanliness to prevent disease while birds rest from hard breeding and conserve energy for health and later productivity.
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Pumner
Illiokota Conference at Brethren Church Next Week
Day passenger to Waterloo and Miss Edna Smith visiting there. The Illiokota Conference will be held at the Brethren church October 14 15 and 16. Everyone is invited. A pretty shower of useful gifts were given to Miss Marie Booimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Edna Smith
The
Brethren Church
Marie Booimer
Center Point Social Notes and Local Moves
Center Point news highlights visits by Mrs. Frank Newman and Mrs. B. R. Nova to Cedar Rapids and relatives in Walters Minn. J. S. Rabias family arrives in Redlands Cal for Chety ree. The 2000 mile trip was completed in BS hours. Wn Parcel and wife resuming motion picture shows. Oberfell transfers from Center Point to Oelwein. JW O'Brien buys a piano for the show. Blossom Merrian vaudeville entertains attendees. Mr and Mrs Harry Jones host a Saturday night party for Miss Neva Waterberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Point
Frank Newman
B. R. Nova
Thessay
Cedar Rapids
Jackastiin
Oklahoma City
Okla
Sir Lamngsdale
Walters
Minn
Rabias Familly
Redlands
Cal
Chety
Parcel
Shaw
D. FL Oberfell
Chicago
Rock Island
Northern
Oelwein
JW. O'Brien
Oyer
Blossom & Merrian Vaudeville Company
Harry Jones
Neva Waterberry
Loss of Appetite Signals Digestive Disorder Remedy
Loss of appetite signals stomach disturbance and poor nourishment. Merital Tonic Digestive is marketed to aid digestion and stimulate appetite, with a positive guarantee. Sold by Red Cross Drug Co and Henderson Drug Co as sale agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Gross Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
Community notes and local mishaps in October brief
North league members attended a surprise birthday party for Mr. WoW King at his home three miles north of town on October 2. WoO Wickman began excavating a basement for an opera house to be built on Mat Street, a 92 by 45 feet structure with a 10 foot coping. Prof Harry Greene of Wapello visited with his parents. Mrs Frank Chanesat returned from Cedar Rapids hospital after appendicitis surgery. Verne Miller's auto accident on Thursday near Branton injured Mr and Mrs Neighbor and Clark but no serious injuries. Everett Williams was hit by a horse drawn buggy Friday. he sustained facial bruises but no bones broken.
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North League
Wow
King
Elbeii
Aiuner
Oadter Kupper
Woo. Wickman
Fot
Inds
Mat Street
Harry Greene
Wapello
Frank Chanesat
Thesday
Cedar Rapids Hospital
Wwe
Branton
Verne Miller
Phe
Doner Clark
Dunlap
Miller
Everett Wliams
Famous swimmer to headline Waterloo dairy show acts
A world famous female swimmer will headline this week’s Waterloo dairy show and cattle congress exhibitions. The participant will be assisted by a swimming instructor from Chicago who will describe and demonstrate the fine points of swimming using a 35 by 6 by 6 foot tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Mins
Beck
Chicago
Turer
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Advertises Restoration
Old time hair darkening mix praised for restoring natural color and covering gray. Sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy in 5 cent bottles at drug stores, with steps to apply and claims of dandruff relief and glossy hair. Marketed by H. W. Taggart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
H. W. Taggart
Pape's Diapepsin Quickly Eases Indigestion
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It promises relief in five minutes, a calm stomach, and absence of gas, belching, or sourness, urging readers to buy a large fifty cent case from any drug store.
Fragmented Local Notice About Reader's Leaning Works
A partial OCR fragment mentions heated water and a swimmer not suffering physical harm, with notes about suits cleaned and an address 96 Franklin. The readable items reference Reader's leaning Works and a location in Pheas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin, Pheas
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Business Farmer's Page
the Farmer's Own Department
Secretary of Agriculture
H. E. Houston
J. BR. Morman
Dept. of Agriculture
Hudson
de. Edwards
Heo
Ry J
WL Relr
Chas
Corey
Sot
Bedford Wars Fir
Will Bros
Dairy Cattle Congress
Iowa
Logan Avenue
Lewis Miller
Sper
Cadies
Paul Davis
State Loan Co
East Fourth Street
Kohl
Wis
United States
Caine Show
Saar
WM. Holland
Ming
Atracton
Waterloo Trunk Co
Sycamore Street
Fourth
Fifth Sts
Booth
Black Hawk
Coffee & Spice Company
C. J. Miller
W. Fourth St
W. A. Covell & Son
Thones —Ss
Wedth St
Conch
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