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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
10
A discussion on hereditary influence in livestock, noting how environment and genetics shape traits. Cites examples from Coates' Herd Book and historic studs, warns against buying stud bulls without pedigree knowledge, and urges breeding with proven lines to ensure consistency and success.
The Farmers Review advises clover sowing timing varies with soil type and nurse crops. On heavy clay, sow after March 1 with wheat as nurse for best early root growth and drought resistance, while lighter soils may tolerate harrowed sowing. Early March offers the strongest start against late spring losses.
After pruning, gather and burn all cut branches to prevent disease and pests. Apply a coat of lead paint on wounds to seal and stop water entry. Spray trees with lime sulfur solution at one gallon to eight gallons of water to protect against decay and save future spray costs.
Public ad offers a trial package from Foley & Co. Chicago containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs croup Foley Kidney Pills and Cathartic Tablets upon enclosing name and address with a cut-out slip from Engbretson's Pharmacy.
The Shorthorn World urges breeders to resist crossbreeding after long grading toward a single breed. Continuous use of high standard sires yields steady improvement, while introducing another breed risks unpredictable results and disappointment. The piece cites British Isles herds achieving excellence via careful selection and elimination of undesirable blood, endorsing Miller's for future trades.
To whom it may concern you are notified to appear at the Court House in Winneshiek County Iowa on April 17 1916 at 1 30 p m to attend probate of the instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of J Riste late of Decorah township in Winneshiek County Iowa deceased at which time you will show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said office this 22nd day of March 1916 OLAT KALLEVANG Clerk District Court AUBOLEE NELSON Attorneys.
Purporting to be the last will and testament of F E Reynolds late of Decorah township Winneshiek county Iowa dated March 21 1916 confirms probate by Olai Kallevang Clerk of District Court Boice and Hook attorneys Also notice of appointment of administrator for Carrie Luros deceased states the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator of her estate
Local incorporators form The Winneshick Equity Co-Operative Association in Decorah Iowa under Chapter One of Title IX. Articles outline business of livestock farming and associated industries, real estate, manufacturing, and warehousing with authorized capital stock of 2500 shares at 10 dollars each and a 2 thousand dollar paid-up minimum. Incidence includes board structure, stockholder voting, and initial directors named.
In Winneshiek County District Court 1916 case Gustava Johnson sues Anne Tuskind Josie Tuskind Olia Sorenson Harbo Sorenson Melvin Brodshaugh Casper Brodshaugh Carl Brodshaugh Gustava Hoyer Dena Howell John A Scheie and others over heirs of Reinhart Bratfoss and ownership of North Eleven Acres in Section 14 Township 98 North Range 10 West. Petition alleges intestate death 1903 and extensive line of heirs and land interests.
The petition alleges undivided shares in a parcel by Arne Tuskind and multiple Bratfoss and related defendants with varying fractions, cites long possession by Reinhart A Bratfoss and Randina Bratfoss, asserts potential claims by several named and unknown parties are barred by the statute of limitations, and prayers include partition by sale, attorney fees, liens, costs, appraisers, a referee, and title quieting with a court decree for sale at appraised value or higher. The case caption notes a Decorah district court term with notice to appear by April 17, 1916, and a default warning if not met.
Notice of the appointment of an administratrix of the estate of Randina Bratfoss, deceased. The fiduciary has been duly appointed as administrator of the estate.
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