General Farm Notes Covering Molasses, Squirrels and Crops
Molasses yields 12 pounds per gallon and cane molasses is gentler on digestion than beet molasses. Formaldehyde seed soaking is advised for a potato fungus rosette. Squirrels become nocturnal pests in cities, possibly needing relocation. Corn has the least lime among grains, affecting bone growth in animals. Late sowing avoids Hessian fly. crop rotation helps weed and pest control. Fall mowing aids pastures. costs to raise corn per acre cited. Heifers should milk long during first lactation. avoid premature drying. A wren is charming but minor, martin boxes need placement considerations. Browning tips signal root trouble. water carefully.
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Canada
Germany
Ohio
Explosives in Farming Trials Reported by Ceylon Dept
A Department of Agriculture report from Ceylon details tests of explosives in various soils for stump and bale blasting. It notes radial effects at short distances, moisture changes, and the need to prod holes after blasting to reduce voids. The study compares soil effects to manuring and discusses cost and potential crop gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture of Ceylon
Sloan's Liniment Offers Quick Rheumatic Relief
An advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment stops rheumatic attacks almost instantly by penetrating to the inflamed spot. It soothes hot tender swelling and provides quick relief for colds sore joints lumbago and similar pains. Bottled 25 cents with money back if not satisfied.
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Sloan
Ady
A Laundry Wrinkle Add Lemon Peel For Clean Whites
A simple home tip suggests placing a lemon slice with rind removed into the boiler of clothes to achieve beautifully clean and white garments without harming fabrics. The method promises brightening effects from lemon juice and acidity.
Stomach Trouble Cured by Cham berlain's Tablets
Mrs. H. G. Cleveland of Arnold Pa reports sour stomach and bloating after meals until Cham berlain's Tablets relieved her symptoms after two bottles. Sold by Engbertson's Pharmacy. Adv.
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H. G. Cleveland
Arnold, Pa
Chamberlain
Engbertson
Adv
Land of Nod Story About Bunny Learning to Behave
Tinker Teedle Tee and Billy Be By Bo Bum discuss obedience in the White Forest as Mr. Rabbit and Long Ears race past. The tale explains Bunny training, the briar patch, and barbed wire fences as dangers from Farmer Meadow's guns and axe.
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Tinker Teedle Tee
Billy
Bo Bum
White Forest
Grumble
Crosspatch Town
Tinker
Merry Little Elf
Slinker
Bunny
Mr. Rabbitt
Man
Farmer Meadow
Rabbit
Mr. Rabbit
Long Ears
Doan's Kidney Pills Endure in Decorah Testimony
A Decorah resident testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her long standing kidney and bladder troubles after other remedies failed. The notice cites probate proceedings for Gottfried Houser in Winneshiek County with a court date of April 20 1915 at 1 30 PM requiring appearances.
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Dean
Decorah
J. D. Wells
Washington St
Doan
Mrs. Welle
How barbed wire saved Bunny’s life in the field
Tinker and Billy chase Mr Rabbit and Long Ears to the barbed wire fence. Long Ears crashes into the wires and is knocked senseless, while Bunny slips through to safety. Tinker notes the fence has saved Bunny's life many times before.
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Eases Whooping Cough
Pine Forest remedy offers quick relief by loosening mucus soothing throat and lung lining and reducing coughing severity. Recommended for growing children kept handy for all Coughs and Colds. 25 cents at your druggist Electric Bitters a Spring Tonic.
Quieting Title Suit in Winneshiek County Iowa
In Winneshiek County District Court Ed L Weaklen and Chr Forthun sue George W H Burton and numerous spouses and heirs seeking to quiet title to Lot 1 and related parcels described as subdivisions of the Northwest quarter and Northeast quarter in Section 33 Township 100 North Range 10 West. Plaintiffs claim absolute fee simple ownership by adverse possession over more than 10 years and seek judgment to quiet title and have court fees and debts satisfied. Defendants yet unnamed may appear by noon on April term 1915. otherwise default and judgment may be entered.
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Winneshtek County
Iowa
L. Weaklen
Forthun
George W. H. Burton
Almira
Or Elmira
Burton
J. G. Burton
Lucetta Burton
John Burton
Orphebia Burton
Alma Pfendler
Samuel Pfendler
Mary Mead
Samuel Mead
Caroline Ladd
Viola Thayer
P. L. Thayer
John Bowers
Edward Bowers
Emma Bowers Dunbar
Mike Dunbar
Almira Burton
Datus EK. Shelmidine
Sarah Shelmidine
Edgar Shelmidine
May Shelmidine
Malinda Fifield
C. W. Fifield
Allie Daskam
Mertie Miner
Ed. Miner
George Stephenson
Elmo Stephenson
Nellie Stephenson
Kerby
McHugh
John E. Powers
Mary Brown
William Greenhalgh
D.C. Kennett
Geo. V. W. Burton
John (. Young
St. P. M
Winneshiek County
District Court
Township
Wiinning
Beraning
North Pinge
St. P.M. Winnishiek County
Easy Money Claims and Legal Notice for Winneshiek County
An advertisement promises Barker's Anti septic and Doan's Ointment as quick cures for odor and piles, then presents a 1915 District Court case in Winneshiek County Valentine Stoskopf alias V M Stoskopf v Samuel Griswold Lawrence S Church and unknown heirs owners of land described as East half of the Northwest Quarter Section 28 Township 100 North Range 8 West. The notice warns defendants to appear by April 2 1915 or default will be entered and names Aubolee and Nelson as attorneys.
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District Court
Winneshiek County
Valentine Stoskopf
W. M. Stoskopf
Samuel Griswold
Laurence
Township
Towa
V. M. Stoskopf
Winneshkirk
Lawrence S. Church
Court House
Decorah
Hl Aubolee & Nelson
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure in Winneshiek County Iowa
In the District Court of Iowa Winneshiek County Maggie Wolding plaintiff vs Alwin Noecker Carrie Noecker J C Johnson and Firestone Tire and Rubber Company defendants a petition shows plaintiff claims 150200 with 7 percent interest since April 20 1915 on a promissory note of Alwin Noecker and Carrie Noecker and seeks foreclosure of a mortgage on part of South Mall Block Fourteen original plat Decorah Iowa lying west of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad right of way with junior liens claimed by J C Johnson and Firestone Tire Rubber Company. The plaintiff seeks judgment for the amount due plus costs and attorney fees and that the mortgage lien be determined superior and the defendants equity of redemption barred with sale of the mortgaged premises. Default warned if not defended by April term 1914 at Decorah Iowa April 7 1915.
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iIn
District Court of Iowa
Winneshiek County
Maggie Wolding
Alwin Noecker
Carrie Neecker
J. C. Johnson and
Firestone Tire and Rubbe Company
Winneshirk County
Block No
Decorsh
Iowa
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry
3. C. Johnson
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
Alwin Yweker
Carrie Noecker
Haintiff
Decorah
Perry equity suit seeks guardians for minor defendants
Ferdinand Perry sues in Winneshiek County Iowa asking guardians ad litem for William Perry and Archie Perry. The petition seeks partition by sale of disputed real estate, appointment of appraisers and a referee, and attorney fees. The case lists multiple Perry heirs and spouses with undivided interests in the described lands. Defendants are notified to answer by April term 1915 or risk default and decree.
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Winneshirk County
Iowa
Ferdinand Perry
Charles Perry
Carrie Perry
Herbert G. Perry
Jennie Perry
S. R. Perry
Lizzie Perry
Anna Cooper
Cooper
William Perry
Archie Perry
Jolie Hamm
Hamm
G. W. Thompson
Josephine Thompson
Perry C. Thompson
Grace Thompson
Esther F. Platt
Harry A. Platt
Cora
Oscar Perry
Winneshiek County
Frances Perry
Charles E. Perry
Jess Perry
Addie S. Thompson
Anna Perry
Jolce Hammand
Addie L Thompson
Joice Hamm
Perry CU. Thompson
Plaintiff
Herbert J. Perry
District Court
State of
Decorah
Maren
N. Willett
The Fitch Dandruff Remover advertised by Fitch Co
The ad claims dandruff is caused by dirt not germs and promotes Fitch Dandruff Remover as dissolving dandruff on the scalp. It instructs washing with soap then applying again to roots for clean scalp and glossy hair. It urges purchase at druggists or direct mail order from Boone Iowa.
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F. W., Fitch Co
Boone
Iowa
F. W. Fitch CO
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General Farm Notes
Wren
Land OF Nod Stories
Gottfried Houser
Decorah Township
Lal K*' Levang
Boice & Hook
Athreyes
Billy Boy
John
Barker
John G. Schimming
R. A. Engbretson
J. C. Beard
F. W. Fitch
Goddard
H. J. Goddard
Adams
Jim Wagner
Ridgway
Wagner Brothers
Rock Joland Eenic Grcle Tours
California
San Diego
San Francisco
Chrempf
N. H. Adams
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