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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1914
Page
8
Heber Andrews explains seed timing and methods for durable pastures. Fall seeding builds deep roots, with cool soil and moisture aiding germination, while spring seedings risk summer die offs. Proper cover, grazing rules, and weed control improve stand longevity and yield for bluegrass and orchard grass alike.
The essay argues farmers should breed dairy cattle to improve productivity. It claims many U S cows fail to produce 125 pounds of butter annually because owners neglect studying bovine anatomy and physiology. It likens dairy cattle breeding to selecting proper breed for horses or dogs, insisting form matches function to ensure profitability.
Summer coughs are dangerous and may lead to throat and lung troubles including consumption. Dr King's New Discovery relieves coughs and colds, soothes and antiseptic, with immediate relief. Available at druggists in 50 cent and dollar sizes. money back if not satisfied. Also mentions Barker's Antiseptic and and co operative societies in British India.
Notes discuss Russian thistle hay and curing, poisonous cornstalk fungus, future need to spray corn with Bordeaux mixture, and the uncertain 2014 farming outlook. Advice covers horses, pumpkins, storage of lawn clippings for fowls, cats to curb rats, calves on sour skim milk, fly trays, apple growing methods, mulberry plantings, stink weed Thlastria vense, rural telephone muting device, and legislative reform. Also mentions alfalfa plowing depth, soil packing, fertilizer trials at Kansas Manhattan station.
Advertisement warns that mosquitoes and other insects carry disease and inject poison with every bite. Recommends Sloan’s Liniment as antiseptic to disinfect cuts and bites, noting a 25 cent price and money back satisfaction.
West Virginia Experiment Station reports two-year trials with six pens of hens and cocks. Liberal feeding increased egg output and weight but showed little difference in hatchability or chick vigor compared with sparing feeding. Overall, findings suggest feeding level has limited impact on breeding stock hatch success and chicks.
The statement asserts that a hen’s surplus food and proper care ensure constitutional vigor. With adequate nourishment the fertility of her eggs and the vitality of hatched chicks will be maintained, highlighting the link between feed, care, and progeny health.
The article links a horse’s nose shape and muzzle to intelligence and temperament, noting a Roman aquiline nose signals individuality and intelligence, a straight facial line often accompanies high intellect, and a dish faced head implies little character. It discusses muzzle signs, ears, and eye expressions as telltales, including cautions about mischief and the difference between play and vice.
The piece recalls Geo W Brock praising Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a quick safe cure for diarrhoea over twenty years. It also offers home safety tips citing sawdust on flammable liquids and suggests Dr Thomas Reletric Oil for earache toothache burns and sore throat with advertisement tone.
A Decorah housewife testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her sleepless nights caused by kidney and bladder trouble. She describes persistent back aches and unnatural secretions and notes other remedies failed before using the product. The ad urges readers to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills, backed by home endorsement from Mrs. J. D. Wells.
In Winneshiek County Iowa probate court the executrix Amelia Knoke seeks discharge from her duties in the estate of Henry Knoke deceased. Hearings set for September term beginning September 21 1914 at Decorah Court House with objections due by those named and other interested parties. Audlee and Nelson attorney for Amelia Knoke executrix.
A two wheel tractor attached to the rear of a standard automobile lowers gear to about four mph while the engine runs as if at a 25 mph pace. The setup provides up to ten horsepower of plowing power with minimal wear on front tires. The massive frame lifts the car’s rear, allowing the front wheels to steer and tolerating interchangeable farm implements.
An admonition promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a guard against illness citing that constipation allows toxin absorption. A brief line notes Missouri's oats harvest at 27,800,000 bushels this year, implying agricultural news alongside the health claim.
An advising note states a sprain may heal in roughly one third the usual time by using amberlain's ointment and following the directions on each bottle. Sold by all dealers.
Notice announces the appointment of an administrator for the estate of David Bue, late of Highland Township Winneshiek County Iowa, intestate. The administrator has posted bonds as required. Creditors must present claims and debtors must pay to the administrator at Decorah Iowa. Dated July 21 1914 Aubolee and Nelson Attorneys.
Public probate notice in Winneshiek County Iowa requires all interested parties to appear September 21 at 2 pm in the Court House to contest the last will and testament of George Robert Sears late of Decorah township deceased. Clerk Kallevang and Deputy Moore sign the notice with an official seal.
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