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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
8
The article argues level cultivation should be the default for corn, with ridging only when weeds or wet soil require it. It warns deep shovels ruin roots, leaves soil uneven, and increases water loss, favoring catch crops to protect soil and boost fertility. It cites a farmer who profited from thorough fertilizing and alfalfa, earning high yields per acre.
Guidance on preventing interference in horses through shoeing and trimming. Techniques include lowering outside of the foot, toe calk placement, raising inside with a shoe, breeching height, and fattening the horse to reduce self interference. Also covers pacing corrections using foot adjustments and toe length for pacers versus trotters.
Prof. R. W. Clothier of the University of Arizona reports a dry climate bean discovered during a 1908 desert journey. He obtained hundreds of brownish yellow beans from Papago Indians after a 1300 mile wagon trek. Tested at the Arizona experiment station for four years, the tepary bean yields up to 730 pounds per acre with minimal rainfall, far above ordinary beans which produce 60 to 144 pounds per acre.
Edmund Dietz explains a method for clearing dirt from oil-holes in disk harrows and drills. He twists baling wire around a thin wire nail to form a corkscrew tool, inserts it into the stopped hole, turns to lift out dirt, then wets the cleaner with coal oil to rinse and ready the part again.
The feature profiles Harrison Milburn of Wabash county Illinois who gardens for pleasure and profit. He turned to one acre of land beside his son in law’s farm and grew prize winning corn and abundant vegetables selling to markets and neighbors. Milburn’s hobby became a steady cash crop and a model of active aging.
Article advises selective raising of dairy heifers to improve milk production and promotes raising beef cattle on farms as a diversification strategy. It links skin conditions to impure blood and advertises Burdock Blood Bitters for cleansing blood, priced at $1.00.
A town correspondent discusses methods to control morning glory vines. Readers praise pasture grazing with sheep or hogs, alfalfa suppression, and regular clean cultivation as best bets, noting timing after rain or in late July can improve results. consistent effort over years yields control.
A Bethlehem Steel Company study tested shovel loads from 3 to 40 pounds to find the optimum. Experienced workers showed maximum efficiency at a 21 pound load, enabling about 20 percent more output with that load and less effort than with heavier or lighter loads.
Otto Reinke of Hamburg has developed a process to extract pure cellulose from asparagus canning waste and mature stalks. Previously considered largely worthless as fodder or for coarse paper, the treated residues yield cellulose usable for bandages blasting material paper tissues fine felt and cardboard.
J W Hill of Snow Hill NC reports severe dysentery from July and weight loss before using Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After two bottles he claims permanent relief. Engbretson's Pharmacy sells the remedy. Adv: soiling crops like buckwheat rye and cowhorn turnip can improve poor soils. Rye should be turned under in spring to preserve moisture for trees.
If a horse stumbles feed him on the floor rather than the manger. This position strengthens knee muscles and removes the stumble cause. A horse recently brought from a pasture does not stumble.
A farmer averaging 125 pigs yearly tries for 600 by breeding 100 gilts. First litters yield 50, second 100 with 40 sows farrowed. Mis management limits success to forty head. despite alfalfa pasture and shorts feeding, he maintains profitability and higher pig yield per herd than neighbors who feed heavier.
The concrete stave is a new cement idea for uses like wooden staves, measuring 30 inches by 10 inches by 24 percent inches thick with one edge concave and the other convex. It allows angled placement between neighboring staves and is suited for culverts tanks silos standpipes and similar applications. The design uses concrete expansion and contraction matching metal hoops to bind pieces for durability.
The Assouan dam and other irrigation projects in Egypt cost over 53 million dollars. Land value in Middle and Lower Egypt rose from 955 million to 2.4 billion dollars, while total land rent increased from 32 million to 119 million dollars.
Thousands testify to lasting relief from kidney issues with Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. J H Mackenstadt of Decorah Iowa confirms a four year old endorsement and urges friends to use the remedy. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY promotes it with the slogan When Your Back is Lame Remember the Name.
Mrs D L Kenney reports fifty years of tetter relief after using Dr Hobsons Eczema Ointment. The ad claims a perfect cure and urges purchase from druggists or by mail. Also notes rust removal method using sweet oil and lime for steel polishing.
Notice in probate details a petition by O O Lomen administrator of Ida Bertina Tufty deceased for sale of Winneshiek County real estate to satisfy debts and costs. Hearing set for September 22 1913 at Decorah Iowa District Court.
District Court of Iowa Winneshiek County to hear the Final Report and Petition for Discharge of M V Newcomer as executor of Julia A Heath deceased. Hearing set for September 22 1913 at 2 PM at Decorah Court House with W F Baker named trustee and to consider executor and attorney compensation and bond discharge.
Notice is given that 33 Hans Overland has been appointed administrator of the estate of Jens Peterson late of Fremont township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased intestate. Bond filed as required. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay the estate. Dated Decorah Iowa Aug 7 1913 A E Barker Attorney.
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