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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
8
A column urges humane colt rearing practices emphasizing gradual growth and proper feeding. It argues against forcing a colt to chase its dam in the field, warns of weight loss and price drops from poor training, and advocates early nutrition, pasture exercise, and gentle weaning to ensure a healthy two year old draft.
Thomas J Delohery urges cattle shippers to prepare herds for market with dry feed before loading, avoid high moisture and salt, and keep cattle clean, well bedded, and calmly driven. Plan car loading early, weigh at home and yard scales, and ensure water and feed on journeys to minimize shrinkage and maximize value.
Editorial discusses seed corn quality amid cold wet season fears and urges balanced seed-saving. Advises testing saved seed from last year and this year, selecting strong ears, and continuing normal seed production with vitality checks. Cautions against panic and overreaction by publicity, notes practical storage tips and testing steps. Includes an unrelated advertisement for Barker's Remedy and a humorous closing line.
A compact sale notice for Barker's Antiseptic promising quick odor removal from perspiration. Advertised to be sold by John G and R A Engbretson with a brief sales line touting effectiveness. Local catalog style brief advertisement.
Worms harm children by robbing nourishment and stunting growth causing constipation indigestion nervousness irregular appetite fever and spasms. A candy lozenge sold by druggists promises to kill worms regulate bowels and restore health and vitality. Original 25¢ box advertised. Also notes a will in Philadelphia probate after six years in contest with some estate left.
Indigestion relief touted by Mrs Geo Non of Macedon New York and Sol Williams merchant of Jesse Tennessee. Testimonials claim rapid relief after taking Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with widespread availability noted.
The notice urges readers to obtain Chamberlain's Liniment for a sprained ankle and follow the directions faithfully, promising a faster recovery than usual. It claims availability everywhere and emphasizes quick healing.
In Farm Life M K Boyer outlines proper poultry nutrition and management. Regular feeding at set hours, a balanced mash and grain mix, grit and greens, and appropriate quantities are essential. Winter and summer adjustments, avoidance of overfeeding, and using whole grain at night improve health and egg production.
The Terry's Uncle Tom's Cabin Co parade features a mechanical Tango Dance toy creating riotous applause. The novelty spectacle showcases varied tango steps and draws chatter about its mechanical artistry as part of the season's parade attractions.
An anecdote from Salt Creek Va describes a store clerk recommending Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a money back guarantee if not cured. The ad also mentions Deans Regu laxatives as a remedy for habitual constipation at 25 cents a box, touting a quick pulse comparison between a kangaroo and a human.
An excerpt from Farm and Fireside argues farmers need cars for labor and time savings. A businessman’s experience shows a 1500 class five passenger car driven ten miles daily with three passengers costing about 1500 initial price, 600 resale after three years, high garage labor costs, and depreciation. It notes a farmer can cut costs by self-repair, and that car travel saves time versus buggy or wagon, with about half an hour daily for three riders compared to two to three hours by horse teams, making the automobile financially advantageous despite high per mile costs.
A long catalog of paint mixing rules lists combinations to produce browns pinks greens and purples from red white blue lake yellow and other pigments. It also includes ads for Sloan's Liniment Burdock Blood Bitters Barker's Antiseptic and a few aphorisms about reform and personal odor. The readable text presents a collage of color recipes and promotional copy with miscellaneous quotes.
In Winneshiek County District Court Iowa a probate petition by Samuel Rice administrator of Mary J. Stuart deceased seeks authority to sell real estate to meet debts and probate costs. The estate includes about forty acres in the southeast quarter and east half of the southwest quarter of section 1 township 99 north range 9 west Decorah Iowa hearing set September 20 1915 at 30 o clock pm. Boise and Hook attorneys for administrator.
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