Winter Wheat Prospects For Iowa and Midwest Farms
The article argues winter wheat is the world’s largest crop this year with high yields and low prices, urging corn belt farmers especially boys to learn and grow it. It covers best varieties like Turkey Red, planting times from September to October, seed bed preparation, drilling versus broadcast sowing, and fertilization, plus soil and pest considerations and post harvest grass seeding plans.
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Wallaces
Towa
Minnesota
Iowa
Illinois
Kansas
Nebraska
Malakoff
Turkestan
Des Moines
Missouri
Ilinois
Corn
Dried Yeast as Cattle Food Gathers Steam in Germany
Dried yeast is gaining popularity as a cattle feed with about half its content being albuminoid matter. German brewers exploit the product to supplement other foods, benefiting cows, sheep, and horses. Cows show higher milk butter content, horses allow replacing half their grain with dried potatoes and yeast, and the yeast is also touted for human consumption as highly value for meat. It is praised for easy digestion and assimilation.
Celery With Tomato Sauce on Toast Dish
A simple hot dish of celery cooked until tender laid on battered toast and served with a rich tomato sauce poured over immediately. The method emphasizes serving while very hot for best flavor.
Insect Bites Dangers and Sloan’s Liniment Ad
The notice warns that mosquitoes flies and other insects spread disease through bites from garbage ponds barns and damp areas. It promotes Sloan's Liniment as antiseptic to neutralize infection from insect bites and rusty nails and disinfect cuts bruises and sores. It claims a money back offer and lists a 25 cent price at the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan's
Sloan
Hog Cholera Cures Warn Farmers Against Quick Fixes
A wartime style editorial urges farmers to distrust "sure cures" for hog cholera. It warns that many potions are fraudulent and costly, recounts a case where a product was actually just sand and bedding ashes. The piece advocates prevention, veterinary help, and strict biosecurity measures to save hogs and maintain herd value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job
Towa
Dairy and Pure Food Department of
Iowa
Winneshiek County Board Proceedings August 1914
The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors met August 10 1914 and approved a series of items Including loan approvals assessor appointments and refund orders It authorizes construction of a bridge near Tagessas Easters Bridge Burr Oak Twp provides dates for public hearings and adjourns to August 20 1914 The minutes cover claims road fund payments and multiple petty disbursements with numerous named officials and merchants listed. The entries show payments for materials services and taxes distribution of road funds and administrative actions by the county auditor and chairman.
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Board of Supervisors
C. Morton
P. F. Meyer
J. P. Kuhn
A. P. Pfister
J. 8. Williams
Decorah
Recorder's Office
J. P. Heinen
Gassel Mord
Wen
Boeaas
Gee
Kellogg George
Kern Emmons Et al
Meyer Jos, W
Mullaney Pat
Olson Robt
Rovang Melvin
W. R. Shea
Morton
Summer Coughs and Colds Threaten Vitality
An old advertisement warns that summer coughs and colds signal low vitality and may lead to lung trouble. It touts Dr King's New Discovery as a quick relief for coughs and colds, with antiseptic soothing effects and a money back guarantee. Availability is advertised in 50 cent and 1.00 bottles from druggists. It also includes a tip: when cooking greens add a small piece of butter to prevent boiling over and to reduce odor.
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Dr. King
Dr. King’s
Adv
Twenty Year Test Promotes Chamberlain's Remedy
Geo W Brock of the Enterprise Aberdeen Maryland recalls twenty years of using Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a quick safe cure for diarrhoea. He shares that he has trusted it for years and recommends it widely. Also suggests Dr Thomas' Ecleetic Oil for earache toothache burns and sore throat in emergencies.
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Chamberlain
Geo. W. Brock
The
Enterprise
Aberdeen
Thomas
Notice of Appointment of Administrator for Mary E Fretheim
Notice is given that the subscriber was appointed administrator of the estate of Mary E Fretheim late of Madison township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased. Creditors should exhibit claims and debtors pay to A Anfinson 34 Administrator Decorah Iowa Aug 14 1914 Attorney W M Strand. To whom it may concern appear at the Court House Winneshiek County Iowa Sept 21 1914 at 2 00 PM to probate the last will and testament of late Decorah township deceased and show cause if any why will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk Olai Kallevang. Deputy S J Moore.
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Arnesta
Frank Asst
Allen Fred
Bal
Hall Rent
Elee
Barthell
Case Court Room
Decorah Gas Co
C. Hi
C. H
Dougherty E. F
Filson D. C
Fidelity & Casualty Co
Ins
Workman's
Flemming L. H
Gossman Pat
Surveyor
Curley W
L. E
Engin
Green H. J
Jorgenson C
Treas
Jorgenson A
Kuhn J. P
Kuhn
Cheturelsntia
Kornmeyer, H. F
LeMars Prig. Co
Cc. N. A
Lee Will M
Lincoln A
Lambert Chas
Aan
Seer
Suppl Ms Co
Sai Hooks
Miller HI
E Postage
Meyer P. F
Session
Morton Claude
Session van McCabe T
J. P. Elec
New
Rehwinkel & Son
Schimite 'T
Schrubbe Richard
Sherry A. M
Standard Tel. Co
Tells C. i
Shea W
Mary E. Fretheim
Madison Township
Winneshiek
A. Anfinson
Decorah
Iowa
W. M. Strand
Winneshiek County
Decorah Township
Olai Kallevang
J. Moore
Rock Island Lines Offer Direct East to Denver and Colorado Springs
The limited trains of the Rock Island Lines promise steel sleepers free reclining chair cars and coaches with meals at reasonable prices. Every convenience for rest comfort and enjoyment. It markets direct service from the East to both Denver and Colorado Springs.
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Rock Island
Denver
Colorado Springs
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Indiana
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Dawson's Golden
Walaces
Official
Proceedings OF the Board OF Supervisors
Ar Tagess
Winneshiek County Court House
Court House
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Shea W. R
Express C
Ehan
W. R
Laundry
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Tasior W
Nature
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Austin-Western
Machy. Co
Eell
Armstrong X
Boyer W. H
Foreman
Boyer W. T
Bieber Geo
Brown Julius
Burns J. P
Bergsrude Hans
Buehie, Phil
Buehite Phil
Bullerman Henry
Brickner S
Clinton Bridge Works
P. Ry. Co
Cc. R
Crawford L. B
Darrington F
Emery Aaron
Elliott W
Farrell Dan
Floody H
Groff N. R. & Son
Griswold E. A
Geving Ben
Grebin Bert
Heinen J. P
Herold P. J
Houdek
Fred
Houdek Fred
Heinen M. A
Harvey M. V
Howard Fred
Labor
Hoye Fr
Hauber C
WKOF
Osccenes
Jirak John J
Josvanger George
Kuhn Att. J
Krivachek Fr
Kuhn Geo. W
Langaas J. O
Lansing Herman
Larson Kent
Marlow C. C
Myrah Clarence
Mullaney Walter
Murdock Tom, Et al
Murdock Tom Et al
Murdock Tom
Mullaney Joe
Mattison Gilbert
Moen Ole Et al
McMullen W. A
Novak W
Nolan John F
Olson Levert
Paley W. James
Pederson B. G
Prosper Lumber Co
Polansky John
Rausch Bros
Reed E. T. Et al
E. T
E. T. Et al
Rausch Jos
Sigce
Remke J. H
Swestka Fr
Sivisind
Swestka, Wm
Simonson Alfred
Sharp Walter
Sexton Will
Sanders Willie
FE. M
E. M
EE. M
Thompson Theo
A. Tinium, Inc
Alen E
Wagner John
Wagner Ph
Wheatman Herbert
Warn John
Bridge Claims
Berge O. A
Rakken Ford
Muffen L. L
R.1& P
Senate Circ
Cooney Geo. E
Cooney
I Labor
Cooey Geo
Cooney Geo
E., Labor
Darrington Frank
Ellingson Anton
Flogstad Peter
Frudden Lumber Co
Gleisner O. G
Heinen
Houdek Henry
Hauber Chas
Johnson Peter & Sons
Kuhn Jos. R
Reed Fe, T. Et al
Reed & Lennon
Snitker Inc
Swestka
Stee Melvin
Teepe Henry
Vine Bros
Bertossa C. F
C. Ae
Bollinger & Golz
Meat C. F
Bernatz Geo
Groc
C. Fi
Decorah Furn. Co
Casket C.F
Delaney P. C
C. F
Engbretson H
Maehy. C.F
Forteamp Mary
Hallman Rose
Cook C. F
E Peter & Sons
J Murray ,Edgar & Co
C.F
McKinney C. E
Repairs
Olson Gust
Labor C. F
TAM Rosenthal Emil, Groe
Pearson John
Care
U. Miller
H. Miller
Skjervheim E. L. Care
John E
M'T
George Robert Sears
Phoebe Lincoln
River St
Colorado
Rockies
Pueblo
Hal
Ray
Rock Island Lines
Des Moines Life Building
L. R. Schrempf
Republican” Office
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
Harris Oils and Greases
Dixon's Graphite
United States
Kelly Racine Tires
Decoran Motor Cargo
Paige, Maxwell, Chalmers and
Velie Cars
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