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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
8
A historical veterinary guide lists remedies for horses, hogs, cows, pigs, colts and dogs. Treatments include powders, iodine, potassium iodide, Fowler's solution, copper sulfate, and various salves, with dosing schedules and care tips. It covers intestinal worms, urinary issues, wheezing, sores, eye and skin conditions, and general farm hygiene practices.
A Snow Hill North Carolina man describes two months of severe dysentery relief after using Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, noting weight loss from 145 to 125 pounds and permanent recovery after two bottles. The ad also touts Burdeck Blood Bitters as a cleansing tonic, priced at $1.00.
A Cornell, Canyon Co., Idaho report argues pasture alone is costly on high value land. It shows a 12 acre setup can exceed a 160 acre pasture by using corn silage to feed cows year round, improving milk yield and cattle condition while reducing drought risks.
Farmers weigh timing for threshing after harvest to save labor and reduce spoilage. Shocks shed rain when stacked. stored sheaves under a roof resist spoilage and can wait for a favorable threshing period. Early shocks allow field stubble to be pastured or replowed, with wheat markets favoring early sales or winter storage depending on prices.
A whimsical note on motion compares a three mile stroll to traveling 85 255 miles by recognizing earth’s movements. The playful observation links small steps to vast distances through celestial frames of reference.
The piece argues that long residence and repeated seasons shape judgment better than quick trials. Beginners overrate single results, while seasoned growers balance feeding, molt timing, and cleanliness. It cites Cornell on hens, six causes of white diarrhoea, and the cost of scraps versus feed. It compares skilled poultrymen to drivers who adapt to conditions and learn from mistakes.
Guidance on watering horses before feeding and in small multiple portions after feeding. Include up to eight to ten quarts for heated or fatigued animals and frequent watering on journeys to keep intake limited each time. Subscribe for the Decorah Republican.
Alfred C. Durgin of Kane County Michigan explains using skim milk as a feed for horses cows and sheep. He notes horses show improved spirits and appearance from skim milk while cows adjust with gradual introduction and that skim milk can supplement grain reducing grain needs. The piece advocates feeding milk from calves to maintain milk flow and suggests skim milk aids winter lamb formation.
Chas Lemley of Butler County Nebraska explains fall grazing for sheep using forage crops. He finds sowing rape seed in corn fields yields substantial feed without delaying corn growth while pumpkins provide abundant in-field feed, with 26 large pumpkins from one vine feeding hogs and sheep alike.
Time tests the remedy as thousands attest. Mrs J H Mackenstadt of Decorah Ta confirms four years of relief from Doan's Kidney Pills and urges readers to ask for the same remedy backed by home testimony. Foster Milburn Buffalo NY distributes Doan's Kidney Pills standard ad line.
Ohio freight conductor Pat Donahue faced a recent train breakdown and sent a telegram to Train Dispatcher Straight asking what to do. The dispatcher’s reply, jokingly invoking time hints, said to wait and that two twenty eight will take your freight.
Mrs. D. L. Kenney reports relief after fifty years of tetter with Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment. The ad asserts the ointment cures burning itching and smarting skin disease. Available from Pfieffer Chemical Co at 50 cents by druggists or mail order.
Brief note explaining only 20 to 30 words of the ancient Frankish tongue survive. Aimed at students beginning language study. Highlights value of fragments for historical linguistics and early Germanic language study.
Catarrh is described as a blood or constitutional disease not curable by local applications. The advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally, claiming it affects blood and mucous surfaces. It asserts a medical basis, lists ingredients, and offers free testimonials. Sold by Paragogists for 75 cents in Toledo, Ohio. Includes a note to take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Notice to listed heirs and spouses that O O Lomen as administrator seeks court authority to sell the deceased Ida Bertina Tufty's real estate in Winneshiek County to pay debts and expenses. Hearing set before the District Court in Decorah on Monday September 22, 1913 at 2 PM. appraisers and bond to be fixed.
District Court of Town corah announces a hearing on M. W. Newcomer final report as executor of Julia A. Heath deceased. It asks approval of final accounting, executor and attorney fees, and transfer of remaining balance to W. F. Baker as trustee, with discharge of executor and bond sureties. Hearing set for September 22, 1913 at DeSCorah Court House.
Notice of appointment of Hans Overland as administrator of the deceased Jens Peter son’s estate of Fremont township Winneshiek County Town Iowa. Debts and claims must be presented and payments made to Administrator at Decorah. Dated Aug 7, 1013. A. E. Barker, Attorney.
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