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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
8
Practical guidance for fall alfalfa seeding in Iowa detailing soil texture drainage and fertility inoculation needs and soil testing. Steps include soil preparation liming manuring inoculation options seed bed maintenance and timing with August seeding and recommended 20 pounds per acre for the common American variety to balance cost and hardiness.
Perry Van Ewing argues in Farm and Home that silo size depends on herd size. He suggests 10 to 20 feet diameter as economical, with two silos for larger capacity. High narrow silos save cost, but 45 feet is the practical height limit due to lifting and access challenges.
The article explains that egg color comes from dietary pigment and that top layers may show paler legs in fall. It notes that leg color in non laying pullets doesn’t indicate laying ability, and that this distinction applies to hens rather than pullets.
An early 20th century agricultural notice explains using hemp to suppress quack grass and Canada thistle. It recommends summer fallow before sowing hemp, followed by shallow plowing and repeated disking, with hemp sown in spring. Hemp grows rank and blocks weeds. oats on hemp soil yield heavier grain, but the hemp fiber must be burned in fall to prevent regrowth.
Farmers in small grain districts seek soil humus by returning straw to fields. Two straw spreader types exist: full machines with trucks and outlets, or rack-mounted units on wagons. Spreaders use rear fans and sprocket power to distribute straw, with a rack feeder sometimes unreliable. Immediate threshing time suits refilling. loading from the threshers’ blower saves labor but needs extra help. Weather protection for machinery advised.
Article notes wool discoloration from lampblack and oil during marking. Tiny black specks appear in white wool serge and similar from twine bits. Suggests soluble paint and paper twine with baling as fixes. Includes ad copy for Chamberlain's Tablets for liver trouble and Dean's Regular laxatives.
J. G. Hutton of South Dakota College extols sweet clover as a top soil nitrogen source and forage crop. He notes its high seed value, good hay, and low weed risk, with tests showing cattle accept it in pastures and it ranks near alfalfa for hay. He urges legumes on at least a quarter of every farm to maintain nitrogen fertility.
Bran makes a strong feed for fowls especially in hot weather as it produces less heat than grain and supplies more mineral matter. A common mix uses 1 pint linseed meal to 2 quarts bran with 4 quarts ground grain, fed as a mash once daily and paired with clover hay or alfalfa leaves or cooked potatoes. The ad also promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets as a mild laxative and notes local sale by R A Engbertson in Ady.
To all concerned you are notified to appear at the Winneshiek County Court House Iowa on September 18 1916 at 2 PM to attend probate of a instrument claimed as the last will and testament of Maria A Hoyt deceased of Decorah township The clerk signs and affixes seal dated July 25 1916 with deputy clerk involved.
Notice in probate warns all concerned to appear in Winneshiek County Iowa on dates in 1916 to show cause why the last will and testament of a deceased resident should not be admitted to probate. The clerk of district court OLAT Kallevang and deputy S J Moore note the August and September 1916 proceedings with attorney A E Barker listed for Lincoln township matters.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle laxative improving digestion and blood purification with a tonic effect, priced 25 cents. Also promotes Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for croup or sore throat in 25 and 50 cent sizes at drug stores.
In the September Term 1916 of the District Court of Iowa Winneshiek County executors of George Phelps sue Nellie P Beard L W Beard J C Beard and Lillian Beard seeking judgment for 2662 with six percent interest from Sept 19 1916 plus costs and an attorney fee on a joint coupon note June 25 1906 and mortgage dated June 23 1906 securing the note on specified lots in Decorah Iowa to foreclose the mortgage and declare a lien. absent appearance by Nellie and L W Beard by Sept 18 1916 judgment by default will be entered.
September Term 1916 Helene Hersrud files a petition in Winneshiek County District Court alleging Andrew O Hersrud died intestate owner of Lot Four and other parcels in Section 15 Township 98 Range 7 West and related parcels. Heirs include Minnie Engrav Hans Hersrud Clara Teslow Pauline Thorstenson Alice Hersrud and others with minors among them. The widow seeks one third undivided interest, co heirs one ninth and minors one twenty seventh. Request partition or sale and distribution of proceeds plus attorney fees and costs. Defendants are notified to answer by Sept 18 1916 at Decorah Iowa or risk default. W M Strand attorney.
Notice of incorporation announcesEmian Mutual Protective Association a body corporate to insure farm buildings and contents against fire and lightning with seven directors and officers to be elected. maximum indebtedness two thousand five hundred dollars. Spillville Winneshiek County Iowa. attorney involvement by Reed & Pergler.
Notice reports the appointment of Martha Refsdahl as executrix of the estate of Nels Reisdahl, deceased, of Decorah township Winneshiek County Iowa. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay the estate. Dated Decorah Iowa August 12 1916. W. M. Strand Attorney.
The undersigned is appointed administrator of the estate of John Jacobson late of Fremont township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased intestate. He has taken the trust by bonds as law directs. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay to Enn ie Jacobson administrator Decorah Iowa August 10 1916 W M Strand attorney.
District Court in Winneshiek County Iowa to hear final report of Albert Anfinson administrator with will annexed for the estate of Helga Hokansen. Report filed by September 5 1916. hearing set September 18 1916 at Decorah Court House. Notice seeks confirmation of collateral inheritance tax and appraisement and discharge of administrator and bondsmen if no objections.
In District Court of Iowa Winneshiek County September Term 1916 Adam Wepler and Emma Wepler sue Elizabeth Day William Parkman Anthon O Hegg Andrew K Sagen Olga Sagen and all spouses heirs transferees legatees devisees of the named defendants and all unknown claimants of Lot 6 and 7 Block 12 Park Addition Decorah Iowa They seek to quiet title to the lots in fee simple and bar any adverse claim The defendants are warned to appear before noon of Sept 2 1916 with the court at Decorah Iowa or default and a decree will be entered Attorneys Boice and Hook for Plaintiffs.
Notice announces bids for erecting a school house in Burr Oak Independent District No 8 Winneshiek County Iowa. Bids due by 1 PM September 16 1916 with contract awarded to lowest responsible bidder. Board may reject any or all bids. Plans available by writing to County Superintendent or Secretary Alice Price Secretary Bad Prosper Minn July 18 1916.
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