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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
8
Farmers urged to start a new sheep flock this fall to boost wool for soldiers. Advice covers buying ewes and pure bred rams, flock size, breed selection, and care, with emphasis on Merino ranges, range ewes, and the benefits of larger flocks for efficiency.
Agricultural advice notes buttermilk’s high water content lowers dry matter value versus wheat shorts. On a dry matter basis one pound of wheat shorts equals about nine pounds of buttermilk, yet bulk handling and hauling reduce its commercial value. Estimated feed value around 30 cents per hundred pounds, less if distant from the creamery.
The article explains crooked breastbones arise from narrow roosts or early roosting. It recommends wide boards for roosting, starting six inches high and increasing height with training, and avoiding floor heaps to prevent piling up. It notes Buff Cochins smothering risk and suggests culling crooked chicks for market.
A farmer explains that keeping proper farm accounts was hard before, but county farm management demonstrations made it possible. He now saves expense receipts and income, and can assess annual profitability and reasons for it.
Mrs. Frank P. Wood of Morrill Maine writes that Foley Kidney Pills help her and her husband who was once unable to stoop and now feels no pain. The ad cites relief from lame back sore muscles stiff joints and rheumatic pains with Engberteen's Pharmacy as the outlet. The piece adds a quip about the emperor of Austria having a mother in law ready to blame him.
Stomach and liver disorders cause misery and suffering but can be relieved by Chamberlain's Tablets. Try them. they cost a penny a day. Sold by R A Engbertson.
The article explains inexpensive sheep housing strategies. It notes fencing and pastures for rotating flocks in mild climates and the need for windproof, dry, well ventilated sheds in harsher winters. It also covers feeding setups, lambing season work, and using multi purpose buildings for fattening lambs.
Calves raised by hand after weaning have proven more economical where milk markets exist, but the risk of digestive trouble remains. Prevent scours by avoiding overfeed, dirty pails, cold or sour milk, and irregular feeding. monitor calves closely and act quickly with castor oil and gradual feed adjustment. If needed, add formaldehyde-treated milk at one teaspoon per pound, using morhalin and water mix, and reduce intake during signs of trouble.
Poultry keepers should cull flocks to improve profits. The average hen yields about 85 eggs yearly, while a 1915 study of 2,000 hens showed 151 eggs as the average in contest birds. Hens ranged up to 314 eggs, indicating higher potential with better breeding, care, and feeding guidance.
A khaki-clad lieutenant fresh from the front enters a West End bakery as the counter staff greet him with anxious questions about the casualty list. The item reflects wartime concern and civilian interactions amid war.
War boosts sheep and wool industry as a patriotic and profitable effort. Sheep require little bread grain and both wool and mutton are in strong demand, with lamb prices doubling. Returns from breeding sheep may reach 8 to 15 dollars per head, depending on lambing rates and fleece value, while vast summer ranges remain underutilized. Recommendations urge economic use of every acre including public parks and golf courses.
The Pekin duck is grown mainly by green-duck producers and on many farms for meat. It fattens quickly and responds to chicken rations, though better gains come from green seeds and mash. For egg focus, the Indian Runner mirrors the Leghorn, laying larger eggs, being a light eater, hardy, and a strong forager, boosting high-quality duck-egg trade. market eggs must move fast to maintain quality.
The United Kingdom leads in walking stick production with a large share of raw materials grown locally such as ash chestnut and oak. Prewar imports of finished sticks were small but raw or partly finished materials like malacca canes ebony and bamboo were common. After the war began stocks met demand but trade shifts toward home-grown materials have increased domestic raw material demand.
Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved T. J. Hagen’s kidney pain after hard farm work. He reported sharp back pain and limited movement until a box treated the attack. The ad notes the product cost 60 cents at dealers and identifies Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo as the manufacturer.
Otto Rigalli files suit against Thor Knudson and others to quiet title to the south half of the southwest quarter and the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter in section 11, township 99 N, range 10 W. The defendants are to answer by September 23, 1918, or a default judgment will be issued. Proceedings published in Decorah Republican, August 1918.
A wife implores Dr Bunyan to hurry to her husband Mr Little who suffers another spell. The doctor arrives to find the husband unconscious and questions why help was delayed until the last moment. The wife explains that as long as he had his senses he would not permit sending for aid.
A Palm Beach reader Helen Saunders from 628 2nd Ave reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound relieved a severe chest cold. Engbertson's Pharmacy endorses it for summer colds hay fever asthma and croup. A brief note also predicts a soda water shortage for the summer.
Families keep a bottle at home for stomach woes and report it a good investment that saves suffering. For sale by R. A. Engbertson advertisement patronage urged.
An old advertisement promotes Velvetina cleansing and Vanishing Cream for women facial care. An original court notice in Winneshiek County Iowa indicates Marvel Stevern Leuenberger seeks a divorce from Paul Leuenberger on cruelty grounds with a September 1918 court date in Decorah.
A locomotive engineer from Turtle Lake North Dakota writes of backache and irregular bladder action. After taking Foley Kidney Pills he was relieved in a couple of days.
Otto Bigalk seeks to quiet title to the north half of the northwest quarter of section 14, township 99 north, range 10 west, Winneshiek County Iowa. The petition asserts adverse possession under color of title for over ten years and seeks to adjudge Bigalk as absolute owner in fee simple. Unknown defendants are named as potential claimants. failure to appear by September 23, 1918, will result in default.
The statement asserts the kaiser seeks 4 billion from peaceful Russia and 2 billion from peaceful Roumania. It notes America’s possible obligations are unclear due to insufficient ciphers to determine the exact demand.
Notice of appointment of Mary A Jirak administratrix of the estate of John J. Jirak deceased in Winneshiek Iowa. Creditors to present claims and debtors to pay, Aug 12 1918 Decorah Iowa. Attorneys Willett and Nelson. In District Court Winneshiek County Iowa.
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