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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
8
The guide lists cattle poisoning cures with phyostigmin pilocarpin and strychnine tablets, and horse colic remedies including whiskey drench, turpentine mix, and hot liniments. It covers skin diseases in pigs and mules, stocking legs in horses, castor oil for colts, homemade lice powder, ropy milk causes and sanitation, kerosene spray for mites, and wart removal practices.
General farm notes discuss early bacteriology in plant disease, beetles aiding wilt, and the interplay of Bordeaux mixture and arsenate of lead. It highlights a Missouri College Holstein cow producing high milk, and argues for amateur garden breeding as a path to lasting fame and national blessings through hardy crops and disease resistance.
Mrs Verne Shaffer of Van dergrift Pennsylvania praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as superior for children’s colds and coughs. She recommends a trial and notes Engbertson’s Pharmacy sells the product. Adv.
The Philadelphia Record argues rural free delivery costs the federal government about 53 million dollars yearly while returning only 10 million. It warns that contracting out could save 20 million but risks poor service, recalling star route scandals and suggesting motor vehicle consolidation as a better economy.
Mrs. John Bishop of Rossville Ohio reports chronic indigestion and sick headache that lasted days, improved after using Chamberlain's Tablets following a friend's advice. For sale by Engbertson's Pharmacy.
The instruction describes cleaning zinc by first wiping with a dry cloth then applying kerosene oil and letting it sit overnight. In the morning, wipe with a soft cloth and reapply kerosene.
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery to stop a cough from a cold with immediate throat penetration and soothing relief. Testimonials claim rapid improvement and 50¢ pricing at druggists. Also mentions Dean's Regulars and lighthearted astrology note about the Big Dipper disappearing.
The New York World argues for mule use in war, noting French officers seeking 20,000 horses while mules outnumber horses in the United States. It cites 1913 horse totals at 20,567,000 and a 2.278 billion value, with 4,386,000 mules mostly in the South and Southwest, asserting mules’ endurance and steadiness make them preferable in campaigns.
An old newspaper ad touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills for liver and digestive relief, claiming they purify blood and ease constipation. It also promotes Bucklen’s Arnica for piles, noting a 25 cent price.
Soil for strawberries discussed with notes on fertility from potato success. Elevation and drainage are emphasized to prevent water stagnation. compost and minerals advised a year before planting. Also includes a testimonial about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and a Mexico prison sentence note. Mentions Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil as a household remedy.
Adler-ika mixture of buckthorn bark glycerine and related ingredients stuns Decorah residents as a single dose is claimed to relieve sour stomach gas and constipation says R A Engbertson a local druggist.
Notice announces J L Goddard named executor of Amanda Goddard's estate in Jackson township Winneshirk county. Bond filed as required by law, creditors urged to present claims and debtors to make payments to the executor, M A Harmon attorney, Decorah Iowa November 20 1914.
Notice to all concerned to attend probate of the alleged last will and testament of Gjertrud, late of Highland township, Winnebago county Iowa, at the court house in Winnaville on February 1, 1115 at 1 30 PM to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated November 21, 1914. (Seal) OLAT KALLEVANG Clerk District Court.
The article extols Ming Shan tea grown by Buddhist temple priests in Western Szechuan and notes that its limited crops historically went to imperial households. It cites a proverb linking Ming Shan leaves with Yangtze water for a perfect cup and mentions De Rosthorn’s explanation of Yangtze water. An advertisement for Burdock Blood Bitters follows.
The document endorses F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo as trustworthy in business over the past 15 years. It also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken orally for blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials and price. Linl's Emily Pills are advertised for constipation and sold by druggists.
An essay extols the apple highlighting total U.S. production of 210 million bushels with New York leading at 36 million and Pennsylvania second near 20 million. It notes multiple states above 10 million and others above 5 million, praising the apple as an all year, easy to handle, reliable fruit. The piece ends with a sharp personal remark about seating in a car beside a fat woman and a stylish plume on her hat.
An Iowa druggist promotes Schiffmanns Concentrated Expectorant as a home-mix cough remedy. Two ounces yield a pint of medicine with sugar and water, claimed to cure coughs, colds, bronchitis, croup, and whooping cough without narcotics. Satisfaction guaranteed by C J Wangler, Decorah.
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