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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
12
Dr Yearns in Farm Life describes three choke types and signs in cattle and horses. Top throat choking is most dangerous, as suffocation can occur quickly, while middle throat choke is detectable in the left jugular furrow. If hands fail, lubricate with mucilaginous drinks, raw eggs, or elm bark, then call a local veterinarian to pass a stomach tube.
The article advises sanitation as the primary defense against pig worms, noting worms are common in young pigs and irritate their intestines. It recommends turpentine dosed at one teaspoon per 100 pounds of weight for three days, with a twelve hour fast before administration, plus pasture rotation and spring plowing to disrupt larvae and improve hygiene.
Proper handling reduces bruising and decay. Cabbage celery and root crops store best at low humidity and cool temperatures with good ventilation. Onions keep just above freezing in a dry atmosphere. squash and pumpkin require a dry 50 degree environment. Celery is transplanted in storage, dug with soil on roots and kept in sand or damp soil in a cool cellar. Root crops buried in sand or soil stay best in a cool place. Dry vegetables in sun before storage accomplishes better preservation.
When a car is used only occasionally in winter, deflate tires partially and support wheels with jacks. Do not leave tires on greasy or wet floors to avoid rubber damage and fabric moisture. For layups, jack wheels and remove tires. Repair any rubber cuts to keep out moisture. Store wrapped tires in a dry room at 40 to 65 degrees with no direct sunlight.
The article notes a shift from manual labor to machinery with steam gas and electricity as motive power. It highlights that rural electrification trails urban coverage, but demand is rising as electricity proves economical and efficient for lighting, cooking, pumping, irrigation, and home tasks. It emphasizes the value of electricity in saving time and boosting productivity on farms.
South Dakota station tests show selected seed pieces outperform culls by an average 5.53 bushels per acre, with total yields around 114.2 bu per acre. Seed piece weight influences output, with Early Ohio and Carmen No 3 varieties yielding higher per acre at specific piece weights. Culls lead to larger runouts and smaller tubers on average.
A concise Farm Life reflection notes farming risks from weather pests and disease while praising farming as a stable, substantial business with fewer bankruptcies than merchants. It observes no widespread starvation, limited charity needs, and no urgent employment panic in the country.
Town correspondent asks how much hay to feed a team of horses from November to May. For a 1200 pound horse in a barn most of the time, one and a half tons of hay for six winter months should be safe with grain. Quality of hay and grain quantity affect the amount. a ten and a half may be a fair allowance under ordinary conditions.
An old warning emphasizes the danger of neglected respiratory infections and urges Dr. King's New Discovery, claiming 45 years of use and urging readers to buy at drugstores to prevent bronchial and lung diseases. The ad contrasts myths about colds with serious risks and mentions the butterfly’s sleep position as a separate note.
W. C. Allen of Mosely Missouri reports raising four children with Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough and croup medicine he has used. He says he used it for eight or ten years and recommends it for croup. Engbretson's Pharmacy notes satisfactory results for coughs and colds in an advertisement.
The Farmer and Breeder argues filth fosters hog cholera and other farm diseases. Clean barns yards and paddocks plus regular use of disinfectants and dip protect livestock from colts navel ill mares abortions calves poultry ailments and parasites.
A warm engine showing knocking or run on after ignition signals heavy carbon. Kerosene poured into the combustion chamber through the spark plug or pet-cock while warm loosens deposits overnight. Drain oil before starting next day. if no drain cock, attach a syringe hose to remove kerosene.
Do not push an ailing horse to work until quitting time. Rest from the outset of illness to prevent death, as continued work can worsen the condition and has killed many good horses that would have recovered with rest.
The article stresses extreme care in choosing dairy cows, noting profit hinges on feed efficiency. It argues the best cow converts feed beyond maintenance into milk, and recommends selecting breeds based on personal preference, citing Holstein as favorable to those who prefer it over Jersey.
In a Nebraska herd two cows with similar appearance yielded different profits. One cost 64.15 annually to feed and earned about 10 dollars more than its feed cost. The other, costing 0.35 more to feed, returned five times the first cow's income above feed cost. Dairy experts could not predict this. the difference was found by weighing and testing milk.
An advertisement notes laughter aids digestion and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a cheap digestives remedy. Engbretson's Pharmacy carries the product and cites customer endorsement in Lima Ohio. A separate item warns that an angry ostrich is a dangerous fighter and a novelty fishing hook keeps bait alive without injury.
An advertising block touts Barker's Remedy for coughs and colds with sellers John G. Schimming and R. A. Engbertson. A Swiss scientist cites snail vision absence after 2000 observations. Burdock Blood Bitters pitch for pure blood and digestion. A telescoping tobacco box patent is noted.
A dairy expert from Ohio University warns that feeding dairy cows too sparingly is costly. He cites that 60 percent of feed supports body function while 40 percent goes to milk, and that quality and efficiency matter as much as quantity.
The careful farmer keeps implements under cover while the busy one may neglect them and leave them out all winter risking weathering and rust on metal parts.
Wood alcohol used mainly as a solvent and chemical feedstock. Beech, birch and maple yield the best wool distillation products. elm, chestnut and cherry are discouraged due to high tannin and gum content.
A jumble of medical patent ads offers Barker's Antiseptic a 15 second cure for foot odor and sore feet,Dean's Ointment for skin ailments, and Dean's Regulats laxative. Also notes an France lumber drying process and a moral prompt about poverty and life choices.
Mrs. D A Lee of Decorah testifies that constant home labor strained her kidneys and caused back pain. She used three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills and reports good results. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y. Adv.
Farmers acknowledge the need to raise milk quality for municipal use and learn how to supply transportation lines efficiently. They request fair compensation for barn upgrades and milk houses, arguing equal requirements prevent price advantages from evasion while protecting babies and city consumers. Michigan Farmer.
A London Chronicle note recalls that Annie Laurie was written by William Douglas, a soldier in Flanders, to his homeward beloved. The ballad links four Maxwelton daughters. Annie Laurie did marry Alexander Ferguson of Craigdarroch in 1700, despite accounts of Douglas's fate.
I have taken over the Winneshiek Co Farmers Mutual and Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance, formerly run by the late C. O. Maltby, and will attend to renewals and welcome new business at low cost reliable coverage.
Notice announces the appointment of Phebe Drake and L. B. Drake as administrators of Lawrence Drake deceased of Decorah township Winneshiek County Iowa intestate. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay to the administrating duo dated Dec 8 1915 with attorney FE R Acres.
To whom it may concern you and each of you are notified to appear at the Court House in Winneshiek county Iowa on the 1st day of January 116 at 2 o'clock P M to attend probate of an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of the late of Decorah township in Winneshiek county Iowa deceased at which time you will appear and show cause if any why said will should not be admitted to probate.
Practical guidance for brood mares emphasizes regular farm work as ideal exercise up to foaling. Moderate, daily field activity paired with careful feeding and water supports strong, healthy foals. In Caroline County Maryland lantern slides compare best and poorest agricultural conditions to illustrate better practices.
Fred C Ream is appointed executor of the Clara M Reum estate of Winneshiek Iowa deceased. Creditors and debtors are to present claims or make payments as directed. Decorah Iowa November 17 1915 Boice and Hook Attorneys.
Winneshiek County Iowa announces a probate hearing for the instrument claiming to be the Last Will and Testament of C J Tamnes late of Hesper township. The date is listed as January on a Tuesday at 2 00 PM with appearance to show cause if the will should not be admitted to probate. The notice is signed by OLAT KALLEVANG commissioner of District Court with a seal and dated November 18.
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