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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
8
A Wallaces Farmer essay notes that every crop and even silage have limits. Corn and sorghum silage provide feed value only equal to the forage at harvest. Highlighting balance with grain and caution against overreliance, the piece uses broad analogies about animal limits.
Notice to heirs of Amon Urness and unknown owners that Lots 7 and 8, Block 42, Freeport, Winneshiek County Iowa, were sold for 1910 taxes on December 4, 1911 to Ingeborg Urness. Redemption expires ninety days after service of this notice. a Treasurer's Deed will be issued if redemption is not made. Dated December 17, 1914.
The undersigned will sell at public auction on January 14, 1915 at 2 PM in front of the dwelling on the described premises in Winneshiek County Iowa. Edward Darrington sued Joe Darrington et al. real estate includes Lot 5 south part and Northeast Quarter of Section 19 Town 100 North Range 7 West 5th Principal Meridian totaling about 1.91 acres. Ed C. Latros Referee. Aublee & Nelson Attorneys.
The article explains corn silage offers digestible roughage but is not a complete ration. It emphasizes proper balancing with grain for cattle, notes limited use for hogs horses and sheep, and highlights dairy cows as the best suited to silage though not as a sole feed. It recommends starting fattening with silage but finishing with more concentrated feeds.
District Court of Winneshiek County authorizes a public cash sale of the East half of the NE quarter of Section 16 and the south ten acres of the N twenty acres of the NW quarter of the NW quarter of Section 10, Township 98 Range 9. The auction is January 6, 1915 at 2 PM at the dwelling on the East half NE quarter Section 14 Township 98 Range 9, Decorah. Lease to Magnus Larson to March 1, 1916, assignment of lease rights to purchaser.
Notice announces the appointment of J. I. Goddard as executor of Amanda Goddard late of Jackson township Winneshiek Iowa deceased. He has taken the trust with bonds as required. Creditors must present their claims and debtors pay the estate at Decorah Iowa November 20 1914. M. A. Harmon attorney.
The passage discusses balancing silage with complementary feeds such as alfalfa clover or cowpeas to correct nutrient gaps. It extends the analogy to sermon leadership, noting that every efforts have limitations that become evident over time. It urges identifying limitations early for both agriculture and preaching.
Mrs. John Bishop of Rossville Ohio reports chronic indigestion and sick headaches for a year. A friend advised Chamberlain's Tablets during a spell and relief came quickly. For sale by Engbertson's Pharmacy.
The text notes that a 100 pound sheep consumes about 4 pounds of fodder corn or millet daily. Fodder corn produces more per acre than millet, with safe yields of two to four tons per acre. It advises planning feed demand and even suggests buying others' stock to manage feed shortages.
Doctor King New Discovery soothes throat irritation and loosens phlegm. Testimonies claim rapid relief after a cold onset. Available 50¢ at druggists and 25¢ at drug stores.
W. C. Kovarik and others as executors and administrators are notified that Lot 16.5 in the SW quarter of the SE quarter of Sec 19 Town 97 N Range 9 West, Spillville, Winneshiek County Iowa was taxed for 1910 and sold on December 4 1911. The ninety day redemption period from service date ends, or a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued.
A McCaupin Co. Illinois farmer explains how he solved water supply for his dairy by building a deep artificial pond. The pond, twelve to fourteen feet deep, keeps the herd healthy and offers skating and swimming opportunities. It serves the neighborhood during threshing and droughts, giving twelve years of service after three weeks of dam construction.
Advertisement notes liver complaints affect mood and energy, praising Dr King s New Life Pills for cleansing the bowels toning the stomach easing constipation and purifying blood. Also mentions Bucklen s Arnica for piles and a Navy fuel oil figure. Includes a personal discomfort cartoon and a note on metal weight loss.
Decorah druggist R A Engberts on Adler-i-ka urging readers with stomach or bowel trouble to seek a doctor while offering the buckthorn bark mixture as a quick relief for sour stomach gas and constipation. He claims just one dose usually relieves symptoms.
Public probate notice calls all interested parties in Winneshiek county Iowa to appear February 1 1915 at 2:00 PM at the court house Decorah town ship to contest the will of Ogden Casterton deceased. Clerk OLAT KALLEVANG seals the document with deputy S J Moore and attorney N Willett.
Hog cholera rises in many districts as lice spread disease. Vet A. T. Peters warns lice free hogs lose less to cholera. An oil soaked post method and oil baths kill lice. conserve feed, improve gains, and curb disease spread in yard sheds beds.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for unresolved catarrh cures. Includes a 15 year endorsement from local financial and business figures in Toledo. Claims internal action through the blood and mucous surfaces. Appeals for testimonials, lists price, and mentions Hall's Family Pills.
A Philadelphia Record correspondent questions the role of cattle vaccination in the current foot and mouth epidemic. He recalls 1903 and 1908 outbreaks linked to vaccine virus from Japan and asks if anaphylaxis or serum issues explain the spread, urging scrutiny of serum therapy and vaccine practices.
Coughs and colds are said to be cured faster by Schiffmanns Concentrated Expectorant which can be mixed at home with sugar and water to yield a pint of medicine. The product claims no narcotics and offers money back if unsatisfied with results, sold by C J Wangler Druggist in Decorah Iowa.
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