Winter Care of Ewes from Farm and Home
C J Grifting of Dodge County Wisconsin outlines winter care for ewes to maximize lambing performance. Advice covers feeding a pint daily of oats and corn, benefits of early cut hay, bran with timothy, rutabaga or turnip daily, and cautious use of silage. Emphasizes clean water from a spring, weekly salt, dry warm shelter, pasture access by day, exercise, and proper bedding with long straw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Grifting
Dodge County
Wis
The Best Place to Be Poor
A commentary on farming life contrasts the privacy and contentment of a farmer’s home with the intrusive scrutiny of city neighbors. It argues the farm’s poverty offers autonomy and simple comforts, celebrating self-reliance, quiet mornings, and shared humble meals over urban abundance. It cites Robin’s Almanac 1739 urging generosity to the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallaces
Christmas Shopping Chaos Warns Henpeck
Cobwigger delivers grim news that Henpeck’s wife will shop with Cobwigger’s wife and may take him along. Henpeck braces for an awkward church media moment while imagining Santa impersonation and a rough holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobwigger
Henpeck
Church Society
Santa Claus
Lippincott’s
Notice in Probate for Nels C Norgaard Will
Court in Winneshiek county Iowa summons heirs and interested parties to appear February 3 1913 at 1 30 PM to show cause why the will of Nels C Norgaard late of Springfield township should not be admitted to probate. Olal Kallevang clerk. N Willett attorney. 49
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Iowa
Nels C. Norgaard
Springfield Township
Olal Kallevang
N, Willett
Towa
Probate of Johannes Gunderson Will in Pleasant Twp Iowa
Notice to show cause why the will of Johannes Gunderson of Pleasant township Winneshiek County Iowa should not be admitted to probate. Dated November 20 1912 Clerk Joe Olat Kallevang District Court Deputy S J Moore and N Willett attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannes Gunderson
Pleasant Township
Winneshiek County
Iowa
Joe Olat Kallevang
S. J. Moore
N. Willett
Peter C. Lund
Towa
Olat Kallevang
Moore
Willett
Appointment of Administrator for Emogene Bucknell Estate
Notice that G. G. Bucknell has been named administrator of Emogene Bucknell late of Canoe township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased intestate. He has given bonds and will manage all debts and claims. Creditors must exhibit demands and debtors must pay to the administrator in Decorah Iowa dated November 25 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emogene Bucknell
Canoe Township
Winneshiek
G. G. Bucknell
Decorah
Iowa
N. Willett
Notice of the executrix for Hans P Johnson estate
The scrivener was appointed executrix of the estate of Hans P Johnson alias H P Johnson late of Decorah township. She has qualified and taken the trust. All creditors must present claims and debtors pay the estate to Rachel F B Johnson, executrix. Dated Decorah Nov 21 1912. J A Nelson attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans P. Johnson
H. P. Johnson
Yians P. Johnson
Decorah Township
Winneshiek
Rachel Fb. Johnson
Decorah
Town
J. A. Nelson
Final Report and Discharge Petition in Iowa Estate Case
The Final Report and Petition for Discharge of I. B. Dale as Executor of the Will of Ingeborg O. Casperson is filed in Winneshiek County Iowa. A hearing is set for February 1 at Decorah Court House to approve compensation, dismiss a claim, determine tax status, and discharge the executor after distributing remaining assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M. Thune
Dale
Ernest Christian Casper
Ingost Estenson Warberg
District Court
State of Iowa
Winneshiek County
Decorah
Ingeborg O. Casperson
State of
Iowa
Winnershiek County
N. WI
Go Rees
Why Have "Werves" The Reason Women Have Nerves
An ad describing female health complaints and suggesting rational treatment for disorders of the female organs. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Lotion Tablets as remedies, claiming high success rates and including a testimonial from Mrs. Lina B. Hawkins of Zeus Virginia. It also recommends Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for liver ills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Lina B. Hawkins
Zeus, Va
Doctor Pierce
Lice in Hens Warned In Contagion Guide From Decorah
The Decorah Republican notes on hen lice identify common species and infestation signs. It describes locating lice below the vent and on quills, how they spread at night, and that eggs hatch in about eight days with rapid growth in warm damp conditions.
Fitting Horses for Sale by Farm and Home
After harvest, farm horses go to market as buyers shippers feeders and traders seek fits. Improve coat mane tail feet and stance with feeding and care, train shows, and present a well groomed horse to command top price, with the seller setting the final figure. George W Brown Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Brown
Ohio
Reduce the straw stack to feed and enrich soil
A farmer describes using straw in stables and on fields to preserve manure value and boost soil humus. He cuts straw stacks by winter bedding and direct field spreading, noting corn yields of up to 100 bushels per acre and non waste of stall liquids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Hog Worm Remedies and Feeding Cautions
Reader tips on iron sulphate and lye remedies for hog worms, dosing schedules by weight, feeding hints to keep pigs hungry, and sanitation advice to burn bedding and manure. Mentions multiple worm remedies and notes on using arnica salve for skin issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallaces
Decorah Resident Endorses Doan's Kidney Pills
Decorah Iowa resident Mrs J H Mackenstadt testifies four years after praising Doan's Kidney Pills the remedies gave her remarkable results and she recommends them to friends. The ad urges readers to ask for Dean's Kidney Pills backed by home testimony from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
J. H. Mackenstadt
Maple Ave
Towa
Doan
Dean
Emma Christian Sues Foally and Foley in Decorah Property Dispute
In Winneshiek County Iowa Emma Christian sues Neema Fawcett Michael Foally and spouses and unknown heirs to establish she owns Lot 4 and 5 Block 34 Original Decorah. The petition seeks a decree that she holds fee simple title and that defendants and their successors are barred from any claim. Court notice dated November 25 1912 with February 1913 deadline for appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshirk County
Iowa
Emma Christian
Neema Fawcett
Fawcett
Michael Foally
Michael Foley
Decorah
Winneshiek County
Towa
District Court
State of Iowa
Plaintif
Y. Willett
Plaintitt
Notice of final discharge petition for Jos. Schneberger
On or before January 16 1913 a final report and petition for discharge of Jos Schneberger as executor of Adam Wiesner deceased will be on file in the Clerk of the District Court Winneshiek County Decorah. Hearing set for February 1 1913 at 2 PM at Decorah Iowa. Heirs named include Katharina Wendl Maria Steinbach Margareta Karl Josef Wittmann John Wittmann Georg Wollitzer Maria Singer Margareta Palta John Wiesner Margareta Girg Josn Frank Josef Frank Maria Lehanka Barbara Lehnert. Attorney Willett notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katharina Wendl
Maria Steinbach
Margareta Karl
Josef Wittmann
John Wittmann
Georg Wollitzer
Maria Singer
Margareta Palta
John Wiesner
Margareta Girg
Josn Frank
Josef Frank
Maria Lehanka
Barbara Lehnert
District Court
Winneshiek County
Decorah
Jos. Schneberger
Adam Wiesner
Towa
Iowa
Probate hearing date set for February 1912
A notice states a probate hearing is scheduled for the date in February at 1 30 o clock PM. The exact year and parties are unclear but the proceedings relate to probate matters listed in the public notice.
Fire and Tornado Insurance and Steamship Agency Ad
406 Main Street listing and insurance agency offering standard coverage, with a steamship agency in Decorah Iowa. Mentions Re' Bear General Merchants, fine dress goods, trimmings, and a full line of dry goods and nations, with Corn Water and Washington Sta. Decorah IA. K I Haugen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steamship Agency
Main Street
Standard One
Corn
Washington Sta
Decorah
Owa
I. Haugen
West Water St
W ‘ Kk. Riggs
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Nancy M. Hanson
Yi Y v
DR. Pierce
Kucklen
Ady
Gunil Haugen
Report OF
THE
Condition National Boae Desorad
10Owa
U. & Bonds
Savings Bks
Chael Coecks
United States
Sean
County of
Winnesnes
H.C. Hierleid
Cora Auchmoody
Batory
L. E. Whitney
D. C Johnson
H.C. Hjerleid
A. K. Bailey & Son, Inc
Winnebago Street
Canada
Mexico
Winneshick
Tandard
Osteopathic Physicians
Decorah Bakery
Illis & Ness, Furniture and Undertaking
East Water Street
Jewell & Jewell
Rzcinski Building
Ffarriette B. Amy
M. D
Decorah Ave
Curtin’s
C Woodward
Attorney At Law
Attorney At Law and Justice of the Peace
National Bank
W. Cutting
Bae
Wangler Bros
West Water Street
Atheran Publishing House
Lutheran Publishing House
L M. Enger
Mott & Co
Castalia
Chas. Trzcinske
H. A. Schremser
Decorah Furniture Co
J. C. Beard
Decorah, Iowa
Timothy
N. H. Adams
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