Schiffman's Concentrated Expectorant Guarantee Promises Money Back
Advertises Schiffman’s New Concentrated Expectorant for bronchitis whooping cough and croup with a money back guarantee. Promotes eight times more medicine than older formulas, non narcotic contents, pleasant taste, and nationwide druggist authorization. Stresses risk free trial and compares to Asthmador from R J Schiffmann of St Paul Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangler
Schiffman
Schiffmann
R. J. Schiffmann
St. Paul, Minn
Worms in Chickens Warn of Winter Health Risks
The Missouri State Poultry Experiment Station warns that worms injure digestion and nutrient uptake in fowls, lowering vitality and raising disease risk. It prescribes a treatment plan with oil of wormseed, turpentine, epsom salts, and staged feeding, plus general hygiene for winter housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri State Poultry Experiment Station
Mountain Grove
Moldy Silage Dangers and Prevention for Farms
Moldy silage harms some animals and reduces feed value for all. C H Eckles from the University of Missouri dairy department explains mold is the main cause and that sealing silos or starting feeding promptly can prevent losses. Airing and proper packing affect mold growth. red mold is not inherently more dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Eckles
Dairy Department
University of Missouri
Storing Manures in Covered Yards and Pits
The article argues storing manure reduces nutrient loss from leaching and fermentation. It highlights deep stalls composting manure pits and covered yards as key methods. A covered shed protects manure from rain, reduces wetting and drying cycles, and provides dry straw storage while minimizing plant nutrient loss.
Acid Soil Indicators and Easy Testing Method
The article notes clover growth suggests non acid soil while blackberry sorrel moss indicate acidity. It recommends a quick litmus test on moist soil turning red signals acidity and advises lime if acid soil. It also contains an unrelated testimonial promoting Burdock Blood Bitters for blood health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Dodson
Louisiana
Brine Cure for Pork From Salt and Sugar Mixture
Practical home method for curing pork using a salt and sugar brine, barrel packing and repacking, brine timing by meat weight, cold smoking with hardwoods, optional saltpeter borax avoidances, and final hanging in a dry airy shed. Includes quantities, timings, and packing steps for 100 pounds of meat.
Essentials to Animal Health and Feeding Principles
Sunlight acts as a germicide and lighted stables help prevent disease spread. Exercise supports health except for fattening stock awaiting market. Consistent routines and gradual feed changes reduce stress and digestive disruptions. breeding animals benefit from regular activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Morrison
Manure application rate affects crop yield efficiency
The text argues that light manure applications of six to eight tons per acre at short intervals yield more per ton than heavy applications given at longer intervals, benefiting farmers who use lighter, more frequent applications.
Pain Killing Ointment Endorsed by Berkeley Man
Reader testimonial praises Sloan's ointment as quick relief for neck stiffness after wet feet. Report quotes Mervin H. Leister from Berkeley California and notes a March 1915 advertisement. The piece ends with a jab about housework and a wife ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Mervin H. Leister
Berkeley
Cal
Panama Exposition
Timely Hint on Over-Eating Ad by Foley Cathartic Tablets
An advertisement from Engbretson's Pharmacy promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets to relieve distress after eating. It claims the product prevents belching bloating and gas, regulates the bowels, sweetens the stomach, and supports the liver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engbretson
Ady
Farm Wood Lot Still Important for Future Timber Value
The Michigan Farmer notes the wood lot remains important on farms for timber as land suited to low value or steep areas, winter work, and sheltering stock. It argues timber adds intangible sentimental value and practical protection, with growing future worth as timber prices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Cost Analysis of Raising a Heifer on Dairy Farms
Investigations by the Department of Agriculture show average costs for raising a heifer in northern and eastern sections total about 861 after two years. Labor is valued at 7.81, and manure production yields an 8 credit. Resulting value suggests a two year old heifer cannot be worth more than 60 dollars in these regions.
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Department of Agriculture
Barker's Antiseptic advertised for foot and body odor
The ad promotes Barker's Antiseptic as a quick 15 second remedy for sore sweaty feet and underarm odor. It notes sale by John G. Schimming and R. A. Engbertson. An unrelated adage about a man who laughs last.
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Barker
John G.schimming
R. A. Engbertson
Adv
Barker's Remedy Ad for Coughs and Colds by Local Sellers
An advertisement touts Barker's Remedy as the best medicine for coughs colds catarrh and rheumatism sold by John G. Schimming and R A Engbertson.
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Barker
John G. Schimming
R. A. Engbertson
Ady
Sale Notice of Real Estate by Referee in Decorah Iowa
Referee E R Thompson will sell the last 100 acres of the Southwest quarter of section 14 and the east half of the Northwest quarter of section 23 in township 99N range 10W Winneshiek county Iowa. Bid at front door of the court house Decorah at 9 AM with 1000 cash due day of sale and balance when sale is approved by the court. Sale held December 17 1915 Cresco Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Winneshiek County
Iowa
O. G. Watros
Elizabeth A. Watros
Pearl Watros
Range Ten
Towa
Court House
Decorah
Cresco
E. R. Thompson
Notice of Appointment of Administrators of Drake Estate
Notice is given that Phebe Drake and L B Drake have been appointed administrators of the estate of Lawrence Drake of Decorah township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased intestate. They have taken the trust by bonds. All claims must be proven and all debts paid to the administrators. Dated Decorah Iowa December 8 1915. E R Acres Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Drake
Decorah Township
Winneshirk
State of
Iowa
Phebe Drake
Drake
Decorah
Towa
E. R. Acres
Notice in Probate Court for Decorah Township Will
To whom it may concern you and each of you are notified to appear at the Court House in Winneshiek county Iowa on the last day of January 1916 at 2 oclock P M to attend the 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 and place you will appear and show cause if any why said will should not be admitted to probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshick County
Towa
Decorah
Winneshiek County
Olal Kallevang
Y S
J. Moore
Boice & Hook, Habeloeds
Marsh Building
Plant Food and Stable Manure for Profitable Farming
The article argues that rich stable manure offers the best plant food at low cost, outperforming high grade commercial fertilizers. It supplies essential nutrients while adding humus, boosts soil bacteria, improves texture and water holding capacity, moderates temperature, and loosens heavy clay to raise productivity.
Foley's Honey and Tar Croup Remedy Endorsement
W. C. Allen of Mosely Missouri praises Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough and croup medicine he has used over eight to ten years. Engbretson's Pharmacy advertises satisfactory results for coughs and colds.
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W. C. Allen
Mosely
Foley
Engbretson
Adv
Quieting Title Suit in Winneshiek County Iowa Lands
Frank Krall sues unknown claimants to declare ownership and quiet title to Lot Three of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter Lot One of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter and other parcels in Section Eight and Nine Township Ninety six North Range Nine West. The petition seeks to resolve chain of title issues with several named parties, determine marital status of several conveyances, and bar some claims by statute. Default notice given for January 15, 1916 filing deadline.
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Winneshiek County
Krall
Winneshie' At
Towa
Lorentz Falk
Jacob Falk, Jr
William Smith
Sam N. Fain
Gotleib Kraumm
Louis F. Tavernier
Apd E. Taverase
John T. Clark
C. E. Dickeran
George Schnebeger
John Burkhardt
Cobe Pfinger
Anna
Township Ninety-six
Iowa
Lawrence Falk
Jacob Falk
Marrie FE
Tavernier
Maritance
Elizabeth Oe
John
T. T. Clark
George Schneberber
George Sneberger
George Schnebereer
M. Hoyt
John P Burkhard
John Borehers
Gone Burkhardt
Jacob Pfinger
Jacob Pfinenger
Annie Martineck
Anna Martinek
Frank Kel
Frank ‘Ral
Frank Kral
Decorah
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed By Decorah Testimony
Decorah resident Mrs. BD A Lee of 803 E Main St credits Doan's Kidney Pills with easing back pain and urinary issues from hard work. She used three boxes and reports good results. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY promotes them at 50 cents.
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A. Lee
E. Main St
Decorah
Doan
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N. H. Adams
Dwelling House Insurance
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Assi Ge Wat
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