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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
7
An Iowa farm note compares poor, medium, and good cows by cost and output. It shows a poor cow nets about 2.40 yearly, a medium cow nets 28, and a good cow nets 56 after costs, urging buyers to invest in better cows for higher long term returns.
The article argues for raising a superior cow rather than buying, stressing choosing strong parents, hands-on calf care, and long-term dedication. It highlights a farmer who lets neighbors pick calves at his stable and notes the value of self-improvement and self-study in daily farming, signed by E. L. Vincent.
The Farming Business urges young farmers to speed up work to beat a hard row to hoe. It argues higher yields are achievable: corn around 36 bushels, hens laying 150 to 175 eggs annually, potatoes over 200 bushels per acre, oats above 50 bushels, and cows increasing production.
R F Hall of Mabe Virginia reports a 15 year bronchial cough and throat irritation. After one bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar the cough ceased. The remedy is praised for night coughing relief and general throat comfort.
A DeWitt Iowa calf in a six months feeding contest grew from 450 to 905 pounds, gaining 455 pounds at a daily rate of 2.5 pounds. Feed cost $25.09 with a $29.41 net profit, as recounted by Robert Bourne of Iowa. The tale covers milk pails, hay, corn, cob meal, fly trouble, and a planned show shipment.
A one room North Carolina school used a prize pig to spark a hands on agriculture program. Pupils built a pig pen, cleared land, planted rye, wheat, rape and grass, and raised cabbage for sale. The project drew taxpayer and school board support, plans for more land, weekly county agent visits, and a trip to local farms.
The passage urges not to ignore a cough as one would ignore a fire bell but to treat the underlying illness. It cites Mrs. Thomas Beeching of Andrews Indiana praising Berlain's Cough Remedy for easing coughs after colds or grip infections. An advertisement mentions A. Engbertson as seller.
An advertisement urges relief from a hacking cold with Dr King’s New Discovery. It touts soothing balsams for irritated membranes and antiseptic and laxative effects to kill germs and break up the cold. urges readers to purchase now at the local druggist.
Farmers warn of constipation in chickens from exclusive grain diets and dry mash. Provide one daily meal of green foods such as roots, cabbage, small potatoes, and onion tops, plus plenty of water. Lack of exercise worsens the problem. give bright litter or a sand area for activity, and remove stimulating egg powders. If the vent is blocked, soften with warm water and enema. Signs include drooping wings and dull appearance. treat by removing stimulants, then oil or epsom salts and green food.
Halver T Hauge sues to quiet title to East eighty acres in the South half of section 30 township 100 north range 10 west Winneshiek County asserting adverse possession under color of title for over ten years. Unknown defendants or claimants are named with road restrictions and parcels described, seeking judgment establishing plaintiff absolute fee simple title and barring all adverse claims. Default will be entered if not defended by February 2, 1917. Boice and Hook, attorneys.
Original notice from X District Court of Iowa in Winneshiek County names Samuel Rice as plaintiff against Omri Emery and others, detailing defendants heirs spouses and unknown claimants. It describes land parcels in sections 26 25 36 with tracts west of Burr Oak and Decorah highways and Road No 503, and states a petition will be on file by December 26, 1916 asserting plaintiff owns the described Southeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter Section 26 and West Half of Southwest Quarter Section 25 free of liens.
T. J. Norrell, vice president of the Bank of Cottonwood, Tex., writes recommending Foley Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. He notes relief and describes kidney issues as involving worry, aches, pains, soreness, stiffness, and rheumatism. Engbertson's Pharmacy advertises the product.
In Winneshiek County District Court Charles W Taeger sues Holdship & Co and many spouses and heirs over Lot Four and West Half of Lot Five in Block Four South Decorah Addition. The petition seeks to quiet title to the described real estate and bar all claims by defendants or their heirs, with default if not answering by February 2 1917.
Notice of appointment announces that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of Harriet E. Pike, deceased, outlining the formal legal action and party responsible for administration. The notice serves to inform creditors and interested parties of the appointment and their rights under probate law.
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