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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
8
J.8 Woods argues for distributing work across the year to maximize profits and health of horses and mules. He notes high winter idleness wastes feed and stresses that regular, moderate work prevents muscle and heart decline, improves endurance, and lowers overall costs for a farm. He advocates using one team strategically and emphasizes open exercise and proper roughage.
Assistant Secretary Vrooman urges farmers to use all information held by the Department of Agriculture to save 10 000 0 per day and boost annual farm savings to 3 650 000 000, expanding farm wealth and reducing mortgages. He notes rapid growth in farm education funding and urges adoption of department insights.
An article warns that colds are not dangerous themselves but can lead to serious diseases. It advises treating every cold promptly with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to loosen the chest, relieve the lungs, and help expel the cold. Sold by Engbertson's Pharmacy.
Instructional guide on fall tree planting emphasizing the heel in method to protect roots if time runs out before freezing. Details trenching with 14 inch plows, digging holes, root care, soil mixes, furrow management, and watering considerations to maximize root moisture and eventual growth. Strong emphasis on soil texture, spacing, and avoiding crusting to improve fruit quality.
An old time advertisement column promotes Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey for children's coughs and colds with a 25 cent price. Also Chamberlains Tablets praised for stomach trouble with a testimonial from Mrs G Dunn. Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil offered for pain burns or bruises. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve mentioned for sale.
Agricultural queries cover snow storage for moisture, beed environment experiments on the Arkansas scrub cow, and advice to get a good cow. Reports note rising veal demand, declining calves in St. Louis, and English blue grass fall growth. A Kansas teacher profited from six cows, while a young woman asks about hog breeds and is told the answer is broadly diplomatic.
An advertisement warns against opium in children’s cough medicines and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safer and effective for coughs colds and croup in both children and adults. It notes product availability at Engbertson's Pharmacy and cites other remedies like Dean's Ointment and Dean's Regulats.
In Winneshiek County Iowa in probate court 1915 notice to Nels Sivertson Lars Sivertson Ingeborg Aamot Anna M Peters son Paul T Mikkelson Mathias Mikkelson Ole M Selnes and others that a Final Report will be filed by the Administrator seeking discharge A hearing is set for February 1915 and objections must be filed to block discharge Attorneys Auboler and Nelson represent the Administrator.
A Philadelphia Record opinion urges prizes in farming to attract youth, noting prize winning crops and animals spur interest. It argues girls and boys benefit from hands on projects, seed selection, and soil work, steering them toward farming as a valued, self driven career.
R F Erwin of Peru Indiana reports a winter illness of indigestion biliousness and constipation improved immediately after taking Chamberlains Tablets. Sold by Engbertsons Pharmacy advertisement. A separate blurb notes church collection plates scare rich men and endorses Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for colds and coughs priced 25 cents at druggists.
F W Fitch argues dandruff stems from dirty condition not germs and promotes Dandruff Remover. Apply to scalp then wash, dry hair, repeat at roots for a clean scalp and glossy hair. Large bottle advised for longer hair, prices 50 cents, 1.00 and 2.00. Contact Boone Iowa firm for orders.
The latest method uses a cake shaped pest destroyer fixed to the garden hose end. Water flows around the cake, impregnating it as it sprays onto plants. When the cake is consumed it can be replenished and is claimed to kill garden pests, retard scale, and scatter ants.
Thousands suffer neuralgia and seek relief. Sloan's Liniment soothes the nerve by applying to the surface over the painful part without rubbing in. It penetrates quickly, reduces inflammation, and offers near instant relief for colds, sore joints, lumbago, sciatica, and similar pains. 25 cents at any druggist.
A Decorah resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved severe back pain and bladder trouble after kidney pain and weight loss. The endorsement cites age eighty five and credits the Pills with recovery. Price 50 cents at all dealers and urging readers to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
To whom it may concern you are notified to appear at the Court House in Winneshiek County Iowa on February 1 1915 at 1 30 pm to attend the probate of a will for Nels N Frose late of Madison Township deceased You must show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate Official seal and clerk’s signature dated December 28 1914 Attorney Rue aids notice
On February 1 1915 at 1 30 P M residents must appear in Glenwood township Winneshiek County to show cause why the purported last will and testament of Elizabeth Landmeyer should not be admitted to probate. Clerk Olat Kallevang signs the notice dated December 19 1914 with attorney N Wullett listed.
In front of the dwelling on the described premises on January 14 1915 at 2 PM the undersigned will sell to the highest cash bidder by order of the District Court of Iowa Winneshiek County in a case Edward Darrington vs Joe Darrington et al. The property is described as the South Part of Lot 5 subdiv of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter Section 11 Township 100 North Range 7 West St P M and the Northeast of Section 19 Township 100 North Range 7 West St P M. Referee A Larob dated December 10 1914 Aubolee Nelson Attorneys.
Heirs of Amon Urness and Unknown Owners are notified that Lot 7 and 8, Block 42 in Freeport Iowa were sold for 1910 taxes on December 4 1911 to Ingeborg Urness. Redemption expires ninety days from service of this notice. a Treasurer's Deed will be issued if redemption is not made. Dated December 17 1914.
Winneshiek county Iowa Will probate hearing set for February 1 1915 at 2 00 PM at Ogden Casterton Decorah township to prove will of deceased. Clerk Psy Ola i Kallevang signs. official seal. Deputy S Moore. Attorney N Willett.
Notice procedures outline redemption period for multiple estates and a tax sale of land in Spillville. It lists executors and administrators, describes the property and location, and states a Treasurer's Deed will be issued if no redemption within ninety days. Also covers a separate auction of state land and a probate hearing notice in Iowa District Court for Winneshiek County with due dates for final report.
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