Siloing in 1900s Farm Practice Highlights Lessons
In Farm and Fireside, B D Stockwell recounts the rise of silos from about 1900 to 1916, noting how early fears faded as silos spread from 1,000 total in 1900 to nearly 500,000. He explains foundations, chutes, and venting, compares materials from wood to concrete and metal, and gives sizing guidance for practical dairy feeding and storage efficiency.
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Wisconsin
United States
Indiana
Porter County
Cutting Cost of Housing for Poultry The Square House Trend
The article notes a shift to square poultry houses to reduce costs. A 20 ft square offers same floor space as a 10 by 40 ft building and permits roosts away from drafts, with two glass windows above a wire opening. The square gabled design, with side glass windows, suits farm flocks and remains economical, housing 125 to 175 laying hens depending on breed.
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B. F. W. Thorpe
Comfortable Roosts for Winter Sleep in Hens
Ensure roosts in the poultry house are comfortable as hens must stay on them fourteen to sixteen hours in winter. Uncomfortable sleeping roosts reduce egg production and overall hen comfort.
Kickapoo Worm Killer Promoted for Child Worm Removal
An advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as a safe candy laxative to relieve worm infestations in children. It claims the product quickly relieves symptoms and restores vitality while urging readers to buy at their druggist.
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Ady. Os
Chamberlain's Tablets Advised For Gentle Constipation Relief
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tablets as pleasing to take and effective for constipating discomfort. It claims the medicine works so naturally that users may not realize its action, attributed to R A Eughart son.
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R. A. Eughart Son
Dirt floors for hog houses meet strong objections
A Kansas reader protests the use of dirt floors in hog houses arguing they cause dusty conditions that irritate respiratory tracts and worsen disease. He notes dust spreads parasites and germs, complicates sanitation, and favors ill thrift. He urges investment in concrete or clay block floors for easier cleaning and better welfare.
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Kansas
W. D. Nettleton
Monona County
Towa
Lay in Winter Then Loaf Poultry Report
A reader compares pure bred Dottes and Reds with Wyandottes and cross-breds in a Rhode Island Reds pen. The writer notes May hatch, November lay, variable satiety with warm weather, and egg counts from January to June averaging about 20 per hen for the half year. Crabb cites Farm and Fireside as the source.
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Rhode Island
T. S. Crabb
Severe Cold Quickly Cured
In Weatherby Missouri O J Metcalf recovered from a severe cold after two bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy bought from RK A Engbertson. An article also notes a Norwegian industry leasing idle land in Christiania for employee homebuilding on cheap terms.
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O. J. Metcalf
Weatherby
Chamberlain
Christiania
Norway
Sloan's Liniment for aches relief and fast penetration
Advert says Sloan's Liniment relieves stiff sore muscles after cold grippe and exercise. It claims quick skin safety, no staining, and remedy for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago strains sprains and bruises. Bottle at druggists 25 cents. Also a note on fashion illustrators and parental meals.
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Sloan
Kidney Pills Ad From Angola Iowa Pharmacy Claim
An advertisement from Angola Iowa promotes Foley Kidney Pills claiming dramatic health improvement. It features a testimonial from A. W. Morgan aged 43 who says he felt like 90 and then like 21 after using the product. The ad lists 500 and 1 dollar sizes.
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A. W. Morgan
Angola
Towa
Ady
Feeding the brood sow and litter health guidance
Brood sow feeding during pregnancy must be liberal to support fetal growth. Balance corn or kafir with tankage or alfalfa, include shorts and bran, and provide minerals like charcoal lime and salt. Good air, exercise, dry warm housing, and avoiding overfeeding prevent weak litters. The feeding plan influences litter size and overall farm profitability.
Nail Tricks: Soap, Oil, and Small Preps for Easier Work
A Farm and Fireside tip explains nail tricks. Drive nails into soap first to reduce splitting and bending. When removing old nails, drive in slightly to loosen rust. For large spikes, apply a few drops of kerosene oil around the base to ease extraction.
The Best Recommendation for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
A testimonial from Mrs. Amanda Gierhart of Waynesfield Ohio praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for twenty years of use in her family saying it never fails to cure a cough or cold. Sold by R A Engbertson Ady.
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Amanda Gierhart
Waynesfield
Ohio
Chamberlain
R. A. Engbertson
Ady
Road Notice For Establishment Of Public Road 1917
Commissioner's view on a road starting near Sec 11 and 12 in Township 98 North Range 8 West details a measured line using station numbers and directions. Objections or damage claims must be filed with the County Auditor by noon March 20, 1917, otherwise the road will be established through land owned by Ole S Ellis Fred M Sheetz C WH K Boe John Pearson Sidsel Tolstad W B Tieskotter.
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S. E. Corner
C. S
County Auditor’s Office
Ole 8. Ellis
Fred M. Sheetz
C. WH. K. Boe
John Pearson
Sidsel Tolstad
W. B. Tieskotter
Decorah notices appoint administratrix of Mackenstadt estate
Notice is given that SHA HISLOP has been appointed administratrix of the estate of J H Mackenstadt of Decorah Winneshiek County Iowa deceased intestate and has taken the trust with bonds. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay to the administratrix. Dated Decorah Iowa January 15 1917. Boice & Hook Attorneys Notice in Probate in the District Court of Iowa in Winneshiek County.
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J. IH. Mackenstadt
J. H. Mackenstadt
Decorah Pomeeth
Winneshiek
State of Iowa
Decorah
Iowa
Boice & Hook
Winneshirk County
Reinhart Bratfos
Arne Tuskind
Olia Sorenson
Gustava Hover
Casper Tuskind
Randina Kinneberg
Melvin Brodshaugh
Casshaugh
Carl Brodshaugh
Gunerius A. Brattos
Kia Stenberg
Oscar Dahler
Adolph Dahler
Richard Johnson
Bertine Patterson
Carbonetta Howell
Dena Howell
Martin Johnson
Henry Lamm
Gustava Johnson
District Court
Winneshiek County
Reinhart A. Bratfos
Willett & N N
Cleansing Blood Tonic Marketed At One Dollar
An advertisement touts Blood Bitters as a cleansing blood tonic for various skin eruptions and rashes. It claims effectiveness and lists a price of one dollar at all stones.
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Aiki
Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy advert
Quick relief cough medicine Foley's Honey and Tar advertised by Engbertson's Pharmacy promises fast action on cold symptoms, sore throat, chest and bronchial irritation. It claims to loosen phlegm and ease breathing without opiates, while a separate George Soule quote discusses romance and emotional press for readers.
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Foley
Adv
Engbertson’s Pharmacy
Will probate notice for Decorah township resident dies
Probate notice instructs that a will of a Decorah township resident in Winneshiek county Iowa be admitted to probate. It orders appearance on a stated time and place to show cause why the will should not be admitted. The document is signed by Olai Kallevang Clerk and officers include Deputy Moore and Attorney E R Acres, dated December 30, 1916.
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Cathrine Stoskopf
Caroline Gross
Samuel Stoskopf
Mary Stoskopf
Katie Koehler
Albert Koehler
Mary Barth
Valentine Barth
Cheabold Stoskopf
Julia Stoskopf
Emma Thoman
Lawrence Thoman
John Stoskopf
Bertha Stoskopf
Josephine Vogel
Henry Vogel
Julia Korstad
Melvin Korstad
Dena Thoman
Alfred Thoman
Clara Severson
Henry Severson
Frances Lien
Oliver Lien
District Court
Winneshiek County
Boice
Catherine Stoskopf
N. E
St. P. M
Decorah
Iowa
Samuel Glenn
Decorah Township
Towa
Olai Kallevang
J. Moore
E. R. Acres
Notice of Administrator for Helge S Olson Estate
Notice of appointment of administrator for the estate of Helge S Olson, late of Madison township, Linn county, intestate. The administrator has given bonds as required. Creditors must present claims and debtors must pay to Decorah State Bank, Decorah Iowa. Dated Decorah Iowa January 17 1917. Boice and Hook Attorneys.
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Helge S. Olson
Madison Township
Winneshiek
State of Iowa
Decorah State Bank
Decorah
Iowa
Boice & Hook
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B. D. Stockwell
Wallaces’ Farmer
W. L. Blizzard
District Court OF
Adams Seed Company
Marsh
W. Water
George Soule
The
New Republic
Andrew Sandager
Peter E. Sandager
Emma R. Sandager
Martha Roe
Elise Holness
Ella L. Sandager
Elmer T. Sandager
H. ©. Hijerleid
Hans Theodore Sandager
Ciy
Willett & Nelson
Hjerleid
C.F. Ambli
Highlandville
Burr Oak Mercantile Co
Burr Oak
Cann
J. C. Beard
Lehigh
Portland
N. H. Adams
Winneshiek Hotel
Rud
Shubert
Lieleut
Hubert Mbinner
Hubert Mbinner,” Custamdng Veluahls Idathes Letceclasion Pee Amet Tate
A.B. Shubert, Inc
Xiah
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