Testimonial for Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery
A letter from J Wesley Tilly of Selma California praising Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for curing malaria boils biliousness and constipation after a long trial. He recommends the 1008 page book and notes options liquid tablet forms and a trial box priced with stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wesley Tilly
Selma
Cal
Dr. Pierce
Dhest
V. M. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Simple Farm Hygiene and Horse Remedies For Common Ailments
A historical veterinary guide lists at home cures for horse ailments including pin worms, moon blindness, indigestion, swollen thigh and swollen sheath. Treatments cover tail washing, salt water baths, eye washes, enemas, and topical pastes, with cautions on moon blindness and no known cure. It also covers hooved and cattle issues, noting abortion control and herd sanitation.
Try This for Neuralgia and Sloan's Liniment
Thousands suffer neuralgia due to unknown remedies. Apply Sloan's Liniment to the surface of the painful area to soothe the nerve. It penetrates quickly and relieves inflammation with a money back guarantee for instant relief. Also suggests using ravelings from new tablecloths for darning old linens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Ady
How to Prevent Bilious Attacks Ad
Advice on preventing bilious attacks urges taking three Chamberlains Tablets at first symptoms to ward off the illness. Sold at Engbertson's Pharmacy with an advertisement note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Engbertson
Adv
Leapfrog Ends as Farmers Must Settle Down to Farming
In Wallaces' Farmer the piece argues farmers have hopped across states seeking cheap land for decades. It warns that annual leases destroy soil fertility and long-term planning, urging stable farming and commitment to a life of agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallaces
United States
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Towa
Nebraska
Kansas
Pacific Coast
Sam
Corn Belt
Canada
Stop the Childs Couch They Often Result Seriously
An old medical advert quotes Dr. Kings New Discovery for colds cough and inflammation claiming germ killing and natural healing. It urges readers to buy from druggists and notes the product price.
Air and Light for Poultry in Sanitation
Prof Raymond Pearl notes Maine experiment station findings on the need for abundant fresh air and strong sunlight in poultry houses. Proper air circulation prevents drafts on birds and aids chicks, while direct sun disinfects and promotes health in both poultry and humans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Judd
Raymond Pearl
Maine Experiment Station
New Farms and Old Ones Face Agricultural Challenge
The Courier-Journal notes 20 million acres added to federal land since March 4 1913 under the Interior Department. It argues many old farms wear out from poor management and abandoned fields spread in the Midwest, while population grows faster than production and soil conservation and intensive tillage will become essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Uncle Sam
Middle West
Farma
Courier-Journal
Colds and Croup in Children and Remedies
Col ds and croup in children are treated with Chamberlain s Cough Remedy. A Loganport Indiana mother commends it for colds and croup and reports prompt relief for her children. The ad notes Engbertson s Pharmacy carries the product. Also mentions strawberry mulching material using clean straw to prevent weeds and allow spring open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
H. Thomas
Logansport
Ind
Engbertson
Ady
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Promises Quick Cold Relief
Advertising copy warns that both children’s coughs and colds are serious and recommends Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey for fast action to prevent worsening. It claims healing for lungs, loosening mucus, and system strengthening, with a 25 price under druggist. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for sores is also promoted and a tip suggests adding coarse salt to last rinse water to prevent clothes freezing on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Bucklen
Let George Do It And Barker’s Antiseptic Ad
An odd promotional slice touts Barker’s Antiseptic and a scented foot care claim. It mentions for sale by John G. Schimming and R A Engbertson and adds advice about boiling cracked eyes with vinegar. The copy ends with quirky lines about wild laxatives and a traveling man with a strong face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Barker
John G. Schimming
R A. Engbertson
Adv
Household rust stain removal with cream of tartar
A tip suggests using one tablespoonful of cream of tartar in two quarts of water to boil the stained article. The method is claimed to remove rust spots even after lemon and salt or oxalic acid failed.
Doan's Kidney Pills Aid Decorah Woman
Mrs. Eva Rima of Hively Street Decorah Iowa suffered years of disordered kidneys with backaches headaches and dizzy spells. After using Doan's Kidney Pills she reports significant relief and improved health. The ad notes a 50 cent price and urges asking for Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Decorah
Eva Rima
Towa
Dean
Rima
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Adv
Appointment Notice Exexutrix Diana Sears Decorah Iowa
Notice is given that Diana M Sears has been appointed executrix of the estate of George Robert Sears late of Decorah Township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased testate She has taken the trust and is bonded as required Demands against the estate must be exhibited to the executrix Pealed upon payment at Decorah Iowa January 21 1915 Frank Sayre Attorney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Robert
Sears
George Robert Sears
Decorah Township
Winneshiek
Testate
Diana M. Sears
Decorah
Towa
Frank Sayre
Landon R. Letchford
Frankville
Winneshick
Billa B. Letchford
Town
N. Willett
Probate Notice for Will of Lewis Lockwood
Notice to appear at Winneshiek County Court House Iowa on February 5 1915 at 9 00 a m to contest probate of Lewis Lockwood last will and testament late of Jackson township Winneshiek County Town deceased. Clerk Olat Kallevang signs and seals the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Lockwood
Jackson Township
Winneshick County
Olat Kallevang
Notice in Probate in Winneshiek County Iowa 1915
Notice of probate hearing for an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of John Hospodarsky, late of Calmar township, to admit to probate on April 1 1915 at 1 30 PM. oath of clerk Olat Kallevang with seal, January 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Iowa
John Hospodarsky
Calmar
Winneshirk
Olat Kallevang
Winneshirk County
Sheriff S Salf Special Execution Seizes Decorah Valve Works Property
A special execution issued by the Winneshiek County District Court clerk on January 18 1915 targets Decorah Iowa assets of Swenson Valve Company. It levies on patents tools cores patterns caps disc patterns and multiple machine tools including lathe milling machines grinders and cutters. The listed items cover Swenson Navy and Swenson Valve manufactures equipment and related fixtures located at the Decorah site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Decorah
Iowa
Swenson Valve Company
Towit
Swenson Navy Con Craig
Swenson
Swenson and Swenson Navy
Swenson & Swenson Navy
Cincinnati
American Tool and Machine Co
A. C
Warner & Swasey
Oher Meyer
Gardiner
Npe
Day & Paine
Decorahowa
H. A. Warner
District Court
Said County
Swenson Value Company
Swenson Valve Company assets listed for public sale
A 1915 Decorah Iowa sheriff sale details extensive factory machinery tools and stock of Swenson and Swenson Navy and Check Valves. Items include air vices drill presses lathes milling chucks furnaces flasks molds cores and various fittings. Public sale scheduled February 15 1915 at 2 PM in the mill building with appraisal and judgment specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
H. P
Swenson and
Swenson Navy
Swenson Check
Swenson Valve Company
Swenson
Swenson Navy Globe
Swenson Navy Angle
Swenson Globe
H. J. Gunderson
Calmar
San
Rome
New York
Halverson
Decorah
W. Needer
Fotter & Knight
Riverside
Cal
Sullivan Hdw. Co
Anderson
Iowa _ Power Co
Weller & Warfel
Erie
Sacie Pacific Tee Machine Co
Seattle
Asmus & Son
Galena
Marsh & Qualley
Iowa
Salt Lake
Hdw
Sen
Brookings Plumbing & Heating
Brookings
Central Supply Co
Nashville
Chamber of Commerce
Detroit
Mien
City of
Ellis & Foster
Waterloo
Mille & Lupton
Chattanooga
Tenn
Anderson, S.C
A. L. Taylor Hdw
Estherville
Iowa Power Co
Dissolution of Partnership in Decorah Iowa 1915
Notice states the partnership of Alvin Rollins, G. W. Glice, and W. M. Simms, doing land and real estate work for Sheridan Land and Improvement Company of Kansas City, is dissolved by withdrawal of G. W. Glice. Glice will not be liable for contracts or debts henceforth. Dated Decorah Iowa April 4 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Rollins
G. W. Glice
W. M. Simms
Sheridan Land and Improvement Company
Kansas City
Poréuneuhio
Notice to bidders for Fort Atkinson school bonds
Public notice states bids for Fort Atkinson Iowa Independent School District school building bonds will be received by the secretary up to 1 pm February 18 1915. Bonds in 500 denominations bear 5 percent interest pay semi annually and mature 1917 through 1925. Interest and principal payable at Home Savings Bank Fort Atkinson Iowa. Charles Krumm president H Schreiber secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
Independent School District
Fort Atkinson
Towa
Schreiber Jewelry
Home Savings Bank
Ilywa
Winneshiek County
Charles Krumm
H. A. Schreiber
Administratrix Named in Letchford Estate
Notice of appointment of Billla B. Letchford as administratrix of Landon R. Letchford deceased of Frankville township Winneshick county Town. Creditors must present claims and debtors settle with the administratrix. Dated at Decorah Town January 19 1915.
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Whistler
Sheriff's
Elizabeth Landmeyer
Glenwood Township
Rene Mere TS Ted
J. C. Beard
California
Europe
San Diego
San Francisco
Rock Island
R. Schrempf
Waukon
Postville
Ossian—Calmar— Ridgeway
Cresco
Canton
Mabey
Spring Grove
West Water Street
N. H. Adams
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