Practical Talks on Brick Pavements by Government Experts
Official bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture notes vitrified brick roads are growing in popularity on county roads. Benefits include durability and easy maintenance. high initial cost and risk from nonuniform brick quality or poor construction are drawbacks. Emphasizes expert supervision and careful planning for brick pavements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Cattle tick eradication boosts southern cattle values
Reports to the U.S. Department of Agriculture show Mississippi cattle raisers gained over 2 million in cattle value during the war through tick work, while some counties still suffer losses totaling about 3 million annually. Tennessee’s Bradley County saw cattle prices double after tick eradication, with improved livestock interest and higher quality cattle entering the herd. Hides freed from ticks could raise value per hide by about one to three cents per pound, elevating overall cattle value and leather quality as the industry expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Mississippi
Department
Bureau of Animal Industry
South
Tennessee
Bradley County
The Best Cough Medicine
We have used Chamberlain's Cough Medicine ever since. L. C. Hames of Marbury Alabama says it is one of the best remedies he has used. Children have all taken it and it works like a charm for colds and whooping cough. For sale by Engbertson's Pharmacy. Ady, -o
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Hames
Marbury
Ala
Engbertson
Ady
Popcorn as New Farming Industry Promoted
The agriculture department announces an investigation into popcorn as a breakfast food. It claims that a $1.50 raw material cost can yield $30 worth of popcorn on a 40 by 20 foot plot. It suggests profitable production, surplus sales, and includes recipe ideas and a drug ad fragment for Burdock Blood Bitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad in Decorah Area
A testimonial advert promotes Doan’s Kidney Pills for kidney pain and urinary issues. Mrs. John Light of Cresco Iowa recounts relief from long standing kidney problems and rheumatic pain after using the remedy. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is cited as sole U.S. agents with price 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Decorah
John Light
Cresco
Iowa
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Ady
Dr King’s New Life Pills hailed as king laxative
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York calls Dr King’s New Life Pills the king of all laxatives and a blessing to his family. The ads urge readers to buy a box for 25 cents, available at H. E. Bucklen & Co. in Philadelphia or St. Louis, by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Paul Mathulka
Buffalo N. Y
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Ady
Poultry Breeding and Incubation Guide from Agriculture
The United States Department of Agriculture advises pure bred male stock for uniform products and profit. It outlines breed groups, best American varieties for farm use, and step by step hatching, incubation, hen care, feeding, nesting, and broody management for natural and artificial incubation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Rhode Island
Department of Agriculture
China
Lessons in Home Canning Purpose and Benefits
The department of agriculture highlights aims to reduce waste and boost surplus through home canning. It promotes efficiency in home and farm management and links soil to stomach with results including better nutrition and daily fruit and vegetable use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Popcorn Balls Recipe and Foot Odor Cure Ad
A recipe for popcorn balls uses sirup sugar butter and vinegar with soda added before coating four quarts of popped corn. An abrupt aside extols Barker's Antiseptic as a remedy for sore tired sweaty feet and promotes it as available at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker
Adv
Sugared Popcorn and Home Remedy Ad
Sugared popcorn recipe uses two teacups sugar and one teacup water boiled until syrupy then poured over six quarts of popped corn. Also suggests Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for croup or sore throat in two sizes 25 cents and 50 cents at drug stores Ad.
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Dr. Thomas
Ady
Winter Hog Care Warns Against Cold and Crowding
The author explains hogs lack thick winter hair and rely on fat and shelter. Warm housing, ample bedding, and roomy pens prevent pneumonia and poor growth. Large, dry, open-front hog houses with protected sides reduce dampness, while farmers should cull or butcher excess hogs after Christmas due to scarce green forage.
Decorah Druggist Praised for Alder ika Remedy
R A Engbertson, a Decorah druggist, introduces Alder ika a simple buckthorn bark and glycerine mix said to cure sour stomach gas and constipation in a single dose. The German remedy reportedly first treated appendicitis and now gains local praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Engbertson
Decorah
Winter hog feeding tips from H. H. Shepard
A Midwest farming note urges wide winter rations for sows and pigs to maintain health. Tankage with mixed slops proves economical, offering high gains, while mineral matter, charcoal, and frequent salting support well being. Exercise and varied feeds in cold months boost spring litters.
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H. H. Shepard
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
A Winter Cough and a Cure Ad by Dr King
A veteran ad describes a stubborn winter cough and endorses Dr King s New Discovery as relief for coughs colds and lung trouble. Henry D Sanders of Cavendish Vermont credits the remedy after pneumonia threatening consumption and urges its use for families and children with a money back guarantee. It lists prices 50 cents and 1 00 and shows Bucklen Co of Philadelphia or St Louis as the sellers.
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Dr. King
Henry D. Sanders
Cavendish
H. FE. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Notice of Appraisement in Tolens Nelson Estate
State of Iowa Winneshiek County in district court notices that appraisers C Freeman C Christians C McMasters will appraise Tolens Nelson estate property liable for collateral inheritance tax at 10:00 AM March 4 1914 in the County Clerk's Office Otah Iowa. The notice lists numerous heirs and recipients to whom copies are directed.
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State OF
Towa
Winneshirk County
Tolens Nelson
W. C. Brown
Ingeborg Michelson
Ole E. Qualey
Henry 8. Evanson
Henry A. Hanson
Edward Evenson
Oliver Evanson
James (. Nelson
Carl Clawson
W. C. Bonne
Willie N. Wangen
John E. Wangen
Carl 0. Madson
Albert Wangen
Anton Erlandson
Oscar N. Wangen
Peter A. Wangen
N. J. Ashleson
Arthur Ashleson
Bennie H. Ashleson
J. C. Patterson
Co. Clerk's
Otah
C. W. Freeman
C. Christen
C. McMasters
Appointment of Administratrix for Frank Mikesh Estate
Rebina Mikesh is appointed administratrix of the Frank Mikesh estate of Culinary township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased intestate. Creditors must present their claims and debtors pay to Rebina Mikesh Administratrix at Decorah Iowa date Jan 30 1914.
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Frank Mikesh
Notice in Probate for Milton Jewell Will
To all concerned in Winneshiek County Iowas probate court sets February 9 1914 at 9:00 A M in Decorah township to show cause why Milton Jewells last will and testament should not be admitted to probate Olat Kallevang Clerk District Court January 12 1914 Seal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Jewell
Decorah Township
Winneshiek
Towa
E.ce
Olat Kallevang
Clerk District Court
No Backache or Kidney Pains Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Mother Gray aromatic leaf as a tonic laxative remedy for back and kidney discomfort urinary trouble dizziness and low energy. It claims gentleness and invites orders by mail from The Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York with a sample offer. A closing quip adds a proverb about sowing wild oats and farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy
N. Y
Vinci claims aid after grippe in Aberdeen
Mrs. W. W. Lake of Aberdeen Mississippi reports relief from a long grippe through Vinci a tonic with cod liver elements and iron. She says her cough is gone and she is strong again and recommends Vinci. The ad guarantees satisfaction and offers money back. It also promotes Saxo Salve for itching with a similar guarantee.
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W. W. Lake
Aberdeen
Vinci
P. S
Administrator Appointed for C P Smorstad Estate
Scribner named administrator of the C P Smorstad estate, late of Glenwood township Winneshiek County Iowa. He has taken the trust with bonds as required. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay to J S Williams, administrator. Dated Decorah Iowa January 26 1914. Frank Sayre attorney.
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C. P. Smorstad
Glenwood Township
Winneshiek
Williams
Decorah
Iowa
Frank Sayre
Executor Appointed in Nelson Estate in Winneshiek County
Tolena Nelson estate admin in Hesper township Winneshiek County Iowa has taken charge of the deceased's estate. W A Plunkett acts as administrator while C N Houck, Decorah, Iowa attorney, files dated January 7 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolena Nelson
Notice of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation
Public notice from Decorah State Bank Iowa states that at its January 6 1914 annual stockholders meeting the Articles of Incorporation were amended to give the bank new powers as a court appointed trustee receiver assignee guardian administrator fiscal agent and registrar for estates municipalities and companies, with limitations under state and federal law. Dated Decorah Iowa January 13 1914 signed by R A Engbertson president and chairman and E E Berg cashier and secretary.
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Decorah
United States
Towa
Thirty-fifth General Assembly
Senate
R. A. Engbertson
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