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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
8
Advice for converting sheds into affordable chicken houses emphasizing sun exposure, dry floors, proper ventilation and roosts. It outlines building options from simple 8 foot square frames to board floors on posts, nesting boxes, litter, droppings management and a safe yard with wire fencing for 20 to 25 hens.
The article argues farmers should back a government shipbuilding program to cut European freight costs and ensure steady markets for U.S. grain after the war. It compares U.S. efforts with Germany’s planned merchant fleet and notes farmers aid funds will sustain both wartime needs and long term farm prosperity.
The article lists foods that hinder or promote bowel movement and recommends Chamberlains Tablets after meals for constipation. It notes cheese tea and boiled milk as constipating and raw fruits graham bread and whole wheat as helpful. Advertises sale by BR A Pagbertsty Adv.
Special pains should be taken to save and use suet because of its great value in cookery. Rendered suet makes a good shortening and can replace lard in frying and savory fats. A simple method for trying out suet is given, with steps to grind, render, strain, and cool fat for storage. A suet and leaf lard mix, two to one, is described for a softer fat with different flavor, suitable for frying and baking.
Public call for rat and mouse control in the United States outlines losses of more than 200 million dollars annually. Proposals include rat proofing new buildings and decontaminating existing ones, installing screens, improving sewers, boosting cleanliness in markets, early grain harvesting, removing harboring debris, using natural predators, training rat dogs, securing provisions, and systematic poisoning trapping and hunts.
The article advises pruning bush fruits in winter to boost next summer’s yield. Currants should have six to eight main branches with two to three removed yearly. gooseberries eight to twelve main branches with three to four removed. Remove older canes and all young ones near ground, keep vigorous current-season canes, and prune after three years for simplicity. Raspberry and blackberry guidance follows, including burying canes for winter in cold regions and spring removal of weak or unused canes.
Entomologists advise removing garden remnants after harvest to curb cabbage pests. Promptly feed stalks to hogs or cattle to kill insects and supply meat. If left, cabbage worms, looper, bugs, and aphids may destroy crops. burn waste or dust with Paris green or arsenate of lead mixed with lime to trap and kill pests.
Mrs Frank Crocker of Pana DL reports her five year old son Paul had a severe winter cold that settled on his lungs and caused coughing fits. After using Chamberlains Cough Remedy the child recovered. For sale by RK A Engbertson. Adv Rentart John Bull notes concern over factory girl workers smoking.
A historic advertising slip promises money back for mailing a cutout with five cents to Foley & Co for a trial package including Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound and other products. It warns against entering by the door of the house and mentions an old broom is taken along with household goods to ensure the new house stays dirty.
Aged readers are advised to rest in bed for one or two days after catching a cold to hasten recovery. The note promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and cites fewer risks of serious illnesses. Sold by R. A. Engbertson, Adv.
City Council meets January 16 1918 with seven members present. Oscar L Olson submits the Public Library annual report. Upper Iowa Power Co seeks a 10 percent price rise for five months. A vacancy in Park Commissioner is filled by A T Holton after formal ballot. Snow removal policy is set and finance claims approved including sewer tax corrections and fire department expenses.
The 1917 library report shows 1983 books purchased or donated, 5 lost, 19 worn out, with a total of 6079 circulation and 675 cardholders in force. Camp Dodge loans, annual hours and finances include librarian salary 205.00, supplies 35.96, books 189.24, magazines 31.75, binding 20, plus a 100.00 bank note and 633 freight to Camp Dodge, leaving 1158.98 on hand. Mrs. Norman Willett signs for the Library Board.
The commissioner reports approval to vacate a road from 25 feet north of the Low street corner in N E and proceeding north along the section line between sections 35 and 36 through Ole Bringe and Sam Richards lands to the northeast corner of lot 2 in section 35 and ending at the northeast corner of Lot 1 in the N B and N E BE section 35 Township 99 north range 7 west. Objections or claims for damages must be filed in the Auditor's office by noon April 1 1918 to avoid vacation without reference. Witness John Oscar Winger County Auditor at Decorah Iowa January 23 1918.
Readers are urged to subscribe for full war coverage from The Decorah Republican and The Weekly Kansas City Star. The notice promises broad international conflict news and appeals for a mailed subscription at $1.75 for home delivery.
In the District Court of Town Winneshiek County Iowa February Term 1918 Erick J Vangsness plaintiff v Martin Woldum and Jorma Woldum his wife H H Woldum and Melia Woldum his wife United Tire Company G B Todd G Summers Company and Hans Roberg defendants You are notified there is an equity action claiming judgment for 2091 15 with interest from February 4 1918 at 8 percent on a promissory note dated March 8 1911 and a mortgage given by defendants to Bakke with foreclosure sought on the mortgage securing the note The plaintiff asserts the mortgage lien is superior to any lien defendants United Tire Company G B Todd G Summers Company and Hans Roberg may claim The equity of redemption of defendants is barred and foreclosed A special execution is sought to sell the premises to satisfy the judgment with costs The action seeks attorney fees and costs and warns appearance before noon next term or default will be entered and judgment rendered against you.
Rail safety warning from Rock Island Lines Safety Bureau cautions against crossing tracks on foot or by vehicle and warns about trespassing on right of way. It urges not to board moving trains or ride on platforms and to keep baggage out of aisles. Encourage preventing injuries.
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