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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
8
A Wallaces Farmer reader questions how landowners can be compelled to destroy noxious weeds like cockleburs. The article outlines town law requiring weed destruction, township enforcement, notices, and penalties, noting enforcement is weak and public sentiment must grow to strengthen compliance.
The Ohio experiment station reports 23 years of trials showing eight tons of manure applied to wheat ground before seeding yields 12.6 more bushels per acre. It also finds manure hauled from the barn in spring earns 75 cents more per ton than manure left in a barnyard. Farmers should use a spreader and avoid large chunks.
Leo Matthews shares his experience as a draftsman turned farmer and urges farmers to draw building plans before construction. He outlines basic drafting tools, scale guidance, ink practice, and the importance of including all farm features on a single plan to improve efficiency and future planning.
A planter shares a method for high yield Lima beans with three foot row spacing and two hills per location. Vines climb seven to ten foot poles forming a top mat to brace against storms and yield heavily until frost. Poles last several years if dried and stored after harvest.
Advert shows Kickapoo Worm Killer as a pleasant candy laxative for children. It claims to quickly remove intestinal worms and improve vitality, urging readers to buy at local stores.
Poultry owners should hatch pullets in March or April to mature by fall and nest broody in spring for fall egg production. Spring hatched birds require proper feeding and housing to lay well in winter. keep a clean, well-ventilated, dry coop and adjust straw or litter depth on floors. Beef scrap in a proper mash boosts egg yield, with feeding patterns favoring morning and evening meals, plus balanced scratch mixtures. A USDA Circular 71 publication contains further winter care guidance.
The piece lists winter routines and time killers for farm families from Farm and Fireside. It highlights chores such as thawing the pump feeding stock hauling wood and school transport, then notes modern tasks and improvements filling leisure time. It ends by contrasting old fashioned checkers with a son sending college funds.
Advertisement promotes Dr. King's on Discovery as a remedy for coughing and colds. Claims antiseptic laxative and fast relief, soothing irritated airways and killing germs. Endorses purchase from druggists for 50 cents.
Farm and Fireside expert B F Kaupp outlines three essentials for profitable flock egg production exercise green feed and a composite dry mash. He reports six pullet flocks rising from 1 2 percent to 10 20 and even 30 percent egg output in weeks with hot evening mash and thorough daily care.
The National Fertilizer Association warns farmers to stock up early to avoid spring shortages as railcar shortages limit deliveries. Last year 4.5 million tons were moved, with over half a million tons weekly, but this year 150 000 railcars are currently short. Experts advise buying fertilizer in winter when roads are good and operations are slower, to prevent disappointing yields.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment to ease stiff and sore muscles after cold or grippe and relieve rheumatism neuralgia lumbago strains sprains and bruises. It claims quick penetration without skin staining and urges readers to buy a bottle at druggists for 25 cents.
A Waynesfield Ohio resident praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy reports twenty years of use in her family with consistent cough and cold relief. The ad notes availability through R. A. Engbertson. Ady also notes rabbit fur surpassing wool in Australian felt-hat making.
Advertising copy touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a fast acting cough medicine for colds coughs and croup. It claims to heal inflamed membranes in throat chest or bronchial tubes loosen tight coughs ease breathing and contains no opiates. Engbertson's Pharmacy advertises the product.
A historical overview details factors affecting butter churning. It covers milk source, cow breed, lactation stage, season, feed, herd size, cream thickness, and handling including temperature, contamination, and sour cream effects. It also explains churn type, filling level, and operating speed for best results.
H F Judkins of the Dairy Department at Connecticut Agricultural College notes cows’ cream quality is poor and outlines remedies. Some reports suggest scalding milk before separating may help, but no experiments confirm these effects. He adds a quip about living up to heroes in films.
In Winneshiek County Iowa the court appoints W Freeman C Christen and Luther Reed as appraisers for the estate of Belle Rytterager alias Ingeborg Rytterager. They will assess property subject to the collateral inheritance tax at 10 a m March 10 1917 in the county clerk's office Decorah. Notify parties named and proceed accordingly.
County auditor Oscar Winger announces a proposed road starting near the northeast corner of section 11 and running through sections 12 to 14, across public land owned by Ole S. Ellis et al. Objections or damages must be filed by March 20, 1917, otherwise the road will be established. The line details include numerous bearings and distances, with the final point at the center of Road No. 334b.
Notice that Jerusha Hislop has been appointed administratrix of the estate of J H Mackenstadt deceased of Decorah township Winneshiek County Iowa with bonds filed. Creditors and debtors are directed to present claims and make payments to the administratrix Jerusha Hislop dated Decorah Iowa January 15 1917 Boice and Hook Attorneys.
A road commissioner reports favoring vacation of Road No 153 beginning at East Cor Sec 2 Township 98 North Range 8 West and ending at East line Sec 11 Decorah Two. Objections or claims must be filed in the Auditor's office by noon March 30 1917. The road crosses land owned by Albert Grinna et al. and J A Headington.
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