Practical Farm Tips From Copper Sulphate to Crossbred Cattle
A farm bulletin outlines using copper sulphate to control pond moss and disease germs, plus guidance on bull sharing for small herds. It covers corn smut prevention, handling chicken manure, potato drying for stock feed, wagon loading, shed construction, calf milk feeding, egg production in cold weather, breeding strategies, corn cobs in feeds, and sheep flavor considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
Jerseys
Jersey
Farm shop basics and pruning tips for fruit canes
The text outlines essential farm shop equipment from basic hand tools to locks on tool chests and lighting. It then details pruning practices for raspberries and blackberries, including removing dead canes, cutting back overlong side branches, pinching shoots to shape bearing canes, and timing from March through May. It also notes differences in red raspberries and the benefits of pinching for certain canes. It concludes with a comparison of beefiness and butterfat costs across cow types, citing Minnesota station figures.
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Minnesota
Recognized Advantages of Chamberlain Cough Remedy
The remedy loosens and relieves coughs, aids expectoration, and opens secretions to help the body expel a cold. It counters cold progression toward pneumonia, contains no opium, and is safe for both children and adults. Available at Engbertson's Pharmacy. Lime sulfur mixtures fail to control plant lice. black leaf 40 should be strong as one pint per 100 gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engbertson’s
How to Prevent Bilious Attacks Exhibit Car
Health column advises using three Chamberlain's Tablets at early bilious symptoms to ward off attacks. Ad promotes Engbertson's Pharmacy as the seller. Following this, the State of New York tours a fair on wheels displaying agricultural products in a traveling exhibit car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Engbertson
Adv
State of
New York
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Chil and Worms
Patent medicine notice extols Mother Grays Sweet Powders for chil dren feverishness teething disorders and worm remedies. Claims 26 years trusted use and universal popularity. Ad cites Allen S Olmstead LeRoy New York and invites mail order 256 sample free as part of a growing American milk goat association mention.
George endorses Barker's Antiseptic odor killer
An odd promotional note touts Barker's Antiseptic as effective against odor within 15 seconds. It lists sellers John G. Schimming and R. A. Engbertson and mentions various unrelated ad lines about pruning peach trees and mild laxatives.
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George
Barker
John G. Schimming
R. A. Engbertson
Adv
Horses Should Have Individual Buckets Says Missouri Board
The Missouri State Board of Agriculture urges that horses use individual water buckets rather than common troughs. They say open fountains spread glanders, a serious livestock disease, and cite data from Kansas City showing a drop from about 500 yearly cases to ten or twelve with the right equipment. Owners are advised to carry personal buckets for sanitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
State Board of Agriculture
Missouri State Board
Kansas City
The Secret of Beauty Free by Gilbert
An 11x22 panel reproduction titled The Secret of Beauty by artist Allen Gilbert offered to Gouraud's Oriental Dream users. Distributed on coated paper without text to aid framing, sent for stamps covering wrapping and postage. Also notes deep fall plowing as a method claimed to control leaf spot on sugar beets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Gilbert
Gouraud
Mr. Gilbert
Orden, Perd
T. Hopkins & Son
Great Jones St
New York
Try This for Neuralgia As Seen in Advertisements
Thousands suffer neuralgia and seek relief. Sloan's Liniment is pitched as fast-acting topical relief for nerves, claiming quick penetration and inflammation dampening. Priced at 25 cents, available from druggists, with a money back promise. Also advises shedding sheep in wind-breaking shelter and avoiding unventilated huddling.
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Sloan
Mother Chay’s Sweet Powders for Children Remedy
Folk remedy advert claims Mother Chay’s Sweet Powders ease feverishness headache and stomach teething disorders improve bowel movement and destroy worms. Promotes cold relief within 24 hours and notes 26 years of use by mothers. Endorsed as All Dragginta de Sample FREF address A 8 Olmstead LeRoy N Y. Also advises cooling laxative feeding for hogs after inoculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen S. Olmstead
LeRoy, N.Y
Chay
Olmstead
LeRoy
N.Y
Kidney health prompted by Doan's pills in Decorah Ad
Mrs. Eva Rima of Decorah Iowa reports years of disordered kidneys with pains in kidneys and loins headaches and dizziness alleviated after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She praises relief and improved health. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY props.
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Doan
Decorah
Eva Rima
Towa
Daan
Dean
Rima
Foster-Milburn Co
Props
Buffalo
N. Y
Adv
Notice of administration for Landon R. Letchford estate
The subscriber has been appointed administratrix of Landon R. Letchford, deceased, late of Frankville township Winneshiek County. All guardianship claims must be exhibited and all debts paid to Killa B. Letchford, Administrating. Dated Decorah Town January 19, 1915. N. Willett, Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landon R. Letchford
Frankville
Winneshiek
Killa B. Letchford
Decorah
Town
N. Willett
Colds and Croup in Children Remedy Endorsed
Mrs. E. H. Thomas of Logansport Indiana praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best medicine for colds and croup in children. She says it always provides prompt relief and she recommends it to neighbors and friends. Sold by Engbertson's Pharmacy Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
E. H. Thomas
Logansport
Ind
Engbertson's Pharmacy
Resolution of Necessity for Winneshiek bridges 1915
The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors adopts aResolution of Necessity to construct twelve bridges including Mestad Haas Bohemian Creek and Perry bridges with steel truss and T beam spans. Estimated costs range from 600 to 2,900 dollars and a public hearing is scheduled for February 23, 1915 in Decorah. Oscar Winger certifies the resolution as County Auditor.
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Board of Supervisors
Winneshiek County
Towa
Mestad
Highland Two
Bear Creek
HAAS
S. E
N. E
Bohemian Creek
Sumner
Donlan
Hesper
Glenwood
Calmar
N. W
Burr Oak
STENO
Myra
N W
Fulsaas
Madison
Winneshick
Decorah
Oscar Winger
Winneshick County
Auidter
Appointment of Executor for Nels N Fjose Estate
Notice of appointment of an executor for the estate of Nels N Fjose late of Lincoln township Winneshiek county Iowa deceased testate. The subscriber is duly appointed executor and has bonded as required. Creditors must present their claims and debtors pay the estate to S BR RINGOEN Executor at Decorah Iowa dated February 4 1915
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Nels N. Fjose
Lincoln Township
Winneshiek
Laws
Hus
S. BR. Ringoen
Decorah
Lowa
George Robert Sears
Ogden Casterton
Executrix Appointed in Sears Estate in Decorah Township
Notice states Alana M. Sears is sworn executrix of the George Robert Sears estate, Decorah Township, Winneshiek County Iowa. It calls creditors to present claims and debtors to pay, with bonds filed, dated January 21, 1915, and attorney Frank Sayre named. Also a probate notice for John Hospodarsky will hearing set April 1, 1915 at 1:40 PM in Winneshiek County Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Robert Sears
Decorah Township
Winneshiek
Dlana M. Sears
Decorah
Iowa
Frank Sayre
John Hospodarsky
Calmar Township
Winneshiek County
Sale of School Building Bonds by Fort Atkinson ISD
Public bids sought for ten school building bonds of 500 dollars each at Fort Atkinson Iowa. Bonds bear 5 percent interest, cannot sell below par, interest paid semiannually. Maturities from 1917 to 1925. Payments at Home Savings Bank Fort Atkinson. Proposals due February 13, 1915. Charles Krumm president, H A Schreiber secretary.
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Board of Directors
Independent School District
Fort Atkinson
Towa
Schreiber Jewelry
Home Savings Bank
Iowa
Winneshiek County
Charles Krumm
H. A. Schreiber
Deceased Ogden Casterton names heirs in Decorah will
The will of Ogden Casterton of Winneshiek County Iowa names WM Casterton Charles Casterton Isaac Fawcett and E J Curtin as executors or heirs with attorney N Willett of Decorah listed. dated February 5 in Decorah Town.
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Ogden Casterton
Decorah Township
Winneshiek
WM. C. Casterton
Charles
Probate of Will In Strain Of Last Testament
Winneshiek county Iowa on February 1 1915 at 1 30 PM proceedings to probate an instrument claimed as the decedent last will and testament seeking lawful validation and appointment of fiduciary per probate court procedures.
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Winneshiek County
Towa
Notice to bidders for county road material bids
The Board of Supervisors of Winneshiek County Iowa invites bids on boiler pipe corrugated culvert pipe and reinforcing steel and cement. Bids must be on file in Decorah by 1 30 P M February 23 1915 and meet State Highway Commission specifications. Estimated total value 1800 to 2300 dollars and quantities include 60000 lbs reinforcing steel 12 000 lbs reinforcing steel 58 inch and 1500 barrels cement. Oscar Winger County Auditor.
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Board of Supervisors
Winneshiek County
Iowa
State Highway Commission
Decorah
Oscar Winger
County Anidtor
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V. M. Pierce
Mother Gray
Chil
American Milk Goat Association
Ady
Beauty
Olat Kallevang
Elizabeth Landmeyer
Glenwood Township
Sha ‘Olal Kallevang
J. C. Beard
Waukon
Postville
Ossian—Calmar— Ridgeway
Cresco
Canton
Mabey Or
Spring Grove
West Water Street
N. H. Adams
Ley Desey
St. Paul Dispatch
Pioneer Press
Dispatch
Northwest
Dispatch Printing Company
Paul, Minn
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