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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1913
Page
8
An old health advertisement extols a glyceric extract called Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as an all round tonic. It claims to improve blood, liver function, and immune vitality by feeding nerves and organs with red blood. A testimonial from Mrs. Dorn describes recovery from severe illness and cough after using the tonic and pellets.
H. H. Sheppard argues in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat that improved plant and animal varieties arise from breeding combined with feeding care and rich soil. He notes artificial conditions fix advantageous traits and cites hens laying over 200 eggs yearly as evidence of ongoing potential for progress.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters to restore strength for those unable to stop work, promising immediate benefits and health gains. It also promotes Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil for various ailments from baby’s croup to sore throats, highlighting price points of 25 and 50 cents.
The article outlines practical grass seed blends for corn land in various uses. It covers mixtures for meadow then pasture, pasture only, permanent bluegrass pasture, hog pasture, and clover seed production, noting timings and crop rotations. It highlights timothy, mammoth clover, Alsike, red clover, and bluegrass, with regionally tailored proportions.
The article notes hen manure provides strong garden value with quick nitrogen availability. It states a hundredweight of hen manure equals half a ton of cow manure in nitrogen content and dry chicken excrement is nearly four times richer in nitrogen than stable manure, with sheep droppings similar and cow manure about one fifth as valuable as chicken.
A persuasion style ad touts Dr King's New Life Pills for four weeks to stimulate the liver aid digestion remove impurities and clear skin while affirming improved well being Begin at once and buy at druggists A Pennsylvania preacher confronted a convert in a neighbor's chicken coop prompting curiosity about the preacher's purpose there.
A detailed look at why hens differ in egg laying and fattening, tracing origins from Asiatic and Mediterranean types to American varieties. The piece explains broodiness, back length, egg size, and how breed specialization affects egg production and cost efficiency. A Pittsburgh woman jokes about her husband’s 38-year silence amid Pittsburgh’s wealth.
Do not heap fowl manure in open gardens as rain and air reduce its value. Store in boxes or sacks in an outhouse until needed. Rich crops like celery onions and spinach benefit most from fowl manure. Hen manure contains phosphoric acid and potash about three times as rich as pig manure and much richer than cow sheep or stable manure.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a remedy for irritated throats and chronic hacking coughs. It claims to relieve tickling sensations and tastes pleasant. Sold widely at various outlets.
The subscriber has been appointed executrix of the estate of Gunil Haugen late of Decorah township Winneshiek county Iowa deceased testate and has qualified. All persons having claims must present them and those indebted must pay to Marie Haugen Executrix decorah town February 15 1913 J A Nelson Attorney.
Leander Kittelson appointed administrator of the Gullick Kittelson estate, late of Hesper township, Decorah Iowa. He has taken the trust and given the required bonds. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay to the administrator Leander Kittelson, Decorah, February 15, 1913.
The executor has been appointed for the estate of Peter O. Lund of Highland township Winneshiek county Iowa deceased. Bonds processed as required by law. All creditors must exhibit their claims to N WILLETT attorney in Decorah Iowa by the date set. Dated Feb 14 1915.
By virtue of an execution issued from the District Court in Winneshiek County Iowa a levy has been made on two promissory notes totaling 1000 dollars with interest at 8 percent held by J D Mullaney against F E Perry The sale will occur as directed by the court in Mason City and Castalia Iowa with terms to be announced and the property exposed to public sale on a stated date.
Legal notices from Decorah Iowa involve a 1913 judgment by R A Engbretson against J D Mullaney for 852.46 with 8 percent interest and costs, to be satisfied at the courthouse, plus an appraisement notice for Hattie Olson Kittelson’s estate in Winneshiek County with collateral inheritance tax appraisers named Freeman McMasters and Christen to assess property at 10 PM February 21 1913 at the County Clerk's office Decorah Iowa
In District Court Decorah Iowa Andrew Barfoot et al sue to quiet title to parts of sections in Madison Township Winneshiek County and seek appointment of a guardian ad litem for several defendants. They claim ten years of open adverse possession under color of title and warn defendants to appear by April 21 1913 or face default judgment.
David Crawford sues Hiram Noble and many spouses and heirs in Winneshiek County Iowa seeking a guardian ad litem for minor defendants and a full adjudication that Crawford holds fee simple title to the described parcels. He alleges ten years of adverse possession and seeks mortgage extinguishment, costs and equitable relief. Proceedings filed in Decorah during the 1913 district court term.
Court notices in Decorah Iowa announce the administration of the estates of Adolph Soltow and Matilda Smith. Administratrix Dell Soltow and Administrator William Smith are named with bond filings and required claims from creditors. Public notices date February and January 1913.
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