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Centralized meals offer economical one dish options like fish chowder and English mutton stew. Recipes feed five with simple steps, using common ingredients to stretch meat and save effort.
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1918
Page
8
Our Coal Supply and World Totals Highlight Resource Gaps
The United States holds about 3.53 trillion tons of coal in reserves, roughly half of the global total of 7.40 trillion. China follows with around 1.50 trillion, then Great Britain 180 billion, Germany 164 billion, and Canada 100 billion tons. The piece ends with a quip about thrifty men hoarding “canned righteousness.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
China
Great Britain
Germany
Canada
Keep the Good Dairy Cow in a Time of Dairy Crisis
The article argues dairy producers should retain cows and test production to cut losses amid high seed prices and labor shortages. It advocates practical feeding changes using corn, cottonseed meal, alfalfa, and silage, and suggests milking machines for larger herds to meet postwar demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Iowa
Europe
America
How Bady Cheese Replaces Meat For Protein Needs
An old guide promotes cottage cheese as a cheaper protein source comparable to meat. It claims 1 pound of cottage cheese provides roughly 1.27 pounds sirloin or 1.87 pounds chuck rib beef and also matches certain energy values against various meats and animal products.
Constipation Remedies and Diet Advice
The article notes that cheese tea and boiled milk tend to slow bowels while raw fruits graham bread and whole wheat promote movement. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets after supper for severe constipation and lists R A Engbertson as the seller. A closing ad line hints at self comparison with a neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Engbertson
Adv
Constant Sufferer Finds Relief From Kidney Trouble
C F Reynolds of Elmira New York reports that after taking Foley Kidney Pills he rose from his sick bed in a few days and felt relief from rheumatic pains backache and tiredness. Engbertsons Pharmacy marks the recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Reynolds
Herrick St
Elmira
N. Y
Engbertson
Cottage cheese proves a tasty protein rich option for home diet
United States Department of Agriculture specialists urge wider use of cottage cheese to save meat. A simple home method yields 1 1/2 pounds of cheese per gallon of skim milk, with steps from clabbered milk to draining and finishing, plus storage tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin 850
The War of All Nations War News for Home Readers
The Decorah Aeruplicon and The Weekly Kansas City Star urge readers to follow broad war coverage as nations clash and vast forces shape the world while inviting subscriptions for home delivery at 1.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Aeruplicon
Kansas City Star
Decorah
Serious World Sheep Shortage and Kitchen Waste for Hens
Agricultural bulletin urges farmers to raise more sheep to support war effort and clothe soldiers. It argues six of seven farms lack flocks, outlines sheep benefits and home production goals, and ties wool supply to wartime needs. It also details practical kitchen waste feeding methods to raise layers efficiently and economically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
America
Europe
Australia
South Africa
South America
Asia
Department of Agriculture
Aged Folk Urged to Rest for Quick Recovery
An old notice recommends people over sixty to go to bed at the onset of a cold and stay there one to two days. It claims faster recovery and reduced risk of complications, promoting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the product. Availability noted through R A Engbertson, Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
R. A. Engbertson
Ady
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Pana Mother
Mrs Prank Crocker of Pana UL writes that her five year old son Paul had a severe lung cold with terrible coughing spells. After trying other medicines, a neighbor recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The first dose helped and he was cured. For sale by R A Engbertson Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
R. A. Engbertson
Ady
Owls in Iowa Folklore Fail to Fathom Wisdom
A humorous Iowa column deflates the myth that owls symbolize wisdom. It contrasts the misperceived cleverness of owls with their real roles, noting the great horned owl as a rare exception and detailing habits, diet, nesting, and nocturnal nature with tongue‑in‑cheek appraisal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva
Great Horned Owl
Jack Frost
Herbal tonic for women marketed to wartime readers
An advertisement touts a non alcohol tonic for women available in liquid or tablet forms at most U S drug stores. It claims fifty years of strong sales and urges sending 10 cents to Dr Pierce at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo for a trial package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corypox
Iowa
Mus
Emma Shanks
United States
Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Ravens Show Cunning in Food Tricks and Talk
The Buffalo Times notes ravens plot to steal hare dinners by feigning fear and retreat then snatching prey. Ravens also distract dogs to steal food, leveraging anger to win choicer bits. They may speak, choosing words with care rather than showiness. More vegetables, fewer seeds will define many gardens this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Times
Appointment of Executor for Caroline Dahly Estate
Notice of appointment of Fred B. Toma s as executor of the Caroline Dahly estate late of Decorah township Winneshiek County Iowa decedent. He has taken the trust and given bonds as required. Creditors and debtors must present claims or render payments to the executor at Decorah Iowa dated February 6 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Dahly
Decorah Township
Winneshiek
State of Iowa
Fred B. Tiomas
Decorah
Iowa
M. A. Harmon
Also Mentioned on This Page
BaLfour
Dr. Pierce
Maria
Allie Muldowney
Rock Island Lines
Safety Bureau
L. R. Schrempf
Yeer
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
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