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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
8
Poultry experts warn most shell hatch failures come from weak breeding stock and poor egg care. Select healthy breeders, provide clean quarters, rich greens and animal proteins, and watch for vigor in cocks and males. Gather eggs regularly, prevent temperature shocks, and store in well ventilated rooms to improve hatchability.
Cowpeas offer soil improvement and forage value, thriving on many soils with moisture and proper culture. When mixed with corn or sorghum they yield nutritious silage, comparable in quantity to corn alone, with higher protein content. For grain or hay, soybeans may outperform cowpeas, rabbits excluded.
A Farm and Fire side writer notes two thirds of alfalfa’s feeding value is in the leaves and warns leaves shed during curing. He advises raking into windrows an hour or two after cutting to save leaves keep the hay green and preserve flavor.
A reader asks how barley and wheat serve as hen feed and how to reduce mash waste. Barley and wheat analyses are similar but hens prefer wheat unless chickhood barley exposure. corn remains most valuable due to fats and palatability. ground mash minimizes waste. use unturned edges and milk-pan hoppers with wire screens. Constipation relief suggested with mild cathartics, Dean's Regulats, 50c a box.
An editorial in Farm and Fireside argues debt is not an obstacle but a pathway to success. It tells of a young man who used a $1,000 life insurance loan as collateral, funded college, repaid with interest, and later prospered with his wife as beneficiary. Also a medical ad mentions Dr Thomas E Scalde remedy for ear and throat pains.
Article discusses creating effective sale bills for farm auctions to attract buyers. Emphasizes listing livestock, descriptive terms for implements, printing ads in newspapers, and scheduling timing to maximize bidding. A stray note remarks on sensational trials and female defendants.
The article recalls Treland’s 1892 program exchanging pure bred cockerels to improve local flocks. About 1200 pure bred males were swapped that year, plus trials with eggs and Indian Runner ducks, aiming for district breed uniformity and disease-free stock.
A letter from a boy farmer in eastern Pennsylvania argues for farming as a career. He cites clean air independence and saving money, noting a daily wage of 1 dollar, living with his parents, growing crops and keeping wood, and favoring farm life over a trade.
Mrs Rima testifies for four years of relief from kidney disease after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Wangler's Pharmacy. She states the cure is lasting and reliable, with claims supported by public statements dated 1912 and 1915. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets the product.
An old newspaper ad touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as a pleasant candy laxative to remove worms in children and restore vitality. It also promotes Burdock Blood Bitters for skin eruptions linked to impure food and mentions domestic harmony with a quip about husband and wife.
The court in Winneshiek county Iowa requires all interested persons to appear April 16 1917 at 2:00 PM at the courthouse Bloomfield township to show cause why the purported last will and testament of Adam Caldow deceased should not be admitted to probate. Signed by S J Moore with official seal February 19 1917.
U S Department of Agriculture notes milking machines reduce labor from three to two per herd, freeing one milker to feed and care for animals. This balance enhances overall labor efficiency and reduces unnecessary labor in large scale milking operations.
A Weatherby Missouri man recounts a severe cold turning to full recovery after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy for a few days. He recommends the medicine and notes it will be his choice again for future colds. The ad notes sale by R. A. Engbertson. An advertisement and a stat that one third of factory workers in the United States are women.
A remedy for severe bilious attack describes symptoms such as headache coated tongue loathing of food constipation torpid liver and vomiting partly digested matter and bile. It states relief may be had by taking three Chamberlains Tablets and notes availability for sale by a seller.
Notice of the appointment of an administrator with will annexed of the estate of Charles E. Miller, deceased. The subscriber has been duly appointed administrator with will annexed of the estate.
Charles E. Miller of Canton Township Fillmore County Minnesota is deceased and has left a will and bonds. All creditors must present claims and heirs must settle debts with Roy M. Miller administrator with annexed. Dated Decorah February 15 1917 Boice and Hook Attorneys
The county reports support for vacating Road No. 153 from the east corner of section 2 to the east line of section 11 Decorah Two. Objections or claims must be filed in the Auditor's office by noon March 30, 1917. Landowners affected include Albert Grinna and others.
We will return every four weeks Consultation Free. Dr Stockdale invites any person with a chronic disease to call for a examination and candid opinion on curability and required time. He treats chronic diseases of the eye ear nose throat lungs stomach liver bowels kidneys and skin and offers a special treatment for nervous and physical weakness in men. Free opinions and advice, write if unable to visit.
A brief aphorism contrasts the value of folly and wisdom, noting that foolish counsel can be as sincere as prudent guidance. It implies judgment rests on outcome and perception rather than source.
A young matron argues social success hinges on long term planning and a healthy hostess. She notes backache and nervous symptoms hinder charm and urges use of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription to restore health. Readers are invited to consult a specialist for free confidential advice at Invalids' Hotel New York.
Court invites all interested to appear at the Winneshiek County Court House Decorah Iowa on February 23 1917 at 4 PM to probate the alleged last will and testament of Adolph Chas Hagemeier also known as Adolph C Hagemeier late of Decorah township deceased issued by Clerk H J Moore and Attorney H F Barthell with sealing and official testimony attached reserved for the record of the district court.
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