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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
8
The Farmers' Review notes a sheep rush driving prices up while warns against panicky selling. It cites a man who sold flock at two dollars per head two years ago, then bought back at eight and ten dollars now. The piece urges steady, informed flock management and a fixed rotation to weather market highs and lows, per elder farmer wisdom.
Southern Ruralist warns breeders against shipping weak day-old chicks. Emphasizes that only the strongest, healthiest stock should be bred and shipped to sustain the industry. Poor stock leads to customer disgust and loss of the golden egg business.
An Iowa Homestead correspondent warns against tying calves by the neck with rope and a knot. The advised method uses a neck ring with a strap, a chain with a swivel, and a snap for secure attachment. Begin daily grooming to ensure calves grow strong come spring.
December first I suffered a severe cold and bed bound but after two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy I recovered in a few days. I believe Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is one of the best medicines and will know what to do when I have another cold. For sale by BR A Engbertson Ady. The world old question of how the other half lives is fast being answered in the negative.
A. H. Francis of Zenith Kansas writes about a severe back pain and limited mobility. He took most of a Sie box of Foley Kidney Pills and now feels entirely well. Engbertson's Pharmacy promotes the pills as relief for sleep disturbing bladder ailments.
Official publication of Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors proceedings from February 15 and 16 1916 detailing bridge contract awards to Dubuque Boat and Boiler Works bids for printing a 1915 financial report, transfers to the teachers institute fund, bond approvals, and schedules of accounts and road funds.
Articles detail the formation of The Ingvoldstad Lumber Company in Decorah Iowa with five directors including W B Ingvoldstad Agnes Ingvoldstad Arthur Ingvoldstad and Orlando Ingvoldstad. It outlines purposes building materials retail and wholesale operations and power to issue bonds mortgage and contract as needed. It sets capital stock at 50000 dollars split into 100 shares of 500 dollars each and a twenty year term with renewal. It specifies officers and the board composition with a list of initial directors and officers. It notes perpetual succession and other corporate powers. It sets indebtedness limit at two thirds of capital stock.
Articles of incorporation amendment details show dissolution by unanimous stockholder consent or two thirds votes with notice. Names listed include W B Ingvoldstad and Agnes, Arthur, Orlando, and Walter Ingvoldstad. Notaries in Iowa and Minnesota confirm signatures and acknowledgments in 1916 Decorah and Minneapolis.
Notice of appointment of Conrad Gremm as executor of the estate of John Gerhard Schoo, late of Canoe township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased testate, bonds given as required. All claims must be presented and debts paid to the executor. Dated Decorah Iowa February 5 1916. N Willett Attorney.
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