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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1915
Page
8
The article discusses balanced rations using alfalfa and ground kafir corn for cows and calves, breeding strains in poultry and the need for proper care, water, grit, and dust baths for fowls, and cautions on housing, feeding, and sanitation. It also covers iron and steel strength under temperature, hog housing, storage of bran, field mice control, milking routines, and notes on hay digestibility and beekeeping decline.
Farmers amused by ironical situation as Gouraud’s Wiental Dream readers offered a free color panel 11x22 inches titled The Secret of Beauty. The reprint showcases a girl figure by the noted artist on coated paper with no text to impede framing. Send one in stamps for wrapping and postage to Ferd T Hopkins & Son 37 Great Jones St New York.
A vintage advertisement touts Mothers Only Knew and Mother y Sweet Powders for children. Claims relieve feverishness and headaches, soothe teething disorders, move and regulate bowels, destroy worms, and break up colds in hours. Sample free offer with address in Olmstead New York.
American farmers should collaborate across line fences to reduce chinch bug damage and manage crop rotations. discuss neighbors renters and landlords, burn stubble, and align field placements to protect crops and fences. Coordinate pasture placement and seed purity to avoid cross planting and animal injuries from barbed wire conflicts.
The notice lists registration sessions for March 18 19 27 at various ward venues including Commercial Hotel Angvoldstad Frank Helwig's Cigar Store Hose House No 2 and Baker's Lumber Yard. Appointed clerks include Luther Reed G N Goseman Joe Shima David Hill F P Adams J W Protheroe Peter Whalen John Hargreaves and Baker. School election details follow with date March 20 1915 at City Hall Decorah. Further financial statements of the Ind School District Decorah Iowa are appended then another Decorah municipal election notice with polling sites judges and clerks listed and Baker as mayor.
Louis Schneider urges farmers to collaborate on disease prevention and farm sharing. He notes pastures that are well apart reduce disease spread and encourages neighbors to join in cooperative efforts. The piece emphasizes practical cooperation over lone action.
An old advertisement notes bilious attacks cause loss of appetite and dullness. It recommends taking three Chamberlain's Tablets at onset to ward off the attack and mentions Engbertson's Pharmacy as the seller.
Decorah Independent School District in Winneshiek County Iowa adopts estimates for the teachers fund totaling 16000, contingent fund 6500, and school house fund 7000. G F Baker president pro tem and R F B Portman secretary signed on February 24 1915.
Notice to all interested in Winneshiek Iowa that on April 1 1915 at 2 00 PM in the Winneshiek County Court House the probate of Mary K Richerts last will is to be heard. Respondents must appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk OLAL KALLEVANG signs the document with Deputy S. J. Moore and attorney 8 N Willett.
Notice of appointment of Claus Viste as executor of Anton P. Rude late of Decorah Winneshiek County Iowa deceased testate. Creditors must present demands and debtors pay to the executor. Dated Decorah Iowa February 12 1915 signed W M Strand Attorney.
Notice states that an executor has been appointed for the estate of Nels N. Frisse, deceased, late of Lincoln township Winneshiek County Iowa. Dated Decorah Iowa February 4 105. Executor is 68S. RINGOEN.
The United Norwegian Lutheran Church of America files an equity petition in Winneshiek County Iowa claiming absolute fee simple ownership of Lot 2 in the subdivision of Lot 1 NW quarter Section 31 Township 98 Range 8 and the SW quarter of the NE quarter Section 25 Township 98 Range West. The petition alleges adverse possession for over ten years and names numerous defendants and unknown heirs asserting they have no right tithe or interest in the described property. The court is urged to adjudge the plaintiff owner and bar all claims, with appearance required by April 19 1915. otherwise default and judgment will be entered.
Notice announces the appointment of executors for the Ogden Casterton estate of Decorah township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased testate. Executors named are Wm D Casterton Charles C Casterton Isaac Fawcett and E J Curtin dated Decorah Iowa February 5 1915.
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