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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1914
Page
8
The piece urges farmers to assess their children's talents before directing them to farming. It warns against pressuring youths into farm work, notes farms will shrink as machines and specialization grow, and stresses nurturing interests to ensure lasting success and happiness.
Rose Abnett of Orleans County Vermont explains winter cream separation tips. She warns that oil thickens in cold, feed must be opened, and warm water flushes before pouring milk to raise metal temperature. Do not let milk cool. separate immediately for best cream and machine wear.
The article notes fowl manure varies with feed. A well fed fowl yields manure with moisture 75.3 percent, organic matter 18.5, and mineral matter 6.2. Dried samples show nitrogen 13.4 percent (ammonia 16.3) and calcium phosphate 6.7, indicating high nitrogen but phosphates lower than guano which contains about 20 percent phosphates and yields 6 to 8 percent ammonia.
A Canadian experiment shows alfalfa hay and screenings yield the highest profit at 1.58 dollars per head over a 112 day period. Other groups include alfalfa with grain station producing 1.42, alfalfa with grain 1.31, and alfalfa with roots and grains 1.23, while alfalfa with mixed grains brings 1.20. The study fed five lots of 50 wethers each, with guidance on processing roughage and grain. It also notes milk vessel sanitation to prevent bacteria and odors, and confirms self feeders reduce labor and increase daily gains in pork production.
Advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the superior remedy for bowel troubles. It claims gentle action on stomach and liver, bowel stimulation, and system toning, priced 25 cents and available at druggists through Bucklen & Co of Philadelphia or St. Louis.
C R Weidle of Erie County Pennsylvania explains tankage as a high protein hog feed made from meat scraps and waste. He notes 60 percent protein grades cost about 2.50 per 100 pounds and that tankage balances grains like corn barley and rye, improves growth and bone, suits young pigs, and is fed in small amounts with slop to avoid feeding reluctance. He cautions brood sows eat alfalfa hay and that rinse odors are unpleasant but hogs accept it.
The Inter Ocean notes the United States has become a global supplier of eggs. Commerce figures show exports in 1913 surpassing 21 million dozen, with 1914 totals over a quarter billion eggs. Imports remain modest, including whole eggs and yolks, while external help has diminished since earlier decades.
In a Canadian experiment, pigs fed skim milk with two parts ground barley two parts shorts one part ground oats plus turnips gained 0.87 pounds per head at 3.8 cents per pound. Comparisons show cooked meal with turnips yielding 0.58 pounds at 4.7 cents, raw meal with turnips 0.42 pounds per day at 4.9 cents, and raw meal with mangels 0.65 pounds at 5.1 cents. The results underline skim milk’s high value in hog rations.
An advertisement claims stomach aches and indigestion can be cured with Chamberlain's Tablets as testified by John R. Barker of Battle Creek Michigan who says his heartburn indigestion and liver complaint vanished after use Engbertson's Pharmacy sells the tablets. The piece also notes a method to relieve cow bloat using a stick and trochar or knife blade for more severe cases.
Milwauke e Wisconsin mother Mrs Lida Dewey praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for years of use with both children and self noting it relieves coughs colds and croup quickly. The medicine is described as pleasant and safe for young children and available at Eingbertsons Pharmacy Ady. Financial information about market tips follows with a humorous remark from Dustin Stax about avoiding bad investments.
A Nebraska station study finds alfalfa plus corn yields cheaper gains when hogs control intake via a self feeder. Rack fed alfalfa consistently cost less per 100 pounds of gain, with daily gains around 1.5 pounds, and corn alfalfa in rack often outpacing chopped alfalfa or alfalfa meal options in profitability and efficiency.
An Aberdeen Mississippi reader describes catching grippe then lingering weakness and cough. Vinci cod liver and iron is advertised as restoring strength and vitality with a money back guarantee if it fails. Saxo Salve for eczema of the scalp is also endorsed by a Decorah druggist.
Study at Town station finds corn with alfalfa self-feeder rations yield heavier farrow weights and stronger pigs for brood sows and fattening stock. Corn with meat meal shows slight edge among tested rations, but alfalfa provides essential bone building lime and protein, producing more vigorous pigs than clover hay or meat meal alone.
Grains and beet rations were tested with hogs to compare efficiency. Short rations plus beets gave the best gains with frost ed wheat ranking second. barley was least satisfactory. Beets and grain amounts defined pork yield, with frosted grain and beets improved by adding shorts. Clover or alfalfa hay unexpectedly increased gains and cut costs. An advertising plug for Barker's Antiseptic closes the piece.
A provocative editorial notes a boy and his father’s disgrace tied to appearances. An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a blood purifier with claims of health benefits. Also a humorous remark suggests ministers should remain unmarried to do effective work.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh cure not achieved by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes testimonials, price seventy five cents, and claims the remedy is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. It lists F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio and a national bank as endorsers. It also promotes Laxative Pills for constipation.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for frostbite sharp pains and a range of skin conditions. It claims fast pain relief and quick healing and notes availability from druggists or by mail, with a Philadelphia company address. The item also includes a Punch cartoon caption about army forage requisitions and a groom carrying a bucket.
The Alderika book promises easy guards against appendicitis and quick relief for constipation or gas, offered free this week by R. A. Eng bertson, Druggist.
Notice to Inger O Rodvang Ole G Ranum Randina Aubole Anna Hawkins and Martin Tufty that final report and discharge petition for O Lomen administrator of Ida Bertina Tufty estate will be filed in Winneshiek Iowa at Decorah court on February 2 1914 at 2 PM Hearing requested to fix shares pay costs and release bond. N Willett attorney for O O Lomen.
Notice in Iowa district court notes appraisers Freeman McMasters Christen to value decedent Margaret Danforth estate for collateral inheritance tax. Also lists appointments of administrators Ole Kokos and Holvor Holvorson with duties to collect debts, pay claims, and bond requirements in Decorah and Winneshiek County.
Dr Kings New Discovery is praised as the best cough cold throat and lung medicine. The ad claims it relieves obstinate coughs and colds quickly and urges households to keep a bottle for all family members. Available 50 cents and 1.00 from H. E. Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St Louis.
Petition in Equity filed by John Odson and others against David McAlpin James French and others seeks to establish absolute fee simple ownership of multiple parcels in Canoe and surrounding townships in Winneshiek County. Plaintiffs allege ten years open continuous adverse possession under color of title and warn unknown heirs may claim interests while naming guardianship of William Odson. Court set for February 1914 in Decorah. defendants urged to appear or face default.
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