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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1913
Page
8
W F Corrie argues in the St. Louis Globe Democrat that rising cattle prices reflect broader meat demand. He urges farmers to stock livestock now to boost future yields, soil fertility, and farm profitability, noting hogs at about eight cents and corn around fifty cents.
An inquiry about yellow versus white corn is answered by Wallaces' Farmer noting experiments show average feeding value is roughly equal. Some varieties differ, but overall there is little or no difference in feeding value or yield between colors. Includes a drug advert for Dr Thomas Kelectric Oil.
Instructional piece urging poultry keepers to build familiarity with each bird, tame nervous fowls, and handle them calmly to improve yard management and egg production. Advocates regular gentle approach to reduce fear, increase cooperation, and strengthen the keeper poultry bond.
C. A. in St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes expert farmers plant pumpkins with corn to feed cows and hogs from harvest through winter. Pumpkins and similar greens add water and digestive juice to dry feeds, boosting digestion, milk, and overall feed efficiency.
Rhode reports feeding tankage at 60 percent with corn to pigs eight to nine months old, averaging about 260 pounds under ordinary farm conditions. He says the diet is essential for growing hogs if other foods do not supply similar nutrients, and notes no adverse effects observed in pigs of various ages. He also cautions against overfeeding and acknowledges vaccination remains the only certain protection against cholera.
Sufferers who say they have tried everything without benefit are the people we are looking for. We want them to know from glad experience that Flys Dream Balm will conquer Cold in the Head Hay Fever and obstinate forme of Nasal Catarrh. This remedy acts freely on the inflamed membranes cleansing soothing and healing. One trial will convince you of its healing power. Price 50c. Drug gists or mailed by Ely Bros 56 War ren St New York.
The article stresses dairy as the most profitable farm work, urges good pasture, silos, and careful feeding. It cautions against fattening rations, warns about cold rains keeping cows in barns, and urges patience with young heifers. It notes fruit and poultry can supplement dairy income and foresees the west’s cattle industry fading as longhorns and cowboys vanish.
A South Dakota Farmer article urges stopping use of milk from sick cows warning it spreads diseases like tuberculosis. It advises separating or disposing of milk from cows showing illness and notes laws banning sale within fifteen days before and five days after calving.
A young girl rides at midnight to warn villagers of a forest fire in the Catskills and saves many lives. The ad copy then touts Dr King’s New Discovery for lung trouble with testimonials, prices, and a trial offer. It also references rich women's spending and kerema itching with Dean's Ointment promotion.
A dairy expert argues cows need summer-like conditions in winter to sustain milk flow. Stable heat, dry bedding, wind protection, and proper ventilation boost comfort and feed efficiency, reducing fuel waste.
The article advises using rich soil or well decomposed manure in the planting hole when fruit trees or ornamentals are set in thin soil. It stresses not overfertilizing, using leaf mold or farmyard soil, mulching to keep roots moist, and the long term payoff of proper early care.
Readings outline a full program for Country School Day at the first North Dakota Country Life Conference. Topics cover rural school roles as social center, community leader, farm lab, exchange hub, health and art venue, recreation site, and neighborhood reference library.
An advertisement fragment touts sound proof floors in apartment buildings while warning that extreme polar winds roughen skin. Bucklen’s Amnic a Salve is promoted for chapped hands and lips and for cold sores burns and other injuries. Burdock Blood Bitters are sold to purify blood and improve digestion.
To Whom it May Concern you are notified to appear at the Court House Winneshiek County Iowa on February 3 1912 at 1 30 PM to attend probate of a document purporting to be a last will and testament of the deceased of Decorah Township Iowa show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk Clait Kallevang date December 5 1912 seal. Attorney J A Nelson.
John J. Strinmoen files equity suit in Winneshiek County to quiet title on described parcels in Decorah. The complaint seeks fee simple ownership against James Kenney Patrick Byrne and unknown heirs. It claims ten years of adverse possession and requests mortgage satisfaction and costs with a February 1913 deadline.
In Winneshiek County Iowa the Clerk of the District Court notes a final report and petition for discharge filed by Albert Lincoln as executor of Anna F. Farnsworth. The report asks approval of compensation and payment of certain claims and legacies including a church legacy to First Church Christ Scientist Austin Minnesota, plus other estate actions and an assignment to H N French J A French and Alice Ormsby. A hearing is set for February 3 1913 at 2 PM inviting interested parties to attend.
Final report and petition for discharge of O G Haugen as administrator de bonis non of Marit Hove estate filed in Winneshiek Iowa. Guardians ad litem for minors sought. claims of Sarah Moe and others to be allowed. compensation and costs proposed. hearing scheduled Feb 1 1913 at Decorah Court House with bonds released pending final distribution and vouchers.
On February 4 1913 at 2:00 PM Peter C Lund late of Pleasant township Winneshiek county Iowa is required to show cause why his will should not be admitted to probate. Testimony by OLAL Kallevang Clerk Hy Moore Deputy N Willett Attorney.
Insurance notice for Castalia Iowa detailing fire and tornado coverage. Mentions a druggist and stationer business at 406 Main Street and references to the telephone exchange manager. Contains fragmentary OCR text with uncertain dates and entity spellings.
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