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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1913
Page
8
Practical advice from Robert Millekin on pruning methods and wound care. The piece urges using oil on large cuts, proper tools, and burning detached twigs. It covers soil enrichment from stable manure and composts, plus December burning to curb chinch bugs and weed growth along highways.
Practical advice for poultry breeders covering pens and partitions, egg production tonics, culling unsightly birds, pullet vs hen development signs, USDA Circular No. 206 feeding guidance, laying hen mixtures, litter and greens, wet mash texture, nest management, egg gathering, and post‑season handling of birds.
The article argues high meat prices will boost beef cattle production in western ranches shifting calves to grazing for beef. It notes calf crops yield 60 percent of mature animals on ranges and 85 percent on farms, suggesting beef prices may fall slightly but profits remain from finishing quality cattle. It also claims even one carload annually could sustain a typical ranch family.
A newspaper-style ad bundle highlights Bucklen Arnica Salve for chapped hands and lips caused by cold winds, plus other uses like burns and sores. It also plugs Burdock Blood Bitters for blood purification and clear skin, with prices noted.
An Ohio reader describes methods to harvest early tomatoes and cucumbers. It weighs pros and cons of cloth covers for early tomatoes, emphasizes greenhouse culture for true early warmth, and outlines flats, transplanting, soil, and nitrate feeding. For cucumbers, it suggests starting under glass with seed in boxes, then transplanting to hills, and protecting plants from heat or cold as needed.
A young girl rode at midnight to warn of a feared forest fire in the Catskills and saved many lives. The piece also touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung troubles with a testimonial from W R Patterson of Wellington Texas. Trial bottle offered and price set at one dollar.
A guide urging farmers to plant grapevines in northeastern Iowa and southern Minnesota. It covers soil preparation with manure, row spacing of eight feet, staged pruning, and wire supports. It endorses early varieties like Moore's Early and White Niagara, stresses spraying, winter protection with earth cover, and hopes for heartier future plantings.
A reader asks if opposite sex twins can both be breeders. The answer: the bull is typically a breeder while the heifer is usually sterile as a free martin, though rare cases produce calves. It is advised to retain the bull and consider beefing the heifer.
A method from Rural New Yorker explains spreading lime evenly with a manure spreader. Line the spreader with loose cloth, run at the lowest rate of four loads per acre, and spread a quarter quantity of lime meal to achieve even distribution.
For sore shoulders apply a zinc sulfate and sugar of lead solution with water, half an ounce each compiled for one quart. A hardening lotion uses powdered alum one ounce, sulphuric acid dram, mixed with water to make one quart.
A Farmers and Fireside column urges farmers to grant permits refraining from quail shooting. It argues quail control benefits crops, notes scarce northern quail populations, and cites Bobwhite’s insect and weed seed destruction. The writer, H. W. Weisgerber, calls for community protection of birds.
A writer recalls a ride with a mule owner who explained that growth, not just dam size, influences mature mule size. He describes continuous growth up to age four and notes hybrids from crossbreeding can yield strong vitality, while indiscriminate crossing is risky.
The Decorah Republican lists subscription rates with Chicago publications. Prices shown include 4.15 for Record-Herald and Tribune combinations, 8.35 for Journal, and 2.10 extra for Sunday Record-Herald or Trib. Outside Winneshiek County prices rise to 4.85 for Record-Herald or Tribune and 3.45 for the Journal.
John J. Strinmoen sues James Kenney Patrick Byrne and unknown heirs for title to parcels in Winneshiek County Iowa claiming fee simple ownership and adverse possession for over ten years and seeking quieted title mortgage satisfaction and costs with the February 1913 district court term. Defendants are warned to appear by February 3 1913 or default will be entered. Dated December 21 1912.
Lyman Brown offers Seven Barks at 50 cents per bottle claiming it purifies the blood and clears the system for those with stomach liver or kidney issues or inactive bowels. The tonic, advertised as harmless and palatable, is sold by druggists and backed by a New York address for orders.
Final report and petition for discharge of Albert Lincoln as executor of Anna F. Farnsworth's will filed in Winneshiek County Iowa. Hearing set for February 3, 1913 at 2 PM. requests include payment of claims, distribution, headstone approval, estate rents, real estate sale confirmation, and tax assessments. Dated December 19, 1912. 52 N. Willett attorney for executor.
The District Court of Winneshiek County Iowa requires attendance for the discharge of O G Haugen as administrator de bonis non of Marit Thor Howe’s estate. The hearing is set for February 3 1913, 2 PM at Decorah Court House with claims and guardianship issues to be resolved including compensation and distribution under the will.
Notice is given that Andrew Anderson has been appointed executor of the estate of Anna N Anderson, late of Frankville Township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased testate. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay to the executor, Andrew Anderson, Decorah Iowa. N Willett is the attorney.
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