Hollow-tile concrete floors best for hog houses
Kansas State Agricultural College experiment station finds hollow-tile concrete floors superior for hog houses. They are warmer and drier, easier to clean and disinfect, and more sanitary than dirt boards or brick floors. While not as warm as board floors, hollow-tile floors are permanent and favored over solid concrete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State Agricultural College
Ray Gatewood
Kansas Experiment Station
Fertilizing the Soil: Manure as a Priceless Farm Resource
Henry Jackson Waters cites ancient and modern practice showing manure as a central soil amendment. He notes US annual manure value surpasses two billion dollars and contains far more plant food than all commercial fertilizers, yet nearly half is wasted due to poor management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augeas
Italy
United States
Henry Jackson Waters
Seed Potato Farming and Northern Stock Moving South
Seed potato stock from Maine New York Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota moves south as superior northern stock gains value. Returns begin mid winter and run until northern crop is ready. Wisconsin’s seed industry rose after wheat decline aided by potato dairying and crop rotation. Imported Belgian stallions and mares for sale in Grand Masonic Minnesota by W D Burrinton & Bon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
New York
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Horticultural Department
University
W. D. Burrinton & Bon
Choosing a Farm ladder of ownership and land value
A Missouri College of Agriculture dean outlines steps for farmers choosing new farms. He notes the ladder from hired man to debt free owner, warns against confusing land price with social value, and discusses land quality, proximity to town, labor, and community factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Mumford
Missouri College of Agriculture
Profitable Crop Rotation Principles for Soil Health
The best rotation aims to improve soil, reduce pests, and sustain crops. Include at least one legume in each cycle and maintain livestock to provide manure. Avoid planting consecutive crops that share pests and use crop changes to starve pests and boost vigor.
Feed the Soil Carefully and Subject to Weather
The piece outlines soil improvement by organic matter lime better water and nutrients, noting marshes need none and sands can have tilth without fertility. It cites humus depletion acid soils lack lime and poor water causes drought and low yields. It ends with medical ads for Foley Kidney Pills and Deans Regulats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Foley
Engbretson
Adv
What to Do When Cutworms Travel Like Army Worms
When cutworms occur in unusual abundance they migrate like armyworms and require rapid control. Methods include trenching ditching deep furrows trapping with water kerosene and sticky barriers. spraying with arsenate of lead or Paris green if bait is impractical. A parsley field treated with arsenate of lead yielded a perfect stand after five applications.
Sloan’s Liniment Ad Promotes Quick Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Sloan’s Liniment as a top pain killer usable without rubbing. A Berkeley testimonial recalls neck stiffness relief after Panama Exposition walks, with rapid improvement after two applications. The ad notes 25c price and urges druggists to stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Mervin H. Leister
Berkeley
Cal
Panama Exposition
Druguyists
Adler i K A Remedy Sold In Decorah
R A Engbertson reports Adler i ka buckthorn bark glycerine mixture sold in Decorah. One spoonful relieves constipation and stomach discomfort. claimed to work in appendicitis with gas passing within a minute and is described as safe and non grabbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Engbertson
Decorah
Appointment of Administratrix for Anna Keck Estate
Notice of appointment of administrator for Anna Keck, deceased of Canoe township Winneshick Iowa. Martin Keck named administrator. bonds filed. creditors must present claims and debtors pay to administrator. Dated Decorah Iowa January 7 1915. E BR Acres Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Keck
Anna Eck
Canoe Township
Winneshick
State of
Iowa
Martin” Keck
Decorah
E. BR. Acres
Notice in Probate Petition for Livia A. McKay Will
To all concerned in Winneshiek county Iowa you are summoned to appear January List day 1916 at 2 P M at the Court House Decorah to contest probate of the last will and testament of Livia A McKay deceased Subscribed with the court seal and dated December 1 1915 Olat Kallevang Ry S J Moore Deputy Boice Hook Attorneys
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livia A. McKay
Decorah Township
Winneshirk County
Iowa
Clerk District Court
Olat Kallevang
Ry S. J. Moore
Boice & Hook
Winneshiek County
Towa
Clai Kallevang
W. L. Barker
Notice in Probate in Winneshiek County Iowa
Notice in probate requires appearance at the Court House in Winneshiek County Iowa on January 1 2010 at 1 30 p m to attend probate of the instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of John Gerhard Schoo late of Canoe Township Winneshiek County Iowa Attorneys name Willett appears official seal and date January 3 191s
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wintieshirk County
Iowa
John Gerhard Schoo
Canoe Township
Winneshiek County
Olats Kallevang
Clerk District Court
Willett
Probate and Estate Notices from Winneshiek County Iowa
Notices announce probate for a will in Winneshiek County Iowa and appoint administrators for the estate of Lawrence Drake, with demands to be presented. Original notice lists defendants in a district court action over shared real estate and requests judgments, partition or sale, with dates in January 1916 and appearances required.
From Churning Times to Butter Quality
The article outlines butter making tips from Farm and Fireside noting ideal churning times from fifteen to twenty minutes, and that butter should feel pea sized before washing to avoid leftover buttermilk. It also mentions elephant domestication in Siam and promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a family tonic priced at $1.00.
Vinol credited for child’s recovery in Lakeport notice
A weakiling girl in Lakeport New Hampshire reportedly gained strength after using Vinol as a tonic. The testimonial from Gro A and Druggist R A Engbertson of Decorah Iowa endorses Vinol’s cod liver elements and iron for run down children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeport
N. H
Gro. A
R. A. Engbertson
Decorah
Notice of Final Report in Estate of Mads Jacobson
In Winneshiek County Iowa the final report of Anfinson administrator of the estate of Mads Jacobson will be on file by January 20 1916 in the District Court. The court will hear objections at the January 31 1916 term and if none are filed the report may be approved and the administrator and bondsmen discharged. Attorney 52 W M Strand represents the administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Town
Winneshiek County
Mads Jacobson
Jeffrey Jacobson
Gertrud Jacobson
Nicolai Jacobson Move
Martin Jacobson Hove
Marie Larson
Jacob Bega Hove
District Court of
Iowa
Anfinson
W. M. Strand
Mortgage Foreclosure Notice in Decorah Iowa 1916
January Term 1916. Christena Rudy plaintiff sues Alwin Noecker Carrie Noecker J C Johnson and Firestone Tire and Rubber Company for 2163.27 plus 6 percent interest from Feb 1 1916 on a note of Aug 1 1910 and seeks foreclosure of a mortgage on Lots 8 and 9 Block 44 Decorah original plat with a request for a lien priority over any junior claims and a receiver to collect rents with a sale to satisfy the judgment. Attorney H F Barthell for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Town
Winneshiek County
Christena Rudy
Alwin Noecker
Carrie Noecker
J. C. Johnson and
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Winneshick County
Decorah
Iowa
J. C. Johnson
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
A. D
J. C. Johnson and Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
H. F. Barthell
Notice of equity suit over Mary J. Stuart estate in Winneshiek
In District Court of Iowa for Winneshiek County Samuel Rice as administrator seeks to establish title to East Half of Southwest Quarter and South Half of Southeast Quarter in Section 1 Township 99 North Range 9 West. Defendants include Sarah and George Kimball Emma Rice Joseph Stuart and unknown claimants. Petition asks foreclosure of adverse claims and confirmation of Mary J. Stuart’s title with costs. Default possible January 1916 if defendants fail to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Winneshiek County
Samuel Rice
Mary J. Stuart
Sarah Kimball
George Kimball
Emma J. Rice
Joseph Stuart
Ninety-nine
Fifth Principal Meridian
Township Ninety-nine
Costa
Court House
Decorah
Town
Deneren
Rboice & Hook
Quieting Title in Winneshiek County Real Estate Dispute
Frank Krall petitions to quiet title to Lot Three and Lot One in the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and other parcels in Township Ninety six North Range Nine West, Winneshiek County Iowa. The suit names numerous defendants and seeks to establish ownership, resolve claimants, confirm chain of title, and declare mortgage and tax deed issues void or resolved, with relief as equitable and just. Defendants are urged to appear by January 15, 1916, otherwise default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Towa
Winneshiek County
Gertrud Jacobson
Nicolai
Jacobson Hove
Bergalot Jacobson Hove
Martin Jacobson Hove
Louisa Jacobson Hove
Mads Jacobson Hove
Christina Jacobson Hove
Mary Larson
James Larson
Jacob Jacobson Hove
Julia Jacobson Howe
District Court of Town
Mads Jacobson
Mass Jacobson
Testate
Tempesie
St. P. M
Nicolai Jacobson Hove
Martin
Decorah
Town
MM Strand
District Court
Frank Krall
N. W
S. W of Stes
As.entz Falk
Jacob Falk, Jr
William Smith
Sam N. Fain
Gotleib Krumm
Louis F. Tavernier
Kate E. Tavernier
John T. Clark
E. Dickerman
Geerg Sehneberer
John Burkhardt
Jacob Pringer
Anna Martinek
Ped
Abbie Weiser
C. Weiser
David Noyes
Davi Noyes
L. F. Bullis
Clela Bullis
Ruth Dickerman
Gilbert Green
Dickerman
L. Bullis
Abbie Bullis
Benjamin Tuttle
Robert Tuttle
Mammin Hiatt
John Hiatt
R. B. Tuttle
Iowa
Winneshick County
Lawrence Falk
Lorentz Paka
Jacob Falk
Sam N Fain
Gottloib Krumm
G. C. Krumm
Deseree
Louis Tavernier
Marie E. Tavernier
Macee
Elizabeth Clark
Cormie Schneberger
George Sneberger
George Schneberger
Ween County
M. Bart
John Burkhard
John Burkhart
Jacob Pfinger
Jacob Pfinenger
Annie Martineck
Frank Kral
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Dean’s
Marenus Aurelius
John Iverson
Lawrence Drake
Winneshiek
Phebe Drake
Drake
E. R. Acres
Siam
Dwelling House Insurance
W. F. Abbey
Vinkon
Postville
Ossian—Calmar— Ridgeway
Cresco
Canton
Mabel
Spring Grove
West Water Street
N. H. Adams
Alfornta
Florida
BAL. S. Ray
L. R, Schrempf
Decorab
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
Shubert
Hubert Shipper
A. B. Shubert, Inc
West Austin Ave
Chicago
U.S.A
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