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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1914
Page
8
The piece urges agricultural science to measure manure value, digestibility of fertility elements, and losses from open barnyards. It argues rent equity should reflect added soil fertility, cites Rothamsted work, and warns landowners profit from exhausted soil without compensation to tenants.
A Breeder’s Gazette meditation on corn husking describes young men shedding coats and braving frost to strip ears from a wagon, while older hands discuss yields. It reflects how invention and effort meet the hard seasonal work and the question of whether machines will replace human labor.
The article urges farmers to exploit farm by products beyond main outputs. It highlights manure as a key, perishable by product needing proper storage and soil application. It notes manure's value on western lands and promotes spreading on fields and pastures to maximize profits. It also mentions crop stalks left in fields as pasture, stressing efficient use before January.
The author urges farmers to value by-products such as straw damaged hay windfall fruit and culled potatoes. He argues for better land rental systems rotation of crops and sheep farming to utilize by-products, increase pasture quality and reduce waste while promoting education from agricultural colleges and experiment stations.
Instructions for mixing lime sulfur spray with lime and water to treat fruit trees. Describes preparation, heating, dilution, and application timing to combat San Jose scale and other pests. Notes that spray acts as both insecticide and fungicide and should cover bark thoroughly for best results.
A testimonial from John R Barker of Battle Creek Michigan claims Chamberlain's Tablets cured his heartburn indigestion and liver trouble. He states his symptoms ended after using the product and notes Engbertson's Pharmacy sells it.
Chop half a pound figs and half a pound dates and seeded raisins. Pack into a small mold. Chop two cupfuls of nut ments and pack into a mold. Turn out, cut thin slices of fruit paste and thin slices of nut paste. Place a fruit paste slice between two nut paste slices and cut into small square blocks.
If you fear tight shoes try Allen's Foot-Ease to wear a size smaller. Ideal for dancing and breaking in new shoes. Sold everywhere for 25 cents with a sample free. Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy New York.
Ancient wedding gifts were loans repaid once a couple settled. As feudal lords gained power, they demanded presents for their heirs from those tied to them. Later laws required gifts valued at up to one twentieth of a tenant’s annual rent.
Old age brings weaker digestion and circulation. Vinol a codiver tonic marketed as ideal for elderly strength and vigor. Includes testimonial from Mrs. Mary Ivey of Columbus Ga and a money back guarantee if Vinol fails to build up the feeble. Saxo Salve claim noted with Druggist R A Engbretson Decorah.
Thousands testify to lasting relief from Doan's Kidney Pills with home endorsements from neighbors. Mrs. J. T. Mackenstadt of Decorah Ta confirms four years of positive results and urges others to ask for Dean's Kidney Pills. Available at 50c stores Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Remember the Name.
An advertisement extols Dr King's New Life Pills as superior to laxatives like salts or castor oil for all bowel troubles. They claim gentle, natural action on stomach and liver, regulate bowels, and tone the system. Price 25c. Advertised by H. E. Bucklen & Co., Philadelphia or St. Louis.
Local note claims many Decorah residents suffer chronic appendicitis misdiagnosed as stomach or bowel trouble. Advocate R A Engbertson DT says try simple back n bark glycerine and Alder-ika German appendix remedy to stop troubles instantly and quickly.
Annual report shows insurance in force at start 1913 4 071 922 00 written 40 042 00 cancelled increase 4 351 952 00 receipts 87 839 67 disbursements 9 425 88 indebtedness 1 484 21 secretary W Goodykoontz submits the financial statement for year ending December 31 1913 and January 1 1914.
公告显示 decorah state bank于1914年1月6日股东年会通过修订第II条 款 增加受托人 接受与执行信托 及财政代理等权力 仅在美国与爱荷华州法律不冲突前提下 本修正由董事会主席Engbertson与董事F Berg签署并于 decorah Iowa 1914年1月13日记载
In Iowa District Court Winneshiek County Ole A Tenold et al. sue Alver Nelson Frank Swehla Sr Ole P Tenold Joseph Swehla Catherine Kral Mary Kral Elizabeth Preska Annie Swella Elenora Swehla Barbara Swehla Rosa Swehla and numerous others claiming fee simple title to extensive parcels in Sections 23 26 and 24 Township 97 North Range 9 West. The plaintiffs seek to quiet title establish ownership and bar adverse claims with costs and relief as just. The case set to proceed unless defendants appear by February 2 1914 failure to appear results in default and judgment.
The subscriber was appointed administrator of the estate of Tolena Nelson, deceased, intestate, late of Heaper township Winneshiek County Iowa. Bond filed as required. Creditors and debtors must present claims and settle with administrator C N Houck attorney in Decorah. Dated Jan 7 1914. Advertise in the Republican.
Notice to all concerned to appear at Winneshiek County Court House Iowa on February 9 1914 at 9:00 A M to show cause why the will of the late resident of Decorah township should not be admitted to probate. Clerk Franks Kallevang signs with seal. Additional financial items and township trustees notes follow in the record.
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