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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
8
The article discusses costs to close fence posts, methods for pest control, and soil and manure practices. It reports on Storrs Conn egg laying contests, noting Leghorns lead pens and Wyandottes top individual output, with expectant future reports on weights and feeding.
The article discusses planting grafted varieties suited to local farms and pest control methods. It notes using alternating clean and poisoned bait to trap vermin, sorting eggs by size and color for sale, and advises on homemade foot powder recipes. It also mentions muskrats in Austria and a legal note from Ohio about killing unassessed dogs.
A health officer threatens quarantine over airing feet and Uncle John adapts by using Barker's Antiseptic. His feet improve and the ad notes sale of the product by John J. Schimming and R A Engbertson. The piece ends with Chevalier's quote about ideas.
A warning that colds can lead to serious diseases and should be treated promptly. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is advertised as helpful for loosening a cold, easing lungs, aiding expectoration, and helping the body overcome the illness. Sold by Engbertson's Pharmacy.
A health notice warns parents not to give children cough medicines containing opium, praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for all ages and free of opium. The ad also promotes Engbertson's Pharmacy in Ady and ends with a motivational line about giving up habits.
A Peru Indiana man reports relief from indigestion biliousness and constipation after using Chamberlains Tablets bought on strong recommendation. Sold by Enghertson's Pharmacy. Also a quote on a woman's strong tie of love by Mme de Motteville.
Mia Dunn of Arnold Pa reports relief from bilious attacks after using Chamberlains Tablets. Engbertsons Pharmacy sells the remedy. Also an aphorism about love attributed to La Bruyere accompanies the ad.
Chas J Wangler of Decorah Iowa offers Schiffmanns Concentrated Expectorant at half price for three days. First 100 customers get a bottle, limit one per family, with coupon. refund offered if not satisfactory. Coupon orders may be sent postpaid to Dr Schiffmann 205 W 6th St St Paul Minn.
Advertises Sloan's Liniment for neuralgia relief by applying to the surface over the painful area without rubbing it in. Claims quick penetration to the nerve and inflammation relief with a 25 cent bottle and money back if not satisfied. An endorsement by Alfred Bougeart closes the note.
Decorah residents praise Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney trouble noting relief after standing long hours. Ad cites Fig. FE Herwig of Decorah and Foster Milburn Co as supplier. Also records dissolution of a local real estate partnership effective January 4 1915 and Alvin Rollins withdrawal liable for existing contracts.
Notice proclaims the appointment of Diana M Sears executrix of the estate of George R Sears deceased of Decorah Township Winneshiek Iowa testate She has filed bonds as required and will administer the estate Demands must be exhibited and debts paid to the executrix or attorney Frank Sayre Decorah Iowa January 21 1914
To all interested parties you are ordered to appear at the Winneshiek County Court House Iowa on February 8 1915 at 9 00 am to show cause why the last will of Lewis Lockwood late of Jackson township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased should not be admitted to probate. Klein Kallevang Clerk of District Court seals this notice January 11 1915.
Winneshiek County Iowa on April 19 1915 at 1 30 PM to attend probate of instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of John Hospodarsky late of Calmar township deceased. The notice is signed by OLAL KALLEVANG Clerk of District Court with seal.
Notice to those concerned that on February 1 1915 at 1:30 PM a probate session will be held to admit to probate an instrument alleged to be the last will and testament of Louise S Fuller late of Orleans township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased. The clerk of the district court signs the notice dated January 6.
In Winneshiek County District Court a petition in equity filed by J L Goddard as executor seeks construction of Amanda Goddard’s 1899 will. The action aims to settle land descriptions and bequests, determine if the testatrix owned certain properties, and decide the validity of provisions for Georgia Waters and others with instruction for administration and decree. A February 1915 deadline is noted for defendants to answer.
Notice to interested parties to attend probate proceedings for a will in Glenwood township Winne ishiek county Town on December 19 1914 at the district court to show cause if the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk N Willett attorney signs the seal.
Sheriff’s sale notice from Winneshiek County Iowa lists a large inventory of machinery and tooling seized by special execution. Items include Swenson Navy and Self Grates valves castings, core boxes, caps and disc patterns, multiple lathes milling machines turret heads and grinders, valve milling equipment, spares, and various chuck and cutting tools. The seizure covers factory equipment at the Swenson Valve plant in Decorah.
The partnership between Alvin Rollins G W Glice and W M Simms doing business as The Sheridan Land and Improvement Company for Kansas City Missouri is dissolved by the withdrawal of G W Glice. G W Glice will not be associated in the partnership. Dated at Decorah Town the 4th day 24pd.
Public bids are invited by the Independent School District of Fort Atkinson Iowa for ten $500 school building bonds at the Schreiber Jewelry Store Fort Atkinson up to 1 pm February 13 1915. Bonds bear 5 percent interest sold at par with semiannual interest and are redeemable starting January 1 1917. Bond payments and principal to Home Savings Bank Fort Atkinson. Charles Krumm president H Schreiber secretary.
Notice announces Billa B. Letchford appointed administratrix of the estate of Landon R. Letchford deceased of Frankville township Winneshiek County Iowa intestate. She has taken the trust and bonds required by law. All claims must be shown and all debts paid to the administratrix in Decorah, Iowa dated January 19, 1915.
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