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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1915
Page
8
A New York orchardist asks about applying nitrate of soda to apple trees. H A Surface responds with guidance on timing, benefits, risks, and quantities, warning against late use and linking high growth to fire blight. Advice covers fertilization’s effect on fruit set, size, color, storage, and pruning.
A brief notice advertises Barker's Antiseptic footwear for sale by John G. Schimming and R. A. Engbretson in Ady. The item emphasizes health benefits while noting the sellers in the local listing.
Farmers bulletin 671 updates on chiggers a tiny mite found in berry bushes shrubs and grass that harms some people by burrowing into the skin causing red spots. Some immune others suffer. avoid known mite areas bathe with soap in hot water use ammonia for persistent bites shake sulphur into shoes rub on legs and ankles to prevent trouble.
A testimonial from Sam F. Guin of Whatley Alabama praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for saving a life after illness from measles and rain exposure. Sold at Engbretson's Pharmacy with an advert note. A fishing bait line follows the ad copy.
Antiseptic powder for sore feet used by over 100000 packages among Allied and Devon troops at the front. Sold nationwide for 25 cents, no logo. Address Allen Olmsted Le Roy New York. Adv 22
The piece explains insect enemies of corn in the Midwest, detailing chinch bugs, cutworms, wire-worms, bill bugs, corn root aphis, and root worms. It outlines life cycles, feeding methods, and practical controls including field trenching, burning waste, crop rotation, trap crops, and fall plowing. It also stresses dairy cow management as part of progressive farming and emphasizes calm, well-treated cows for profitability.
Mrs Sadie P Clawson of Indiana Pa suffered daily stomach pain bloating headaches and belching plus constipation. Her daughter had used Chamberlains Tablets and urged her to try them. After few doses she found relief unlike anything else. For sale by Engbretsons Pharmacy. Its when the game gets too hot that some people get cold feet.
Tired and aching muscles ease after hard work with Sloan's Ointment. A grateful user praises its effectiveness and counter irritant qualities. Sold by all druggists for 25c. Penetrates without rubbing, advertised.
Notice is given that Ingeborg Larsen has been appointed executrix of the estate of Laur Larsen deceased of Decorah township Winneshiek County Iowa testate. Debts must be presented and payments made to Executrix at Decorah Iowa June 12 1915. Aubolee Nelson Attorneys. Also original notice in district court Winneshiek County Iowa Gilbert Syverson plaintiff versus Horace Wilder and Mrs Horace Wilder et al. quiet title action concerning the north 30 acres of the northeast quarter of section 18 township 97 range 8 west of the St. Paul Minneapolis railroad. defendants notified to appear by September 1915 term at Decorah Court House.
The best method is to scrape rust to a fine powder with scouring soap, mix with a little oil, rub with flannel, then apply whiting and rub well. Repeat daily until all rust disappears.
Public Speaking notes trouble from phlegm hindering articulation and offers Barker's Remedy for coughs colds and catarrh to remove difficulty. An advertisement sells Burdock Blood Bitters as a family tonic promising strength appetite digestion sound sleep and vitality. Also notes sale by John G Schimming and R A Engbretson and a remark on cigars.
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