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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1915
Page
8
In Wallaces Farmer an Iowa reader explains how hay fires often start without flame, likely from spontaneous combustion in large batches of clover hay. Experts doubted the idea for years, but cases across the corn belt show hay heating and fire risk when hay is not evenly dried, moisture remains, or loads are hauled late.
The article contrasts factory efficiency with farm waste, noting 25 to 35 percent strawberry losses in the South due to low prices. It cites Agriculture Department efforts to create value from crushed fruit, jellies, marmalades, and similar products, and urges farmers to adopt business management alongside farming science to improve profitability.
Mrs. Sadie P. Clawson of Indiana Pa reports relief from chronic indigestion, bloating headaches and constipation after using Chamberlain's Tablets at her daughter's urging. Sold by Engbretson's Pharmacy. An ad promotes Burdock Blood Bitters for stronger appetite digestion and sleep at $1.00.
The piece argues dogs that kill or chase sheep harm the sheep industry by chilling farmers' ambitions, breaking breeding plans, and lowering profits. It cites 1913 state reports showing tens of thousands of sheep killed, warns against tolerating such dogs, and urges protective measures to boost sheep numbers.
Sam F. Guin of What ley Alabama reports a severe illness from measles followed by rain exposure that worsened his stomach and bowels. He credits Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life. Sold by Engbretson's Pharmacy. Also asks what happened to old time croquet players.
An antique sales ad promotes Barker's Antiseptic for foot care and lists John G. Schimming and R. A. Engbretson as advertisers in a local newspaper notice.
Franklin Comstock of Hardin County Ia attempted to form a cow testing association but failed to recruit enough members. He now runs two tests monthly, keeping detailed records for each cow, weighing milk, sampling for fat, and calculating yields. His system uses a Babcock tester, a ledger, and simple costs, enabling him to assess profitability and guide culling decisions.
Results from two years of dynamite tree planting tests at the New Jersey station show greater twig growth in peaches after the first season but not in the trunk circumference. Roots are deeper and stronger for dynamite planted trees, while overall first-season survival matches standard planting. A Civil War era reminiscence ends with a quip about a lost limb.
A vintage ad claims Sloan's Ointment relieves tired aching muscles after hard work. It features a testimonial praising the product as a powerful counter irritant, easier and cleaner than mustard, with a 25 cent price and druggist availability.
In a brief exchange Straw Stories reports Mrs Exe argues it isn’t right to charge Willie with taking money from your pocket. Mr Exe counters that not all the money was taken, noting questioning the full theft.
Decorah resident OW Emery at 201 State St. credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing his back pain and bladder trouble after years of suffering. He reports sleep improved, weight regained, and overall health restored, noting he would not have lived to eighty five without the remedy. Foster Milburn Co. promotes the pills at dealers.
North Dakota station experiments show wheat yields by condition from 21.0 to 16.6 bushels per acre, and oats yields from 41.3 to 31.4 bushels per acre across land types, with green manure and fallow among top performers. Also note public speaking advice and Barker's Remedy ads for throat relief.
A curt verse hints at a misnamed household label with a husband as head. The speaker rejects the name and jokes about renaming to reflect the foot instead, suggesting a playful reframe of domestic authority.
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder relieves painful feet. Over 100000 packages used by German and Allied troops at the front. Sold everywhere 2 cents. Address Allen S Omsted Le Roy NY.Advertisement mentions home pride and farming success as a separate note.
An odd ad proclaims a son's confession and praises Barker's Antiseptic for swiftly removing odor. The copy mentions sales agents John G. Schimming and R. A. Engbretson and ends with a quip about old maids and single life.
We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. A medicine designed to treat catarrh as an ailment affecting the nose throat and upper respiratory tract. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and claimed to cure catarrh.
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