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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
8
Practical farm note column urges caution on mushroom farming and fad diets while sharing tips on clabber vs buttermilk, lime in rye and clover, watermelon ripeness by thump, and keeping fakers from premade notes. It covers pest control, bird feeding, and silage safety, with rural readership in mind. It notes Missouri and Kansas cooperation, turkey nesting, and the rise of alfalfa tea as calf feed.
The Lancet notes anthrax danger in wool imports and the lack of practical disinfection methods. Bradford Board reports 1258 wool samples tested in year to Oct 1912, with anthrax bacilli found in 84. Blood clots no longer sole danger. wet disinfection needed but trade disapproval and process disruption hinder progress.
A meditation on why urban leaders seek rural homes. The open country offers life in growing grass, fields, trees, birds, and farm animals. Working the land fosters sobriety, thoughtfulness, reverence, and hopeful optimism about civilization.
Washington estimates show alfalfa day cost on an Iowa farm averaging $6.00 over four years with yearly increases. Silage averaged $80.78 in the same period, also rising each year, underscoring a high cost of living and of producing feed.
H F W from the St. Louis Globe Democrat notes a repeat of last summer’s drought across Missouri and surrounding areas. They warn of scarce hay and rough feeds, with oats and meadows hurt, while crops like corn hold as weather patterns favor ongoing dryness. Planting midseason for quick maturing fodder is urged to avert animal losses and cut feeding costs.
The article argues that legumes enrich soil by fixing nitrogen and feed livestock, increasing manure and farm value. It notes over 21,000,000 dairy cows in the U S and contends dairy demand supports healthier herds rather than reliance on oleomargarine.
The column warns readers to wash copper off celery before marketing to avoid poisoning and legal trouble. It cautions against loose ducks harming crops, advises tankage with corn, notes sheep benefit from clean water, and observes oats aiding bone growth in cattle. It also questions government ownership while urging safer feeding and warns about horses dying from ensilage.
Advert says bilious symptoms headaches bad breath sour stomach and indigestion from fermenting foods can be cleaned up tonight with a 25 cent bottle. It promises a full bowel movement gives a satisfied feeling and notes the product is effective yet mild without gripping. Also mentions Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns.
The piece urges farmers to invest in fertilizer lime and manure to improve poor soil. It warns that timidity in spending for soil care leads to weak lands and poorer yields, while prudent application yields long term gains.
An advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for healing cuts burns wounds and sores with a testimonial from E. Lopez of Marilla New York. It claims quick healing and prepaid protection against lockjaw at 25 cents and urges keeping a box on hand. Also mentions cattle standing in water to deter heel flies and promotes Dean's Ointment for eczema and itching skin with a note to buy a box at stores.
Breaking Up Hardpan notes subsoiling may fail profitably but many soils yield unprofitable crops that subsoiling could reclaim. Dynamite helps break hardpan and deepen shallow soil. Cautionary line warns of injuries from handling and promotes Dr Thomas Eveline Ointment sold by druggists. 25¢ and 50¢
Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Phoebe Lincoln Chemical Company records an June 1 1914 stockholders meeting in Decorah Iowa approving Article V. It sets capital stock at 2500 shares par 10 each with 1000 common and 1500 preferred, fully paid and non assessable. Certification by chairman Phoebe Lincoln secretary E J Parman and directors Nelson and Parman follows before a Winneshick County Notary Public.
In Winneshiek County Iowa September Term 1881 to 1882 notice to defendants that on or before August 20 1914 a petition in equity will be filed in the District Court at Devorah Town for the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and the 79 acres of the West half of the Northeast Quarter in Section 15 Township 99 North Range 8 West.
Mrs Mary Pecoy Cresco says she suffered years from kidney trouble with back pain nerves and head aches. After reading about Dean's Kidney Pills she tried them and found prompt relief becoming free of symptoms. Price fifty cents at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Props Buffalo N Y Ady.
Original notice for a Dekorah Winneshiek County Iowa case seeks to cancel mortgage and life lease on described lands. It details identity disputes among grantees and grantors, prays appointment of a court clerk as commissioner to satisfy mortgage and life lease, and requests title quieting against all defendants with costs and equitable relief. Publication required four weeks before September 21, 1914 in Decorah Republican.
To whom it may concern you are notified to appear at the Court House Winneshiek county Iowa on September 21 1914 at 130 PM to attend probate of an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Knudt Selsvold late of Decorah township deceased at which time you will appear and show cause if any why said will should not be admitted to probate In testimony whereof I have subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said office this 30th day of June 1914 Olai Kallevang Clerk District Court By 8 J Moore Deputy 27
A probate notice dated June 19 1914 from Sheik County Iowa announces the deceased Clais Kallevang and marks the seal of the office. C N Houck attorney represents the matter in this public record.
The only line offering direct service from the East to both Denver and Colorado Springs. Low fares daily all summer.
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