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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
6
An author argues sheep farming matches hogs in profitability. Sheep provide spring lambs and wool to ease winter expenses, improve soil fertility through even manure distribution, and allow smaller farms to sustain good pastures. The writer cites pastures, soil improvement, and regional farming history as reasons to expand sheep flocks.
University of Missouri poultry expert H L Kempster reports an experiment showing beef scraps or sour milk raise egg output for hens. In trials from November to June, beef scraps yielded 1518 eggs vs 800 for regular feed and 1425 with sour milk, with grain costs only 1.80 dollars higher.
The text advises methods to correct hard milking and spider teat in cows. It suggests inserting a sterilized quill into the teat to alleviate hard milking, then describes a carbolic acid olive oil mix and camphor applications for spider teat with careful post milking treatment.
Mrs. Sadie P. Clawson of Indiana Pa suffered night and day stomach pain headaches and belching after meals. Her daughter urged Chamberlain's Tablets and after a few doses she found relief where other remedies failed. For sale by Engbretson's Pharmacy.
Iowa farmers are urged to plant alfalfa this year for high protein feed and soil enrichment. The crop yields 11.5 percent digestible protein, fixes nitrogen, and can provide three to five hay crops per acre. Recommend spring or fall planting on well drained soil with proper inoculation and careful seed bed preparation.
Do You Want a Farm outlines hundreds of open homestead farms on government irrigation projects in the arid West. The government has spent 100 million dollars on irrigation. over 800000 acres receive water, with more farms awaiting selection. Farms are free but buyers must fund their share of irrigation costs and future works, plus operation and maintenance. A practical farmer with 1500 to 3000 dollars can acquire one and cultivate it, with twenty year payment terms and no interest. Locations span South Dakota Montana Wyoming and Nevada. For details contact the United States Reclamation Service statistician in Washington DC.
An old advertisement touts Barker's Antiseptic claiming 15 seconds to remove a bad color. It promotes Dr. Thomas' Eclectic Oil for first aid and urges preparedness for cuts, burns, and injuries. The sale is listed by John G. Schimming and R. A. Engbretson as advisers.
Crop expert Charles E. Cassel says western Kansas can support potato farming with proper care. Trials at Tribune show yields from 18 to 91 bushels per acre across nine varieties with Irish Cobbler leading, irrigation timing key, and potential 60 to 100 bushels per acre in dry western areas.
Officials from the North Carolina Station advise phosphorus speeds crop maturity and boosts yields on valley lands. An equal mix of acid phosphate and cotton seed meal at 200 to 300 pounds per acre improves results, with 200 pounds often increasing seed cotton by over 500 pounds annually. Lime applications of two tons per acre or one ton of air-slaked lime per acre enhance legume yields for several years.
An Eastern bank head studying farming loans discovers farmers borrow to expand operations and holdings rather than out of necessity. Improved farming methods raise profitability, making farming a sturdier business and attracting more capital. The banker credits better farmer bank relations and knowledge. The piece cites changing views and notes Eastern banks set a good example.
An Alabama reader, Sam F. Gunn of Whatley, credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after measles and exposure to rain caused stomach and bowels distress. Available at Engbretsons Pharmacy. Blot out vain pomp, check impulse, quench appetite, keep reason under its own control. Marcus Aurelius.
Advert says Sloan's Ointment eases hard work soreness after over exertion with light application. A grateful user praising its effectiveness is cited. Claims it stops suffering and aches, acts as a cleaner counter irritant, and penetrates without rubbing. Available from all druggists for 25 cents.
An advertisement promises to cure pimples eczema and skin blemishes with Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment. It asserts the ointment wipes out all traces of the ailment and leaves skin soft and clean with many thankful letters from users.
Public speaking advice notes a phlegm problem hindering clear speech. Barker’s Remedy for coughs colds and catarrh is offered to remove the difficulty at once. For sale by John G Schimming and R A Engbretson. Do not let go of a good job expecting that it will chase you around the block.
Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder relieves foot pain and stings. Over 100,000 packages used by German and Allied troops at the front. Sold everywhere 25c. Sample free at Allen 8 Le Roy N Y Adv22. Love may make the world go round but it won't always bring the girl's father around.
An advertisement touts Barker's Antiseptic with claims about improving political conditions and wellbeing. It also promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a family tonic to improve appetite digestion sleep and vitality, priced at $1.00.
The piece explains kidney function filtering blood every three minutes and daily removal of impure matter. It lists symptoms from unhealthy kidneys and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as effective, citing C. A. Allen of West Union Iowa who reports backache relief and endorses the product. Price is 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY.
An Ohio hen laid an egg in a buggy during its trip to town for sale, illustrating the rush and hurry of modern conditions.
An advertisement touts Chamberlin's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as protection for families against summer illnesses at 25 cents per bottle. It argues this is better than life insurance and urges immediate purchase via Engbretson's Pharmacy. It also mentions Dean's Regulats for constipation at 125 cents per box.
In Winne shiek County Iowa William C Casterton Charles Casterton Isaac Fawcett and E J Curtin as Executors of Ogden Casterton deceased sue Julia A Beale and others for guardian ad litem for minor Charles J Knorr and for foreclosure of mortgage on Decorah properties described including Lots 1 2 and 3 Block 26 Original Decorah and related parcels. The case cites a note of 1000 dated July 27 1905 with 7 percent interest and a mortgage recorded in Book 74 page 489. Defendants are warned to appear by Sept 20 1915. default leads to judgement and foreclosure.
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