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Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1916

Page

6

Potatoes Must Be Fed Say St. Louis Experts

J. W. Henceroth in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat writes on potato nutrition. Potatoes need water and thirteen plant foods, nine essential, four nonessential, with water dissolving others. Best yields require deep plowing, moisture conservation, organic matter, and proper fertilizer with careful analysis. Early soil work, lime caution for potato land, nitrogen and phosphoric acid roles, and substantial potash aid starch and tuber growth. In Aroostook Maine large yields per acre exist, but potash supplies may be scarce this year.

J. W. Henceroth St. Louis Globe- Democrat Europe America Aroostook County Maine United States

Wisconsin Beekeepers Urged to Breed Italian Queens

Wisconsin beekeepers will gain from a cooperative queen rearing program at the College of Agriculture, University of Wisconsin under H F Wilson. About 500 Italian queens may be distributed this year to improve stock, with 125 sent last season. prices are 50 cents each for early applicants.

Wisconsin College of Agriculture University of Wisconsin H. F. Wilson Springhill Tenn Wisconsin Beekeepers’ Association N. E. France College Apiary

Congregational and Methodist Churches Schedule Featured

Church directory lists Congregational Church under Pastor Willett with services at 10 30 a m Sunday school at 12 m and Christian Endeavor at 630 p m Children’s day observed next Sabbath with primary department graduation and a morning children’s sermon Evening Sunday school concert with special music patrons invited Also Methodist Episcopal Church led by G B Lackland with services at 10 30 a m and 730 p m Sunday school at 915 a m June 10th subjects The Road to Liberty and The Gospel of Democracy Mme Ohlson Salem and chorus will sing Cordially invited.

M. Willett Christian Endeavor Methodist Episcopal Lackland Mme, Ohlson-Salem Chorus ATL

Cut This Out For Foley Trial Package

An old advertisement urges readers to cut out a slip and mail it to Foley & Co in Chicago to receive a trial package including Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets from Engbertson’s Pharmacy. The note comments on fashion and flat tires as a light aside.

Foley & Co Chicago Ill Foley Engbertson

Kickapoo Worm Killer Candy Promoted for Children

An advertisement claims Kickapoo Worm Killer candy helps dull or fretful children by treating worms. It urges mothers to keep a box on hand, with dosing of one half to one lozenge and immediate results, priced 25 cents at druggists. A mock note blames someone for the foot and mouth disease.

Olaf Oscar Wendling Oscar Clark

Foley Kidney Pills and Burdock Blood Bitters Ad

An advertisement urges women to seek Foley Kidney Pills for backache kidney and bladder pains and boosts Burdock Blood Bitters for digestion. It promotes these tonics as remedies and notes price and availability at drug stores.

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Great City Less Foggy Weather Trend

Weather records spanning more than twenty five years show London’s atmosphere is becoming less foggy.

London

Olaf and Lena Dakota marriage tale ends in renewed happiness

Robert Revere hears a tale of Olaf and Lena, a Dakota couple, whose early hardship and neglect nearly end in divorce. A trusted adviser counsels Lena’s revival through care and stylish reform, guiding Olaf to restore affection. The story ends with renewed harmony and a warning against haste in divorce.

Robert Revere Myer’s Robert Janet

Zinc Cleaning Advice with Kerosene Method

The guide recommends cleansing zinc with kerosene rather than soap and water. Begin with a dry wipe, apply kerosene overnight, then rub with a soft cloth in kerosene each morning. Rut occasionally repeat with a kerosene-wrung cloth for a bright, clean finish.

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