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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
8
An extended discussion argues that effective farm management hinges on observation and planning. It urges youths on farms to gain hands on practice, noting girls and boys can learn by acting while parents are away and by keeping eyes open for small details to prevent losses and boost profits.
The text explains calculating a cow's yearly milk yield by summing monthly totals, estimating yearly earnings from milk sales, and accounting for feeds and care. It emphasizes recording daily production, tracking costs, and understanding farm management through careful record keeping.
R A Moore and E J Delwiche of the Wisconsin experiment station promote soy beans as a profitable crop for sandy soils. They note its adaptability, inoculation benefits, and value as seed, hay, pasture, and a soil renovator with high crude protein and fat comparable to linseed and cottonseed meal.
A health notice warns against rapid eating and its link to indigestion and constipation. It recommends thorough chewing and swallowing, then using Chamberlain's Tablets when full or dull after meals. Sold by Engbertson's Pharmacy.
After every rainfall water penetrates the ground not by soaking but by boring tiny tubes to four or five feet deep. The surface dries and water evaporates from the tubes, as from a pipe. Twisting the tube slows evaporation. stirring with a rake breaks tube tops and causes water to stand in them for months.
The piece praises Chamberlain's Tablets as a superior stomach and liver remedy, noting growing recognition and availability at Engbertson's Pharmacy in Ada. It contrasts loud showy shooters with real results, quoting Albany Journal on elusive success.
An 19th century advert alleges deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube and catarrh. Claiming a constitutional cure, the piece promises one hundred dollars for a specific formula if it fails, and promotes Hal's Family Pills sold by druggists.
The Luther College band members, among 1400 guests, were recognized at a royal reception for Americans. Prof Sperati received the honorary title Commander from the Norwegian student singers, and Dr Thompson praised Decorah's beauty and the Norway link.
An old newspaper ad touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for households in hot weather and claims high value for its cost. Also promotes Barker’s Remedy for coughs colds catarrh rheumatism and mentions a camphor jar with jewelry and a motor driven boat with wireless gear.
Buff Orpingtons likely derive from Buff Cochin foundation stock with Golden Spangled Hamburgs and Dark Dorkings. To obtain fertile eggs, feed varied grain and make hens work for it. The male should be lively and well fed but not fat, with up to twelve hens this season. nine preferred. Gather eggs often, provide fresh air, clean water, and green food. Avoid changes in matings during breeding season if possible. Alternating males can aid fertility.
The advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills to purify blood, prevent constipation, and improve liver and kidney health, claiming they rid the system of fermenting foods. It also cites Bucklen's Arnica Salve for injuries and Dean's Ointment for various skin troubles with prices 25¢ and 50¢ respectively.
Springfield Ohio resident Mrs Kate Heckman recounts poor health she credits to consumption and ulcers on the lung, praising Vinol for soothing inflamed surfaces and improving appetite and strength. The ad promises money back if it does not help and mentions Saxo Salve for skin issues.
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