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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
8
An editorial argues for silos as essential for dairies and livestock farms. Citing Purdue expert Prof. J H Skinner, it lists ten benefits from preserved palatability and full use of the corn plant to higher milk yields and lower winter costs, urging farmers to build for the coming season.
Tests at the Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station show feeding milk to young chicks greatly enhances growth and lowers mortality. Sweet or sour milk yields similar benefits and is not harmful. consistent milk type throughout the feeding period is advised, with sour milk preferred if chosen.
Ministers and lawyers urged Barker's Remedy as the best choice for throats during public speaking. For sale by John G. Schimming and R. A. Endretson iv.
Daniel Provant from Ohio in Farm Life urges shade for hogs during heat as essential to prevent heat stress and losses. He recommends cheap portable shade houses, 3 feet high with a north or east orientation, room for all hogs, occasional water access, and sanitary hog baths. He warns against mud wallows and nose rings to deter rooting and disease, noting comfort boosts pork production.
Advice from Colorado Agricultural College on preserving cream quality. Heat reduces butter yield, so cook cream promptly after separation. Hauling to market causes most heat exposure. dampened blankets over cans reduce temperature by over twenty degrees and keep dirt away. Maintaining cream quality supports better prices and prevents low grade cream from reaching market.
An advertisement warns parents that many children harbor worms causing nervousness and pallor and promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as an effective candy lozenge for deworming. It also touts Keves constipation relief, Barker's Antiseptic, and Dean's Ointment for itching skin ailments with prices and seller names.
The Department of Agriculture urges farmers to breed horses as war demand grows. From 1900 to 1914 the U S horse population rose despite auto use, with 45 percent of livestock value in 1910. The War Department seeks cavalry horses and the Agriculture Dept funds stallions to boost breeding in suitable areas.
Pills sold in 36 count glass bottles for 25 cents claim to ease constipation by morning. Advertisement touts easy use and night dose, with testimonials and local pharmacy availability. Also promotes Chamberlains Tablets and Burdock Blood Bitters for digestion and blood quality.
An old notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal treatment for catarrh, claiming it works through the blood and mucous surfaces. It touts testimonials and lists F J Cheney & Co as manufacturers with Druggists selling it, plus a reminder to use Hall's Family Pills for constipation. A separate bidding notice invites bids for erecting a school house in District No 6 Fremont township Winneshick county with June 26, 1915 deadline and bid requirements.
The trainer must be gentle and persevering, pairing words with action to teach a colt. Consistent tone and calm commands with physical cues help the horse learn meaning, avoiding harshness. Do not overdo clucking as it becomes ignored, dulling the animal’s responsiveness.
Get rid of rheumatism now with Chamberlain's Liniment. W A Richard of Homer City NY reports quick relief and cure after using a bottle. Sold by Engbrechtson's Pharmacy. Adv. A broken promise can be repaired but never made as good as new.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Ointment as fast relief for facial head and body neuralgia with a 25 cent 3 ounce bottle. The page also includes a district court equity petition notice from Winneshiek County Iowa dated 1915.
The Angora produces long silky mohair not wool. Pure bred fleece yields high quality fabrics and commands high prices. Grades supply lap robes blankets and rugs, selling for more than wool though less than imported mohair. Pelts make robes rugs furs and trim. flesh from good grades is eaten as mutton despite prejudice.
A Detroit man reports Chambrain's Tablets restored appetite and strength, eased bloating, and produced satisfactory bowel movement. Sold by Engbretson's Pharmacy. Advert says demand for competent people grows, especially in agriculture.
Local baker L Stoskopf of Decorah endorses Doan's Kidney Pills, claiming relief from two years of kidney pain and frequent painful secretions. He advises buying the same remedy and notes continual use when needed, urging fellow sufferers to try the product from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.
The undersigned executor notifies that creditors of Laur Larsen deceased must present their claims to the estate in Winneshiek County Iowa. The claimants should make payment to Ingeborg Larsen and on behalf of the estate. Decorah Iowa June 12 1915. Aubolee Nelson Attorneys.
An English authority doubts that aero plane owners will multiply next year and questions their impact on earth.
Antiseptic powder claims relief for painful feet with 100000 packages in use by German and Allied troops at the front. Sold everywhere for 25 cents. Also notes Maori women in New Zealand gaining the vote.
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