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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
8
H. H. 8's field guide from St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues that breaking soil clods into dust increases root feeding surface, conserves moisture, and raises yields. Harrowing, disking, and heavy rollers are essential in dry times to smooth and compact soil for better germination and growth.
Coughs and Colds Weaken the System. Get a bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery. It stops coughs and is advertised as best for throat and lung troubles. Includes testimonial from Mr. O. H. Brown of Muscatine, Ala. Also references Burdock Blood Bitters for pure blood.
A farm article recounts a foal born from a medium sized mare and sire who quickly grew to 1600 pounds after being fed cow’s milk. Starting with a quart, then six quarts per feed twice daily, the foal consumed near four gallons daily including mare milk. Extra milk accelerated growth, producing a valuable horse that later sold for about 300 dollars. The piece urges dairy use and balanced feeding to improve colt size, bone, and strength, noting many foals are underfed during growth.
A bulletin from Iowa State College’s agricultural station advocates hogging down corn to save about seven cents per bushel. Prof. John M. Evward says young hogs with protein supplements can harvest corn efficiently, producing more pork per unit of corn and reducing labor and storage costs.
An advertisement promotes Chamberlains Colie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy urging families to keep it ready for hot weather. It claims high value and notes Engbertsons Pharmacy as the seller. The page also mentions Uruguay weighing alcohol manufacture as a government monopoly plan by Congress.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for digestive disorders and a purifier of the blood, claiming they prevent constipation and support liver and kidney health. It also promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for injuries with a brief urging to buy at druggists for 25 cents.
In Decorah Iowa Mrs Eva Rima reports years of disordered kidneys with pain in kidneys and loins headaches and dizziness. After using Doan's Kidney Pills she found relief and better health. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY props. Adv.
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