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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
8
Farmers are urged to keep fire buckets in every building with water, add salt to prevent freezing, and use sawdust and soda to choke oil fires. Sand harms machinery, water lacks effectiveness on oil blazes, and prompt spreading of water matters. The bulletin covers causes, extinguishing methods, and preventive practices for farm fires.
The article describes nesting options for sitting hens including a 16 by 15 inch nest with a front board, possible tiered banks with hinged fronts, and damp earth lining. It advises three to four inches of damp earth, packed nesting material, and a circular deeper center to prevent eggs from rolling out. A humorous aside questions composing a cradle song for trombones.
Practical steps for broody hens including dusting with insect powder and preparing a quiet nest. Move the hen at night to a prepared nest, use a china egg, and remove it when needed. Limit to 10 eggs in cool weather, later 12 to 15 depending on hen size.
The article explains methods for shipping hatching eggs over long distances. It covers packing in market baskets lined with excelsior, wrapping eggs in paper and excelsior to form a protective ball, and securing with cloth. It also describes using pasteboard cartons filled with chaff or bran, placed in baskets with excelsior, and covered with cloth for protection. Additional options include stiff carton boxes with handles and bushel baskets for 10 to 12 settings, all following similar protective packing.
The port laboratories of the Bureau of Chemistry examine imported beans for hydrocyanic acid. Burma Rangoon and tapiramo varieties are avoided due to danger. These beans, similar to lima beans, show eye to edge radiating stripes. careful inspection can distinguish them from common beans.
Despondency and nervousness in women linked to constipation can be eased by occasional Chamberlain's Tablets. Easy to take and pleasant in effect. For sale by R. A. Engbertson Ady.
An educational piece urges using meat substitutes like cottage cheese milk beans peas cereals and nuts to supply protein. It compares protein content, offers recipes for beans and rice dishes creamed peanuts with rice and tomato cheese dishes, and notes nuts as concentrated protein sources for both children and adults.
The State Experiment Station at Ames invites applicants in the southern half of the state to trial select seed grains. It lists Experiment No. 1 corn Reid's Yellow Dent, No. 4 Iowa 103 oats, No. 5 Iowa 105 oats, No. 6 Bailey vs oats with barley, and details on plots, seed costs, postage, and transfer of crop ownership to the experimenter. Applicants must submit remittances and a chosen experiment number with their form to J Buchanan at the Agricultural Experiment Station, Ames, Iowa.
Washington March 1 The Department of Agriculture answered requests on the federal protection of migratory game birds. The open season ended January 31 and it is now unlawful to capture or kill migratory birds anywhere in the United States. The department expects continued protection to conserve breeding stock and improve shooting conditions in coming years.
A compact guide promotes saving stale bread by making toast for meals, with dishes like creamed chicken on toast and melted cheese. It explains egg toast method, includes variations with cinnamon sugar and dessert sauces, and notes benefits for digestion. An ad promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets from Engbertson's Pharmacy.
The warning stresses that gasoline is never safely stored unless in an underground tank. A single pint’s vapor can render an ordinary room explosive, as the vapor is heavier than air and settles near the floor, risking unconsciousness before a lamp is placed in the danger zone.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports a commercial scale solution for citric acid from culled lemons and notes sales above market price. The Bureau of Chemistry developed orange pulp for marmalade and methods to prepare citrus peel for the market. A wartime ration plan follows with days restricting meat and wheat.
A period piece ad describes bilious attacks from liver dysfunction and constipation. It promotes Chamberlains Tablets to tone the liver and cleanse the stomach, claiming quick recovery at minimal cost, sold by R. A. Engbertson.
Thousands of Iowa women report recovery from chronic ailments using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and its tablet form. The ad cites a testimonial from a Burris Iowa reader who credits the remedies with restoring appetite, strength, and health after bearing-down symptoms and inflammation, avoiding surgery.
Instructions describe building brood coops for hens and chicks using waste slumber or boxes. Designs include a wooden floor, removable center slat, wire netting for ventilation, and a vented, closable front section to keep out predators. The piece ends with an odd note about obtaining electricity from the atmosphere and ice from lakes.
Sever Olson a Decorah blacksmith reports long kidney weakness and backache from hard work. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Engbertson's Pharmacy he improved markedly. Doan's can be bought at all dealers with the same trusted brand from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A sheriff sale is scheduled for March 30, 1918 at 10:00 a.m. at the front door of the Decorah Courthouse Winneshiek County Iowa. The property described includes Lot Two of Two of Nine and Lot Right of the Southeast quarter of the northeast quarter in section sixteen township 98 north range eight west. The sale is to satisfy a judgment for 1290.20 plus 21.07 taxes, with interest and costs totaling about 1400 dollars against Otto Dahhelm, executor Olaus Viste, and the estate of Anton P. Rude deceased. The notice is dated February 26, 1914.
Notice announces JOAN HEGG appointed executor of Annie Severson, deceased, in Hesper township Winneshiek County Iowa. Creditors must file claims and debtors pay estate debts. Dated Decorah Iowa Feb 20 1018. Willett Nelson, Attorneys.
Our paper urges readers to follow world war developments and local Midwest events. It promotes subscribing to The Decorah Republican and The Weekly Kansas City Star for comprehensive coverage of nations at war, armed forces, navies, and potential global impact. Subscriptions cost $1.75.
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