Practical Farm Depths and Humus Improve Crops Says Experts
Government farm experts emphasize deep plowing to ten to twelve inches with ample humus, cautioning gradual depth to avoid surface subsoil exposure. They cite double plowing as costly but effective, note sugar plantations show roots and moisture benefits, and explain soil pH and moisture retention from humus support plant growth and microbial activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Louisiana
Ena
Hawaii
Acre
Farmers’ Co-Operative Demonstration Agents
Department
Canning Clubs Reach 33000 Members In Rural Program
The girls canning clubs started by the U S department of agriculture have surpassed 33 000 members. The program, led by the farmers cooperative demonstration division, promotes soil and plant knowledge plus cooking and housekeeping skills with motto To Make the Best Better. Members must plant their own crop and keep careful records to qualify for prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Co-Operative Demonstration Division
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Inspection of Imported Meats Regulations Adopted
Section 345 of the new tariff law authorizes federal meat inspection rules for imported meats. Effective Oct 4 import entries must be accompanied by a foreign certificate proving meat came from healthy animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Chamberlain's Tablets For Constipation
For constipation Chamberlain's Tab lets are excellent, easy to take, mild and gentle in effect. Give them a trial. For sale by Engbertson's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mila
Engbertson
Some Farm Problems and the Cost of Keeping a Farm
The piece reflects on rising farm values from 50 to 200 plus per acre and the shift toward larger farms. It discusses the burden on town landowners to earn wages at high property values, the appeal of marrying farm help to stable housing, and the necessity of detailed accounting to manage several dozen farm accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas D. Kirkpatrick
Wallaces
Farm records show potential gains from careful budgeting
A farm notes that systematic recording of seed, feed, labor, and animal returns reveals margins near four percent on a herd valued at about four thousand six hundred dollars. Detailed accounts show oats, corn, cottonseed, and hay totals, depreciation, and the impact of management choices on profitability.
Kidney Disease Warning Reaches Decorah Residents
Local readers urged to recognize kidney symptoms as early signs of serious disease. Mrs. J D Wells of Decorah credits Doans Kidney Pills for relief after sleepless nights from kidney and bladder trouble. Doans sold by dealers, 30 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents. Remember the name Doans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
J.D. Wells
Muffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Farmer’s Budgetvital Decisions on Corn and Pencils
The passage argues that yielding corn and related tasks are essential and deserve careful study. It compares combining separate units as proof of a farmer’s business judgment and notes large stakes of 50,000 to 75,000, urging scrutiny of profit margins and future possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iit
Stubborn Coughs Cured by Dr King's New Discovery
Mrs David Moor of Saginaw Ala praises Dr Kings New Discovery for curing a fifteen year cough in her husband and an eight year cough in her son. The ad promotes relief from hacking coughs grippe and lung ailments with a money back guarantee and price 50 cents and 1.00 from Bucklen Co. Philadelphia St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
David Moor
Saginaw
Ala
H. BE. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Forty Year Test of Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy first offered in 1872 and now widely proven popular after forty years. Claims relief for coughs and colds and care beyond relief. For sale by Engbertson's Pharmacy. Adv. -e-e The motto notes self-help in the name of Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engbertson
Adv
Best Family Laxative Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a family laxative with endorsements from Mrs. Charles E. Smith of West Franklin Me. It also includes Hall's Catarrh Cure and a legal notice from Winneshiek County Iowa about a civil case against Willis Kinney with a writ of attachment on real estate and a court date in April 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Charles E. Smith
West Franklin
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Adv
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Appointment of Ole J. Sanden as Executor in Iowa Estate
Notice is given that Ole J. Sanden has been appointed executor of Otto Thorson, deceased of Highland township Winneshiek County Iowa. He has taken the trust with bonds as required. Creditors and others must present claims or payments to the executor, Dated Decorah Iowa February 11 1914. Aubolee Nelson Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Thorson
Highland Township
Winneshiek
Lowa
Ole J, Sanden
Decorah
Iowa
Aubolee & Nelson
Hersrud Is Named Administratrix of Andrew O Hersrud Estate
Notice proclaims Helene Hersrud appointed administratrix of the Andrew O Hersrud estate in Decorah Winneshiek Iowa. She has posted bonds as required and creditors must present claims by the proper date. The filing is dated Decorah February 1914 with attorney W M Strand.
Instant relief claim for buckthorn bark remedy
A. A. Engbertson reports a single dose of Alderika composed of buck thorn bark and glycerine stops constipation or gas instantly. He notes many Deco rah people are being helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Engbertson
Decorah
Final Report in Estate of Anne Fretthem
In a Winneshiek County Iowa district court notice, executors of Anne Fretthem deceased report debts paid and request final settlement. Heirs at law are urged to appear by noon of the first day of the April 1914 term, to object or the court will approve and discharge the executors. Signed by Frank Sayre, attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Winneshiek County
Ingvolstad & Co
Ingvoldstad
Willis Kinney
Winneshick County
Towa
Iowa
H. F. Barthell
Plainti
Anne Fretthem
Anne Friethem
Ingeborg Andrine Fretthem
Betsy Louise Fretthem
Anne Sande
Sarah
Sigm.) Sand
Sand
Albert
A. H.) Fretthem
Fretthem
Decorah
Town
Frank Sayre
Executor Named for Philo Jewell Estate in Decorah
Milton Dana Jewell has been appointed as executor of the estate of Philo Milton Jewell late of Decorah township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased He asks all creditors to exhibit claims and debtors to pay debts to him Dated Decorah Iowa February 14 1914 N Willett Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philo Milton Jewell
Decorah
Winneshiek
Iowa
Perons
Milton Dana Jewell
N. Willett
Notice in Probate Court for Willow Estate
Notice to all concerned to appear at Winneshiek County Court House on April 20 at 1 30 PM for probate of Christi Haldersdatter Severeide will. Show cause why will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk Olat Kallevang seal. Deputy S J Moore. Attorney N Willett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christi Haldersdatter
Winneshiek County
Iowa
Tech
Olat Kallevang
Clerk District Court
S, J, Moore
N, Willett
Decorah Republican Newspaper Details and Notary Statement
Legal notice notes newspaper staff and address for Decorah Iowa and lists E K C Bailey as editor and publisher. Notary M M Palmer sworn March 7 1914 in Winneshiek County Iowa with commission expires July 4 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Iowa
E. C. Bailey
Towa
C. Bailey
Derah
A. K. Bailey & Son, Inc
EK. C. Bailey
Lizzie B. Colville
St. Paul
Minn
Minnie B. Bailey
Lowa
M. M. Palmer
Winneshick County
Will Admittance Probate Notice for Sorenson
Court clerk announces hearing to admit the will of Johannes Sorenson of Decorah township Winneshiek County Iowa to probate. Appearance required at the district court on the specified date to show cause why probate should not be granted. Attorney N Willett offices noted. seal of court.
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Taman
Elbert Hubbard
DR. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Pierce
NO. V
Bureau of Animal Industry
Federal Meat Inspection Service
Helene Hersrud
Andrew O. Hersrud
Helene
Hersrud
W. M. Strand
Johannes Sorenson
Decorah Township
Olal Kallevang
N. H. Adams
Baker
Ford
F.C.B
Sandberg Brothers Supply Company
Minnespolis
Mian
California
North Pacific Coast
Rock Island Lines
el Paso
Colorado
Salt Lake City
Diring
SFT Ay PN
L. A. Schrempf
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
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