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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
8
The article offers methods for preparing eggs for incubation including cleanliness in nest boxes, removing dirt with a damp cloth, daily egg collection, avoiding chilling, and preventing nest contamination. It advises selecting normal size eggs, avoiding rough or thin shells, and proper storage and turning practices for best hatch vitality.
Texas stockman N A Devery told Washington that European demand cannot exhaust the U S horse supply. He cited government data showing 75 000 horses exported last month and another 100 000 since, with over 24 000 000 horses in the United States at year start. He warned postwar demand will rise as nations struggle to field farm teams. He noted many top-quality horses stay at home for higher domestic prices and warned war alone cannot affect world horse stocks. Burdock Blood Bitters ad urges good health.
In sparsely populated fjord districts, Norwegian hill farmers raise wooden fences with one foot gaps between bars to hang grass for sun and wind drying. Farms often sit two days from the nearest village, shaping a remote agricultural routine.
Decorah residents endorse Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney issues. O Monson, 317 E Main St, reports relief after one box, reflecting local use and the 50 year national history of the remedy. Sold at all stores by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo.
Ed L Weaklen and Chr Forthun sue to quiet title to lot 1 and portions of a subdivision in the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter and related parcels in Section 33 Township 100 North Range 10 West Winneshiek Iowa. Plaintiffs claim absolute ownership in fee simple and adverse possession for over 10 years and seek mortgage satisfaction and a decree in their favor. Defendants are urged to appear by April 19 1915 otherwise default and judgment.
A Louisville minister questions pride in lies while Barker's Antiseptic is advertised to remove offensive foot and arm odors in 15 seconds. Sold by John G. Schimming and R. A. Engbertson with additional ad lines on social satire.
In District Court of Winneshiek County Iowa Ferdinand Perry sues multiple Perry heirs et al seeking guardian ad litem for minor defendants William and Archie Perry. The petition requests partition by sale of described real estate and appointment of appraisers and a referee to sell with proceeds divided per shares. Dated March 12 1915 by attorney 12 N Willett.
A long list of heirs and executors is named in a probate notice. The Final Report and Petition will be filed on or before April 6 1915 in the District Court Clerk's office in Winneshiek County Decorah Iowa, seeking approval of a settlement.
The final report and petition for discharge of B. O. Bakken as administrator with will annexed of Lars Erickson Braaten deceased are set for hearing April 19, 1915 in Winneshiek County Iowa. The report details settlement of $12,500 from real estate sale, mortgage payoff, costs, a $200 legacy to Sicilie Sivertsen Bakke, and distribution to widow Ingeri Larsdatter Braaten and other heirs.
In Winneshiek County Iowa Valentine Stoskopf seeks to quiet title to the east half of the northwest quarter of section 28 town 100 north range 8 west, alleging over ten years of adverse possession and claiming all unknown heirs and claimants are barred by the statute of limitations. He names Samuel Griswold and Lawrence S Church with claims connected to a warranty deed dated 1856 and an undated instrument of May 24 1800, respectively, and asks the court to appoint a commissioner to straighten records and remove clouds on title. The defendants must answer by April 2 1915, otherwise default and judgment.
The United Norwegian Lutheran Church of America files a petition in equity in Winneshiek County Iowa claiming absolute fee simple ownership of Lot 2 in Block 1 of the NW quarter of Section 31 and the SW quarter of the NE quarter of Section 25 in Township 98 Range 8 West. Defendants and unknown heirs are named. default judgment possible April 19 1915 if no appearance. Dated February 20 1915.
Ownership details for The Decorah Republican a weekly newspaper in Decorah Iowa as of April 1 1915. Listed editors managing editor and business manager all Baileys with stockholders including FE C Bailey Lizzie Bt Colville and Minnie A Bailey. No additional bondholders or security holders. Notarized sworn statement dated March 9 1915.
Notice is given that H. C. Hjerleid has been appointed administrator of the estate of Hans Theodore Sandager late of Calmar township Winneshiek Iowa deceased intestate and has taken on the trust by bonds. All claimants must exhibit demands and debtors pay to the administrator H. C. Hjerleid Decorah Iowa March 1 1915 N Willett Attorney.
Court in Winneshiek County Iowa requires interested parties to appear April 19 1915 at 2 00 PM at the courthouse Decorah to show cause why the last will and testament of Mary K Richert deceased should not be admitted to probate Olai Kallevang Clerk District Court S J Moore Deputy seal confirms the order February 1 1915
The Iowa Winneshiek County District Court appoints C. Freeman, Chas. Tric, and C. Christen as appraisers for the collateral inheritance tax on the estate of Hans Theodore Sandager deceased. The appraisal will occur April 17, 1915 at 10 a.m. in the Decorah Clerk's Office.
Official publication records the March 9 1915 county board session authorizing a Calmar road retaining wall project in Decorah township with bid advertisement set for April 6 1915. It notes low bidders Feder Bridge Co Waterloo Construction Co and others totaling $18100 for nine bridges and steel at 195 per cwt. Also lists abatement for Franklin Sampson taxes and routine bill approvals and payrolls.
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