Seed Germination Tests Warn Farmers About Red Clover Seed
The article urges buyers to demand labeled field seeds showing purity and germination percentages. It explains a simple 4 day test counting sprouted seeds, advises sending samples to the USDA or state stations for quality testing, and warns red clover seed prices and limited supply require careful sowing based on germination rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural Experiment Station
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Clean Seed Before Sowing In 1918 Grain Prep
Cleaning and grading small grains before spring sowing boosts uniform stands and yields. Run wheat oats barley and flax through a fanning mill to remove weak diseased and weed seeds and to improve germination. Using clean seed often increases yields 2 to 5 bushels per acre and reduces poor plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Montana
Set Strawberries Early to Get Fruit First Year
Early spring is the ideal time to plant overbearing strawberries to maximize fruit in the first year. Planting early helps establishment and stronger root development before fruiting. Long-season varieties require different practices, as outlined in Farmers Bulletin 901 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Reduce pig mortality through proper farrowing housing and feed
The article urges immediate action to save pig litters, noting one third of pigs die before weaning due to poor housing and feeding. It highlights the benefits of good hog houses, colony designs, and proper sow care, with plans available from state and federal agricultural sources and universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Weaning the Pigs and Feeding for Growth
When piglets reach about five weeks they begin tasting sow feed. Do not rush weaning. eight weeks is often safe if skim milk is available. If skim milk is unavailable, wean at ten weeks. A ration of skim milk with corn or shorts at 2 to 1 is excellent for weanlings, or a slop of 5 parts corn meal, 4 parts middlings, 1 part tankage. Good pasture aids growth and reduces grain costs. After weaning, pigs eating well mark the toughest phase is over.
Barley as Gap Crop for Hog Feed Shortage Warns Iowa Station
The Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station urges sowing barley to bridge feed shortages as the 197 corn crop underperforms and harvests lag. Barley matures in July, offering about 60 days advantage to farmers, with hog feed prices likely rising. A Town station circular on barley handling is available free from Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Ames
Feeding Ewes After Lambing as Recommended by Iowa Station
The animal husbandry section of the Iowa Experiment Station advises that ewes receive little grain for three days after lambing, with bran and oats preferred. Hay such as clover or alfalfa plus a little silage should form the bulk of the diet, ample water, dry clean pens, and gradual introduction to the main flock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animal Husbandry
Iowa
The Cost of Clean Milk
The piece argues consumers must pay for clean milk as it costs producers more to meet stricter sanitary standards. Dirty milk risks health and higher future costs, while clean milk, though pricier, reduces sickness risk and aligns with USDA calls for safer dairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Food Values of Kaffir Revealed by U S Bureau Study
Investigations by the Bureau of Chemistry show kaffir germ and endosperm resemble corn, with the germ containing oil. The bran holds a waxy material distinguishing kaffir from corn, but chemists think milling could yield kaffir products similar to commercial corn products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department of Agriculture
Doan’s Kidney Pills End Back Aches, Urinary Woes
Decorah reader Chas. O. Moore testifies to rapid relief from kidney pains and swelling with Doan’s Kidney Pills from Wangler’s Pharmacy. He urges others to use Doan’s, 50 cents, as sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Chas. O. Moore
W. Water St
Dean
Wangler
Doan
United States Food Administration Tightens Retail Flour Rules
The United States Food Administration announces March 1 1918 revisions to the Fifty Fifty retail flour sales rule. Retailers must sell equal weight of substitutes such as corn meal rice flour oats and more with any wheat flour sold and no potato as a substitute. Certification is eliminated except in special cases by county officials. Overstocks will be purchased by the USDA through the Minneapolis Grain Company. The measure stresses conservation of wheat and war-time patriotism urging strict compliance and personal cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Food Administration
Frank L. Carey
United States Food Administration Grain Corporation
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Foley's Honey and Tar praised for cough relief
Mrs. W H Thornton of Little Rock, Arkansas, extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted remedy for her son's severe croup. The ad promotes it as the best cough and cold remedy. In other notes, some German newspapers claim an Indian uprising in America and the red man entering the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Thornton
10Th St
Little Rock
Ark
Foley
Engbertson’s Pharmacy
Adv
America
Red Man
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement by Mrs S C Small
A short statement from Mrs S C Small of Clayton New Mexico praises Foley Kidney Pills for strengthening weak kidneys and easing bladder ailments. Engbertson's Pharmacy carries the medicine and urges readers to consider the endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Small
Clayton
N. M
Foley
Engbertson’s Pharmacy
Make Use Of Blacksmith Now In Spring Work
Mr. Wise Farmer has edged tools being sharpened or repainted as spring demands rise. The village blacksmith has time now, with busier days ahead for those who delayed tool care. Overhauls planned for corn planter, tractor, and reaper bearings plus unseating clogged oil holes. A parts list should be made and orders placed promptly.
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation Lincoln Telephone Co
The Lincoln Telephone Company, Iowa, held a special meeting at Ridgeway on January 14, 1918. Stockholders approved amending the articles by changing a single member to five members and altering division member rules. The amendment was recorded by the secretary of state and county recorder, with duties assigned to the secretary to implement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lincoln Telephone Company
State of
Iowa
Ridgeway
Sa Pany
Secretary of State
County Recorder
Cc. T. Trytten
Equity Foreclosure Notice in Winneshiek County Court
In Winneshiek County Iowa original notice filed by Erick J Vangsness against Martin Woldum Jorina Woldum H H Woldum Melia Woldum United States Tire Co G B Todd G Sommers Co and Hans Roberg. Plaintiff seeks 2001 15 plus interest from Feb 4 1918 on a promissory note dated March 8 1911 and foreclosures the mortgage to secure payment. Lien priority requested and final sale to satisfy judgment with costs. Date set for defense by April 16 1918 at Decorah court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Iowa
Winneshiek County
Erick J. Vangsness
Martin Woldum
Jorina Woldum
H. H. Woldum
Melia Woldum
United States Tire Co
G. B. Todd
G. Sommers & Co
Hans Roberg
Iowa
Nels FE. Bakke
Paceman
District Court
Decorah
Town
Colla W
War news and home affairs in The Decorah Republican ad
The notice promotes subscribing to The Decorah Republican and The Weekly Kansas City Star for comprehensive war coverage and midwestern events. It highlights global conflicts, large armies, and powerful navies, urging readers to mail in $1.75 to receive the papers at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah Republican
Kansas City Star
Notice of Appointment of Matilda Douglas Estate Administrator
Notice announces the appointment of Fred W. Douglas as administrator of Matilda Douglas, deceased of Canoe township Winneshiek County Iowa. He has posted bonds as required. Creditors must present claims and debtors must pay to the administrator at Decorah, Iowa. Dated March 2, 1918. Boice & Hook, Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Douglas
Canoe Township
Winneshirk
Iowa
Fred W. Douglas
Decorah
Boice & Hook
Notice in Probate for Estate of Torger E Landsrud Deceased
Final Report and Petition for Discharge of H Engbretson as Administrator With Will Annexed of O T Hamre estate filed in Winne shiek County Iowa lists unpaid claims totaling a balance of 2265.44 with proposed fees taxes and attorney costs. Hearing set before the District Court in Decorah on April 15 1918 at 2 PM to approve discharge and determine distribution if any.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Winneshiek County
Gertrude Olson Nesheim
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
H. G. Stub
District Court of
Peter B. Gayle
Iowa
Andrew F. Gayle
Tina A. Gayle
Court House
Decorah
Nels Qualley
John Hamre
Iver Hamre
T. O. Hamre
Bergit Goethe
Ole Hansegaarden
Torger Han
Kari Hansegaarden
Ole Hamre
Thorger Hamre
Marie Skramstad
Anna Krageland
Tilla Heglie
Martin Peterson
John R. Hamre
J. 0. Hamre
Miller Brewing Co
Drs. Christianson & Gunderson
Julia M. Gjermo
C. S. Boice
Canada
Boice and Willett & Nelson
Anna Stattenberg
W. J. Norton
Ole Wingard
Henry Thompson
Nels Jogerson
Ingeborg Finneberg
Inga Jogerson
Boice
Tombstone
State of
Towa
Ownership Statement for Decorah Republican 1918
Notarized declaration lists publisher A. K. Bailey & Son Inc Decorah Iowa editors E. C. Bailey and EB Bailey managing editor E C Bailey and business manager all in Decorah. Owners include E C Bailey L B Colville M A Bailey with no other stockholders. No security holders owning 1 percent or more. Statement sworn March 18 1918 before F E Cratsenberg with official seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Iowa
State OF Towa
Winneshiek County
State
A. K. Bailey & Son, Inc
Towa
C. Bailey
E. C. Bailey
Devorah
Town
L. B. Colville
St. Paul
Minn
M. A. Bailey
Grand Forks
N. D
BE. G. Bailey
F. E. Cratsenberg
Estate administrator of Aaron C Strayer named
Administratrix named for Aaron C Strayer of Glenview Illinois with property in Winneshick County Iowa. Creditors must exhibit claims and debtors pay to James V Strayer at Decorah Iowa. Dated May 5 1918. Boice and Hook attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron C. Strayer
Glenview
Cook
Illinois
Winneshick County
Iowa
James V. Strayer
Decorah
Towa
Med
Boice & Hook
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Colony
State Agricultural Colleges
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Kaffir
Ica
United States
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Trl
Pennsylvania
Boice, Willett & Nelson
H. Engbretson
C. T. Hamre
MC. Calls Magazine
Fashion Authority
IMS
Sf. LS
Bane
CIA
TUE McCall CO
West 37Th Street
New York
Republican
Congress
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
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