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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1914
Page
8
An excerpt discusses the link between strength and digestion, arguing that stamina and muscle power depend on a healthy stomach. It states the stomach digests food for blood production and that a deranged stomach harms organs like the heart lungs liver and kidneys and the nervous system.
Government agriculture experts urge millers and chemists to share duties, emphasize moisture control in flour and meat, and outline annual accounting for flocks. They highlight inventory and balance sheets, egg records, and careful handling in slaughter and dipping, noting waste in canning and humane treatment rules.
The Department of Agriculture and University of Missouri lead a large poultry and egg handling extension program using two demonstration cars statewide. One car carries live poultry and equipment. the other is a refrigerator car with cooling and candling facilities. A poultry accounting system tracks monthly and yearly finances, inventory, and flock status to reduce waste and boost profits.
An advertiser cites Mrs. H. J. Smith of Thomasville Georgia praising Vinol cod liver and iron tonic for stomach trouble fatigue and nervous weariness. She reports improved digestion heartier appetite and renewed strength claiming Vinol’s medicinal cod liver and tonic iron components made the difference. The ad promises money back if Vinol fails and notes Saxo Salve to stop itch.
The text condemns stockyard practices where late arriving cattle are not watered until morning to gain weight, a deception that benefits buyers. It calls the cruelty deliberate and urges suppression. The account highlights ethical concerns and the exploitation inherent in market weight manipulation.
Lack of humus signals poor soil and poor crops. Even with fertilizer, vegetable matter is essential for strong health. Burdock Blood Bitters named as a family system tonic, price one dollar.
The Board of Supervisors held March 17 1914 session with members Mey er Kuhn Morton Pitster l Williams. Bids opened for bridge contracts awarded to Chambers & Dobson for Carolan Askelson Riha Tweet and to 4 P Heinen for Grotegut Kleve. Minutes approved and the board adjourned to 8:30 am March 18 1914.
A county accounting itemizes numerous road and bridge claims including material and labor costs from firms like Reed E. T. and Ingvoldstad Co, with totals and individual payments for labor, material, and damaged goods. It lists names such as Ben Baumann, J. P. Burns, and Anton Ellingson among others, plus public works entities and a final adjournment note by Morton the chairman.
In the District Court of Town Winneshiek County in Probate April Term 1914 the executor of the estate of Erik L Wennes seeks discharge by filing a final report by April 4 1914 and requesting release of bondsmen. Hearing set at court on April 20 1914 or soon after. objections must be made to prevent approval and release. O L Wennes Executor and W M Strand Attorney for OL L Wennes Executor.
A warning notice from Winneshiek County Iowa to heirs and relatives of Ole M Kokos decedent. Appraisers W Freeman, Christen Tricinski announce a collateral inheritance tax appraisal at 10:00 AM on April 21 1914 at the County Clerk's office Decorah Iowa. Heirs urged to govern their lives accordingly.
A notice of sale by referee under a Winneshiek County Iowa district court order will offer for cash on Monday April 6 1914 at 2 PM a parcel in Decorah and adjoining Conover including Lot 32 and a described tract in Section 16 Township 98 Range 8 plus East half of Lot 8 and Lots 9 10 11 12 in Block 9 in Conover. The sale location is the County Courthouse front in Decorah.
Winneshiek County Iowa final report of Elling G. Allen administrator in the matter of the estate of Toller H. Larson deceased to heirs John C. Larson Edward Larson Ludvig Larson Christine Hexom Tina Gilbertson Clara Myrand Helma Ingvoldstad Hattie Olson Sophie Larson Charlotte Larson and Fred Larson filed with the District Court of Town Winneshiek County and set for hearing on first day of next term unless objections are filed by April 9 1914 the administrator seeks discharge and release of bondsmen W M Strand Attorney for Administrator
Notice to heirs of Matilda Smith and interested parties that William H. Smith as administrator will file a final report by April 1914 in Decorah Iowa. The report alleges he owns the heirs interest and requests discharge and release of bondsmen after settlement and costs. A hearing is set for April 20 1914, unless objections are filed.
In the District Court of Iowa for February Term 114 the final report of executor of the estate of A D Thomas deceased is on file. The Citizens Savings Bank of Decorah is named as trustee for minors Alice Nell and Lucile Thomas and legatees. Hearing set for the first day of the next term commencing April 20 1914. If no objections the executor will be discharged. ROSACHOLEE NELSON Attorneys for John ONeil Executor.
Frank Straka files equity petition in Winneshiek County Iowa seeking absolute fee simple title to the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section five and the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section six in township ninety eight range eight west, naming W J Barney and others as defendants and unknown heirs. The petition asserts adverse claims, notes a bond for a deed to Erastus Linton is barred by statute of limitations, and asks for title quieting, cancellation of the bond, and costs. Defendants are ordered to appear by April 20, 1914. default leads to judgment.
Ingvoldstad & Co sue Willis Kinney in Winneshiek County District Court for sixty five dollars and ten cents with six percent interest from February 16 1914. A writ of attachment covers the NE quarter of the NE quarter of Section 3 Township 99 North Range 9 West. If Kinney fails to appear by April 20 1914, default judgment will be entered. Also notice of administrators appointed for Fanny Darrington estate with bonds posted and claims to be presented by August.
Notice to heirs Ingeborg Fretthem Betsy Fretthem Anne Sande Sarah Sand and J B Sand Albert Fretthem and Fretthem wife that the final report of the executors of Anne Fretthem deed is on file in Winneshiek County Iowa. It claims all debts are paid and the estate ready for final settlement and discharge. Objections must be filed by April term starting April 20 1914 in Decorah Iowa. Signed Frank Sayre attorney for executors.
To whom it may concern the court requires appearance at the Courthouse in Winneshiek County Iowa on April 20 1914 at 1 30 PM to show cause why the will of Christi Haldersdatter Severeide late of Winneshiek County Iowa deceased should not be admitted to probate. Clerk OLAT KALLEVANG seal deputy S. J. Moore attorney IW N Willett.
Milton Dana Jewell of Decorah Iowa is named executor of the estate of Philo Milton Jewell deceased. Creditors must exhibit claims and debtors pay to the executor, with the appointment dated February 14 1914 at Decorah Iowa.
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