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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
8
Iowa Farmer urges proper handling of corn to meet government grading standards. Farmers should dry and protect harvested corn to avoid moisture infiltration that lowers price and undermines the whole load. He warns against leaving corn exposed to rain or snow and criticizes careless crib storage.
The Town Farmer notes that uniform corn stands depend on seed germination seed grading and planter accuracy. It explains losses from missed kernels and advocates grading to one size and testing planter calibration to achieve near perfect stands. It also mentions Germany's beer grain issue and a brief药 advertisement for Anamberlain’s Tablets.
A Farmers' Review piece argues the milking stool should not be used to intimidate cows to “give down.” It advocates milking before meals, patient handling, and avoiding hard milking. It cites teat dilator and teat slitter as remedies for hard milking, noting nerve factors in milk production. I. J. Mathers, Winnebago County, TI.
Worms make children fretful and weak with irritability and sleep disturbances. Kickapoo Worm Killer offers a mild laxative candy tablet that children willingly take. It claims prompt action to remove worms and relieve irregular appetite and dullness. Sold at all druggists for 25 cents. Amazon district. in July shipped 2 10 315 pounds of crude rubber to the United States.
Advertising copy touts Sloan's Liniment as a clean liquid that penetrates quickly to relieve rheumatism pains and aches. It claims effectiveness for strains sprains gout lumbago toothache backache and stiff neck with a 25 cent price at druggists.
Advice for parents to reduce croup risk by serving a light evening meal and treating early hoarseness with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For sale by R A Engbertson with an advertisement.
The piece champions pairing orphan lambs with boys to teach business, thrift, and character. A narrator recalls his first lamb glory and parental guidance, praising earning, banking, and responsibility over gift money, with a view to building partnership between father and son in Illinois.
Opinion argues that colds rise in damp cold weather and not in midsummer. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective with long standing user approval. Available for sale by R A Engbertson.
In Winneshiek County District Court Martin Keck administrator of Anna Keck deceased files a petition for authority to sell part of the estate land described as northwest quarter and west halves to pay debts. Defendants are William Keck and others. If not answered by April 16 1917 default will be entered and sale ordered. March 7 1917. Attorney for Plaintiff.
A farmer inventories a grove of farm machinery and urges winter maintenance to protect a roughly $1000 value. He warns prices for implements will rise 20 to 40 percent, and stresses careful inspection, tagging repairs, cleaning, oiling, and shelter storage with a small shop for ongoing maintenance.
A report notes men aboard a light ship recovering from ptomaine poisoning were saved by a physician summoned by a destroyer. The piece also cites H Stone of Reading Pa praising Foley Kidney Pills from Engbertson's Pharmacy as a kidney remedy during health strains in March.
Enos Halbert of Paoli Indiana contracted a severe fall cough kept him from sleep. After trying several remedies with no relief he used Foley's Honey and Tar and the first bottle relieved him and cured his cough entirely. Ad from Engbertson's Pharmacy urges readers to get the genuine.
W. M. Strand announces that William Garden has been appointed administrator of Lillie E. Garden deceased intestate of Winneshiek County Iowa. He has taken the trust with bonds. Creditors must present their claims and debtors must pay the estate. Dated Decorah Iowa February 28 1917.
To all concerned in Winneshiek County Iowa you must appear April 16 1917 at 2 PM at the Court House Calmar to show cause why the will of Anna Barlow deceased should not be admitted probate. The district court clerk signs and seals this March 20 1917 with deputies Willett and Nelson.
Notice in probate set for mid day April 1917 in Winneshiek county Iowa to attend probate of an instrument claimed as the last will and testament of a deceased person in Madison township. The clerk signs and seals the notice with date March 1917 and attorneys Willett and Nelson named.
A practical guide on using a roller in corn fields to hasten germination in dry soils, improve soil contact, and reduce clod formation. It covers timing, soil types, and benefits of corrugated rollers, plus post rolling cultivation to limit moisture loss.
For any itchiness of the skin for skin rashes chap pimples etc try Deans Ointment 50c at all drug stores Adv.
Winneshiek County in district court announces appraisers W Freeman, Luther Reed and C Christen will appraise the estate of Lillie E Garden for collateral inheritance tax. Hearing set for 10:00 AM April 28, 1917 at the county clerk's Decorah office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said office this 3d day of March 1917. J. Moore Clerk of District Court. Boice and Hook Attorneys.
Experts on living costs single out farmers for misrepresenting crop sizes citing wheat, potatoes, onions and cabbage as scarce. Hartigan claims government wheat estimates relied on farmer data and that surplus is held to dump on a supposedly tight market. He faces criticism from Washington while crop shortage is asserted by the agricultural department. An待 electric rail link Tokio Yokohama will shift to an elevated line with boulevards. Brunswick Phonograph marketed as cheaper for records, via Parman's Drug and Jewelry Store.
Notice of the appointment of Martha Glenn executrix of the estate of Samuel Glenn late of Decorah township Winneshiek Iowa deceased testate bonds filed demands to be presented and payments made to Martha Glenn executrix Decorah Iowa March 6 1917 FE R Acres Attorney
The article cites Dr. Eberle Braithwaite and Dr. Simon endorsing Dr. Pierce's urine based diagnosis and remedies. It promotes Anuric and other Pierce products for backache rheumatism gout sciatica and urinary issues and offers free consultation via mail with urine sample. It lists Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery Pleasant Pellets and Doctor Pierce's Liver Pill as standard remedies.
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