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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
10
A holistic on farm lamb growth stresses early creep pens with sheltered feeding, high quality alfalfa hay, and small, frequent grain supplements. It urges delaying pasture access until grass is mature, while ensuring shade, water, salt, and shelter for rapid, profitable growth.
Prof. Larsen of the State College at Brookings advises feeding cattle salt and gradually increasing grazing time to prevent corn stalk disease. Begin with half an hour in the fields for two days, then extend to an hour on days three and four, and longer after that. If signs appear, administer purgatives such as epsom salts or raw linseed oil, and use injections if needed.
The cut worm is controlled using poisoned bait made from one pound of par, 25 pounds bran, and molasses watered as needed. Spread under boards or lightly covered near vulnerable plants, away from chickens. In one case 90 percent of a cabbage crop was saved.
Soil ideal for roses should contain 8 to 12 percent clay with rich silt and fine sand. The three materials together should make up more than 75 percent of the mix.
A farm note from Farm Life and Agricultural Epitomist explains a dry season method to eradicate quack grass. Use a 4 inch deep weighted disk harrow and a long-handled weeder to loosen roots, gather them into windrows, then load and compost. Repeat twice weekly for two to three weeks, then reapply if needed.
An Illinois correspondent questions mulching potatoes with straw after emergence. Reports from Oklahoma and New Jersey show yield gains, while New York Georgia Michigan and Wisconsin favor cultivation. In dry seasons mulching helps but in moist seasons it underperforms. authors favor one to two cultivations before mulching and doubt mulching as a early practice.
Weeds have caused more trouble with alfalfa than any other factor. To reduce weed seed, plow in spring turning under manure if possible and harrow every ten days to two weeks until seeding. Sow alfalfa around late June or early July to minimize drought interference.
A letter argues farmers should modernize business practices and adapt to new conditions. It contrasts British beef production with surplus milk efforts and notes English beef costs are higher than American beef, urging enterprise rather than flooding markets.
Denver Field and Farm explains pre plant sprouting of seed potatoes. Air and green seed in thin layers under sunlight yields short sturdy sprouts, preserving seed strength and producing tubers on short branches from the main stem leaves.
A practical mix for laying hens equals parts cracked corn wheat and oats to scatter in litter. Bran middlings and beef scraps should be available to fowls at all times. Exercise boosts egg yield. Provide 4 to 5 feet of clean litter to scatter grain. Green feeds like cabbages mangels and potatoes are excellent. Wet mashes should be crumbly not sticky.
Wisconsin expert A C Oosterhuis advises careful handling of spring dairy calves. Keep calves with cows initially, milk 3 times daily then twice, use clean utensils, feed whole milk to five weeks, switch to skim if suitable, and avoid early roughage. Provide small grain and hay, avoid pasture, and maintain clean dry barn conditions for best development.
A method for tightening fence wire uses a farm wagon backed to a post or tree. A rear wheel is raised with a jack and used as a winch to pull the wire tight before fastening with staples. Extend for any length on level ground, but avoid breaking the wire due to leverage.
A Kansas Farmer column argues trained colts prove self breaking with proper breeding and handling. By starting young and using brains or a hickory stick, colts bred for draft can be educated like boys into good horses and good men.
An ear of corn should be cylindrical with straight rows of regular kernels. It tapers slightly toward the tip. a butt taper is objectionable. The ear should be full from butt to tip. uneven dropping rows are a serious fault.
Clover is rich in protein and muscle forming nutrients. It is described as one of the best foods for growing pigs and for brood sows.
Advert claims Electric Bitters restore ambition energy and appetite for weak nervous people. Testimonial from Mrs O Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York praises the remedy for stomach liver and kidneys. Bottle price 50 cents to 1.00 with dealer endorsements. Also a note from Alaska agricultural bureau comparing Tanana valley land to Nordic cultivable areas.
Official proceedings of Winneshiek county Board of Supervisors on May 5 1913 adopting a plan to replace Tavener bridge at west end of 5th Ave Decorah with a 175 foot main span steel structure and 16 foot roadway at an estimated 86000. also approving compensation for Glenwood township nuisance dam operations, appointing a constable, exemptions for 1913, approving bonds for local officials, designating county roads and vacating roads in Canoe and Glenwood townships. reconvened May 6 1913 and 7 1913 with extensive claims audits and payments and a detailed list of reimbursements and bridge and road expenditures.
Decorah Iowa approves Ordinance 266 granting a contract to Interstate Power Co for street lighting. It outlines lamp types and monthly rates from 32 cent to 60 watt Mazda lamps and provisional post lighting, with minimum revenue guarantees and conditions for electrolier system installation.
Notice of appointment for Amelia Knoke as executrix of the estate of Henry Knoke deceased of Decorah township Winneshiek County Iowa testate. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay to Amelia Knoke executrix. Dated Decorah Iowa April 26 1913. J A Nelson Attorney.
In the estate of William D Kellogg late of Decorah township Winneshiek Iowa the executor has been appointed to exhibit the estate and to collect debts. All persons indebted are called upon to present their claims. Dated Decorah Town May 6 1913 N Willett Attorney for the executor.
Margaretha Haug named executrix in Decorah Iowa probate, with bonds filed by Calmar township estate notice dated May 5 1013. Boice and Hook attorneys Cornwall Decorah provide filing and service details.
The notice announces the estate of C. W. Burdick of Winneshiek County Iowa deceased with Noble Burdick as executrix. Dated Decorah Iowa May 3 2013 Frank Sayre attorney.
Excutrix of the estate of Daniel P Hawes of Winneshiek County Iowa has taken upon herself to exhibit the same. Helen L Hawes is named in the notice dated May 6 1013 at Decorah Iowa with N Willett as attorney.
Notice states that Ell ing G Allen is appointed Administrator of the estate of Tollef H Larson, deceased, intestate, Winneshiek County Iowa. Bond given as required. All claimants must present claims and creditors must pay to the administrator, dated Decorah Iowa April 12 1913, attorney W M Strand.
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