Alfalfa Campaign Spreading Across Michigan Farms
A rapid alfalfa promotion expands from Kent County Michigan to Allegan County as the Automobile Special campaign by the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce and the Agricultural Extension Department of International Harvester aims to plant alfalfa on every Corn Belt farm. Federal agent J H Skinner and expert Perry G Holden lead speakers with a broad canvass from farm to farm and school children to farmers, predicting a surge from 73 acres in 1910 to 10000 by 1915 as alfalfa proves a soil nitrogen source and crop multiyear yield booster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent County
Michigan
Alfalfa Growers’ Association
Grand Rapids Association of Commerce
International Harvester Company of New Jersey
Perry G. Holden
Towa
J. H. Skinner
United States Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Extension Department
C. M. Carroll
Crop Improvement Committee
W. R. Baugham
Texas
J. E. Waggoner
Mississippi Agricultural College
R .W. Lamson
Town
J. E. Buck
Chicago
C. W. Barr
Cook County
Illinois
G. H. Alford
Georgia
C. H. Allen
Ohio
Mississippi
Allegan County
Toledo Commercial Club
Connecticut
Swine Quick Money Earners on the Farm
Swine eat more per weight and return more than other livestock. Proper fencing and legumes like alfalfa boost profits. Salt, wood ashes, charcoal aid hog pastures. clean water is essential. For impure blood, But Blood Bitters, 35 years on the market, $1.00 a bottle.
Speak to a Cow as You Would to a Lady
An essay on dairy herd management stresses kindness to cows as the key to high milk yields. It contrasts patient, gentle handling with rough methods and notes the personal bond between milker and animal influences productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Alsike Clover Says It Surpasses Red Clover On Wet Ground
Alsike thrives on waterlogged sour soil where red clover fails and, with timothy, yields a good seed mix. Stock eat it once cured and it requires no reseeding since it is a perennial. It suits wet land better than red clover and provides strong bee pasturage, though on dry gravelly land it underperforms.
Electric Bitters Promised To Revive the Weak and Nervous
For tired-out people, Electric Bitters claimed to restore ambition energy and appetite. The ad cites Mrs. O Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York praising the remedy and offers bottles at 50 cents and one dollar. Dealers recommend the home tonic for stomach liver and kidneys.
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America
R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and‘Surgical Institute
Buffalo, N.Y
Ns. M. M. Morret
Bluff City
Tenn
J . Pierce
Dr. Pierce
O. Rhinevault
Vestal Center
N. Y
Adv
Farm Machinery Use and Abuse and Its Costs
Dean Price of the Ohio College of Agriculture notes farm machinery stands idle much of the year and averages a ten year life. Depreciation and interest push annual costs to about 16 percent of original investment. The article also remarks that some women marry for economic reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Price
Ohio College of Agriculture
Constipation Cured By New Life Pills Ad
Dr King s New Life Pills relieve constipation and restore bowel health promptly. John Supsic of Sanbury Pennsylvania calls them the best pills he ever used and recommends them for constipation stagnation and liver complaint. Price 25c. Recommended by all dealers. Ad.
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Dr. King
John Supsic
Sanbury
Ady
Silage Benefits for Horses Highlight Farm Feed Test
Farm and Home reports corn silage as an excellent maintenance feed for horses and work stock. In trials, silage with less grain produced cheaper gains, sleeker coats, and better finish versus hay and grain, though moldy silage caused losses. Large quantities in hot weather discouraged.
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Pennsylvania Station
Michigan
Going Around at Night in Poultry Breeding
The article describes nightly poultry checks during chick rearing. It stresses protecting lamps, heat, and chicks, identifying broods under hens, and moving misbehaving hens. It notes inspecting nests for broken or soiled eggs and preparing feed for dawn, making many days feel homebound during hatching season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallaces
Doan's Kidney Pills Featured in Decorah Ad
Local notice cites many kidney disease cases in Decorah and urges sufferers to seek remedies. Mrs. J D Wells of 508 Washington St credits Doan's Kidney Pills with ending her kidney and bladder trouble after failing to improve with other remedies. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the product. price 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
J. D. Wells
Washington St
Iowa
Dean
Cts
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Poultry and Fruit Make a Winning Orchard Partnership
Raising poultry and fruit forms a profitable, companionable venture. Fowls improve fruit by eating fallen and decayed fruit and insects, reducing worm damage. Trees provide shade and windbreak, benefiting poultry, while poultry scraps help balance rations and cut feed costs.
Notice of Equity Suit Over Lund Estate in Winneshiek
Edward Lund sues to reform a deed and quiet title to parts of sections 13 and 14 in Township 99 North Range 7 West Iowa detailing a mistaken land description. The petition alleges Peter O Lund died 1912 leaving a will and seeks construction and rectification of the deed to reflect actual ownership. The case names numerous defendants and asks that Lund be declared owner in fee simple with costs and equitable relief. A 1913 deadline is set for appearance and other notices announce collateral inheritance tax appraisals in Decorah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lund
Britta Harvey
Ingebor Erickson
Christena Lund
Ole Lund
Anna Wallat
August J. Wallat
Viking Olsen Stalheim
Lena Lund
Torbjorn Lund
Viking Lund
Anna Fyelbyog
Ole Stalheim
Andrew Stalheim
Erick
S. E
N. E
N. FE
N. W
District Court
State of Iowa
Winneshiek County
Decorah
Pleasant Township
Township Ninety-nine
Peter O. Lund
Laintiff
A. E. Thune
Township Ninety Nine
Peter Lund
Peter v. Lund
Lane
Peter C. Lund
W. C. Brown
Ingeter Erickson
Christina Lund
Gorbjorn Lund
Anna Fjelbyog
Ereck Stalheim
Knut Stalheim
Britta Narum
Martha Nelson
Anna Blegeberg
Berge Lund
Co. W. Freeman
C. McMasters
C. Christen
Notice of Appointment of Executrix in Iowa Estate
Notice declares Helen L. Hawes is appointed executrix of Daniel P. Hawes estate in Decorah Winneshiek County Iowa deceased testate. Creditors must present their claims and debtors must pay to Helen L. Hawes Executrix at Decorah Iowa date May 6 1913. Mt eLLEET Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel P. Hawes
Tate
Decorah Township
Winneshiek
Helen L. Hawes
Decorah
Iowa
Mt Elleet
Neean
William D. Keldecca Toye
William D. Kellogg
Decorah Iowason
State of
Sarah Kellogg
N. Willett
Appointment of Executors for Estate of B Anundsen
Notice that executors have been duly appointed for the estate of B Anundsen, deceased, authorizing them to administer and settle the affairs per applicable law. Related filings indicate the executors have been officially recognized by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Anundsen
Executrix Haug Notice in Calmar Iowa Probate
Margareth Haug executrix of J. H. Haug deceased of Winneshiek County Iowa calls all creditors and debtors to present claims or make payments. Dated Decorah May 5 1913. Boice Hook Attorneys advertise in the Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Haug
Calmar Township
Winneshiek
State of
Iowa
Margaretha Haug
Decorah
Town
Boice & Hook
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Mars
Morrell
Nose
S. H. C. Bureau
Ir. T. Felix Gourauds Oriental Cream
A. Sayre
Ford
T. Hopkins & Leo
WOOL
Adams Seed
Water Street
Republican
R. B. Bergeson
J. Weiser
C. W. Burdick
Noble Burdick
Frank Sayre
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
Henry Knoke
Amelia Enoke
J. A. Nelson
Adams
Colorado
Rocky Mountain Region
Far West
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Coast
Rita Ett
Ray
Des Moises
L. R. Schrempf
PAIGE
Decorah Motor Car Co
Gray & Davis
Pittsburgh
Pittson
Ene
Pittsburgh Steel Co
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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