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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1914
Page
8
J C Clipp of Washington County Indiana urges strict separation of sick birds, prompt removal of any with cold symptoms, and burning of carcasses to prevent infection. He cautions against overfeeding, advocates disinfecting quarters, and stresses that prevention is superior to cure in managing fowls.
Analysis notes strong crops lift food output and export potential. Private estimates foresee wheat and corn yields boosting supply, supporting Europe and America with oats and animal products. Government projections place total value around 34.5 to 35 billion dollars, signaling resilience against war losses.
Advice to hog raisers on preventing sickness by sanitary pens, houses, and yards and balanced feeding. Vaccination alone is temporary. emphasizes warm dry ventilated quarters, daily exercise, clean troughs, and avoiding muddy feed. Encourages use of a feeding table and liberal alfalfa hay for winter. Sunshine in pens helps destroy germs.
The article notes fall plowing and manure spreading can be advantageous depending on land and local conditions. Thoroughly harrowing to work manure into soil reduces soluble matter loss. It states manure is mostly solid and moisture aids disintegration and saving time during busy seasons.
Mrs J R Cook of Indiana Pa says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured her boy's croup last winter. She states it cut phlegm and eased coughing and saved his life. For sale by Enghertson's Wharmery. Adv.
A Successful Farming note urges farmers to act in winter to halt ravines threatening fields. It describes building cottonwood log dams, piling brush, sowing alfalfa to stabilize soil, and cement or manure fillings for larger or growing ravines. Emphasis on early action to prevent soil loss and future damage.
The article warns of an imminent seed shortage due to ongoing war, risking next spring’s crops. European supply disruptions imperil beets spinach cauliflower and parsnips while bulbs for tulips hyacinths and lilies of the valley depend on Europe. Prices for red clover seed already rise 1 to 15 percent and may climb further.
Straw added to barnyard manure can be made fine with a teed cutter to improve absorption. Although straw may rot when mixed with manure, a fine condition absorbs better and can be forked into the manure. Finer material saves labor in loading and spreading and preserves ammonia by using suitable absorbent materials.
Ladies are urged to carry Gouraud's Oriental Beauty Leaves in purses for quick application when we travel attend receptions or shop. The perfumed leaves improve the complexion by removing dirt and grease without spilling, sold for ten cents from B Hopkins 37 Great Jones St New York. Scientists in Germany and France explore divining rods to locate underground water and metals.
An old advertisement urges treating coughs early with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. It claims relief for irritated air passages and mucus, promotes resistance to colds, and targets babies and children with a guarantee and a two cent price from druggists.
A farmer can profit from steep hillside land by planting an orchard on southern aspects, using it as permanent pasture, or growing fence post timber such as black locust. With proper management the hillside becomes a productive, long term asset rather than a depleted, loss making field.
The New York State College of Agriculture reports on fowl molting, noting late molters often remain productive and that late molting birds should be protected from cold. It advises early housing, high protein feeds, and meat scraps to support feather growth and earlier winter laying.
Dr. Charles E. North argues in a Bureau of Education bulletin that rural schools and teacher training must include public health coursework. He details widespread rural sanitation problems such as polluted wells, tuberculous milk, primitive waste disposal, poor air quality, damp cellars, and shared drinking cups contributing to infectious disease.
Mrs. Blanche Bowers of Indiana Pa shares that after years of indigestion she found relief with Chamberlain's Tablets and improved digestion after taking several bottles. The ad notes Engbertson's Pharmacy as a seller.
A Decorah resident, Stoskopf of 414 Washington St, testifies kidney pain eased after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The ad urges readers to buy the Buffalo company product at 50 cents and notes strong home endorsement. An executor notice for Nels Thorson’s estate in Pleasant township follows, naming Percy Dow as executor and requesting claims and payments.
Notice is given that Gilbert Syverson has been appointed administrator of the estate of Jorgen Syverson late of Springfield township Winneshiek county Iowa deceased intestate. He has given bonds as required. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay to the administrator, N. Willett as attorney. Dated Decorah Iowa October 1914.
Advert says Sloan's Liniment relieves pain in joints and muscles fast by applying to the sore area and not rubbing. Priced at 25 cents, it relieves rheumatism neuralgia and inflamed joints with near instant effect and money back if unsatisfied.
ToBleach fine feathers soak three to four hours in a bi chromate of potassa solution with a cautious drop of nitric acid. Chamberlain's Tablets improve appetite and digestion. Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for croup in babies. 25 cents and up, available at Engbertson's Pharmacy and drug stores.
Thomas Nilsson named administrator of the estate of Ole Hokans alias Ole O Hokaasen late of Lincoln sowachin Winneshiek county Town deceased intestate. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay to administrator at Decorah Iowa dated Oct 27 1914 Aubolee Nelson attorneys.
An old advertisement warns against mercurial ointments for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when taken internally. It claims the remedy acts on blood and mucous surfaces and urges buyers to obtain genuine product from reputable physicians.
In the matter of the estate of James T Humphrey late of Hesper township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased the administrator has been duly appointed and will proceed to settle the estate by giving bonds as required. All persons having claims against the estate must present them and those owing funds are asked to pay promptly. Charles W Mitchell Decorah Iowa October 12 1914 Boice and Hook Attorneys.
Notice to all concerned to appear at the Winneshiek County Court House on November 9 1914 at 1 30 PM to show cause why the instrument claimed as the last will and testament should not be admitted to probate in Jackson township Iowa. Attorney M A Harmon listed.
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