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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
8
Agriculture guidance notes early fattening of six month old pigs. Pasture plus grain maximizes pork yield per acre with alfalfa clover rape and soybeans as key for rapid gains. Self feeding proves efficient, with protein supplements and careful rationing to avoid soft pork.
United States Department of Agriculture specialists urge feeding hay fodder silage and pasture as the cheapest feeds. They warn grain overuse causes large losses and promote silos and straw or stover with concentrates to cut waste and keep breeding cattle and other stock on cheaper rations.
The Wisconsin Experiment Station reports cows on pasture lose eight to ninety five pounds in the first two weeks of spring grazing. Feeding silage hay or grain reduces this shrinkage, improving milk production and cow condition in later lactation. Plan winter feed to cover two or three extra weeks next year.
Mrs. G. H. Smith of Brewerton New York says Chamberlain's Tablets relieve long term stomach trouble and indigestion with one or two tablets acting as a pleasant laxative and aiding natural stomach function.
The United States Department of Agriculture urges repair of worn farm implements to extend their life. It calls for central repair stations with manufacturers and local agents to refurbish binders and mowers at low cost, matching scarce new machinery with reclaimed units.
Forehanded farmers value a few acres of early corn to mature in about ninety days for feed. The piece urges storing two to three bushels of early seed, warns of losses from delayed planting, and compares seed value to money in the bank. It also mentions Chamberlain's cough remedy and Doan's Regulets as remedies.
Article from Farm and Fireside stresses proper shelter, ample yard space, and careful feeding to winter sheep. Emphasizes sorting by age and condition, culled ewes and wether lambs, roughage like red clover or alfalfa, careful silage use, and constant water and salt. Ends with soil prep tip to plow in fall and disk ground for next year.
Advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablet as a gentle thorough bowel cleanser with prompt relief for biliousness and headaches. Claims no bad after effects and notes Eng bertson's Pharmacy as a source. Also mentions typhoid as a filth disease and jokes about the British hosiery embargo.
A Decorah farmer, T. J. Hagen, reports severe back pain from kidney trouble eased after using Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Engbertson's Pharmacy. He states the remedy cured his attack, noting relief from stiffness and pain when bending or rising. The ad promotes 60 cent boxes and urges asking for the same kidney pills Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N.Y. locally.
The article argues for cheese making on the farm and its higher consumption as a meat substitute. It notes cheese is inexpensive and easy to prepare, with Europe recognizing its value. Holland in 1911 consumed 8.07 pounds per person while Americans average just under 3.5 pounds.
Grandmothers and mothers keep Foley's Honey and Earl in the house for emergency relief from croup coughs colds and whooping cough. Engbertson's Pharmacy advertises fever gems and Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil is offered in two sizes with cautions about sour stomach and red meats.
A. W. A. Van Vliet is appointed administrator with will annexed of Martha A. Goforth who died testate in Burr Oak township Winneshiek County Iowa. He has taken the trust with bonds. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay the estate at Decorah Iowa on or before the date indicated October 27 19 7. N Houck attorney.
Notice of appointment reveals E. E. Berg as executor of Julia Ronglien, late of Decorah. Creditors and debtors are urged to present claims or discharge debts to Berg, with Willett & Nelson as attorneys, Decorah, October 18, 1917.
Notice states C L Larson deceased of Decorah township Winneshiek County has appointed an executor. Ex executor has given bonds as required. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay to 44 W B Ingvaldstad Decorah Iowa dated Oct 31 1917 Frank Sayre attorney.
Notice names Samuel Duxbury Sr as deceased of Canton township Fillmore County Minnesota intestate and lists administrator Samuel Duxbury Jr under bonds. Creditors must present claims and debtors provide payment. Decorah Iowa date October 20 1917 and attorneys Boice and Hook.
A promotional notice extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for womanly troubles and nervous symptoms. Testimonies from Emma Shanks and Mrs Allig Muldowney claim health restoration after use. The ad notes liquid or tablet forms, no alcohol, and asks readers to mail 10 cents for a trial package from Buffalo New York.
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