Spraying Proves Worthwhile in H M Underwood Orchard
Greene township grower H M Underwood sprayed four times this season at 39.6 cents per tree and harvested 750 bushels from 143 trees. Sprayed trees averaged 7.95 bushels each versus 4.12 for unsprayed, with 91.97 percent clean fruit on sprayed trees and 7.3 bushels of clean fruit on unsprayed. Clean fruit sold $1–$2 vs $0.50–$0.75 for unclean. net per-tree advantage of spraying about 6.194. Bulletins available from Cooperative Extension in Jefferson Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Davis
Sheriff
Underwood
Office of Cooperative Extension
Jefferson
Town
Trapper Funds School By Catching Skunks and Minks
A student on a farm near a town of about 1500 people turns trapping into income to finish high school. After initial failure, he rewrites his trap setup and earns 50 dollars for a haul of skunks minks and muskrats, totaling ninety dollars over two months, enabling him to continue schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick van Eldik
Making the Man
A Fredericksburg News meditation on farm life and the growling dawn of corn harvest. The piece follows a farm boy's grueling morning routine from four o'clock wakefulness to a sunlit return, highlighting grit, stamina, and the reward of a full barnyard and field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Barney
Daze
Chinese Eggs Shake Up American Breakfast Trade
A Boston firm opened an egg preserving plant in Shanghai handling 300000 eggs daily. Eggs are frozen or dried and shipped to the US in scrambled form to compete with American eggs for bakery use. Chinese workers process and grade the product, while American poultrymen are urged to focus on fresh local eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chinaman
New Yankee
Thrift
Boston
Shanghai
China
Pacific Coast
From Muskrats to Sheep
In Maryland, a boy near a creek began trapping muskrats to buy a sheep from his uncle. The first year the lamb sold for 4 dollars and fleece for 1.32. the second year lamb brought 4.50 and fleece 1.25. He later left the farm, noting the venture grew into a worthwhile farming branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Morris
Maryland
Indigestion Sufferer Relieved by Chamberlain Tablets
Mrs. Thomas Casey of Geneva New York reports her husband suffered years from indigestion with stomach pains and distress after meals. After using Chamberlain's Tablets the spells were relieved right away. Advertised for sale by R A Engbertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Thomas Casey
Geneva
N. Y
R. A. Engbertson
Selling Corn in November
The October to November corn market shows 70 to 80 cent prices across the corn belt with high quality. Illinois studies warn shrinkage erodes gains, making November price the best long term hold. Argentine shipments and war disruptions affect domestic prices, while Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil advertises a remedy for accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallaces
Tlinois
Illinois
Peoria
Newcastle
United States
Pickell
Chicago
England
Argentina
Iowa
Road Vacation Notice for Canoe Township Route 998
Road commissioner reports in favor of vacation starting 25.58 chains north of the S W corner of section 31 to 20 chains south of the west line. Objections or damages must be filed at the County Auditor by noon December 20, 1916, or the road will be vacated. Signed Oscar Winger, County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. 8
John Mallannaphy
Canoe Township
A. D
Oscar Winger
County Auditor
Notice of Appointment of Executors for Maria A Hoyt Estate
Executors earnestly appointed for the estate of Maria A Hoyt deceased of Decorah township Winneshiek County Iowa. Demands against the estate must be exhibited and debts paid to Executors 42 Earnest A Hoyt and Allie Hoyt at Decorah Iowa with attorney Ralph A Stanbery dated Oct 10 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria A. Hoyt
Decorah Township
Winneshiek
State of
Iowa
Earnest A. Hoyt
Allie Hoyt
Decorah
Ralph A. Stanbery
Appointment of John A. Bouska as Executor for Mary Jestrab Estate
John A. Bouska is appointed executor of the Mary Jestrab estate, late of Jackson township, in Decorah Iowa. He has qualified as executor and all persons indebted to the estate must pay to the executor. Dated Decorah Iowa October 7 1916. C N Houck attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jestrab
Jackson Township
Winneshiek
State of
Iowa
John A. Bouska
Decorah
C. N. Houck
Fencing Sheep With A Dog Proof Enclosure
A Pennsylvania College of Agriculture experiment tests a one acre dog proof enclosure housing 100 sheep with a five foot woven wire fence reinforced by barbed wires. The corral is divided for rotation every ten days to protect night herds while noting daytime dog damage on rough pastures. The article also cites George Dunbar of Lenox and a Greek lottery revenue figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania College of Agriculture
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation for Norwegian Mutual Protective Association
A 1916 notarized amendment records adding vehicles and automobiles to farm implements in Article Six. The meeting in Deco Rah Iowa saw 46 represented members vote unanimously to approve the change, with John Hegg and William Linnevold signing as Chairman and Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Norwegian Mutual Protective Association
Winneshiek County
Iowa
Towa
Court House
Decorah
John Hegg
William Linnevold
John Wegg
WM. Linnevold
A. John
ENG
Winneshiek
A. D
Winneshick County
Ellis J. Hook
Divorce Petition in Winneshiek Court 1916
In Winneshiek County Iowa a divorce petition filed by Katherine Scott against F D Scott claims adultery and seeks dissolution of marriage. The defendant must appear by noon of the second day of the next term or a default judgment will be entered. Decorah Iowa October 9 1916 Boice Hook attorneys for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Town
Winneshiek County
Katherine Scott
F. D. Scott
Winneshirk County
Court House
Decorah
Iowa
Sloan's Liniment Ad for Pain Relief and Itch
Vintage ad promotes Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism gout lumbago neuralgia and strains with easy application and 25 cents price. It claims quick relief and urges keeping on hand for emergencies. A separate note touts Dean's Ointment for eczema and skin itching at 50 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Dean
Partition suit in Winneshiek County lands in Section 34
In District Court of Winneshiek Iowa 1916 Isabel Grindeland sues Halsten O Stoen Clavas O Steen Andrew Stoen Caroline Shawstad Henry Steen Gifford Steen Julia Steen Knudt Grindeland Bernard Lynch and unknown heirs over lands described as the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 34 township 100 range 7 West of the fifth P M and related parcels seeking division sale and appointment of referees and attorneys fees with default possible if not answered by November 13 1916 at Decorah court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek County
Iowa
Isabel Grindeland
Halsten O. Stoen
Clavas O. Stoen
Andrew
Bernard Lynch
District Court
State of Iowa
Decorah
Ysabel Grindeland
Guri O. Steen
St. P. M
Halsten
Steen
Clavas
Recorder’s
Guri O
Stoen
Albert Anfinson
Guri
State of
Willett & Nelson
My son Edwin suffers croup a concern of a mother
Mrs E O Irwin of New Kensington Pa writes of sleepless nights until learning Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She says it always gave her boy relief and advises mothers to keep a bottle at home and use it as directed. For sale by R A Engbertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croup
Edwin
Notice of Appointment in the Wagner Estate
A probate notice states Mary Wagner has been appointed executrix of the estate of Wenzel T. Wagner, deceased, Winneshiek County Iowa. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay to the executrix, dated Decorah Iowa November 4 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenzel T. Wagner
Winneshiek
Iowa
Mary Wagner
Decorah
Notice of Appointment Executrix for Meyer Estate
Notice names Mary M. Meyer as executrix of Henry W. Meyer deceased, Iowa, with bonds required by law. Creditors urged to present demands, dated Decorah Iowa September 27 1916, attorney A. E. Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Meyer
Winneshiek
State of
Iowa
Mary M. Meyer
Decorah
A. E. Barker
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Ady
the Man
George Dunbar
Lenox
Mass
Pittsfield
Boice & Hook
Plaintiff
California
Golden State Limited
Rock Island
Colorado
Salt Tale
L. R. Schrempf
J. C. Beard
Hubbell Farm
Frankville Township
Winneshiek Co
W. W. Hubbell
G. L. Hubbell
Fargo, N. D
West Water Street
N. H. Adams
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
Reum's Market
Rud
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