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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1914
Page
8
The article argues that choosing quality seed corn is as vital as selecting superior sires for livestock. It notes farmers waste money on scrub seed, can avoid losses by testing seed viability, and that the USDA offers free guidance on seed selection and winter care to prevent crop failure and replanting costs.
Mrs. Blanche Bowers of Indiana Pennsylvania shares relief from indigestion after trying various remedies. She credits Chamberlain's Tablets with her improved digestion after a year of trial. Advise Engbertson's Pharmacy for purchase. The note ends with a farming tip praising well bred Kafir seed and recommending planting half and half.
Mrs. Lafayette Tuck of Homer City Pa praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for children and pleasant to take. it contains no opium and is sold by Engbertson's Pharmacy. A second item notes a claim about predicting a baby's sex from breeding dates.
A vintage ad urges immediate cough treatment with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. It claims to soothe irritated air passages loosen mucous and boost resistance to colds for children and adults. The price is 25e at the druggist.
A farmer with 25 years of experience reports losing only seven of 53 foals. One mare, age 23, has birthed 17 colts with minimal losses, producing about 4000 dollars in value by weaning, plus higher returns from later sales. Proper exercise before foaling and careful barn timing yield strong results.
The article explains that about 20 percent of first brood feeding occurs on fruit while the rest target leaves and branches. It notes the larva often matures without entering fruit, with 80 percent entering at the calyx and the rest at stem points. The second brood mostly enters where apples touch or at the stem end, and the adult moth lives about four days.
Fruit shipping requires careful handling and uniform quality from top to bottom in every basket or box. Growers should seek information to improve packing, as buyers inspect fruit closely and condition upon arrival matters.
A vintage ad touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism joints and muscles. It promises rapid relief from pain and stiffness with a 25 cent bottle and a money back claim if unsatisfied. The copy notes uses for colds neuralgia and lumbago and ends with a humorous quip.
The Havana Post notes Cuban tobacco growers shift fields to tomatoes and eggplant as tobacco output shrinks for years. Many planters may not plant at all this year, risking severe losses. The piece praises truck farming while urging South farmers to diversify from cotton.
Naturalist Dunstan found a new carnivorous plant on Lake Nicaragua shores. The plant, nicknamed the land octopus or devil's noose, traps prey with black sticky bands that chafe skin and bleed. Branches are flexible and leafless, secreting a viscid fluid.
The guide states soil rich enough for potatoes also suits strawberries and suggests using chip dirt or well rotted manure with potash and rock phosphate a year before planting. It advises elevated beds for drainage and warns against standing water while noting moisture needs. It ends with an odd proverb about a father and prodigal calf.
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery for coughs from throat and bronchial inflammation. It promises quick relief and a money back guarantee, citing a testimonial from J R Watts of Floydale Texas.
To whom it may concern you are notified to appear at the Winneshiek Iowa Court House on February 1 1915 at 2 06 P M to attend probate of the instrument alleged as the last will and testament of Petter Jacobson late of Lincoln township deceased Show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate Dated November 3 1914 OLAT Kallevang Clerk District Court By 8 J Moore Deputy Aubolee Elson
The subscriber is appointed administrator of the estate of Ole Hokaas alias Ole O Hokaasen late of Lincoln township Winneshiek county Iowa deceased intestate. He has taken trust and persons indebted or having claims must exhibit and file them with Thomas Nilsson administrator at Decorah Iowa and with Aubolee Nelson Attorneys dated October 27 1914.
Mrs J R Cook of Indiana Pennsylvania says a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saved her boy's life last winter. It eased the barking cough and relieved spells, proving most useful. For sale by Engbertson's Pharmacy. Ad.
The article explains that milk contamination comes from multiple sources including the udder, dust, utensils, milker, and unclean conditions. It notes disease bacteria can enter via cows with diseases or through handlers with contagious illnesses and emphasizes hygiene and proper disposal of bottles during illness.
The article extols dry earth as an excellent absorbent and disinfectant for stalls. It notes cost efficiency, easier cleaning, and faster manure disposal, with added value to manure by reducing fertilizer loss. It also mentions bedding with straw cover and better absorbency than straw or corn stalks.
Small 25 cent newspaper ad promotes Dean's Regulats as a natural bowel movement aid. Claims easy relief for constipation and urges readers to purchase at all stores. The brief notice mirrors period advertising style and product naming.
Notice is given that Percy Dow has been appointed executor of the estate of Nels Thorson late of Pleasant township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased testate. He has given bonds as required. Creditors and debtors must present claims or make payment to Percy Dow Executor Dated Decorah Iowa Oct 27 1914 M Strand Attorney.
Official notice from the Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners announces a petition by Interstate Power Company of Decorah to erect and maintain electric transmission lines across lands and roads in Allamakee and Winneshiek counties. The hearing is set for December 4, 1914 at 8:30 A.M. in Decorah, Iowa, with Frank Sayre, Attorney, presiding.
Prof Shutt of the Canadian Department of Agriculture notes wood ashes are rich in potash and phosphoric acid with 5 to 6 percent potash and 1.5 to 2 percent phosphoric acid. He cites lime content and mild alkalinity as enhancing fertilizer value and discusses benefits like soil tilth improvement and nitrification support.
A warning against mercury containing catarrh remedies advises only prescription use and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as mercury free. It notes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and urges buyers to ensure genuineness and official labeling. Testimonials are offered free and the remedy is sold by druggists.
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