Winter fears and war effort mix in regional notes
Local items report Red Cross auction plans at Hawk Eye, Osage recruiting for army and navy, $12,000 damage at Waterloo Bottling, Webster City and Y M C A fund news, farm bureaus in Howard and Buchanan counties, and various farm, civic, and mishap events across Iowa towns including Elkport, Des Moines Camp Dodge donations, and accidental deaths from farming and traffic.
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Osage
Army
Navy
Waterloo
Webster City
Y. M. C. A. Fund
Howard County
Johnson County
Elkport
West Union
Clermont
Buchanan County
Oclwein
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
D. W. Davis
Lime Springs
Austin
W. R. C. of Independence
Mason City
Goldie
Billie) Plantz
Iowa
Joe Hood
Webster County
What One Woman Saved in One Week
A reader recounts a kitchen campaign to cut costs by using one pound of butter in place of two, reducing eggs by four in a morning’s baking, and substituting canned milk for fresh milk to save money.
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Woman
Home Companion
Free Cancer Treatment Book Offered by Dr Johnson
A new book on cancer treatment by Dr. O A Johnson, Suite 28, 1320 Main St Kansas City, claims a combination medical approach cures most cancers when started early. The book cites living witnesses treated 3 to 17 years ago and offers free mailing.
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O. A. Johnson
Main St
Kansas City
Passing of John Brown's Daughter Sarah Brown
Sarah Brown daughter of John Brown passes away in Campbell California at age near 70. The obituary highlights her long service with the Woman's Relief Corps and her lifelong work as artist educator and missionary to the Japanese community. Her early years in Akron Kansas Ohio New York and California are noted along with her associations with Louise Alcott and A Bronson Alcott.
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Washington National Tribune
Sarah Brown
John Brown
Campbell
Cal
Woman's Relief Corps
Virginia
Akron
Ohio
Kansas
North Elba
N. Y
Adirondack Mountains
Ore Ferry
New York
Fort Edward Institute
Concord
Saratoga
Miss Brown
San Francisco Mint
California
The Colts Feet Care Advice From Farm and Fireside
David Gray writes on colt hoof care emphasizing early foot shaping, proper heel angle, and regular trimming. He warns against neglect causing weak pasterns and cracked feet and recommends oiling, thrush prevention, raised heels for sore feet, and frequent cleaning in barn and pasture.
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David Gray
Father’s farm yields soar after son’s college aid plan
A farmer recounts how funding his son’s agricultural education at college led to big gains. By testing soil and using potash fertilizer suggested by the son, corn yields rose from 35 to 65 bushels per acre, boosting per-acre profit and overall earnings on 60 acres to about 1866 dollars.
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Agricultural College
Jim
Why Grass Grows Hollow
Grass and oats have hollow stems with firm nodes that strengthen the blade. If wheat straw were solid it would be a thin, brittle stem, but the hollow form with knots provides the necessary support.
Foley's Honey and Ear for Croup Prevention
Grandmothers and mothers keep Foley's Honey and Ear ready for emergencies. It gives prompt relief from croup attacks, checks coughs and colds, and relieves whooping cough. Safe medicine with no opiates. Engbertson's Pharmacy. The United States needs 2,000 veterinary surgeons ranking as lieutenants, akin to horse marines.
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Hare
Foley
Engbertson’s Pharmacy
United States
Cut This Out For Mail Order Health Packet
Advertisement offering a trial package of Foley products including Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Cathartic Tablets. Request to mail slip with name and address to Foley & Co. in Chicago.
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Foley & C c
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Til
Foley
Engbertson
Grain Determines Profit of Pork Gains
Demonstration feeding tests at St. Joseph stockyards show that pork can be produced at about $15 per cwt with feeds at current prices. Shelled corn and tankage yield 100 pounds gain costing $15, while corn and linseed meal run $15.63. With hogs at $18, a $3 margin supports profit and suggests a farm on farm fertility route.
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Wallaces
St. Joseph
College of Agriculture
University of Missouri
Kansas State Agricultural College
R. M. Watkins
Shorts
Mexico Reopens Market Seen as Auto Demand Driver
Mexico will need automobiles and delivery vehicles as business resumes, with the nation seen as an important future market for cars and motor trucks after about four years out of the market.
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Mexico
Man finds relief from chronic pains with Foley Kidney Pills
James McCrery of Berrien Center Michigan reports two years of kidney and bladder trouble. After trying several medicines Foley Kidney Pills from Engbertson's Pharmacy cured him. The ad promotes Dean's Regulats with a humorous line about divorce courts and hints at bowel health.
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James McCrery
Berrien Center
Mich
Engbertson
Ady
Appointment of Executor for Wenzel Novak Estate
Notice of appointment of A. A. Novak as executor of the Wenzel Novak estate late of Calmar township Winneshiek County Iowa. Creditors and those indebted to the estate must present claims and accounts. Dated Decorah Iowa November 8 1017.
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Calmar
Winneshirk
A. A. Novak
Decorah
Towa
Sheriff’s Sale Notice in Decorah Iowa 1917
By virtue of an execution issued from the Winneshiek District Court the sheriff will publically sell part of Lot 6 Block 11 Decorah to satisfy a legal judgment. The sale is set for December 15 1917 at 9 00 a m at the court house front door Decorah. The property excludes a northeast corner piece and a strip sold to St Cloud Hotel and covers the described lot 6. The amount due totals 1684 80 with interest and costs including attorney fees.
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District Court
Winneshiek County
State of
Iowa
Decorah
Court House
C. H. Valder
Said County
H.rey 4Breteen
State OF Iowa
Martha A. Goforth
E. H. Hoyt
Martha K. Willsie
Co. Clerk's
Decora’ Nite
W. Freeman
Christen Luther Reed
Points About Draft Horses From Farm and Fireside
An author emphasizes that knee action in draft horses matters less than ground covering ability and a long stride. The walk should be trim, snappy, with strong four‑leg action, knees and hocks free. Trotting behavior is noted for spotting defects, with straight foot lines and close hocks. Shoeing can improve gait. The piece also mentions a British tank in enemy territory.
Foley Cathartic Tablet ad and odd remedies
An old advertisement lists Foley Cathartic Tablets for bowel relief with no after effects and promotes Eng bertson's Pharmacy. It also mentions Bu Blood Bitters for impure blood and silent liver and touts Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for accidents with two sizes marketed.
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Engbertson’s Pharmacy
Adv
Dr. Thomas
Ady
Appointment of Administrator with Will Annexed for Martha A. Goforth
Martha A. Goforth of Burr Oak township Winneshiek Iowa died testate. N HOUCK attorney notes W. A. Van Vliet appointed administrator with will annexed and required to exhibit and pay debts. Decorah Iowa dated Oct 27 117.
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Martha A. Goforth
Burr Oak Township
Winneshiek
State of
Iowa
W. A. van Vliet
Decorah
N. Houck
Notice of Appointment of Executor for C L Larson Estate
Executor C L Larson of Decorah township Winneshiek County Iowa appointed for the estate of the deceased. Creditors must present their claims and debtors settle with the executor Frank Sayre attorney. Dated Decorah October 31 1917.
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C. L. Larson
Decorah Township
Fof Winneshiek
Iowa
Decorah
Frank Sayre
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promoted for Women's Health
Iowa readers hear how Mrs. W. H. Avis credits Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery with restoring strength after a severe woman’s trouble. The ad touts non alcoholic ingredients, tablets and liquid forms, and urges a 10 cent trial package to J W M Pierce Buffalo New York.
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Iowa
Dr. Pierce
Praper
J. W. M. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Counci
Blurrs
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