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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
10
A guide urges farmers to improve dairy barn light ventilation and warmth. Actions include adding hinged bottom-opening windows, air inlets, proper outlets, sealed floors, repaired foundations, and drainage with tile. Small, inexpensive changes can boost cow health and farm profits in Iowa.
In Farm and Fireside the narrator describes butchering steps and curing methods. She details trimming ribs shoulders hams jowls and sides, grinding fat with lean meat seasoning with salt sage and cayenne, stuffing into cotton casings, smoking until shriveled, and preserving by frying or canning with hot lard or grease for extended freshness.
A Wallaces' Farmer piece recalls a farmer praising his three sons with two in farming and one in engineering. It argues against snapping at young graduates and against older critics who dismiss educated youth as mere “squints.” It cites Editor Collingwood on aging bitterness and the value of mutual support between generations.
The article recounts a farm family in Springfield dressing a corn fed steer. After bids ranged from 40 to five cents a pound alive, they butchered it themselves and sold front quarters for 281 pounds at eight cents, hind quarter 124 pounds at nine and half cents, and the 84 pound hide at 14 cents. Total receipts were 46.02, six dollars more than the live bid. They also note remaining hind quarter heart tongue and liver and about two gallons of tallow.
A writer argues many farmers neglect thorough autumn orchard cleanup. Brush piles leaves rubbish and unsalable fruit linger until spring allowing pests to winter in place. Early removal makes a profitable fight by taking advantage of winter conditions.
From October 1915 to June 1916 Town State college processed 5200 requests for blue print plans of farm structures. Self feeders led with 3181 requests, hog houses 572, poultry houses 212, barns 126, dairy and milk facilities totaling 183, silos 59, water tanks 70, and livestock equipment 136 among other items.
A cautions readers that recurring colds may lead to chronic catarrh pneumonia or consumption and urges using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted fast cheap cure. Sold by R. A. EngbertsOn.
Mrs Sam C Small of Clayton New Mexico reports her grandson recovered from a severe case of whooping cough after using Foley's Honey and Tar. The testimonial notes the remedy as life saving and mentions Engbertson's Pharmacy. The piece also notes fur prices rising, with local fur suppliers pleased.
An advertisement notes men suffer fatigue from overwork and weak kidneys. It claims Foley Kidney Pills act quickly to strengthen and revitalize energy and mood, with Engbertson's Pharmacy as the point of purchase.
A Farm and Fireside report from Springfield Ohio describes a trial at Pennsylvania College of Agriculture using a dog proof one acre fenced enclosure with a woven wire fence and barbed wire. An open shed protects 100 sheep, total cost about 125 dollars. The corral is divided into equal parts and sheep rotated every ten days to reduce daytime dog damage on rough pastures.
A writer urges farmers not to discard aging horses. The piece notes sentiment versus practicality as households face surplus barnyard animals. It quotes a farmer debating whether to sell Dobbin now while a fair price can be obtained.
Forget Your Aches. Sloan's Liniment is advertised as a universal remedy for rheumatism gout neuralgia and sore muscles. Easy to apply and penetrates without rubbing, it soothes tender flesh and relieves strains and sprains. available at druggists for 25 cents.
Certification of a 1916 amendment to Article Six of the Articles of Incorporation of the Norwegian Mutual Protective Association of Winneshiek County Iowa. The amendment inserts the phrase vehicles and automobiles after farm implements. Signed by John Hegg and William Linnevold as President and Secretary. Notarized by Ellis J. Hook on October 29 1916.
Doctor W C McCampbell of Kansas Agricultural College argues for community breeding of draft horses. By agreeing on a single breed and concentrating efforts, farmers can produce uniform high quality colts, reducing shipping costs and enabling buyers to purchase whole carloads within a county or community.
A vintage ad touts Kickapoo Worm Killer for children with worms causing pale, fretful behavior and sleep issues. It claims a mild laxative effect expels worms and urges purchasing from the local druggist for 25 cents per box.
Mrs. Thomas Casey of Geneva New York reports relief from years of indigestion after taking Chamberlains Tablets. She notes immediate cessation of stomach pains and distress after meals. Sold by R A Engbertson. Adv.
Alice Pierce is named administratrix of the Emily Palmer estate of Burr Oak Township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased intestate. She has bonded as required and invites all claimants to present demands and creditors to pay debts to the administratrix at Decorah Iowa dated November 11 1916. Boice and Hook Attorneys represent the estate.
Notice announces Mary Wagner appointed executrix of the estate of Wenzel T. Wagner, deceased, Winneshiek County Iowa. Interested parties must present claims or debts as required by law. she has qualified as executrix, dated Decorah Iowa November 4, 1916.
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