General Farm Notes On Cows Orchards Insects And Tools
This column surveys dairy outputs with Wisconsin experiments showing milk losses up to 25 percent by month six after freshening, notes Colorado orchardists overclean soil depleting humus, advises tobacco dips with arsenates for pests, and warns on tools and farming routines from light traps for June bugs to level machinery, hay balers, and manure handling. It mentions geese for crab grass, crude protection against pests, and a pest of dogs affecting sheep farming, ending with a brief ad for Dean’s Regrets liver pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Colorado
Timely horse notes on care for hot weather
Seasonal guidance for horse care in heat urges omitting new oats and hay until cooler weather, keeping foals growing with small daily oats, ensuring water after evening feed, and turning out nights. Advice covers alfalfa patches, sweat pads, fly protection, darkened stables, treating sores, overheated signs, wind broken horses, and market price notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Cockerels and Crowing Methods for Breeding Profit
In Farm and Fireside guidance, a breeder explains selling cockerels just before crowing to maximize profit and maintain bird quality. He notes most birds are unsuitable for breeding, and his firm keeps breeding stock separate, using a selective system to preserve strength, vigor, and efficient production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Grundy
SIMPLE FARM HYGIENE AND HORSE CARE TIPS
A compact veterinary guide urges colt foot care to prevent later leg problems. It covers hoof balance, leg alignment, and proper growth. Topics include treatment and prevention for hoof, knee, and udder issues, with cautions on cleanliness, diet, and specific remedies such as pine tar, iodine, and Doan products.
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Nature
Filling the Silo in Corn Harvest Timing and Techniques
The article advises corn two to three weeks ahead of average for silo filling and emphasizes timely cutting between glazing and ripening stages. It warns against early cuts causing nutrient loss and too late cuts yielding poorer silage, plus the need for thorough packing, sharp equipment, and two workers stamping edges for uniform depth.
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The
Illinois Experiment Station
Good Seed Corn Selection And Dairy Silage As Feed
Farmers can boost yields by selecting well formed seed ears and drying corn before storage. The article also notes dairy cows need steady milk flow. when pasture fails, use silage as a cheaper, convenient feed. Amounts vary from ten pounds to forty pounds depending on pasture condition.
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R. A. Moore
Wisconsin
Why Not Publish It Chamberlains Tablets Help Digestion
Mrs Joseph Kallans of Peru Indiana was troubled with belching sour stomach and headaches. She writes that Chamberlains Tablets have aided her digestion and regulated her bowels, and since using them she has been entirely well. For sale by all dealers. Adb. ¢
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Joseph Kallans
Peru
Ind
Chamberlain
Weeds Problem and Control on Farms
The article discusses seed contamination with dangerous weeds and suggests keeping sheep on each farm to graze weeds. It notes goats eat poison ivy without harm and mentions other animals may help. It also recommends treatments for exposure including hot water with baking soda and cold cream for itching.
Dean's Kidney Pills Backed by Decorah Citizens
Local testimonial ad from Decorah Iowa praises Dean's Kidney Pills for backache kidney troubles and tiredness. Barber BK Herwig shares relief after prolonged standing and kidney strain. Product touted as the remedy neighbors trust with price noted and Foster Milburn Co. as distributor.
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Decorah
Dean
BK. Herwig
Barber
Mill St
Iowa
Mr. Herwig
Foster, Milburn Co
Bufffalo
Sloan's Liniment for Lumbago Relief
Advertises Sloan's Liniment as a quick relief for lumbago and rheumatic pains in the back and loins. Claims deep penetrative effect on sore muscles and joints with instant relief, priced 25 cents, with money back promise if not satisfied.
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Sloan
Ady
Clover Rotation in Field Work and Seed Practices
Farmers differ on clover rotation timing and seed quantity per acre due to varying soils and locales. Opinions range from continuous clover sowing to surface scattering, with nurse crops or pure clover, and decisions on seed bed preparation. Also notes plant health ads and pest warnings for Hessian fly and sun exposure effects on alfalfa.
Relieve Asthma In Fifteen Minutes Guarantee
An advertisement for Asthmador promises instant relief from severe asthma and hay fever symptoms. Dr. Rudolph Schiffmann guarantees money back if relief is not immediate or the remedy is not the best ever used. Local druggists, including Wanuler's Drug Store in Decorah, carry Asthmador with the guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Schiffmann
R. Schiffmann
St. Paul
Minn
Toned Up Whole System By Chamberlain Tablets
Mrs. Esther Mae Baker of Spencerport New York says Chamberlain's Tablets cured her bilious attacks sick headaches and worn out feeling and toned up her whole system after using several bottles months ago. For sale by all dealers Ady.
ENMITY PETITION SEEKS ADVERSE TITLE DECORAH IOWA
C B Bergerson sues to quiet title on Lots 4 5 and 6 in Block 2 West Decorah Winneshiek County Iowa against named defendants and unknown heirs claiming fee simple ownership based on ten years adverse possession under color of title with color of right and requests dismissal of claims by others and cancellation of a title bond plus costs and equitable relief with defendants to appear by Nov 1914.
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JC. B. Bergerson
Eli C. Dunning
Eli G Dunning
G. C. Winship
G. C. Wane
Joseph Gibbons
Phoebe G. Gibbons
Henry T. Morse
Hannah C. Morse
Hans Halgeson
Abiail Fellows Woodward
Matilda Mitchell
Samuel Mitchell
Albura D. Thomas
Horatio N. Thomas
Fanny Maria Benson
Caleb Benson
Susan Winship
George C. Winship
Christian Bergerson
Poimnens
Abigail Fellows Woodward
Alburn D. Thomas
City of
Decorah
Winneshiek County
Iowa
Towit
West Decorah
Towa
Et al
District Court
State of
Said
C. B. Bergerson
N. Willett
Appointment of Administrator for Matilda E Patrick Estate
Notice of appointment of an administrator for the estate of Matilda E Patrick, deceased. The subscriber has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of Matilda E Patrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda E. Patrick
Bloomfield Township bids for new schoolhouse in 1914
Bids are invited by the School Township of Bloomfield Winneshiek County Iowa for the erection of a school house in sub district No 5. Bids due by 1 30 pm Thursday October 15 1914. Plans and specifications are on file in the County Superintendent office. A $100 certified check payable to the district must accompany each bid and the winning bidder must enter into a contract. The Board reserves the right to reject all bids. D C Harvey Secretary Castalia Sept 15 1914.
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Bloomfield
Winneshiek County
Iowa
Board of Directors
D. C. Harvey
Seey
Castalia, Iowa
Bloomfield Iowa School Bonds for Sale Oct 15 1914
Bloomfield Winneshiek County Iowa will sell to highest bidder on Thursday Oct 15 1914 at 1 30 pm six bonds of 200 each. One bond 200 payable in one year. one bond 200 payable in two years. one 200 payable in three. one 200 payable in four. two bonds 200 each payable in five years. D C Harvey secretary Castalia Iowa dated Sept 15 1914.
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Bloomfield
Winneshiek Co
Iowa
Prey of Board of Directors
D. C. Harvey, Secy
Castalia
Towa
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Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Golden Medical Discovery
V. M.pierce
M.D
Buffalo
N.Y
Common Sense
General Farm Notes
Australia
Melbourne
New York
Doan
Sloan’s
America
Dr. Thomas
Wanuler
Whittemore
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Winneshiek
G. W. Sher
Phoebe Lingoln
Moses
River St
Chas. Trzcinski
National Bank
Pleasant Ridge
John Harter
Locust, Iowa
Republican” Office
Harris Oils and Greases
Dixon's Graphite
United States
Kelly Racine Tires
Decordh Motor Cargo
Paige, Maxwell, Chalmers and
Velie Cars
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
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