Inoculation Key to Successful Alfalfa Growth in Iowa
The article explains that nitrogen fixing bacteria on alfalfa roots are essential for strong growth. If the right bacteria are absent, soil must be inoculated, preferably using old alfalfa soil or sweet clover patches, on a cloudy day with proper moisture, drainage, lime, and weed control to ensure a profitable crop.
Scrub Fowls and Breeding for Better Hens
The article argues scrubs, or accident bred hens, are inferior to carefully bred birds. It urges farmers to actively breed poultry, why attention to scrubs leads to better results, and how success depends on the breeder’s guidance and effort.
Calf with Two Heads Sold for 1500 to Side Show Owner
An eastern farmer sold a rare two headed calf for 1500 to a sideshow owner intent on exhibition. The sale pays off a local mart debt. Also includes an advertisement urging use of Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh with a note on avoiding cocaine and mercury based powders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely Brothers
Warren St
New York
Official Proceedings of Winneshiek Board of Supervisors 1912
The Winneshiek County Board met September 9 1912 with members Selnes Meyer Meyer Knutson and Morton present. They left roof repairs to the Court House committee and granted highway petition 1116 the Howard road. They accepted the Soldiers Relief report and discussed road matters. Election Judges and Clerks for the November General Election were appointed for Fremont Barr Oak Orleans Bluffton Decorah Calmar Pleasant Lincoln Madison Glenwood Sumner Calmar Springfield Frankville Jackson Washington Ist and 2nd Military and more. The Treasurer was instructed to correct 1911 assessments on Decorah property and extend 1912 taxes. The day ended with adjournment to 8:30 a.m. September 10 1912.
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Board of Supervisors
M. Selnes
G. A. Meyer
P. F. Meyer
K. W. Knutson
C. Morton
Court House
Howard
Orleans Township
Soldiers’ Relief Committee
Military
Bloomfield
Decorah
Ossian
Calmar
Ridgeway
Atkinson
Castalia
Spillville
Jackson Jet
B. Anundsen Publishing Company
Decorah Corporation
Fremont
Willie Welch
R. R. Barnes
W., M. Mullaney
Executive Council
State of
Iowa
Winneshiek County
State University
Iowa College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Towa Normal School
Voinesebse
Ces Sp
Tons Buen’ County Insane
Isd
Vinca Sds Inveoaeles
Ccs
Eeeeeepee County
Decorah Ltd
Boice
Ben C. Alstad
W. T. Symonds
Frank Sayre
FE. J. Gillett
Bridge
Highway Fund
County Farm
Ingvoldstad & Co
Georee Kernatz
Trout Run
Anundsen B Pub
Anundsen B, Pub. Co
Carl
Wit
Barthell
Christopher E. W
Burr Oak Aes Hwgh
Bluffton Wanense
Ereesree & Ca
Pleasant Beene
Lincoln
Jadison Peer
Ereretees
Glenwood Sumner Mar Frankville
Sprin
Aeington
Canoe
Pleasant
Madison
Freeport
Glenwood
Clenwood
Glenwood Clenwood
Sumner
Soil Exhausting Crops and Soil Fertility
The Agricultural Epitomist notes seed crops such as flax and other oily seeds deplete soil phosphates more than cereals like wheat and corn. It states 100 pounds of linseed remove about twice as much phosphoric acid as 100 pounds of wheat, urging growers to match fertilizer use to crop needs to preserve fertility.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted for leg healing
A family in Aquone North Carolina credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with saving a 14 year old boy’s leg after a severe ulcer resisted doctors. The ad claims the salve cures burns boils skin eruptions and piles and costs 25 cents at druggists. Also includes testimonials for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and Dean’s Ointment with brief endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Howard
Aquone
N.C
Ady
Appointments of Executors and Administrators Listed
Notices publish appointments of executors and administrators for Patrick Lyons Ida Bertina Tufty and Benjamin T Barfoot estates. Names include Daniel Lyons Cyrus F Barfoot Albert F Barfoot O Lomen and E C Bailey. Decorah Iowa dates September 1912 with notary seal and ownership statement for Decorah Republican.
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Decorah Township
Winneshiek
State of
Iowa
Cyrus F. Barfoot
Albert F. Barfoot
Decorah
N. Willett
E. C. Bailey
FE. C. Bailey
A. K. Bailey & Son
Lizzie B. Colville
Laurel Ave
St. Paul
Minn
Minnie B. Bailey
Towa
B. J. McKay
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A. K. Barley & Son
Official
Proceedings OF the Board OF Supervisors
W. A. Jirak
Lee Jack
Anton Kuhn
Washington
Ist
Schupanitz
W. A
Chris. Schneeberger
Jos.Beckman
Alois’ Holthous
A. JJ. Sihreiber
A. McMillan
J. J. Pelikan
Chas. Glass
Henry Kruse
Gerke—os. Boyle
Hans
Dalaker
Britton
A. C. Heck
Ate Anderson
Garke
D. C. Malloy
A. Christoffer
Hnry Breitaprecker
H. H. Meyer
Jno
Ty Witt
Ata Baconan
John Bernatz
A. FE. T ¥Niten
Asa Will Toblenen
F. Headington
H. J
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Daubney He Ee
Daubney F. Wa
Decorah Gas Co
C. H
Donaldson G. S
Green TH. J
Green H. J
Groves J. O
Hutchinson & Co
Cc Town Oil Co
Cetiance
Oehler & All
Oehler & . Er
Pelikan J. J
Uandah G.” N
Quandahl Norman K
Standard Tel. Co
Upper Iowa Power Co
Worth Risle
Welch W. M. Co
Anamosa
Mi pShiRe
Kalvestrand Carolyn
Kallevang Olai
Lovaas A
Midland Chemical Co
Suplie
Meyer
Meyer G. A
Morton Claude
Meyer P. F
Willett Norman
Auper Claims
Faldet & Finholdt
Hl. P
Hutchinson Gro. Co
Groceries Vormor Wai Endaees - Deve
Baker G. F
Lumber
Bertossa
C. F
Delaney P. C
Groe
C.F
Funke Rose
Cook C.F
Funke
Wangler Bros
Wills & Ness
Casket C.F
Oehler
Pierce T
Ae Bridge
Aby Andrew
Anderson Sam
Sien Baer Cask
Alter
Labor
Henry
Prieiies
Bluffen Lewis
Akken
M. J. P. Ry. Co. Freight
Ges
Cooney Geo, E
Saney
Haukedah
Andrew
Non Sam
Hanson Sam
Hove Ole
Halse Will
Hamie Chris
Houdek Fred Et al
Genese We
Labourin
Ceces Tls Kapell & Kipp
Lane Andrew
Moe Ole
Ima
Murdock Tom
Ross Murdock Tom
Munson Albert
Rete Mara Mike
Mattison Ole
Mattisen Gilbert
Os Aee Ene Murdock Sarah
Ochler & Hiller
O’brien T. A
Marion
Pederson BR. G
Riehling Chris
Stee Melvin
Sivertegaard J
Sheley TH. W
Stinson Ben
Sharp Crawford
Thompson Gilbert
Teege Wi
Siessres
Tenold C. A
Taylor Smith
Wenthold Will
Zweibohmer Mrs
Zweibohmer Mrs. M., Material. 60.00 Highway Claims. Anderson Sam
Anderson Henry
Allen Fred
Anderson Gilbert
Anby Andrew
Aaby Andrew
Ridne & Tstad
Buzz Henry
Bloomingdale
Walter
Bloomingdale Walter
Buer Carl
Brovolt
Brittendahl O. W
Bohr H
Barsch
Adam
Carlson - Audace
Carlson
Cameron Will
A. Dahlan Orlando
Donaldson James
Darrington Fred
Donaldson John
Gunderson Iver
Eide Matt
Elliott Wm
Elliott
Emory Willard
Ory Willard
Filington Peter
Amre Chris
Labo
Hamre Chris
Johnson C. E
Copa
Johnson i CG
Johnson
Peer Decree Johnson H. C
Lincoln A
Lane Roy
Miller Oscar
Mara Mike
McLane, C
Nelson Arthur
Oleson Bros
Oehler & Milter
Mate
Saint Ben
Pombe Vc Sarescsaces
Ronan Bros
Stevens Simon
Thompson Ben
Tenold O. Ampierial Y
Timo Gee
Labo Thompson Cithert
Williams Leonard
Murdock
Marcy_ Fred
Miller, C. & Son
Reed E. T
Bounty Claims
Sabelko Robert
Ndeen Ansen
Clarence
Bolson Alfred
Christen Farr
Haug J. H. Vas
Johnson Sandford Et al
ARS Meyer Jos. W
BE. W. Christopher
Michael Heinsheimer
Lincoln Neb
Chicago
Boston
Harvard
Enos Lollar
Saratoga
Ind
Engbretson
Dean
W. Matthews
Labor Statistics
Augusta
Patrick Lyons
Jackson Township
Daniel Lyons
Town
Ida Bertina Tufty
Springfield Township
Winnesbirk
O. Lomen
Benjamin T. Barfoot
Timothy
N. H. Adams
Wil
Jas. Bucknell
Stolkopf & Baker
Winneshiek Hotel
Cataran
Ely
Warren Street
Freeswatch Etna
Oman
Ates Ltd
Pieta Wilson Chemical CO
G. Tyrone
Kaire
Contrell
W.23d St
THE
Decorah State Bank
Winnesbiek Hotel
California
North Pacific Coast
Colorado
Salt Lake City
Western Pacific
Grand Canyon
Feather River
Ogden
Southern Pacific
el Paso
New Mexico
Attrac
Schrempf