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Newspaper

Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1912

Page

8

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Sete la el 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
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