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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1913
Page
8
A seven year Pennsylvania Experiment Station study finds open sheds for fattening steers outperform barn basements, with silage boosting milk, finish, and efficiency. Silage costs and silo setup details given, plus feeding guidelines and dairy nutrition emphasis. Subscribe for Decorah Republican.
W. F. C. notes corn fodder as vital in scarce hay seasons. Cut later, around late September to early October, to maximize feeding value and minimize spoilage from rains. Proper shocks with two ties reduce loss. feeding now strengthens cattle for winter. St. Louis Globe-Democrat attribution.
Farmers in country districts without electric company service can now get electric light and small power at nearly the same cost as urban residents. Manufacturers offer compact generating sets using gas or gasoline engines driving a dynamo, available in multiple sizes to run lights, vacuum cleaners, and sewing machines.
The article argues farmers need a decisive, unified plan to apply improvements. It cites costly credit, marketing issues, and co operative movements as keys, praising Ireland’s cooperative model. It urges corn belt farmers to organize a large practical action led by capable leaders.
James Wilson former secretary of agriculture and Henry Wallace editor of Wallines Farm er publish a report on agricultural conditions in Great Britain and Ireland. The report filed with Governor George W Clarke will be printed in pamphlet form with several thousand copies mailed statewide. A copy will be sent to anyone who writes for it and the responsible department has not been decided, likely the secretary of state.
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as essential for home use to cure coughs colds throats and lung troubles. A Mason Michigan resident praises it curing pneumonia with two bottles and the ad notes prices 50c 1.00 and lists H E Ruecklen Co as distributors. A brief joke follows about a man on the phone suggesting a long silence may hide wife at the other end.
An 19th or early 20th century ad touts Allen's Balsam as superior for relief from coughs and colds. It highlights beauty and virtue contrasts, notes long-standing sales over four decades, and offers 26¢, 50¢, and $1.00 bottle prices with endorsements from users.
F P Snyder of Huron County Ohio advocates early lamb weaning at four to five months. Separating ewes from lambs reduces milk strain, improves both, and allows lambs access to fresh fields. He suggests placing flock on untried pasture and even keeping sounds distant to ease transition, noting personal success over fifty years.
An advertisement touts Dr Hobson's Ointment as a guaranteed remedy for eczema rashes ringworm and other eruptions. It claims rapid healing and urges purchase from Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis. Also mentions Barker's Antiseptic for feet and a domestic quip about houseguests.
Local druggist claims simple wash of Old Wintergreen in D D D Prescription cures eczema and other skin diseases after careful investigation. PD D Prescription is recommended over other remedies. BE J Parman, Druggist, Decorah, Iowa invites customers to discuss merits in store.
Michael White files in the District Court of Iowa Winneshiek County to establish title to Lot 5 in the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quadrant Section 35 Township 99 North Range 7 West Fifth P.M. unless defendants appear by November 10 1013 a default will be entered.
Notice lists Ingeborg Jogner as executrix of the Decorah township Iowa estate of Nils Jogerson deceased. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay the estate. Dated Decorah Iowa October 1 1915. Roice and Hook attorneys.
In District Court Winneshiek County Iowa A D McKay sues Herman D Warner and wife and unknown heirs over real estate in section fifteen township ninety seven range seven West of the Fifth Principal Meridian The petition asserts McKay is absolute owner of the described West half of the Southwest quarter and related lots and seeks a decree quieting title The mortgage dated January 4 1866 to Warner is claimed paid and barred by the statute of limitations court to be asked to record satisfaction and grant costs if contested November 1913 term set for appearance dated September 20 1914 by attorney 40 N Willett for plaintiff
The National Bank of Decorah files a petition in Winneshiek County District Court Iowa seeking thirty five dollars and fifty seven cents with 8 percent interest on a note dated 1914 plus costs and attorney fees. A writ of attachment has levied on the east half of the southwest quarter section twenty township ninety eight range nine west. Defendants must appear by noon the second day of November Term 1913. otherwise default and judgment will be entered. H F Barthell attorney for plaintiff.
Notice of appointment of an administrator for the estate of Ole J. Remmen, deceased, late of Springfield township Winneshiek County Iowa. The administrator has given bonds and is authorized to collect debts and pay claims. All persons with claims must present them and all debtors must pay. Dated Decorah Iowa August 27 1913. W M Strand Attd
Notice directs heirs and interested parties to appear at the Winneshiek County Court House on September 29 1913 at 9 00 am to show cause why the instrument presented as the last will and testament of Halvor Halvorson of Bluffton Township should not be admitted to probate. Clerk Olat Kallevang signs the notice dated August 28 1913 with N Willett as attorney.
In the November Term 1913 District Court of Town Winneshiek County Iowa Mary Burk plaintiff seeks divorce from William FE Burk on grounds of desertion with over two years absence and support failure. Plaintiff asks to resume name Mary Tokvam. Court in Decorah begins November 10 1913. failure to respond by October 2 1913 may bring default and decree.
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