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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
8
Farmers are advised how to hog down corn using temporary woven wire fences and proper feeding. Details cover fence setup, gradual hog acclimation, expected gains, and the role of tankage, rape or rye, and alternative feeds. Field results from Ames show significant savings and gains, with guidance to study Town station bulletin No 143.
Agricultural expert M F Miller of Missouri Station explains lime is not a fertilizer. Lime corrects soil acidity to support bacteria in legumes like clover and alfalfa, with benefits gradual over seasons though large applications on very sour soils can yield immediate crop responses. Ground limestone is the common, cheapest form used.
Beets and carrots should be harvested before frost. Cut beet tops to within inches of the beet and handle carefully to avoid damage which spoils flavor. Store outside under protection from cold or move to cellar for severe winter. Pack in boxes with moist sand to prevent shriveling and corky texture.
The article cautions against overreliance on tillage as a soil stimulant, noting deep plowing and heavy tillage can exhaust nutrients and create acidity. It argues that while tillage boosts production, it must be balanced with manures or fertilizers to avoid depleting soil fertility over time.
The article explains adding mineral oil to cement to make waterproof concrete for troughs, cisterns, silos, basements and floors. It cites US Department of Agriculture guidance that about five percent oil strengthens waterproofing without reducing cement strength, with two and a half quarts per sack being typical. It describes a dry mix method: sand layer, cement, dry mix, then water to a mush, add oil, then wet gravel and mix. Also includes Doan’s kidney and skin products advertising, ending with a proverb.
To whom it may concern you are notified to appear at the Court House in Winneshiek county Iowa on the 11th day of November 1915 at 2 00 o clock P M to attend the probate of a will claimed to be the last will and testament of Clara M Ream late of Decorah Township in Winneshiek county deceased at which time you will appear and show cause if any why said will should not be admitted to probate In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said office this 18th day of October 1915 Olat Kallevang Clerk District Court By S J Moore Deputy Boice Hook Attorneys
Notice is given that executors have been appointed for the estate of Mary Louisa Weiser late of Decorah township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased testate They have qualified under law Demands against the estate must be exhibited and payments made to the executors EF 1 WEISER SB WEISER Decorah Iowa Sept 10 1015 KE BR ACRES Attorney Public notice of estate administration in 1915 Iowa newspaper format.
Winneshirk county Iowa on November 8 1915 at 2 PM to attend probate of instrument purporting to be last will and testament of Cyrus G Burt late of Hesper township deceased at which time In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the 7th day of October 1915 OLAL KALLEVANG Clerk District Court N HOUCK Attorney
Official publication records the County Board of Supervisors meeting notes from October 11 and 12 1915. It details routine approvals including road matters refunds and changes to support payments, plus time sheets for workers compensation and numerous county claims and warrants.
Winneshiek County Iowa submits quarterly fees collected from July 1 to September 30 1915 across county offices including Auditor Treasurer Recorder Sheriff and Clerk of District Court. The dense ledger lists names like Oscar Winger L Christensen Olaf Kallevang Allen Wise and PFister, with numerous payees and items such as postage, printing, auto livery, and various court and legal fees.
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