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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
10
The article advocates spreading hay harvest through summer and early fall to ease work and boost soil fertility. It recommends growing multiple hay crops including clover timothy oats and alfalfa, with drainage and liming to establish clover stands, and notes timothy commands high market prices while suggesting varied forage for horses and livestock.
A Philadelphia Inquirer reflection notes horses remain widespread despite many using automobiles. It cites global totals, Russia’s share, and per‑family horse abundance in the US, arguing motors boost use while horses persist as vital work animals and potential food production gains if science reduces horse needs.
Decorah Iowa resident Mrs J D Wells reports sleepless nights from kidney and bladder trouble. After trying several remedies she found relief with Doan's Kidney Pills and says they deserve high praise. Sold by dealers with FosterMilburn Co as U.S. agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A farm note extols keeping a few sheep to improve soil fertility and provide winter meat and wool. It advises starting with six to eight sheep, grazing with cows, then fattening for home consumption. Practical tips for dressing wool and pelt are included, plus a brief ad for Ely's Cream to treat nasal catarrh.
Mrs. P. H. Brogan of Wilson Pennsylvania touts alfalfa as a longer lasting drought resistant pasture, providing five and a half to six months of grazing versus clover’s five to six months, with green feed late season. She endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and notes Engbretson's Pharmacy carries it.
A simple cleaning trick uses a piece of dry bread run through the grinder after processing meat. The bread absorbs fats and removes residue, helping to clear the grinding mechanism and reduce buildup for easier cleanup.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat argues fall litters are as profitable as spring litters. Pigs mature best on light winter feed, with September litters gaining weight by next May or June. Sows should be sheltered, confined at farrowing, and fed heavily for strong milk, then moved to pasture and varied forage as pigs grow.
A rural world excerpt argues pigs are unfairly maligned, noting their intelligence near that of apes and dogs, and that pigs can be trained for long work. It contrasts pigs with canaries seals and cats, defending the animal’s reputation and suggesting better comparisons.
A quart fruit jar placed over a grinder outlet catches crumbs during grinding, reducing mess. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a gentle remedy for stomach ailments in children, sold by Engbretson's Pharmacy.
Professor George F. Kay of the University of Iowa head of the Iowa Geological Survey urges protection of birds of prey. He announces a public information campaign led by Dr. B. H. Bailey and Dr. T. C. Stevens to educate farmers about benefitting from hawks and owls in reducing pest damage and crop losses.
A Lincoln Nebraska man cured after three years by six bottles of Electric Bitters, hailed as improving appetite, digestion, blood and nerves. Ady Stee advertisement claims the remedy can restore vitality and strength for many, priced at 50 cents.
The guidance advises feeding hay to calves as soon as they will eat it, typically early. It notes calves tolerate short rations better than wet bedding and recommends warming milk when milk supplies are scarce.
A North Carolina father credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with saving his 14-year-old son's leg after an ulcer from a bruise. The product is said to heal burns boils skin eruptions and piles. Also tips on using dirt and ashes in nest boxes to deter vermin.
Mrs. Ollie Woodall of Morton's Gap Kentucky describes two years of back pain from female disorders. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports lasting relief, resumes daily chores, and praises the medicine. A confidential correspondence offer follows from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co of Lynn Massachusetts.
The subscriber is appointed executor of the estate of Erick L. Wennes late of Hesper township Winneshiek County Iowa deceased testate and has taken the trust by bonds. All creditors must exhibit demands and debtors pay to O L Wennes 44 Executor. Dated Decorah Iowa Oct 25 1912. W M Strand Attorney.
Notice in Decorah Iowa announces J A Nelson appointed administrator of the estate of Ole Herbranson also known as O K Herbranson Sr of Winneshiek County deceased intestate. He has posted bonds as required. All claims must be presented and debts paid to the administrator. Dated Oct 11 1912. J A Nelson Attorney.
Notice announces the appointment of a person as executrix of the estate of Malene Anderson. The appointed individual is certified as duly appointed to manage and settle the estate tasks and affairs.
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