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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1913
Page
8
The article explains the practice of letting second clover cuttings lie to rot for easier hulls and seed extraction. It recounts a farmer who saved a full load of threshed clover hay by letting it dry, noting less dust and good feed value for animals. It argues that saving seed clover is profitable amid hay shortages, detailing curing, hulling, and pasture benefits.
Mrs. C. J. Martin of Boone Hill Virginia declares she suffered five years with stomach trouble and could not eat. After taking three bottles of Chamberlain's Tablets she says she is now well, weighs 168 pounds, and can eat anything. She invites local residents to verify her claim.
Hog cholera is spreading in many counties and farmers struggle to obtain serum for vaccination. The Iowa legislature moved the serum lab to Ames and the temporary plant is already producing large volumes. Dr. Stange notes production limits and time needed to scale, as Ames works to meet demand with plans for a permanent plant and collaborations with other states.
S J Meredith Illinois notes the impact of water access on pigs fed in yards versus dry lots and argues for a mixed ration of slop, dry grain, and water to improve digestion, intake, and pork quality. A western preacher comments that man needs a few more soft spots in his heart and a few less in his head.
Dust mulch should be broken when formed and balance between evaporation and moisture conservation found. Raise young turkeys and chickens off the ground to prevent disease. chicks’ weakness often links to parent stock vitality. In Texas deeper potato planting (3 inches) matures earlier with larger yields. level culture beats bedding or chilling.
An acre of good clover is more valuable than corn pasture or small grain. It yields at least 1.5 tons of hay and 2 to 3 months of pasture, while also boosting soil fertility with about 100 pounds of nitrogen per acre and bringing up phosphate and potash. Humus from roots and stubble adds value. modest fertilizer value est. at $5, $10 more likely.
The guidance explains nitrogen as the key element to stimulate foliage and tender growth, phosphoric acid supporting kernels and grain crops, and potash aiding stalks roots and stems while enhancing flavor color and quality in fruits.
Some experienced alfalfa growers argue that harvesting before new shoots reach strength to endure sun exposure after the prior crop is removed will cause the following crop to turn yellow. They warn against premature cutting and emphasize timing to prevent harvest discoloration.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a safe prompt laxative for women. Mrs M C Dunlap of Leadill Tennessee credits the product with relief. Box price is 25 cents and the ad notes it is recommended by all druggists.
Windom Kansas resident Mary A. Horner recounts suffering bladder trouble, nervous dizziness, and female weakness. After trying doctors with no relief, she credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for her recovery and urges others to seek guidance from the Pinkham Medicine Co. for female troubles.
The value of American farm lands is now put at 341000000000 dollars, up 21000000000 in twenty years. There are 6000000 farms totaling 900000000 acres. It is estimated that over five million farms are worked by their owners.
In thirteen comparisons on the Minnesota station farm new seed from outside sources yielded about 125 bushels per acre more than seed from varieties grown on the farm for three to twelve years.
An advertisement notes that despondency is often caused by indigestion and constipation and quickly relieved by Chamberlain's Tablets available at Engbretson's Pharmacy.
Buckwheat yields higher returns than any other crop for its growing period in the Northern States. It is sown after other crops, helps suppress troublesome weeds, starves soil worms, and fits vacant ground. Used as a green manure it enriches soil with humus. a renewal of an old sensation in New York may be stirred.
Notice to appear at Winneshiek County Court House on September 29 113 at 9:00 am to attend probate of a will said to be Halvor Halvorsons last will and testament deceased Bluffton township Iowa case to show cause why will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk Olal Kallevang seal August 28 113 attorney N Willett.
Notice filed by William Y Look Sarah Newcomer Mary E Nelson and Susan J Rob inson also Susan J Weaver urging court approval of final report and executor compensation. Hearing set September 22, 1913 at 2 PM in Winneshiek County District Court Decorah Iowa. Trustee appointment of W F Baker requested and bond sureties released.
In Iowa Winneshiek county John Polansky as administrator with will annexed to Matthias Bily deceased submits a Final Report and Petition for Discharge. The report details receipts and disbursements and seeks approval and release of bondsmen. hearing set 1:30 PM on September 22, 1913 at Decorah Court House. Boice & Hook, attorneys for administrator.
Notice given that Emma Ness has been duly appointed administratrix of the estate of Erick Ness late of Decorah Township Winneshiek County Iowa intestate. All persons with claims must exhibit them and debtors pay to Emma Ness Administratrix Decorah Iowa Aug 26 1913 N Willett Attorney.
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