Disposition of Horses and the Lessons for Breeding
A detailed discussion by J. B. Woods on how inherited traits and training shape a horse's disposition. Gentle, reliable horses are valued for safety and trainability, while bad temperaments arise from early mistreatment and varied handling. Proper foal care, consistent kindness, and careful breaking to work crucially influence long term behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bach Company
J. 8. Woods
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Preserving the Soil Through Plant Nutrition and Crop Rotation
Sentences by a pupil of Miss Lois Coffey describe how plants absorb nutrients in liquid form via root hairs, the role of chlorophyll, and the need for water and humus. It covers soil oxidation, crop rotation, erosion control, and the benefits of varied crops for fertility, humus, and pest management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Coffey
Macomb, Il
Shaping the Layers for Fall Poultry Profits
A farming guide stresses starting pullets laying by late August to ensure winter eggs and double profits over spring layings. It emphasizes clean ground, fresh water, pest control, and a balanced feed mix of corn wheat bran skim milk oats and meat scraps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Anderson
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Value of Trees and Soil Formation Across Ages
The soil forms slowly from rocks and glacial scratches remain fresh after 60 000 to 70 000 years. Since then humans emerged from cavemen to builders. Cutting trees exposes soil and accelerates erosion. fifty years of logging can strip soil that took 10 000 years to form, warns Youths Companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. J. Bowman
Prairie owl worth $30 a year to farmer
The prairie owl or marsh owl digs for food in the afternoon, distinguishing itself from nocturnal relatives. Its diet includes insects and vertebrates such as rabbits mice gophers and sometimes quail or water birds. Its annual value to a farmer is estimated at $90 in the article.
Stop That First Fall Cough Now
Fall cough or cold may lead to serious lung trouble. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey offers quick relief for adults and children. Soothes throat and lungs, loosens phlegm, antiseptic, fortifies against colds. Guaranteed 25 cents at your druggist. Government hunting test is six hours in salt water and six hours in sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Indigestion Relief and Gas Engine Silencer Patented
Mrs M J Gallagher of Geneva New York reports relief from acute indigestion after using Chamberlains Tablets stating she can eat heartily with no ill effects after two bottles Adv Hiram Percy Maxim has patented a silencer for gas engines bearing his name and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Gallagher
Geneva
N. Y
Chamberlain
Adv
Hiram Percy Maxim
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
Advisory note promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for soldiers heading to war and travelers alike. Endorsed by J. H. Moughland of Elden Iowa with praise for its usefulness. Sold by all dealers. The text also states the national debt of Salvador is more than 311,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. H. Moughland
Elden
Towa
Salvador
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Notice
Doan's Kidney Pills are praised as the strongest remedy for kidney related pain backache and weakness. Testimony from Mrs M Askelson Cresco Iowa describes relief and reliance on the product with purchase details and dealer price. Foster Milburn Co factories in Buffalo New York are listed as the maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Tam
Doan
Army worm notes and pest tips for Missouri farms
General advice on crop economics and pest control. Wheat versus corn prices signal hog feeding profitability near ten cents, army worm moths swarmed around St. Louis then disappeared, recommended control includes lights water tubs and kerosene mixture and poisoned bran mash, chinch bugs threaten Missouri corn, English farmers rent per acre ranges from six to twelve dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Missouri
Chamberlains Liniment and Thom as Eclectic Oil Ad
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Liniment for muscular aches rheumatism and sciatica noting its value for lumbago and back pain. It also promotes Dr Thom As Eclectic Oil as cheap accident insurance for burns cuts and emergencies with 25 and 50 cent sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Notice of foreclosure in Winneshiek County Iowa 1914
District Court action in Winneshiek County Iowa seeks foreclosure on real estate in Burr Oak and adjacent lots. Plaintiffs Gertrude M Hogan and James C Hogan guardians for J J Hogan claim $3026.12 on promissory note mortgage with 5 percent interest, 8 percent after due, no personal judgment. Defendants J E Briggs Mildred Briggs John Kessel Myrtle Kessel to answer by Sept 21 1914. Attorneys Lees Bunge Dayton Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court OF
Towa
Winneshter
Gertrude M. Hogan
James C. Hogan
J. J. Hogan
J. E. Briggs
Mildred Briggs
John Kessel
Myrtle Kessel
State of
Winneshiek County
Willsie’s
Burr Oak
Spring Street
State Street
Decorah
A. D
Lees & Bunge
Dayton & Dayton
Notice of Appointment of Administrator for Fretheim Estate
Notice states that A Anfinson has been appointed administrator of the Mary E Fretheim estate in Madison township Winneshiek county Iowa. He has posted bonds as required and creditors or debtors must present claims or make payments to him, dated Decorah Iowa August 14 1914, W M Strand attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Fretheim
Madison Township
Winneshiek
Lowa
Deceas
A. Anfinson
Decorah
Iowa
W. M. Strand
Also Mentioned on This Page
DR. Pierce
Elizabeth Lordah
Berkeley
Cal
Owl
General Farm Notes
United States
England
France
Germany
Mary J. Stuart
W. C. Brown
Mary J. Russell
Emma Whittemore
Susan Chambers
T. B. Rice
Anna Bundayine J. Rankin
Eile M. Bunday
James C. Rice
Alice Hunday
Thomas Rice
Hannah Rice
David Rice
Margaret Whittemore
Samuel Rice
William Rice
Wis
X Freeman
Christen
Harris Oils and Greases
Dixon's Graphite
Kelly Racine Tires
Degorgh Motor Car Go
Paige,maxwell, Chalmers and
Velie Cars
Hang
Ingvoldstad & CO
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
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