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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1916
Page
8
A seasoned feeder outlines practical methods for cattle feeding on small land, emphasizing ventilation, regular feeding, and gentle handling. He favors flax as the best supplement, notes gains around three pounds daily on 120 day fattening, and stresses steady, self-directed routines for profitable results.
The text argues prudent feeding greatly raises cattle quality. It urges ample pre calving nutrition, high energy suckling rations with grain, and fresh whole milk for developing calves. Alfalfa, silage, corn or kafir with bran and cotton seed meal are recommended, adjusting grain and roughage with pasture.
Estimates show horse drawn loads on dirt roads average 1400 pounds on level ground and 1000 pounds on hills while improved roads in France and Germany carry about 3300 pounds. Global freight passes highways totaling 5 billion tons annually with short hauls and an average cost of 23 cents per ton mile. good roads could cut costs to 8 cents. Much freight is farm products, and unnecessary transport costs raise prices paid by consumers.
An advertisement urges parents to treat children for worms with Kickapoo Worm Killer, claiming relief from fatigue irritability and sleep problems. It markets the product at 25 cents through druggists and adds a Burdock Blood Bitters family tonic at 1.00.
Wood ashes provide 5 to 10 percent soluble potash and must be kept weatherproof to avoid leaching. Ground bones yield 20 to 25 percent phosphoric acid and 5 to 6 percent nitrogen. bone meal is a simple, effective fertilizer. A Russian-origin compost method uses alternating ash and bone layers in trenches with regular watering and turning for five months.
A Missouri College of Agriculture bulletin outlines corn silage prep. It should be harvested when kernels are dented and doughy and leaves brown, not allowed to dry. pack firmly with a distributor, use enough labor, and fill rapidly if possible. Water may be added to aid packing, and covering with cornstalks helps preserve silage for later feeding.
The article outlines blanching celery with paper and soil and describes using boards and wires to shield rows. It notes advantages of soil blanching, risks of paper in heat, and fall use of boards plus crowding strategies to maximize marketable stalks while avoiding blight. An advertisement for Dean's Regulats ends the piece.
Ownership and management details for The Decorah Republican Iowa for October 1 1916. Names and addresses of publisher editor managing editor and business manager listed. Individual owners include E C Bailey L B Collville M A Bailey plus others. No bonds or securities held above 1 percent. Average issue distribution not required for this daily paper.
The record lists numerous laborers and materials contractors including Burns J. P. and Ingvoldstad Co. with extensive line items for work on county projects and public works. The document closes with a note about medals for military service first issued in England in 1643.
The executor of Emma A. Duffy, deceased of Decorah township Winneshiek Iowa, has been duly appointed and qualified. Creditors must present their demands and debtors pay to 39 Will C. Duffy, Executor. Dated Decorah Iowa September 22 1916. Boice & Hook and E R Acres Attorneys oversee.
Notice announces bids for erecting a school house in Burr Oak Independent District No 8 Winneshiek County Iowa town state. Bids accepted until 1 p m October 5 1916 with contract awarded to lowest responsive bidder. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Plans and specifications available by writing to County Superintendent or ALICE PRICE Secretary Prosper Minn July 18 1916.
Notice that John Ammer and Margaret Ammer are appointed executors of Jacob Ammer's estate in Decorah township Iowa. Creditors must present claims and interested parties must pay or sue as directed. Dated September 19 1916 Decorah Iowa Boice and Hook Attorneys.
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