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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
2
A Philadelphia Ledger quote notes Calumet offers moderate prices and food free from Rochelle Salts Alum or any injurious additive. Grocers guarantee safety. The piece includes a humorous exchange where Henpeck contemplates divorce after a remark from a friend.
A farmer explains turning straw into barnyard litter then compost for kitchen gardens, avoiding burning as soil damage. He notes straw fibers resist digestion, prefers composting to preserve soil health and reduce obstacles in hay meadow. An Ohio farmer describes feeding skim milk, oats, cabbages, and sugar beets to fowl to keep them active and healthy.
An irritable person attracts trouble and Hunt's Cure is promoted as guaranteed to cure any skin trouble with one box. It claims itching relief and cure for all forms. The second note states a girl with a dimple near the mouth is at fault if alone with a man.
Some grocers report they do not stock Defiance Starch because they already hold 12 oz brands and know they cannot be sold to customers who have used 1602 Defiance Starch.
A U S senator critical of U S rule in the Philippines chats with Secretary Taft before his Far East trip. The senator jokes about Filipinos to string up “the rascals,” prompting Taft to remark on the light shed on opposition to free Manila hemp imports.
The passage notes Dr Osler aligning with Chamberlainites in English politics to admire Chamberlain's colonial preference ideas. It questions how Osler’s over forty theory fits with Chamberlain’s later political deeds after fifty and his leadership of a protectionist imperialist crusade at seventy.
A Michigan farmer's wife recounts illness in early 1902 with nervous breakdown and feared consumption. After stopping medicines and coffee, she used Grape-Nuts three times daily with sugar and cream, gaining strength, stabilizing nerves, and returning to household work within six weeks. Two years later she remains well. Read The Road to Wellville in Postum Co. literature.
The piece argues for a government Rural Economics department and the need to study farm economic conditions, not just tillage. It stresses farmers misreading crop size and demand can sell at a loss while urban centers pay high prices, praising well-edited farm papers for staying informed on changing agricultural conditions.
Dairying becomes a major farming factor, especially in rough states, with cows favoring hillside pastures. A recent report shows Vermont farms derive the main income from dairy sales. Across six New England states and New York, 27 to 33 percent rely on dairying. New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin report 15 to 17 percent.
The author describes winter poultry care focusing on reliable water, avoiding frozen supply. He notes corn should be limited to about one third of the ration and fed in the ear to mature birds. Wheat is favored, with high quality grain, and screenings are rejected as components of most prepared feeds.
A. S. Alexander advises on shelter and wind breaks to protect cattle and sheep from wet yards and cold winds. Emphasizes draining yards, using corn fodder or straw as wind barriers, and buying younger stock to finish early spring to avoid waste of costly corn.
Draining large land areas needs expert advice and supervision. A small parcel with an outlet may cope, but vast tracts on hills or level plains pose failures without proper design. Expert guidance costs money but is worthwhile to ensure a lasting drainage system.
Small but influential livestock associations work to improve stock quality and drive interest in livestock matters. Regions with large memberships show higher quality livestock and broader farmer participation. Each association serves as an instructional source reaching many people.
Cows differ in disposition as humans do. A farmer with many cows meets the stub born and affectionate cows, the motherly cow and the bossy cow. Eliminate the bad traits and encourage the good when choosing cows to continue the herd.
Red Head sorghum is a stout silage variety that stands up well and is not very tall. Plant eight pounds per acre and expect maturity in about 113 days according to Tennessee Station.
John C. Coleman of Swainsboro Georgia testifies that his long standing kidney trouble and backache vanished after using Deans Kidney Pills. He notes immediate relief and lasting improvement. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
In Tazewell County Illinois a court held that a dog is not property except as to ownership and cannot be levied or treated as an estate asset. William King faced theft charges for a bulldog but was released after the defense cited the ruling.
A Yonkers Statesman exchange recalls a light quarrel after a honeymoon six weeks past. He questions the wisdom of marrying, and she retorts that she nearly felt foolish too as the couple sparred in a playful exchange.
Mrs. Sarah E. Rowe of Shepard Illinois says at age fifty seven she feels like a new being after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She credits the remedy with driving rheumatism and kidney trouble from her body and claims she is in better shape now than in years.
A tongue in cheek exchange between a friend and Senator Sorghum questions involvement in politics. The line contrasts a potential active role against a misstep, reflecting political skepticism and humor.
A jumble of testimonial blurbs and product pitches includes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, Piso s Cure for throat and lungs, Defiance Starch value claims, and cheeky lines about exercise with a bull. The text blends advert copy and domestic humor with dated marketing tone.
An old advertisement copy touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets and Taylor’s Cherokee Remedy for coughs and lung troubles with refunds if failed. It mentions E. W. Grove’s box signature and pricing 2c, 25c, 50c, and $1.00. Also notes a single binder cigar and a remark about match breakers as extinguishers.
Advertising copy claims Defiance Starch delivers superior results and up to one third more value for the money. The statement presents a direct comparison to competing brands and elevates the product’s efficacy.
A customer testimonial from Mrs. W. J. Walker of Camden New Jersey praises Allen's Foot-Ease for curing burning itching feet. The ad notes the product is sold by all druggists at 25 cents and ends with a homey quip about hosting company.
A readers note laments disruption from coughing during a church service and ridicules remedies while promoting a product called Anti-Gripine offered at 25 cents. The item mocks consumer scams during a religious gathering.
A sharp remark about meddling in a woman's affairs sparks discussion on gender boundaries and personal autonomy, highlighting social repercussions for overstepping.
An old joke references a claim that Simmons Cough Syrup cures sore throats hoarseness and coughs. The dialogue then features witty exchanges about being bored to death by a calf, illustrating light newspaper humor from the Chicago Daily News.
A Virginia woman says Cuticura Soap and Ointment healed a long standing ankle wound after a doctor warned amputation was possible. She bathed the ankle, applied the ointment, and within six weeks walked outdoors again, ending eleven months of immobility. The date cited is April 22 1905.
Frank J. Cheney of F J Cheney & Co sworn in Toledo Ohio on December 6 1886 attesting the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each CATARRH case not cured by Ma s Catarrh Cure. A W Gleason notarized the statement.
Advertisement highlights Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a positive cure for female complaints including inflammation ulcers displacements and spinal weakness. It claims to aid the change of life and assures a definite cure.
An old advertisement extols a patent medicine claiming to cure female weakness and dissolve early tumors. It asserts instant relief from bearing-down feelings, pain, weight, and headaches, with enduring harmony with the female system under all circumstances.
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