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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
6
Little Kitty recalls two strangers who called while she was home. She notes one younger speaker who asked what her mother would be back and that the older man had a shaggy brown beard while the younger was barefaced and asked about her mother’s return.
A Philadelphia Record note recalls seeds recovered from Fort Conger by the Peary party in 1899 after sixteen years in arctic conditions. From Greely expedition remnants, lettuce seeds failed while radish seeds half germinated after six more years, proving varying vitality in preserved seeds.
A quatrain from the Lincoln Journal laments a fierce northerly blizzard. It likens the storm to a wolf, a demon of cold, and a telegraph pale, praising the wild wintry weather when coal runs low.
A visitor carries a square valise and attempts to offer a copy of The Quiet Life to a Chicago Tribune report notes. The matron corrects him, saying the building is an institution for the deaf and dumb, and the exchange ends without clear consent.
A teacher recalls a year of nervous struggle worsened by regular coffee. After switching to Postum Food Coffee and following brewing directions for fifteen minutes, she reports steady health gains and improved classroom performance. She credits Postum as a safer drink for both children and adults and endorses its health benefits.
A farmer notes direct selling can raise income by 15 to 25 percent. Crows are deterred with posts around fields after which they leave. Regular cutting weakens persistent weeds like Canada thistle, plus timely harvest and storage advice for sweet potatoes. Details on dairy cow aging, milk yield, and fat content discuss primes at ages six to seven, with older cows needing more feed. Weed control emphasizes early elimination, green manures, and tools like the hoe and Hungarian grass rotations.
Bulletin No. 141 from the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station warns potato growers about potato scab caused by a soil parasite. It explains how scab seeds infect soil, the role of soil pH and amendments, and disinfection tips for planting tubers using formalin or corrosive sublimate. It also notes risks from alkaline soils and manure and advises treating small quantities with formaldehyde gas.
The article explains practical steps to control cut worms in large fields, including trapping, soil digs, and a mixture of bran and molasses near plants, plus moth destruction and seed planning. It also argues farm life harms boys when they are treated like steers, urging owners to nurture their sons with reading, recreation, and fair rewards to keep them from leaving the farm.
A cabinet maker extols French walnut noting Persian origin, prepared in France, worth up to $8 per pound and commonly $2 per pound. Mahogany also commands high prices between $2 and $8 per pound, while large ebony pieces can reach $5 per pound in the wood market, as cited by the Philadelphia Bulletin.
A Utah pioneer J. W. Browning of Ogden recalls crossing the plains in 1848 and credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing long standing diabetes and kidney ailments. He reports relief from nighttime urination backache rheumatism and dizziness and says he is 75 and in good health. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Poster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
An elderly German stationer amuses his family by inventing stories about customers. He predicts a young lady will marry soon based on her purchasing patterns of paper and envelopes. He concludes the betrothal will occur as the friend arrives and the marriage follows quickly.
A Somerville preacher once preached at Andover and, to show a point, alluded to the Somerville insane asylum. He declared he would rather have a child confined than subject him to such influences, pointing at the Andover Theological Seminary. The Boston Herald notes ministers often review their texts for local sensitivity.
The St James Gazette notes a country road incident where a motorist deliberately avoided harming an animal on the highway, specifically a circus elephant. The bystander quotes honoring the restraint shown.
Uncle Allen Sparks asks aloud about a rocky feeling after Christmas, recalling the old days before charging purchases to a grip. He muses on how people described that grumpy, unsettled sensation and reflects with a humorous, reflective tone.
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