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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1904
Page
6
A Kansas City correspondent reports on Kickapoo marriage customs with mutual choice and cohabitation, noting absence of scandals, rare crime, and strict enforcement of death for crime. The piece contrasts these notions with missionary work and a claim of sacred marriage norms.
A brief excerpt from Ernest Thompson Seton quoted as a saying on appetite and food. It states that together they form heaven, while each alone becomes hell, reflecting a view from In Lighter Vein in January Century.
Mr Harry G Lewis a Toledo dentist reports severe kidney trouble, used six boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills over five weeks, saw gradual relief, reduced night awakenings, back pain eased, and claims full cure after extended use. He credits friend's advice and notes prior remedies were useless.
A survey of utopian regions and reputed peaceful communities. It highlights Golden Penny Denmark’s literacy, New Guinea coast villages protected by coral walls, Canton Vaud Switzerland as Europe’s model, Finland’s distrust of banks and unique treasure practice, and Agneta Park Holland’s worker owned housing corporation with shared rents and dividends.
A veteran family physician recounts his 61 year life and illness, credits Grape-Nuts digestion as the turning point after 8 years of stomach and intestinal troubles. He lost 70 pounds before starting the diet and rapidly regained strength, urging others to try the cereal as a life saving remedy. The testimonial is provided by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Michigan, with a nod to the Little book The Road to Wellville.
A guide to protecting cellar windows from frost using a hinged board that extends beyond the window and can be opened for ventilation. The method includes lining the inside with tar paper or old newspapers for extra protection and light retention.
Articles on balanced poultry rations and green foods, winter pruning of fruit trees, and raising eggs for high prices. Advice covers broiler care, watering cows in winter, maintaining humus with stable and commercial manure, and preparing for butchering with proper tools and a carcass rack. Includes practical steps for carpentry and farm efficiency.
The article explains yawning signals tiredness rather than laziness. Medical men say yawning is nature’s rest need and not proof of overstrained muscles. It advises letting yawns come, covering the mouth if needed, and stretching while yawning to relax muscles.
W Walls Lebanon superintendent cites kidney irregularities and back pain. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills for quick, lasting relief after other doctors failed. Ad promotes Doan's and lists Buffalo distributor, price 50 cents per box.
In the Washington Star a remark from young Mrs. Terkins praises Charley for his talent for economy. She recalls a suggestion to quit smoking to save money, which he defers citing rising tobacco firm competition. He plans to quit later when savings are larger. A separate ad touts Edmunds County land offered by Marcus Beebe of Ipswich, with flexible terms.
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