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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1915
Page
12
A vintage ad touts Californian Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults, promising positive cleansing of liver and bowels. It claims ease of use and a 60 cent bottle with clear directions. The clipping also reports a Covington loitering arrest where a jailed man jokes about heaven.
Practical orchard guidance covers tree readiness before planting, root inspection and trimming, spacing, and pruning intervals. It notes yearling trees are planted to grow low spreading branches, discusses pest control with sulfur and kerosene emulsion, protection from rabbits, and careful handling of damaged wood and roots for better yields.
An advertisement urges readers to stop eating meat if kidney pain or backache occurs. It touts Jad Salts as a grape and lemon acid lithia mixture that supposedly cleanses kidneys, relieves urinary issues, and prevents serious kidney trouble, claiming wide health benefits and affordability.
A Philadelphia family story notes a six year old boy who sifted ashes like his siblings. One morning news of a baby sister brings a pleased smile that instant fades as the boy laments the burden of sifting ashes again. The anecdote highlights the child’s clash with expectations and family duties.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as an easy home remedy to darken gray hair naturally. It claims the mixture restores color, stops dandruff, and improves scalp condition, selling in stores for about 50 cents.
A city cleanup program advances after a tight vote. Officials say the plan targets vacant lots and derelict buildings, with funding allocated for crews and equipment. Residents express mixed views on disruption versus improved neighborhoods.
The article argues that early maturity for breeding stock differs from market readiness yet should be pursued together. It favors larger matured breeders over small undeveloped stock, noting well-developed sows yield more pork faster and that superior weights come from matured sires and dams.
The text argues choosing a draft stallion should rely on southward traits and asserts that a good blend of poultry and fruit yields two strong combinations.
A Missouri Experiment Station report by Leonard Haseman describes the common grain louse as a small green pest that clusters in wheat heads and sucks sap. It matures with wings, damages ripening grain, and can cause considerable loss when weather favors its growth and the louse’s enemies are scarce.
A discussion favors wheat embargo concerns and argues Canada’s wheat lands offer growth, crediting favorable climate and cattle farming potential. It notes rising farm profits, possible free grants, rail access in time, and Canada’s democracy appealing to American immigrants seeking land and opportunity.
A fragmented Chicago Star snippet notes a quoted girl blamed for a tumble and a remark about icy walls. The exchange references a doctor who "specializes in" poker, suggesting a tongue in cheek or satirical item from a local column.
A pioneer motor car maker is tied to a humor tale about toll on a rural turnpike. A large touring car with six occupants tries to pass twice without paying. The colored tollkeeper cites the board, noting toll rates for beasts and hogs, and quips about twelve cents being paid.
Salzer Seed Co extols alfalfa with Grimm Montana Liscom and Ag College inspections. Dakota Registered No 30 is hardy. For 10c in postage they mail a catalog and a sample pack of ten farm seeds, plus six large seed packets. Offer includes Early Cabbage Carrot Cucumber Lettuce Radish Onion sets and a big catalog from John A Salter Seed Co Box 701 La Crosse Wis for 20c.
A southern village physician famed for risky driving received a phone query from a woman asking if he would be driving that afternoon. He guessed he was busy but the caller hinted she needed thread for her daughter and offered the doctor to deliver it if he did not.
An old time patent medicine style touts Marine Eye Salve for red weak or sore eyes with granulated eyelids. Sold by druggists at 50 cents a bottle in aspiric tubes Bic and box, with a Chicago company brochure and quotes from editorial pages.
A passerby jokes that the happiest day in a married man's life is the day before the wedding. The remark playfully contrasts expectations of bliss with the pre ceremony nerves and plans.
A weather spell of cold damp months leads to kidney troubles and backache with grip fever pneumonia and other infections stressing the kidneys. Start Doan's Kidney Pills at first signs of backache dizziness weight loss nervousness and irregular kidney action for quick relief and to help prevent serious diseases. Ikadropay gravel and Bright's disease are named as risks. Testimonial claims Doan's is best recommended kidney remedy.
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