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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
8
A fragmented passage references an advertisement offering 10 coupons and a man seeking a hat similar to a prior one while a woman’s version is different. It mentions Pa Romer Pipaamat, a historic claim about regulation and invigoration of the stomach liver and bowels, and notes Suga coated granules. The tone suggests a 40 year old promotional text with literary asides by Hamilton Wright Mable.
An old Chicago advertisement from the Marine Eye Remedy Co promotes Eye Salve in tubes, claiming relief for red, weak, watery eyes and gritty lids. It touts a long time of use and mentions a product line sold to the public.
Iowa apple growing could be profitable with proper planning and marketing. Prof. A T Erwin of Iowa State College notes Iowa climates and soils support fine fruit and cites boxed apples at the Des Moines horticultural meeting as proof of statewide potential. He warns against haphazard orchard placement and careless planting, stressing soil drainage and land layout. He recounts costly mistakes and urges business discipline to reduce annual fruit loss and build a strong Iowa industry.
Professor Arnett from Iowa State College analyzes cow feeding during winter, comparing a 36 lb corn silage plus 5 lb clover hay plan with added cottonseed meal. He finds the silage and hay diet cheaper, more mineral rich, and more palatable, delivering better breeding stock outcomes than higher cost concentrate mixes.
A pen of black giant chickens has been added to Iowa State College poultry yards. They are the first of their kind west of Pennsylvania, with males nine to ten pounds and females seven to eight pounds. They are vigorous, easy to care for, and have yellow skin with black shanks. Used as utility fowls, they show potential for capon markets and will be tested for several years under Iowa conditions with cost, production, maturity, and market data recorded.
Poultrymen seek stronger business skills in a two week course at Towson College. The program aims to improve production, marketing, and management practices for poultry farms. Participants receive practical guidance from agricultural instructors and industry experts.
Farmers warn that keeping the gBs niten with the flock risks starvation and head losses during winter. Authorities urge immediate action to separate and market the affected stock to prevent further harm.
The article describes two ways to tell if kidneys are weak through back pain and urine changes. It warns that insurance checks prompt careful kidney examinations and lists signs such as abnormal urine color, frequency, cloudiness, and odors. It promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy and recounts a testimonial of a man who recovered after doctors gave up, detailing his illness and recovery timeline.
A Gillman man responds to an inquisitive question about his red nose. He says his nose is blushing with pride because he has never butted into anyone's business. Fort Smith Times-Record notes the lighthearted exchange.
The piece argues many housewives overpay for baking powder and urges choosing Calumet, claiming it costs about 2 cents per pound and is endorsed by physicians and chemists. It warns cheap brands yield failed bakes and higher waste. The article cites Calumet as a trusted, widely used option with a top award at a world exposition.
A humor piece contrasts a woman's and a man's view of enthusiasm at conventions. A wife notes their side cheered candidates for sixty seven minutes by the clock while a guard jokes about protecting money, saying others might claim it.
A dialogue fragment shows Pufflington claiming to have selected a person from the gutter and helped them stand. The exchange hints at a past favor or intervention on a social rise. Names mentioned include Pufflington and the unnamed friend discussing the rescue.
Howell expresses fondness for travel while Powell invites a night visit to discuss walking the floor with baby, suggesting domestic plans or care duties as they exchange casual remarks.
An old advertisement promises instant burn relief and scar prevention with Cole’s Carbolisive. It offers free samples from J. W. Cole & Co. in Black River Falls Wisconsin. The ad also notes a political line about a wife’s loyalty when reading opposition material.
Fragmentary ad copy mentions rye cereal health benefits and energy claims, free silver spoons, and grocer packaging. Includes stray phrases about a lost golden hour, Beecher quotation, and scattered lines on cold prevention and social scenes, all in disjointed, damaged text.
In a village bedside scene Pat O'Shaunessy, told by a doctor he had hours to live, asks for one last wish. The village band plays Say Au Revoir but Not Goodbye as he departs. His wife begs, Can ye die easy now Pat, to which he replies Yes, Hell has nothing worse than that.
The fragment mentions Castoria as a safe remedy for children and emphasizes its 30 years of use with the signature in use. A witty dialogue references a wife buying suspenders and the boxes, attributed to a judge. The source appears as a humorous or fragmented clipping.
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