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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
12
Dreamy hypnotist tale at the Purple Cow
A quirky exchange centers on a hypnotist named Wiel who boasts of a girl who made four men fall for her. Alfred questions if all at once, and the bit ends with the hint of the Purple Cow as the setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiel
Alfred
Brain Diet Preference Revealed In Fisherman Exchange
In a dialogue about diet and taste two characters discuss fish as a brain friendly choice. One supports fish while the other shifts to sheep's head fish, reflecting a light whimsical exchange.
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Shown
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a leading cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims widespread patient relief and urges readers to buy two bottle sizes or request a sample by mailing ten cents. It also touts Garfield Tea as a laxative and notes asbestos covers for good intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dr. Mer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Good News for Diabetes Sufferers Warner's Remedy Claims
A testimonial from Jules Friquet of 611 West First Street Los Angeles California reports rapid health gains after using Warner's Safe Diabetes Remedy. He says weight improved to 182 pounds, work capacity returned, and overall appearance looks better, with hundreds ready to attest to his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Friquet
West First Street
Log Angles
Cal
Warner
Weat First Street
Los Angeles
Gal
Thorough Barn Disinfection To Prevent Disease Spread
Guidance stresses thorough cleaning and disinfection of stables to prevent animal disease outbreaks. It details removing decayed wood, relaying earth floors or installing concrete, proper disposal of manure, and using a 3 percent cresol disinfectant spray on surfaces and feeding areas. Emphasizes sunlight, fresh air, and good drainage as deterrents to disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honges
Take Care of the Milk: Ten Consumer Suggestions
A list advising milk consumers on preserving quality and safety. It urges buying the best milk, consulting health officials, preferring bottled milk, bringing milk indoors promptly, refrigerating immediately, keeping it in the original bottle, covering bottles, keeping the fridge clean, washing bottles, returning empties promptly, and recognizing clean milk as a top nutritious, economical food. The guidance stresses avoiding dirty milk, improper handling, and contamination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Manure Pile Reinforcement Using Acid Phosphate
Fragmentary note discusses use of acid phosphate or raw phosphate rock to reinforce manure piles in stables. Mentions daily amounts and weight comparisons, but the text is incomplete and hard to interpret.
Use Garden Sprayer for Disinfecting and Insect Work
Garden sprayers provide a germ killing solution supply for small buildings and premises. Hand sprayers in galvanized steel cost 5.50 to 5.00 dollars, brass models range 0.50 to 12.50 dollars. Smaller hand sprayers sell for 0.50 to 0.75 dollars.
Milk Conservation: Save It For The War Effort
A wartime appeal urges careful use of milk to prevent waste in households. Even small losses add up across millions of homes, risking billions of quarts yearly. Use milk in all forms, from soups to cottage cheese, and recycle sour milk in bread making and other dishes. Secretary Houston stresses national resource strength hinges on conserving dairy.
Warm House Benefits Feed and Egg Output
Well ventilated warm houses conserve heat and energy for the flock, helping save feed and supporting egg production. Proper airflow maintains good air quality and reduces feed needs while sustaining laying performance.
Nitrogen Reduction in Fertility Practices
A fragmented note discusses lowering nitrogen when converting soil to organic matter or hymns and guides, mentioning barnyard manure as a source. It suggests reducing nitrogen in fertilizer or in sale of manure tied to fertility.
New Year Greetings From Canada War Effort Addresses
A wartime New Year message extols Canada and provinces Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta for their wartime effort. It highlights high war support, record fund contributions, strong economic resilience, and optimism for victory over despotism. Premiers Norris, Martin and Stewart express confidence in continued sacrifice and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Commonwealth
Canada
Aother
Canuia
T. C. Norris
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Martin
Alberta
Chas, Stewart
Observer notes rising tax take and Alberta grain role
The text discusses a 20 to 25 percent increase in duties and tax collections, praising Alberta as an agricultural province contributing to the Empire’s food supply. It notes gratitude for these conclusions and highlights Alberta’s small but vital role in the granary. An advertisement and a quote about conserving food follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Habe Demintes
Alberta
Canada
One Box Dodd's Kidney Pills Believes Mrs Frey Rheumatism
Mrs Frey of Le Mats Texas suffered eight months with rheumatism. After one box of Dodd's Kidney Pills she reports relief from joint stiffness backache dizziness and breathing issues. The ad stresses kidney trouble as a health risk and urges treatment to prevent Bright's Disease and costly care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodd
Tra Frey
le Mats
Aix
Hera
Bright
Boschee’s German Syrup Advert Claims Cough Relief
An advertisement touts Boschee’s German Syrup as quieting coughs and soothing throat and lung inflammation. It claims fifty two years of American use, helping rest and morning expectoration, useful for lung trouble and bronchitis, with sales in civilized countries. A separate humorous quip notes current electricity rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Adv
Recipe for Gray Hair Darkening Mixture Ad by Barbo Compound
An advertisement offers a home brew for darkening gray hair using water, Bay Rum, Barbo Compound, and glycerine. It claims the mixture colors gray hair without staining the scalp or being greasy and advises following box directions. Also promotes quinine laxatives and Garfield Tea with health tips.
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Los Nook
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Wlan
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All Druggista
Mr. Friquet
Houston
Boschee
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Brorre
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