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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1902
Page
8
A reader column covers farm practices from Wisconsin on fruit growing, cedar and pine resources, and the shift to cement and brick. It cautions against tree peddlers for orchards, details corn fodder handling, and advocates practical farm yard upkeep including fencing, stockyards, and neat front yards. It notes large land sales and wide use of building materials changing rural life.
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The article extols alfalfa as a high protein, long living forage that enriches soil, withstands drought, and provides balanced dairy rations. It cites past yields of two tons per acre with potential third harvests, notes hay sold at 32 dollars and seed at 30, and urges farmers to plant small experimental plots to improve feed independence and reduce reliance on pricey protein sources.
A farmer's daughter questions if the nursing profession suits a girl who does not want teaching or marriage, and avoids clerking or typing. A Rome hospital apprenticeship is described as grueling, with two to three years of hard, lowly work and little recreation. After graduation, opportunities exist in private homes with pay from 10 to 26 dollars weekly, but only for those who can endure hardship.
A writer notes a wife long anxious to move from farm isolation is made contented by home telephone door delivery rural mail route small gas plant and Weilnbach timers. These utilities connect her to the world easing solitude and saving on lamp cleaning, leaving her content with farm life and refusing to move.
A fragmented antiquated narrative discusses ignorance as a social factor in a tale about a man who could neither read nor write. Neighbors are curious about a new machine and its allegedly false safety claims. An expert operates it to prove or disprove the device’s legitimacy amid crowd scrutiny and a certificate of understanding.
Fragmentary OCR notice recounts a home remedy claimed to treat cholera and fainting, stating a son recovered after three doses and listing a vendor in Mt. Crawford Virginia. It reads like a chaotic medical ad with generic remedies and misleading claims.
Fragmentary text describes malaria germs thriving in wet grounds and spread by poor conditions. Mentions weakness, chills, fever, bone and muscle ache, and various illnesses. Claims a remedy called Electtle Hunters’? helps destroy germs and prevent typhoid, with a quoted testimonial from Juli Charleston of Ohio.
A 1902 testimonial from Milvane Kansas claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cured indigestion and lack of energy after trying two bottles and a fifty cent bottle. The writer, Joan A Allen, says two more bottles were needed and praises the product sold by R Miles druggist in Mountesto Michigan.
An ad style testimonial lists One Minute Cough Cure as a safe remedy for coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Postmaster O D Dawson of Barr Ill and R A Miller endorse the product claiming it saved them from severe sickness and praising its effectiveness.
Georgia reader Geo L Beard reports his baby’s severe itching and burning from eczema improved after using Banner Salve. Despite initial poor sleep, a full box cured the rash and the physician later advised sticking with the remedy as it helped more than other treatments.
A nearly fatal runaway set a grave leg condition for J. BR. Owner in Franklin Grove Th. for four years. Bucklen’s Arnfun Salva cured him. It also helps boils burns brasss cuts corns and skin eruptions per R. H. Millar.
Good for rheumatism. Last fall I suffered a severe attack of muscular rheumatism with pain and annoyance. After trying severe prescriptions and cures I used Chamberstain’s Pain Balm seen advertised in the South Jersey man. After two applications I was much better and after one bottle was completely cured. Salem, WN. J. For sale by P. Smith.
A fragment notes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a cure for stubborn coughs from a cold or throat attack. Miller praises its healing properties, claiming it strengthens the lungs and restores soundness.
A Hebron Ohio physician Dr M Li Boarhraugl laments a two year cough and voice loss. He cites failing remedies and endorses Dr Krog's New Discovery for consumption and coughs. The ad extols Banner salve for ulcers, sores, boils, pimples and promises quick relief, featuring testimonial signatures.
An old ad touts Dr Kinge New Life Pills as cures for stomach ills and bowel trouble. It markets relief from loss of appetite, biliousness, and faintness with dramatic, generic anecdotes and sensational language.
Fragmented readable text mentions a group named Mantimaton and a doctor comment on Gould nos. Aye bad Beare her death implication. uncertain names and events due to garbled OCR. Potential reference to a local crisis or court matter with unclear subjects and outcomes.
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