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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
3
An ad touts Cascarets as a harmless carbon like laxative that “works while you sleep” and promises quick relief from bile buildup constipation and related ailments. The copy imitates medical jargon and features scattered misspellings and garbled street names from the era.
An advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as a remedy for coughs and throat irritation. It claims wide usage in the civilized world and American-made production. The copy mentions relief in the morning and asserts the product is sold everywhere.
An old advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female weakness and urinary complaints. It claims fast relief from headaches, backache, and general weakness, inviting readers to mail 10 cents for a trial package and virtual testimonial from Mrs D Bickford.
A lengthy advisory from state agricultural researchers notes feed costs remain high and urges cattle feeders to adjust plans. Experts warn that feed periods must shorten and feeding to finish may be impractical for many operations. Emphasizing soil fertility and local conditions, the piece urges careful analysis of costs, space, and available forage before committing to heavy feeding.
Build the poultry houses on an elevated well drained spot to avoid dampness and vermin. Regularly inspect the young fowl, collect boge daily, and ensure waste is removed and cooled promptly to promote health.
Agricultural note reviews corn silage quality and overripe timing for dairy feeds. Discusses low quality silage risks, storage stages, and regional practices mixing corn with sorghum and other forages to maximize dairy protein and yield.
The article advises raising purebred stock for easier selling, expanding pork curing at home, and using sheep to control pastures. It notes calves and larger horses for labor, cost benefits of homecured pork, and warns against mixing young pigs with sows to reduce stress during transfer. It emphasizes farm self-sufficiency for meat.
Readable fragments describe a jumble of phrases about flu germs eating, sealed packages costing thirty two cents, aborting references, and a woman speaking to swans. The text mentions London answers and a wedding shower, but it lacks coherent narrative or clear event details.
Fragmentary OCR shows a nostalgic advertisement for California Fig Syrup as a child laxative. The garbled copy mentions a fruity taste and urging mothers to give it, with references to dosage, time, and an advertising proprietor.
An archaic advert promises that a dose of Pape Compound eases a severe cold in hours. It touts nasal opening, headache relief, and reduced sneezing at a cost of a few cents, noting it contains no quinine and urging insistence on Page's Adv.
Fragmented OCR recounts a seasonal legend about Joseph of Arimathea bringing the holy thorn staff to Britain. The tale mentions Glastonbury, Avalon, and a heavenly fragrance lingering in frost.
A fragmented account describes about 300 mistletoe varieties and how berries grow on certain trees, noting that only some host trees bear fruit. It mentions the cultural practice of hanging mistletoe, its use in altars, and how traditions relate to Christmas customs and tree decoration.
A garbled OCR passage hints at a child and a figure named Aron within a wall or enclosure. The text mentions mercy or capture, with references to a witness, a wall, and a hidden, possibly infant, figure. The overall meaning is unclear due to corrupt transcription.
An antiquated discussion notes Christmas as a Christian festival with varied customs. It mentions dates, the tree symbol, gifts and feasts, and links see to superstition and a goddess origin for some rites.
A fragmentary religious musing reflects on seasonal worship and inner faith. It depicts a pastor addressing a small gathering, urging sincerity and communal spirit, with mentions of family, friendship, and gentle spiritual renewal.
An advertisement promoting Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine as a remedy for women seeking children and home life. It touts forty years of experience and addresses readers in Elleneburg Washington and other locations, urging persistence in motherhood and domestic happiness.
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