Weather, crops, and farm reports from April summaries
The April reports show favorable farming conditions with early seeding of corn and oats and growing spring crops. Notes include high fruit-tree yields, some winter damage in western counties, and seeds and garden work progressing. An incident recalls Bill Sunday nearly electrocuted in Danville Illinois when touching a brass socket in a tub.
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The
State Horticultural Society
Danville
Bill Sunday
Cure diarrhoea quickly with safe Chamberlain remedy
An advertisement for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy claims fast relief without after effects. Promotes a pleasant, safe medicine sold by all dealers. Endorsed by F. D. Burdick, violin and flute teacher.
Mont d Or II Stallion Stud Service Schedule
Government approved Mont d Or II listed in Belgium and American stud books stands at 2,000 lbs. He will service mares Mondays and Tuesdays to 5 pm at Fred Ball’s barn near Napier, Wednesdays and Thursdays to 5 pm at W H Beedle’s barn near Iowa State College, and Fridays and Saturdays at A D Freed’s barn in Kelley Iowa. Owners accept risk. sale or removal of mares makes service fee due immediately.
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Belgium
American Association
Fred Ball
Napier
W. H. Beedle
Iowa State College
A. D. Freed
Kelley
Iowa
Courtroom rebuke over boots as judge reads note
A Chicago judge sent a bailiff with a note asking what boot size the offender wears after he sat with feet on a table in court. The man withdrew his feet and the moment passed. The item is part of a quoted column featuring brief humorous exchanges.
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Chicago
Prompt relief with Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Threat and lung trouble relief promised by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Pleasant to take and soothing in effect, with sales through all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Making It Pleasant For Her
Mrs Goodsole removes her wraps and explains she owed a call for a long time to discharge obligations by visiting Mrs Sliptung in Chicago Tribune fashion.
Paid Him Back in Heaven Wings Question
A lighthearted caption notes a sharp quip between Connie and a friend about heaven and wings. The exchange frames a playful moral jab as Illustrated Bits presents a humorous vignette.
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Connie
Interesting For the Husband Gardener Warning
A titled lady warns her new gardener to ignore her husband's habit of disparaging greenhouse plants and extravagant orders. The gardener retorts with a joke about warming water on the neck, revealing a playful clash over control of the greenhouse.
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London
Before We Were Married Meekton Serenaded Henrietta
Quote notes Mr. Meekton recalling serenading Henrietta before marriage. He claims now he respects her wish not to sing, while a Washington Star quotation contrasts past affection with present restraint.
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Mr. Meekton
Henrietta
Washington Star
The Only Way
A humorous Houston Post quip notes a man seeking someone to keep a servant and learns the only nearby helper is an embalmer across the way, prompting a wry misunderstanding about roles.
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Houston Post
Limited Experience Gentleman Barbering Knowledge
A dialogue shows a job applicant denying experience in barbering while a gentleman interviewer asks about skills. The exchange, quoted from the Boston Standard, highlights the applicant’s claim of never having cut hair professionally.
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Boston Standard
They Don't Speak on Engaged Couple in Cleveland
A Cleveland Leader exchange reveals laughter over a public engagement and how men act when proposing. The dialogue shows playful remarks between Belle and the unnamed speaker about marital plans.
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Belle
Cleveland
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Promote Health
An old advertisement claims Chamberlain's tablets aid nature by removing impurities, improving digestion, and restoring stomach and liver health. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Nature
Weather Crop Bulletin Opens Favorable 1910 Season Early
After heavy snowfall and cold in winter 1910 opens with favorable conditions and 4 to 5 weeks earlier start than last year. Ice and snow from December 1909 to February preserved grasses and winter grains and kept soil from freezing except surface. Snow melted late February and early March with most water absorbed by soil. March was the warmest and probably the driest in state history.
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Abnor
Cleanse Blood and Skin with Dr King's Life Pills Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills to purify blood and improve complexion with clear skin and rosy cheeks. It claims relief from liver trouble symptoms and urges buying 26c at druggists, plus Chamberlain's Liniment for family use.
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Dr. King
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W. H. Jameson & Co
Ames, Lowa
Ames
Burnett Avenue
F. D. Burdick
Duff Ave
Mont D'Or Il
A.D. Freed
New York Journal
M. L. Dix
Clarksville
Tenn
Ant
Oxfords
Canier Brothers & Herman
Call of the Blood
Union National and Union Savings Banks
U. S
W. M. Greeley
Henry Wilson
H. Westerman
Story County
C. L. Siverly
Vay Ys
J. & K.” Shoes
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