Petersons Ointment Cure Letter Promises Relief
A West Park Ohio teamster writes of a years long leg sore cured by Petersons Ointment after doctors failed. He recalls sleepless nights and a prognosis of two years to live, praising the product and noting mail order availability and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson Ointment Co., Inc
Peterson
William Haase
West Park
Ohio
P. G. Reitz
Peterson Ointment Co
Buffalo
One Man Island Isle Royale National Park Plan
Isle Royale in Lake Superior is proposed as an American national park. It has one year-round resident who is paid by Michigan to remove wolves that might migrate from the mainland and threaten the island ecosystem.
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Isle Royale
Lake Superior
State of
Michigan
Green's August Flower Uses for Digestive Ailments
Green's August Flower is advertised as a remedy for nervous dyspepsia sour stomach constipation indigestion torpid liver dizziness and related digestive disorders. The ad claims a fifty eight year history of success in millions of households worldwide and notes availability in 80 and 90 cent bottles.
Cabbage and Potato Feeding Affects Dairy Flavor
USDA tests show feeding 14.3 pounds of cabbage an hour before milking can produce abnormal milk flavors, while 25 pounds after milking may not. Potatoes fed before milking can cause slight flavors, but 28 pounds after milking yields no off flavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Forced Egg Production With Artificial Light
South Dakota State College researchers recommend using artificial lights on pallets to trigger egg production in the first year and natural conditions in the second. They caution this method weakens breeders if used for future breeders, but note it increases winter egg output and can raise profits when egg prices are high.
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Department of Poultry Husbandry
South Dakota State College
Double Life Span for Farm Machinery From Sheltered Sheds
UW Wisconsin expert F W Duffee says sheltering farm machinery from harsh weather can nearly double its life. He notes binders and mowers may last 20 to 25 years when housed, while manure spreaders rarely exceed ten years. An average 160 acre farm spends about 1600 dollars on machinery with sheds costing around 800 dollars for frame construction. A painted shed may endure 40 to 60 years.
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F. W. Duffee
Department of Agricultural Engineering
University of Wisconsin
Duffee
Pelvic Bones Indicate Condition of Laying Hens
The text explains that when hens lay eggs the pelvis and associated organs enlarge. A wider distance between the keel and pelvic bones signals laying condition. In smaller breeds three fingers or more, and in larger breeds four or more, indicate readiness to lay.
Increase Capacity of Small Wagons with Side Supports
A simple rack using a 10 inch board and 2 by 4s creates two side supports that bolt together. Placed on the wagon box these legs cross to hold bulky light loads like hay straw and grain, increasing capacity and allowing one person to set up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp-Root
For many years druggists have watched the remarkable record of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, a kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is a physician's prescription and strengthening medicine. It helps the kidneys liver and bladder do the work nature intended. It has stood the test of years and is sold by all druggists on its merit. A sample bottle can be tested by sending ten cents to Dr. Elmer & Co. N.Y. Mention this paper.
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Kilmer
Dr. Elmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Gerald and Geraldine Confront a New Stage
A brisk exchange centers on a waiter named Gerald who locks eyes with Geraldine and, with a sharp line, implies he must prove his resolve by enduring a difficult stretch ahead. The moment hints at a developing tension between two expectant figures.
Bayer Aspirin Warning Ad
Announcement urges consumers to look for the Bayer name on aspirin packages or tablets to ensure authenticity and safety. It cautions that imitations may be dangerous and advises saying Bayer when purchasing aspirin.
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Bayer
Boy Seeks Hidden Room Inside Theater
A cryptic exchange at a movie theater involves a doorkeeper pressuring a boy for an unnamed visitor. The boy names Mel in confidence as the sought person, hinting at a secret or restricted access.
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Mel
Use of Disk Harrow Is Favored on Old Pasture
H. L. Walster of North Dakota College of Agriculture advises disk harrow use on old pastures to seed unscarified sweet clover at 12 to 15 pounds per acre. He notes fall seeding avoids spring pressure and benefits from early spring germination, while scarified seed suits spring sowing. White blossom sweet clover is preferred for longer growth and higher yield.
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H. L. Walster
North Dakota College of Agriculture
Cole Carbolisalvers Heal Burns and Cuts Quickly
An old advertisement touts Cole Carbolisalvers as a fast healer for burns and cuts with no scars. It directs readers to buy from druggists or contact The J. Cole Co., Rockford, Illinois for remedies.
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Cole
J. Cole Co
Rockford, Il
New Camera Uses Dial to Show Exposures Made
A newly patented camera indicates the number of exposures by a dial rather than the traditional red window at the back. This innovation replaces the familiar display with a simple turning dial to count each shot.
Dr Pierce Remedies Endorsed By Topeka Resident
Mrs A L Geiss of 118 Topeka Ave writes that Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription kept her healthy through motherhood and Pleasant Pellets provided a mild laxative with no gripe. She recommends these remedies and offers trial packages from Dr Cites of Buffalo New York with free confidential advice.
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Topeka, Kans
Bank Rutabaga Turnips to Keep During Winter
Rutabaga turnips can be stored in soil from late November to early December. Cut tops and roots, place 5 to 15 bushels per bank, cover with 8 to 32 inches soil. No straw needed, soil keeps them cool and moist. Retrieve anytime in winter. remain perfect until warm weather in early March.
Oh Those Women Hat Sparkles in Charming Exchange
Playful line shows a woman praising a new hat and a friend eager to view it. The exchange suggests social chatter about fashion and appeal in informal conversation. No further details on event, setting, or characters are provided.
Farm Advice For Efficient Tenants And Silo Care
An hour a day improves farm reading and yields. Tenant farming risks soil depletion unless the farmer also acts as a brain farmer. Remove moldy silage when opening silos and choose early picked corn for seed. Cooperative selling can empower embattled farmers to affect markets.
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