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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1924
Page
7
An old advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a pleasant tasting laxative for babies and children of all ages. It urges mothers to ask their druggist for genuine California Fig Syrup with printed directions on the bottle and warns against imitation products.
An old advertisement touts a box labeled Cascar ets for liver and bowels claiming relief from biliousness constipation and indigestion. The copy ends with a quip about dignity that wobbles when stood upon.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports major expansion in farmer aid through new business organization forms, expanded crop and livestock reporting, world crop and market services, warehouse and finance studies, and division consolidation into production, marketing, and economic problem groups.
Training notes advise using rotted manure as a fertilizer for cucumber plants. Mixing acid phosphate with manure helps trap nitrogen and adds phosphorus. Acid phosphate slows fermentation and can be added before or after composting for benefits.
Dairy cows require a liberal year round ration for profitable production. Summer relies on pasture with possible soiling crops and silage, winter uses hay silage and grains. Feed should be individualized with clean water and regular salt, and grain tied to milk output or butterfat.
The Scientific American describes a clutch holding device by F F Wunder of Valley Falls Kansas. The device attaches to a tractor to releasably hold the clutch lever in position to disengage the engine from the transmission without disengaging gears. It is noted the holder can be a single piece of resilient material.
Start egg plant indoors under glass. Prick off seedlings at the second true leaf four inches apart in boxes kept in a cold frame. Harden with light and air, transplant after frost danger passes. Sow seed around April 10. maintain 65 to 70 degrees in the hotbed. space plants three feet apart. one ounce yields about 70 plants.
Agricultural economist Professor J I Falconer of Ohio State University argues that efficiency matters more than merely reducing output. He notes high yields boost profits and that on high priced land high yields are more economical, suggesting reducing acreage or abandoning a crop may be better than cutting yields.
Dee Dairymen have settled the question of calf birth season in favor of fall. They contend cows freshening in fall yield more milk and butterfat than spring cows and allow more winter care. Therefore January 1 to March 1 is best for breeding.
An old advertisement extols Danderine as a reliable hair tonic to address falling hair itching scalp and dandruff. It claims to revive thin dry or fading hair, adding strength color and youthful beauty without residue or grease. Implicitly targets drug stores for availability.
An advertisement touts a routine for healthy skin using Cuticura Soap and hot water to cleanse pores followed by Cuticura Talcum powder. The text portrays a delicate, fascinating influence of the perfume she uses
A physician becomes sidelined by illness affecting his performance as he misses a scheduled appearance. Details on diagnosis and duration are not provided in the available text.
An item promoting harmless vegetable butter color named Dandelion, sold in drug and general stores for 85 cents. The ad copy extols a crank turning helpful by praising Brandreth Pills for constipation relief and cleansing the system.
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