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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
6
A fragment describes Garfield Tea as a traditional home remedy for stomach and intestinal ailments once common and now enjoying renewed favor in family medicine. It mentions a yellow dog fund and hints at skepticism about remedies.
The article notes President Wilson aims to beautify and improve Washington D C. It mentions envisioned projects include the Great Falls electric power development and the creation of a large public park as part of his second term program.
A nostalgia era advertisement promises quick relief from indigestion and dyspepsia within five minutes. It touts a fifty cent case of Pape's Diapepsin available at any drug store and claims it cures stomach disorders fast.
A five year old named Jack faced teasing at school after wearing a kilt to class. Granted a real boy's suit, he proudly arrived in knickerbockers. A girl named Frances Wright sent him a note saying he looked like a little man. He replied by writing back that she looked like a daisy, mis spelling it as eat.
Two boys fight on the playground ending with a bloody nose. A teacher urges apology to Jimmie, but the boy insists it was not an accident, saying he aimed for the eye and missed. The scene highlights a clash of responsibility and pacifist guidance.
A steel wind mill reported as 50 feet in diameter has been erected at Holland to drain a tract of land. The structure is described as the largest wind mill in the world.
An Agriculture Department guide details venomous bite injuries to horses and burn care. It explains signs of swelling, respiratory distress, and possible rabies, plus treatments from cold water rinses to antiseptics, caustics, and stimulants, with emphasis on keeping the animal alive through the third day and thorough wound cleansing.
The article explains pastures may be nonproductive if land value is high and not enough stock supported. It urges comparing acres per head, land value interest, and current stock charges to judge pasture economy. It also notes pasture quality relative to land value as key in farm buying decisions.
Lice can stunt a colt. owners should inspect under mane jaws backbone and flanks. Effective lice powders or coal tar dip sprays used weekly keep the animal healthy and growing, with a quick spray under mane jaws and along the back.
A naturalist notes that producing a pound of clover honey requires 62 000 clover blossoms and 8 750 000 bee trips. The bees visit about 1 750 000 flowers and fly miles to gather nectar. One ounce of honey represents millions of miles traveled by bees.
A fragment notes composted manure is superior or equal to well rotted manure, cheaper due to savings and reduced leaching. It claims better soil balance and steadier growth, with less waste and more productive vines than fruit or root crops.
Historical notes describe the cormorant fishing tradition in Old England and Japan. The imperial household supports the practice with pensions and fuel access. Details cover bird training, fishing methods, boat setup, and the ayu catch, including seasonal timing and the role of torches and observers along rivers.
A Philadelphia Bulletin item presents a quirky number puzzle claiming to reveal three hidden counts. It guides readers to compute deaths and living relatives from personal family data, ending with a dramatic numeric reveal.
An advertisement extols Danderine as a cure for dandruff and hair loss. It warns dandruff weakens the scalp and roots, then promises lustrous hair if readers buy a 25 cent bottle from any drug store. The ad ends with a social snag about a husband’s rights toward his wife’s relatives.
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