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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1929
Page
7
A vintage advertisement extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a perfect anti acid for sour stomachs and indigestion. It claims medical endorsement and broad use for discomfort after meals, highlighting the Phillips trademark since 1875 and the product’s pleasant, effective nature.
Thousands of dog goggles are sold in London as owners report pets enjoy driving but hate grit in their eyes. Famous dogs including the Prince of Wales' Corn Lord Birkenhead's Jane and Tallulah Bankhead's Napoleon are cited as keen motoring fans.
A reflective line notes that constant activity hides fatigue in a boy who keeps climbing stairs. The image suggests hidden weariness behind everyday energy.
Castoria offers relief for restless infants and colic with gentle vegetable ingredients. Doctors approve it as safe for the youngest, and many households keep a spare unopened bottle for emergencies. The product also helps older children and comes with an informational book.
The USDA notes dairy herd improvement records reveal profit tied to butterfat output. Culling low producers and feeding by production, with intelligent breeding, raises income over feed costs. Proved bulls show varied value. keeping meritorious sires alive and widely used could raise herd performance.
The piece urges training young unbroken horses during winter to prepare them for spring farm work. It notes that winter work builds shoulder strength and muscle, reduces later effort, and fosters ease and willingness in the horse. Time invested now saves time when work is pressing later.
The shelter belt should be north and west of the building for winter protection with the inner edge at least 100 feet away from the structures to allow for drifting snow. Plant trees only in cultivated soil for one to two years, avoid sod. If the site is sod, plow and summer fallow until spring for best results.
A new water heater attachment for gas engines holds three to four gallons and uses waste exhaust heat. It outfits most engines to heat water for washing milking machines, pails, and cans, improving sanitation on farms with limited hot water.
Prof. A W Blair of the New Jersey experiment station warns that acid soils hinder germination of spinach carrots beets lettuce celery and cabbage. He cites tobacco grower practice of burning plant material to enrich lime and potash and urges soil tests and lime adjustment by county agents and the station for proper germination and growth.
The amount of manure needed depends on soil condition. From 2 to 30 tons per acre is satisfactory, about one pound per square foot. Green manuring with leguminous crops like soy beans and vetch fixes nitrogen in the soil for future growth.
The article explains pruning timings by tree type. Apple trees can be pruned after dormancy begins. Grapes wait for a cold snap after which 15 degrees signals easy removal of dead canes. Peach pruning should wait until spring to assess winter damage to buds and avoid cutting a damaged crop.
Forest products losses in the U S exceed 33 million dollars last year due to fires. Advice covers seeding sweet clover from fall to March 1, warm water for hens, drying boards to prevent freezing, storage of seed corn, alfalfa as a permanent crop, warming drinking water for livestock, and cattle care to maintain cleanliness and forage quality.
After a long illness Anamae Stultz of Colfax California declares she is fully recovered and credits Milks Emulsion with her recovery. She notes spending thousands on doctors and climates and urges others to try the product, promising satisfaction or money back.
The Philadelphia Record moved to a new building and found the front door key forgotten after forty six years. A locksmith fashioned a new key for a lock that had been an ornamental fixture for nearly fifty years.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a rapid fix for any cold, claiming it soothes throat and lung symptoms. The copy urges readers to take the remedy by noon to end their misery and keep social calendars clear.
Miss Cayenne notes a near miss by a taxi driver praising the skill but labeling the shooter as a poor marksman. The incident centers on a tense moment in traffic with a cautious evaluation from a nearby observer.
A fragmentary line hints at risk management and fortune guiding early decisions. The readable portion suggests reliance on luck to reduce worry before proceeding.
A grandmotherly claim extols California Fig Syrup as a gentle dietary aid that strengthens weak children, improves appetite, and regulates bowels. A Texas mother testifies that it helped her delicate daughter Dorothy from infancy and remains a trusted remedy for colds and setbacks.
Twelve husky monkeys at the University of California College of Dentistry undergo teeth straightening to observe the effect of diet on teeth. Their teeth resemble those of children with two sets, but the monkeys notably enjoy dental visits and appear engaged and curious during the procedures.
A Tribune piece notes a humorous claim about chewing gum being the most common obstruction in American speech. It cites a professor and a student in a playful exchange.
A concise counter warning on mercy and fair dealing, preferring restraint over coercion when a debtor faces hardship. The saying emphasizes ethical treatment and rejects predatory actions during vulnerability.
The copy extols Musterole and Children’s Musterole as fast remedies for chest colds sore throat rheumatic and neuralgic pain and stiff neck promising deep penetration without the blister of old mustard plasters. It urges keeping a jar handy for immediate use.
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