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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
7
A speculative musing argues no one is wholly indispensable and suggests embracing opportunities to maximize life. It urges acceptance of what is offered and making the most of circumstances rather than clinging to a fixed role.
A dated domestic column outlines rhubarb preparations such as a rhubarb sponge dessert with gelatin and lemon, plus head cheese from pig hocks with onion and nutmeg. Belgian hash uses prunes currants and meat, and cottage cheese snacks with nuts, onion juice, pepper and paprika are described alongside a poetic closing line.
A collection of old time kitchen ideas including onion butter sauté for soups, celery leaf flavoring,Creole Rice with ham and tomato, Raisin Pie de Luxe with apricot juice, oil pickles sandwich filling, Emergency Salmon Soup with milk and flour, and a suggested green pepper addition to salad dressings.
Mrs Jenkins asks about government steel plates mentioned in the evening paper while John explains Kate has broken many dishes. The Indy voice notes a belief plates might be indestructible, as the exchange ends with a quip about past political nomination on the Socialist ticket and the question of election.
United States Department of Agriculture outlines best practices for harvesting field peas for hay and seed, threshing methods, and feeding use. It covers timing for cutting, pruning with mower attachments, windrow handling, rain impact, and roofing stacks. It also discusses pasturing, mixtures with oats or barley, ensilage value, and green-manure benefits in orchards, with recommended varieties and moisture conditions.
The article explains blackleg is caused by a small hardy germ that forms spores and can survive long on contaminated pasture, requiring vaccination. It notes how infection happens, especially in young or stressed calves, and advocates immunization before exposure, citing timing with branding or castration and the higher susceptibility of purebred calves.
Ottumwa veterinary surgeon Dr B F Lowry, a midwest leader in his field, advocates Taonilae Taniac as a remedy for stomach, kidney, liver and nervous ailments. He recounts his wife E F Lowry’s quick improvement after starting the tonic, including weight gain and better sleep and appetite. The product is available at first class drug stores or via town jobbers.
In a lively moment, a shopper gushes over amazing bargains while a companion scoffs at the low prices. The scene at Takem and Brenkeni’s reflects a busy shopping day with eager buyers and hesitating critics.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a fast, painless remedy for hard and soft corns and between the toes, claiming instant relief with a drop of magic. It urges purchase from a druggist and mentions Ady Cincinnati as the discoverer, then briefly shifts to Cuticura facial care and Dr. Pierce’s Pellets for digestion.
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