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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1918
Page
6
An OCR fragment blends veterinary and human health claims with panicked dialogue and multiple ads. It asserts meat causes kidney issues and promotes Jad Salte as a cure, alongside various dubious medical anecdotes and a scattered transcript of conversations and notices. The piece reads like an archaic, unfocused newspaper page with health fads and unrelated chatter.
An 19th century analysis urges farmers to prevent hog losses from cholera tuberculosis and other ailments by strict sanitation. It notes diseases spread via contagion through hogs clothing vehicles feed and water, and stresses thorough disinfection herd management and avoiding tuberculous sources. warns beef and dairy byproducts can contaminate hogs.
A mixed article covers hog disease prevention and the value of isolated hog houses for cholera control. It stresses clean quarters, dry ventilation, and separate handling to prevent disease spread, plus cautions about tuberculin testing for dairy cows and safe feeding practices. It ends with notes on hair dye promotion using Sage and Sulphur Compound.
Farmers urged to drain wet spots along creek banks and low hills to convert fertile but unprofitable marginal land into productive acreage. Proper drainage would improve cultivation and overall farm profitability.
The text argues that larger farm machines improve bed preparation and overall farming efficiency, making large scale farming feasible and more profitable. It suggests better quality work, easier labor, and a more enjoyable farming experience through advanced machinery.
A fragmentary piece critiques women's wartime roles as confined to domestic duties and affectionate care. It portrays women as constrained by social expectations while hinting at a sensational portrayal of a temperance medicine and a playwrights’ backstage plot.
An old advert describes Cuticura Soap and Ointment as superior for cleansing purifying and beautifying the complexion hands and hair with minimal cost. It mentions free samples by mail from Cuticura Dept 1 Boston and notes various humorous clippings about domestic life and marriage from city papers.
In town a rough alk remedy marketed by Wils Cincinnati promises immediate relief for aching corns and calloused skin. A small bottle of freezone at Roy drug store is said to cost little and to cure the area at once, with the druggist able to order if unavailable.
Investigators propose remedies for the price effects on farm products caused by many distant market terminals. A separate terminal for perishables could cut extra cartage and labor costs, improving efficiency and margins. The study covers city marketing, distribution losses, and advisory services for farmers and dealers.
The joint geological survey and mint reports show Uncle Sam’s gold wealth rose to 108,801,000 in 1915, with ore yet to be smelted pushing the total near 100,000,000. Silver production was about 74,000,000 ounces valued at 34,417,000, while prices fell to 61 cents per ounce, lowering overall value from 1914 despite record quantities.
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