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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
4
An Anglian invention promises a new electric tool for removing scale from boilers delivering 1000 hammering strokes per minute. A Philadelphia woman’s unyeasted bread is said to be more digestible than bread made from the same ingredients.
An early 20th century medicinal pitch touts 8,8,8 as a blood purifier that “stimulates” kidney activity and rebuilds tissue. It claims benefits for rheumatism bronchitis and other illnesses linked to weak kidneys while warning against mercury arsenic or potash products. The Swift Eye Co advertises 8,8,8 from Atlanta with free advice from their physicians.
Dean Worcester describes Luzon head hunters in The Geographical Magazine noting northern tribes’ raids and trophies, Ifugao skull displays, and ceremonial returns. scattered excerpts include humorous ads and anecdotes about old times, foods, eye remedies, and social quips from trains and classrooms.
An article notes Western meadowlarks damage sprouting grain mainly in sandy soils near marshes and pastures, with oats most affected and barley and wheat less so. It argues damage can be mitigated by deep planting and drilling, while highlighting the bird’s beneficial insect and weed control.
A Kansas Agricultural College expert outlines factors affecting alfalfa hay curing. Cool days slow water loss from stems, hot days accelerate drying and leaf fall. Use small windows cut in stems for faster drying, keep cut ends dry, turn windows often, and shield hay from rain and ground moisture. Stacking on poles or under sheds saves losses. Cattle preference for greener hay vs brown hay is noted. Also a closing reflection on duty and doing one's part.
Due to industrial growth and general prosperity in Norway the 1912 bank note circulation rose several millions over 1911 and for the first time exceeds 100 million crowns about 26.8 million dollars. A New Yorker unmasks a motor truck with four rear wheels and short axles to evenly distribute load on rough roads.
As a move toward standardization the United States Government will require all electric vehicles purchased for its departments in the fiscal year beginning with July to conform to certain specifications.
An old newspaper excerpt touts a simple home recipe with Bay Rum Lavonda Composes and Menthol Crystals to grow hair and restore gray hair, claiming no greasiness and safety. It notes the recipe is easy for druggists to prepare and is endorsed by physicians. The piece also mentions a parliamentary report on London's electric power and a sanitary bubbling fountain design with four knife edges to deter misuse.
The article argues that fresh fruits and vegetables improve health and appeal of daily meals while reducing costs. A well supplied farm with abundant produce helps attract and retain skilled labor, offering a strong incentive for timely production and honest farming practices.
Vermin breeds faster in warm weather and should be kept in check with thorough disinfection of henhouses brooders and breed coops and dusting of fowls and chicks with a suitable disinfectant powder to prevent infestation.
A light front mounted tank spray device wins patent in Missouri. The feature shows a water-sprinkling idea. The article quotes humor, literary chatter, and unrelated snippets about books and old sayings, ending with a joke about marriage proposals.
The article describes a spray machine with a cross pipe and nozzles for spraying insecticide over plants, noting it enables rapid, thorough coverage. It cites Cornell experiments proving tillage increases yields, with eight cultivations boosting potatoes to 384 and 857 bushels per acre, level culture outperforming billing. It also mentions Olmstead’s figures on Boston Common costs for tree care and soil treatment, highlighting high land valuation and tax implications.
A historic note outlines six necessities for successful swine breeding. Admiration for the animal, knowledge of the business, honesty, good judgment, timely culling, and judicious advertising are key. The grower should know feed values, matching feeds to results, and continually seek information to improve their breed.
A horse needs a space larger and more exclusive than a cow stall. The stall must be wide enough for comfortable standing and leg stretching, but not so wide that the horse can roll out of it.
A Moretown resident describes severe pains and weakness with poor blood and irregular menses. After using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and the Sanative, she reports relief from distressing symptoms and improved health.
A cryptic note contrasts mendacity with a man’s personal hobby and ridicules those who claim they do not read ads, attributed to a judge’s quip about reading. The fragment hints at social satire and media culture without clear events or names.
A printing slip mislabels meat tins by adding kidney soup to the label reading without bone. The issue spreads across a meat preserving company and the clerks are blamed for the mix up.
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