This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
4
A jumble of old advertisements and notes. An ad extols Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a tonic and alterative free from alcohol. Mentions of doctors endorsing pills and a ritual dose at bedtime. Then a stray quote on everyday diplomacy and a mock discussion about succotash. Finally a light item about motor vehicles replacing horse carriages in Madras and a cheerful operation success toast.
Fragmentary ad copy discusses Murine eye care products from the Remedy Co. Chicago. It mentions costumes and attire as signals of unmarried status in peasant Europe, noting Greek and Roman garb significance and husbandly garb, with several garbled phrases about meeting and tubes.
Testimonial letters from Peoria and Jessup praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Lunative Wash for treating inflammation and avoiding surgical operations. Authors cite recovery from tumors and postpartal issues with renewed health and gratitude to the remedies.
A vivid account of American society in Paris nightlife from the theatre to cabarets. It details fashionable resorts, rising prices for dining and entertainment, and the mix of Americans, Parisians, and foreigners at venues like Maxim's and the Abbaye de Theleme. It notes social routines, dancing girls, and lavish, costly pleasures.
The article describes a tragedy among migrating birds in Ames as electric lights tall buildings and wires among urban hazards. It notes many birds perish en route to the south with storms and gales also contributing to high mortality on migration nights.
A fragment discusses rank attainment and military titles among colonels in the regular army and colonial forces. It notes the two classes of colonel and mentions a study by Colonel Pork. A narrator recalls a party and a remark about not knowing a name and buying a house, with a hint of personal identity.
An aged agricultural note extols bran as a fattening yet regulating poultry feed. It stresses dry bran with low middlings, a two-to-one mash ratio, and constant access for chicks. It warns beginners against overconfidence, urges capital and experience, and highlights steady effort, cleanliness, and thoughtful planning as keys to success in poultry farming.
A Massachusetts Experiment Station bulletin explains choosing lime depends on soil type and farming goals. Quick and hydrated lime suit heavy clay soils. finely ground limestone or marl work well with carbonate soils. magnesia-rich lime is unsuitable where carbonate is low. Calcium oxide is cheapest but hard to spread. slaked lime costs more but spreads easier. ground limestone costs near 10 cents more than marl or slaked lime per 100 pounds, and quicklime is cheapest per unit. Lime aids farming but cannot replace manure, proper cultivation, and crop rotation.
Practical advice on soil preparation and fertilizer use. Emphasizes avoiding fresh manure before planting, using well rotted manure, and applying artificial fertilizers with care. Recommends bone meal as incomplete, wood ashes with caution, and the value of a complete fertilizer aligned to supplier directions. Sheep manure highlighted as an excellent option.
Practical advice on eliminating lice from poultry housing. Recommends disinfectant in whitewash to interior walls, persistent nest-box cleaning, and fresh straw to deter infestation.
Coarse mulch around fruit plants and a layer of earth mulch between rows protect crowns during severe droughts. Begin immediately and continue until crops mature. Household Journal.
A lingering old remedy advertises a liniment for dairy cows and other farm animals. It claims 1% moe by mixing equal parts tirpenting sweet oil and camphor spirit. Apply liberally and frequently to swollen parts.
The Peach Tree Trio argues four to eight years yields best profits from peach trees. In Orange County a census shows thorough cultivation aids growth. pruning and spraying recommended. A Minnesota liveryman advertises complete Shetland pony equipment with elegant harnesses for various driving and riding. Wood ashes and salt around lamb troughs aid lamb health and thrift.
Care extends harness life says C R Chase of Kansas Agricultural College. Proper care costs little time and effort, and a good set of double harness should last the working life of a horse.
The article notes that while a dairy cow’s accustomed feed may be highly nutritious, four new foods can increase palatability of the ration and generally contribute to better health.
Article notes a method to kill various weeds or grass by scattering rock wall material. Animals or stock will eat it and trampling helps suppress growth as it regrows.
An article describes a traditional whitewash recipe to cover brick stone and wood surfaces. It details lime water mixing with salt ground rice pond Spanish whiting and glue, plus storage and application notes and cautions about explosive risk if confined.
The thinning of apples on horizontal limbs shows the best shaped and largest fruit on the under side. The explanation attributes gravity and sap flow along the under side as the cause, noting the under limb heals faster than the upper side.
An article notes Italy has drained the Fuolna marshes to expand agricultural space for hundreds of thousands of people. It projects that in the future as America’s population grows, additional farmland will be needed, with engineers ready to drain nearby areas when required.
A fragment describes a method to restore a stained glass bottle with vinegar and salt. It also notes an odd marriage anecdote at Cheltenham parish church where the groom forgot the ring and the clergyman used the church door key ring to complete the ceremony as reported in the Pall Mall Gazette.
Humor eases visits and serves as a small remedy better than drugs. A few genuine laughs can lift mood, while overdoing it may backfire. Keep visits brief and light to avoid fatigue or weariness.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.