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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1899
Page
2
A lengthy essay contrasts philosophical contentment with hardship in Athens county families. It urges farmers to grow and enjoy more fruit, especially strawberries and berries, to improve meals and morale, highlighting wretched living in rented hovels and urging practical fruit cultivation for sustenance and happiness.
A garbled mix of medical quackery, obituary humor, and political notes appears in a single fragment. It mentions a dubious tonic claiming stomach and kidney cures, a Yorkshire epitaph joke, a Kansas shift to female ballots, and Kipling’s Recessional misfortune.
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best friend the blood ever had, claiming it cleanses blood for strength in life’s race. The copy alleges cures for hives and itchy skin, with a testimonial from Mary Inkerr of a Missouri address, asserting improvements after use.
Fragmentary OCR describes a wood cutting tool with a strong base and thick beard, about 46 inches long, featuring a knifeshaped blade and crosswise bevels. Mentions a device for wood curving, reuseable holds, and links to Germanic design in the Northwest. References Joseph Pains and Christian Bay Ohio Fermes in a stray historical note.
A historical notice details the potato stalk weevil, a small snout beetle harming potato fields. It describes appearance about one fifth of an inch long with a black spotted pattern, and notes its damage to leaves and stems. Recommendations include spraying with London purple or Paris green to reach stems and ensure weed control, referencing Kansas and Western Plow regions.
Fragmentary advice on farming, breeding, and livestock care cites wheat hay, disease harms, and the need for water. Mentions cavalry metaphor and about stock health, suggesting preparing ample water and feed. contains garbled OCR errors and unclear dates or places.
Jos I Creighton in National Stockman praises Osage orange as the best timber for continents. He claims it grows straight and strong, resists borers, endures harsh conditions, thrives in rich or poor soil, and deters cattle and stock. He notes railroad ties and durable posts.
A fragmented reminiscence on the use of manure through seasons, contrasting winter and fall application. The author argues manure retains strength under various handling methods, cites long-standing farm anecdotes, and questions writers who claim substantial losses, noting observed effects on crop growth and soil over years. The piece reflects practical trials and personal opinion about manure’s value.
Agricultural notes discuss inexpensive sheep fencing using sawn boards and three-inch strips. manure application urged to boost crop labor efficiency, with cautions about mineralizers and clover. Grass seed sowing favored on fallen, well-prepared ground and pasture renewal cautions. Washington state efforts target Canada thistle along eastern rail lines.
A sensational tale alleges Wallis' Pills for Pale People deceived readers and sold across the U.S. A claimant recounts progress with the remedy, praising its effects while noting doctors and notaries questioned its claims. The piece cites Mr Reynolds and other figures, highlighting medical skepticism and regulatory concerns.
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