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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
7
The General Demand for a simple pleasant liquid laxative is met by Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. The California Fig Syrup Co. claims ethical supply and trusted results, urging purchase of the genuine product from major druggists at a stated price per bottle.
In Little Juck Arkansas a clothier used 500 dollar bills in a show window to lure crowds with a 66 cent offer. Passersby doubted the fake notes and questioned the seeming bargains, while one gossiped about a Chicago Tribune juice taste and a Brougham for sale at 93 South Jefferson Street Chicago.
The article traces historical ideas about blood flow from Aristotle and ancient Greeks to medieval physicians and barbers. It notes early conceptions lacked a continuous return flow and credits Harvey with demonstrating true circulation in 1622.
The article by Sy Gund discusses improving farm productivity through crop rotation legume cultivation and mixed farming. It cites James Wilson on soil preservation and urges adoption of scientific methods to boost yields, noting the need for better fencing timber and labor in Iowa and eastern states.
A train load of cattle sold in Omaha for 320 000 at per hundred pounds for each steer. Packers plan exhibitions at the Nations Corn Exposition in Qingha next December to prove alfalfa corn fed steers superior. Ennis Texas notes.
The dispatch notes alfalfa rising in importance to farm prosperity, with remarks on salt production via a new process and a rabies scare after a farmer killed infected hogs. It also cites a sprawling cost for fence posts, pegging farm expenses across states at over a million dollars.
Dor Alexander Schaefer notes cattle have sharpest sight with horses close, sheep worse, owls and buzzards keen. Dogs poorly see, often fail to recognize masters. A reader asks about eight cows and a cream separator. expert says it pays, saving cream and improving milk when warmed for calves, preventing monthly losses.
Ground corn and oats make a superior ration for work horses. Whole corn is hard to digest for many horses, and grinding with oats improves nutrition. Large transportation firms in cities commonly avoid feeding whole corn.
A collage of DIY ideas from Popular Mechanics covers homemade linoleum from Brussels carpet with multi coat paint techniques, plus several mismatched recipes for cheese toast, delicate vide chekes, vaunted pudding and glue for leather. It mixes culinary misfires with craft projects and odd food pairings for home use.
A Tipton Iowa man born with severe eczema describes years of relentless itching and painful red and white boils. After eight months on Cuticura products he claims complete cure, with a witness confirming the testimonial. Also included are a theater box party quip and long life expectancy statistics from insurance studies.
Instructions advise not melting butter on the stove. Heat the cake dish by filling with hot water, wipe dry, then place butter so it melts.
A twine string tied to a screw serves as a substitute corkscrew. Gum arabic starch is made by boiling water over gum arabic and diluting to the right consistency. A candle is carried by melting the flat end and shaping it in a tumbler to resist wind. Use a wire potato masher to mix butter with less effort. Soak new gas mantles in vinegar before use for brighter light and longer life. Japanned trays avoid boiling water. clean with olive oil and flannel to remove tarnish.
A New York woman shares a letter about recovery from a lengthy illness including peritonitis and nervous issues. After trying medical care with little relief she tried Grape Nuts and Postum, regained strength and sleep, and says her health improved markedly. She and her husband continue using the products, with a hopeful note about wellness. There’s a “Reason” behind Postum Co.’s claim.
An old promotional piece touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a grand remedy for women's illnesses. It cites ancestral roots and Indian herbal knowledge and features a testimonial from Mrs. Bertha Muff of Missouri praising restoration of health after years of suffering and advice from Mrs. Pinkham.
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