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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1898
Page
3
The article argues that clay loam produces the best table quality potatoes, notes sandy soils can work if humus is added, and urges deep plowing, green manures, and proper cultivation. It advises avoiding wet soil, using clover or peas, and detailed steps to loosen soil, improve moisture retention, and prevent crusting for robust potato growth.
Science explains soil fermentation by tiny bacteria that cause decay and feed plants. If air remains too high, fermentation stalls, so farmers should roll soil quickly after plowing and follow with harrow to remove surplus air.
The London News says the queen’s opening speech to Parliament is prepared by ministers and read as her own words. Critics note grammatical flaws and question the speech’s suitability as a model for schools and its conformity to proper English.
A historical overview traces national symbols from England and Scotland to Ireland. It links the rose with England dating to Edward III and a rose noble coin, the thistle to Scotland’s defense sparked by a Danes intrusion, and the shamrock to St. Patrick’s teaching in Ireland. The piece notes the union of emblems with Britain’s crown and the shamrock’s rise as Ireland’s symbol.
The Stora Kopparberg Aktiebolag ordered two American built Fourdrinier papermaking machines 107 and 127 inches wide, weighing 450000 and 600000 pounds. After inspecting global makers the Swedish firm chose American equipment for its new paper manufacturing venture.
Northwestern inventors received several patent notices last week. Thomas H. Campbell of Seattle was granted a bed attachment. Martin B. Donaldson and W. Kespohl of Duluth received a patent for an artificial limb. Scott F. Evans of Minneapolis was issued a dumping platform. Henry H. Kinsey of Shoshone secured a collapsible box. Edgar Lawton of Omemee was granted a well drill. John Stech of Butte received a shoe fastener patent.
Scene at dawn captures a dramatic moment as a girl with long hair is teased about its length prompting a sudden outburst. A nearby participant presses the remark, and a punch is heard, heightening tension and drawing a crowd.
An orator praised a politician as exceptionally brave claiming he would risk his life. A heckler quipped the act would soil his glove as the audience reacted to the remarks.
An old Cleveland Leader advertisement promotes Cascarets cathartic tablets claiming clean blood leads to clear skin. It touts benefits against pimples boils blotches blackheads and bilious complexion with pricing at 10c and 25c and a satisfaction guarantee.
The piece argues new mining regions yield little real wealth as syndicates dominate. It asserts local products offer steadier rewards and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for malaria and dyspepsia with a health promise to users.
In a regional quarrel quotes reveal St Lupina family rhetoric as wife Marthy scolds a husband for refusing to lend oats for seed. He insists he knows the neighbor and fears future demands for his reaper and horses, claiming he “nipped him in the bud.”
Physicians widely endorse Dr Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier for skin diseases ulcers and rheumatism. A Baltimore doctor cites dozens cured and a Catonsville case of rheumatism relief after trial with a money back guarantee. The company offers Curebook stories of cures on request.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip notes a cigar costing four dollars leads to a joke about a gas leak and a plumber. The line contrasts talent as hard work with genius as fame without effort.
A collection of outdated adverts proclaims Cure Constipation Forever with Casesrets Candy Cathartic priced 10c or 28c and a druggist refund promise if ineffective. Star Tobacco touts global leadership, Malta markets pluck fowl alive, Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething claims gum relief and pain cure, Wieden Vienna boasted largest dwelling with 1,400 rooms for 2,112 residents.
A vintage ad touts Cascarets candy cathartic as a cure for constipation with a 10 cent price and 250 count pack. It promises money back from druggists if the product fails and includes a quip about faith and peaches preserved for women.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally. Price 75 cents. A man who has ten minutes to spare generally robs some busy man of ten minutes.
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