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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1882
Page
2
The article explains how hoof contraction stems from internal hoof disease and heel pressure, detailing causes such as corns, bruises, thrush, and navicular issues. It prescribes softening and expanding the horn, poulticing, blistering, controlled shoeing, and moisture retention with a wood tar and sweet oil mixture, plus notes on harness care and tethering practices.
Breeders discuss the Bronze turkey from Rhode Island and eastern Connecticut, detailing weights for cocks and hens, the value of large, well fed birds, and the profit of breeding for size. They compare turkey stock with dairy cattle breeds, advocating stronger, more muscular lines such as Devons and Guernseys to improve meat and vigor while noting Jersey drawbacks for dairy use.
A Iowa discussion on crossing Jerseys with Shorthorns to create larger dairy cows. Experts note Jerseys lack muscle and cold hardiness, while Shorthorns offer muscle and vigor. The article reports a convention resolution to test crosses at Ames and weigh potential gains versus Jersey weaknesses.
Physicians prescribe Brown s Iron Bitters for indigestion weakness and low spirits. The tonic is recommended to boost vitality and improve digestive comfort, cited in consumer health notices as a reliable remedy of its era.
A wide array of rural topics argues for moderation in feeding and farming. It stresses that excessive growth or wealth leads to reduced reproduction, while prudent proportions conserve soil health, grain yield, and animal vigor. It also covers curing hams, egg preservation, corn quality, manure science, and practical farm practices.
Farmers learn composting tips for cotton fields using acid phosphate cotton seed and manure. A tested mix combines equal parts manure and cotton seed with 700 pounds superphosphate per ton, or 650 pounds each of manure and seed with 700 pounds superphosphate. Kainite adds about 12 percent potassium when used cautiously.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as the simplest cure for cold or cough with a price of 26 cents. The copy emphasizes affordability and quick relief, reflecting early 20th century marketing language.
Mr J G Tyler chief clerk at Union Depot Hotel Ogden reports rheumatic chest and shoulder pain relieved after using the Great German Remedy for three days claiming complete restoration and praising St Jacobs Oil as unmatched for pain. The notice also promotes a job call from V E A offering twenty house girls positions with contact at 19 Winter Street after 10 AM.
A Vermont clergyman, Rev. E. D. Hopkins, recounts years of severe illness misdiagnosed by doctors. After failed treatments, he credits Warner's Safe Kidney Cure with his dramatic recovery, urging others with kidney ailments to seek this remedy. Letters from Brattleboro asylum officials and a pastor corroborate his improvement.
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