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Newspaper
Brookshire Times
Location
Brookshire, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
3
An old advertisement claims Danderine costs only a few cents and after use hair shows no shedding or dandruff with unseen vitality, brightness, and color. The copy emphasizes immediate visible improvements as a consumer lure.
A historical report notes that in 1919 the United States experienced eighty seven earthquakes and in 1918 one hundred twenty seven quakes. Most were too weak to be felt beyond the seismographs of the Weather Bureau.
The ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a trusted laxative for children. It markets the product as simple relief for upset stomachs and occasional constipation, urging mothers to choose this remedy for family use.
A quoted maxim from Carlyle on focus and power contrasts. The piece frames concentration as the path to achievement, warning that scattered effort may ruin results for even the strongest.
An old advertisement touts Calotabs as a painless biliousness remedy with claims of no taste no griping and no salt effects. It promises a morning liver cleanse after one tablet taken at bedtime and urges refunds if customers are not perfectly delighted. The piece also notes the fading appeal of the freak show business and quotes a critic.
An advertisement notes a lady of distinction is drawn by a fine perfume. It promotes Cuticora Soup for cleansing pores and Cuticora Talcum for clear skin, plus a Dr Poory remedy for worms. The text also includes a quip about drama and a remark on handling foes.
United States Department of Agriculture advises farmers to inspect wooden silos before filling. Seal cracks with tar and oakum, apply coal tar creosote inside and out, tighten hoops, and seal foundations. Use straw at bottom, ensure proper compaction, and top with ears or straw before sowing ants.
Specialists from the U S department of agriculture urge crop rotation and not sowing wheat on stubble to fight the Hessian fly a persistent pest. They advise plowing infested stubble early and deeply destroying volunteer wheat, preparing a pulverized seed bed, conserving moisture, using good seed and fertilizer, and sowing during the fly free period each year. A strong weed crop turned under before seeding can help, buckwheat thrives in well drained soils.
A Missouri experiment table lists silage densities at depths from five to fifty feet and explains how to compute silo capacity. Compute volume from half the inside diameter squared times pi and depth, multiply by density, then divide by 2000 to obtain tons.
Over five years evidence shows sulphur in many soils acts as a valuable fertilizer especially with lime. Notably alfalfa responses are strong with applications around 100 pounds per acre yielding remarkable increases.
Motor cars and motor trucks have done more to popularize farming and dairying than any other kind of farm power machinery.
Infestation of gophers in alfalfa fields has reduced hay yields with reports noting significant tonnage losses per acre due to tunneling and root damage. Local farmers and extension agents assess the impact and seek control measures.
Backyard flocks for eggs need not use exclusive utility hens. Medium‑size breed hens with minor faults are acceptable for production though unsuitable for exhibition. Inspect for vigor, bright red combs, clear eyes, and healthy feet, avoiding yellow or blue comb tones indicating illness.
The article advises providing hens a dry dirt dust bath to control lice and mites. In absence of an outdoor dust area, use a 2 foot square box filled with ordinary road dust inside the house. Regular dusting aids in pest control and hen comfort, with further measures if needed.
Keep the best laying hens from the past year for next year’s breeders. Include hens not yet molting, with bright red combs and wattles and bright eyes. Favor hens with well spread pelvic bones, good depth to the keel, and soft pale vent. Ensure all breeds have pale shanks beaks and vent with yellow skin.
The passage instructs that during hot summers the ground used by chicks, poults, ducklings and goslings should be shaded and provided with ample, daily access to fresh tender green food to maintain growth and health.
An ad claims Freezone instantly eases and removes corns with a drop applied to the condition. It promises no soreness or irritation and notes a small bottle costs a few cents from your druggist to remove hard or soft corns and calluses, even between the toes.
Advertisement for a topical summer remedy promising relief for colds hurts or itching. Includes agent recruitment note for locations with none and lists W. Vacher, Inc. of New Orleans Louisiana.
A reminder to balance work with leisure quoting a line about valuing occasional frivolity. The note urges that even the wisest people enjoy lighthearted moments and that carefree culture enriches daily life.
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