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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1899
Page
7
A Farm and Fireside feature by M. G. Rains describes multiple grain bag holder designs using iron rods brackets and pipes. The devices hold the sack mouth open while filling, reducing effort and preventing wear on screws and hands across stations from post mounts to portable field setups.
Inquiries about red clover and scours in young stock are discussed. Wet seasons reduce clover nutrition and fat production, but clover remains a top foliage feed for cattle. For horses, cutting early and avoiding dew prevents fine leaf fuzz from causing lung irritation. proper timing and handling ensure safety.
A historical note explains how sheep in pastures nibble weeds and bitter plants such as dandelion, parsley, yarrow, and yarrow like weeds. It discusses potential medicinal qualities and warns of poisoning from laurel and cherry leaves, noting sheep prefer bitter flavors and can act as scavengers in orchards during early summer when wormy apples drop.
A detailed description from Farm and Home explains a well arranged horse box stall measuring 9 by 4 1/2 feet with a manger 21 inches deep. An iron feed trough occupies one end of the manger, hay box occupies the rest, and screen doors plus an upper iron rod railing provide visibility without entering. Interior woodwork is varnished for a neat, sturdy finish.
An excerpt from Farm Journal urges greater interest in saddle horse breeding and notes the value of proper stable ventilation. It advises protecting horse feet, soaking hard feet in water, and using a wet pad to reduce fever, highlighting practical cautions for maintaining healthy horses.
The article explains pumpkins grow best as a distinct crop, not interplanted with corn. Separate ground allows better cultivation and higher yield. Pumpkins serve well as winter feed with grain, especially for cattle.
A letter from Mars Hoe WELL of Grand Rapids Michigan describes relief from female weakness after trying Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports improved strength and complete relief after using about one bottle and urges other sufferers to try the remedy.
A New Jersey reader aged 74 from Newware describes severe long term illnesses including womb trouble falling ulcers and kidney and bladder issues. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sonative Wash and following the advice she reports rapid improvement and renewed strength.
Passengers witnessed a comic moral twist as a dusty window dispute unfolds aboard an Atlantic City train. A man with whiskers refuses to lower his window while two women endure the breeze. a traveling man retaliates by raising his own window, provoking the prankster’s dust-blown spectacles before the crowd, amused by the retributive lesson.
A collage of humorous maxims from Chicago Times Herald L A Bulletin and Indianapolis Journal. The quips compare human nature to animals and offer playful cautions about pride fortune and self reliance in concise cabaret style.
A brief note from Atchison records a boy carrying a big basket for a picnic lunch. The item reflects a simple, everyday scene without further details or names.
A late Prof Marsh recalls a fossil expedition in Indian country where a lone digger, surrounded by guards, meets a courteous Indian warrior who asks to address Prof Othwell Charles Marsh of Yale. The encounter reveals the warrior had been educated in Christianity and theology before returning to civilize his tribe.
The Kansas City Journal recounts J W Gleeds tale of General Funstons restless rise from the Arctic to Cuba. Funston spoke of no wealth seeking, but a relentless drive to cut ice and seize opportunity wherever he wandered.
A South Africa brought dossy or rock rabbit hides on laps and tables, startling sleepy or distracted people with sudden leaps. The mongoose, a furred hunter about cat size, climbs up unseen and noses ears, causing screams before retreating to its box.
A man bursts from an office building and runs down the street pursued by a policeman. The victim cries out about a book sale and a weekly installment plan of 1 and 2.33 dollars. The assailant is urged to run.
Three men a lawyer a doctor and a newspaper man sat in a bar at dawn amid empty bottles and the sight of a rat scurrying into darkness. After a tense pause the lawyer breaks the silence saying he did not think he saw a rat.
Peace in the Philippines and calm digestion share a fate in this ad. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters promises relief from constipation indigestion biliousness and nervous dyspepsia. Buyers are warned to ensure a Revenue Stamp on the bottle neck.
A Boston Transcript note records Fenderson wondering why salt cod is salty but other salt water fish are not. His humorous musing highlights confusion over the saltiness of different sea creatures.
Grove's Tasteless Chill and Fever tonic described as iron and quinine in tasteless form. Advertised with no cure no pay. Price 50 cents.
A collage of brief quotes and testimonials from historic papers including Detroit Journal, Chicago Daily News, L A W Bulletin, and Atchison Globe. Mentions include Chas P Curd of Washington University praising Teethina, a Hoaks anecdote about a dollar found, Putnam Fadeless Dyes ad claims, Piso's Cure endorsement, and a remark on speech and appetite.
A set of quirky lines notices a man who could make money with five fingers if tea did not slip through. A second line recalls a man who once ate the cream but now they cremate the man. The third compares loyalty to a gadfly tied to a horse, from the Atchison Globe.
The article extols Syrur or Fics as a perfect strengthening laxative by the California Fig Syrup Co. It highlights its pleasant taste, cleansing effects, and gentle non irritant action on kidneys liver and bowels. It notes senna and aromatic plants provide medicinal qualities and warns buyers to seek the full company name on packages. For sale by druggists price 50 cents per bottle.
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