Irrigation Ditches And Tools For Field Preparation
A detailed guide on soil smoothing and grading for irrigation fields outlines the impact of even surfaces on water efficiency, alfalfa yields, and weed control. It covers ditch layout, grading instruments, ditch crossings, and cost-saving methods, plus sheltering and organizing farm implements.
Dr Lamson's Little Joke at G A R Camp Fire
Dr C A Lamson of New London at Andover with fellow boys attended a G A R camp fire in Wilmot New Hampshire the stove was red hot in below zero weather A veteran named Chase stood by when Doc slapped him on the back joking about his legs being warped versus his clothes burning.
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C. A. Lamson
New London
Andover
N. H
Wilmot
Chase
Doc
Practical Plan for a Small Greenhouse and Related Tips
A compact guide outlines building a small greenhouse from hot bed sash using south mazza, heating with a blue flame oil stove, and selecting low 3x6 foot sash frames. It covers bulb crops for winter cut flowers and advises on arrangement and cost. Additional notes discuss a Canadian seed train, bedding removal for stable use, and making milk and cement paint for dairy work.
Thornlike Insect Wins Mimicry Award in South America
A South American insect mimics a common rose thorn to evade predators, stunning naturalists with its protective deception. The article notes the surprising origin of its resemblance and the broader fascination of mimicry in zoology.
Gypsy Woman Believed to Carry Evil Eye Strikes Family Toll
In Berne Switzerland an elder gypsy woman travels with Bohemian tribes. She has six children born to her, four boys and two girls, all dying at age seven. Seven year curse appears mysterious as illness hits near birthdays. doctors cannot determine a cause. Husband plans to leave with her for Bohemia despite tribe hostility.
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Berne
Switzerland
Bohemia
Domestic fowl care advice on feeding and housing
The note advises making chickens work for their keep by scattering grain in clear litter. It recommends feeding bone and green foods regularly, keeping fowls lice free, removing roupy birds, and maximizing sunlight in their quarters.
Frosted Comb Treated With Ice Water Then Kerosene
A frosted comb should be treated at once with ice water or snow to draw out the frost. Then apply kerosene and the comb will quickly improve.
Producer Claims Sole Knowledge of Just Price
A producer asserts only he can determine a fair price for his product, arguing that market mechanisms fail to reflect true value. He emphasizes his expertise and suggests regulatory interference would distort pricing.
Arabian Tattooing Women in Forbidden Face Covers
Arabian women adorn their faces hands arms and ankles with crosses crescents and similar symbols as part of tattooing practices reflecting cultural and religious customs.
Cooperation and Neighborly Confidence Drive Market Cooperation
When a farmer gains trust in his neighbor cooperation grows and marketing strength follows. The passage notes cooperation leads to local control of offices and greater collective influence.
Wintering Chickens on lee side of manure piles
A few chickens may be wintered on the lee side of two manure piles but this setup is hard on the birds and not a good method to winter manure.
Loose the wire fences to guard against frost damage
Instructions urge loosening tightly strung wire fences to prevent snapping from frost. Emphasizes maintaining tension to avoid breakage during cold spells.
Dean's Kidney Pills credited by Roanoke veteran for gravel relief
Capt S L Crute Adjt Wm Watts Camp U C V Roanoke Va says he suffered long back pain fatigue and frequent urinary trouble. After taking Dean's Kidney Pills he passed a gravel stone and has felt restored to his former health and weight. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Ruffrt MN Y
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S. L. Crute
Adjt
Wm. Watts
Roanoke
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Ruffrt- MN
A Student of Femine ogic exchange
A dialogue clip shows Johnny Twinckenham teased about his sister's marriage plans. He suggests she will marry him though she claimed otherwise, reflecting a comic mismatch in expectations.
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Femine Ogic
Brandreth's Pills Promote Blood Purity and Health
Old family remedy Brandreth's Pills are advertised as a superior blood purifier. Each pill blends solid extract of sarsaparilla with mild vegetable products, claiming to improve circulation and organ health with one or two taken nightly. The advertisement emphasizes long use and wide availability.
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Brandreth
Top Prices for Hides Furs and Pelts Circular No 9
Circular No 9 from the N W Hide and Fur Co of Minneapolis announces top prices for hides furs and pelts. The note adds a humorous line about wise men and the use of a long distance phone.
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N. W
Got a match miss Women Carry Matches in Boxes
A male observer claims women now carry match boxes and matches in purses for various uses including lighting cigarettes. He recounts a conversation with a woman friend who asserts Yankee fashion drives the habit and notes men light cigars as a comparison.
Four Pages of Help Wanted Advertisements
The issue highlights numerous employment ads across four pages. The paper notes a surge in job seekers amid troubling times and cautions about the era of sensational reporting.
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Scott
Coffee as a drug论 A Postum testimonial note
A testimonial from a woman recounts coffee’s effects on nerves and stomach and credits Postum with relief. She describes headaches dizziness belching sour fluid and improved vision after switching to Postum. A friend’s experience improves when brewed per package instructions. notice mentions Battle Creek Michigan and reading The Road to Wellville.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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