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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
2
A traditional advert praises a laxative combination of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. It claims lasting health benefits from regular use, gentle cleansing without irritation, and physician approval. It urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product for reliable results.
The text notes New York City led U S arrests for anti spitting violations in 1909 with 2 513 arrests and 2 099 convictions and 1 936 80 collected in fines Baltimore ranked second with 14 arrests and 14 convictions Pittsburg third and St Louis fourth The report says 52 of 80 cities did not enforce the law and urges clergy to push better enforcement ahead of National Tuberculosis Sunday on April 21.
Senator Depew recalls a March Easter anecdote about an old-fashioned man who drank too much eggnog and fell over, prompting a passing observation from a little girl at her window who calls him Mr Stuyvesant and notes the wind’s effect.
Proper trimming and appropriate shoeing maintain a horse with weak feet. In winter or on rocky or graveled roads the hooves should be shod or reshod every six to eight weeks. Keeping a horse with poor feet sound aids usefulness. breeding for good feet is best.
A man recalls meeting a young Faker who boasted of fast money. He explains the scheme unfolded quickly and led to a penitentiary sentence for counterfeiting. The account emphasizes rapid gains and the ultimate legal consequence.
A short aphorism attributed to Leecher suggests every man should maintain a sizable cemetery to bury the faults of his friends, inviting contemplation of forgiveness and judgment among companions.
A Brooklyn family claims Grape-Nuts fed a malnourished eleven month old, restoring strength and appetite. The letter praises the cereal as a science based grain product good for both body and brain, noting adults may also benefit and hinting at the book The Road to Wellville.
The article describes a variety of children’s hats with drooping brims and velvet ribbons, including Milan straw styles trimmed with velvet bands and bows. Flowers like daisies and forget-me-nots brighten brims, with lace and net lingerie hats in a class called tub hats noted as another style.
The garment is described as a versatile dress suit suitable for indoor or outdoor use. The skirt features close plaiting and connects to the bodice with a material band edged in ribbon velvet. Two tucks are placed over each shoulder.
The description describes a stitched waist back and front with a prettily shaped yoke edged in ribbon velvet, trimming the wrists of leg of mutton sleeves. A panne hat with striped ribbon completes the ensemble and lists materials: 3 yards 46 inch fabric, 4 yards velvet ribbon, 1/4 yard tucked silk for the yoke.
The article notes the return of shirred puffs after a seasonal gap and mentions fabric covered cords reappearing in braid patterns. Bands of knife plaiting on gown fabric are seen stitched at both sides, signaling revived style details.
Guidance on managing excessive body moisture in heat. Advice urges frequent washing and baths, changing underwear twice daily, using ammonia or borax in lukewarm water, dusting with talcum, and changing shields often. Recommends ventilated gloves and boric acid powders, with medical consultation if perspiration is extreme or linked to weakness.
A pretty finish for collar and cuffs of a lingerie frock features straight sheer bands edged with narrow lace or embroidery. These bands cross in front of the collar and top of the cuff, with three pointed insertion bands reaching down the frock and up the sleeve. The middle band extends an inch longer than the side bands.
Smart florists now cover the pot with moss when sending flowers as a gift. The moss grows on the surface earth and, when watered, lasts for some time, allowing the flowering plant to serve as a centerpiece without a Sardiniere or Fot cover.
A speech by Congressman F W Mondell extols dry farming as a revitalized ancient method suited to western arid regions. It notes a shift from reliance on plentiful rainfall to conserving limited moisture through deep plowing, surface cultivation, and drought resistant crops, enabling profitable crops with under 12 inches annual precipitation.
Bitter butter from winter milk can be avoided by straining all milk into a large enameled pan if no separator is available and warming it on the stove. Pour into jars and store in a moderately cool cupboard. this yields sweet cream and butter in about ten minutes. Do not cool the cream in cold water after scalding.
A Baltimore American writer advocates planting vegetables immediately after plowing while the soil is fresh. He notes farmers focus on potatoes and cabbage for family use and argues women should take the lead in gardening.
Reclaim by tillage is presented as a crucial method for arid farming. Irrigation is praised as a valuable aid, while scientific soil culture matches its importance for dry lands. The text argues that more acres can be reclaimed by proper tillage than by irrigation.
Deep plowing and rough cultivation are key to moisture accumulation in dry farming. Proponents note Texas projects achieving two thirds crop in dry years, with deeper plowing storing more moisture and extending drought resilience. Even in western districts, deep plowers show higher yields per acre.
Dry farming needs no special gear but a profitable setup requires four or six horses a three section drag harrow a 12 to 14 inch gang plow a good disk harrow small disks under 14 inches Acme harrow for mulch soil cultivation one or two cultivators and a press drill The disk drill benefits when stubble exists while a shoe drill with pack wheels often yeilds best results on well prepared ground
The article discusses feeding pigs on rape crop with minimal grain, noting dry sows thrive on rape alone. It estimates 25 pigs per acre for growing on rape for two to three months, halving grain needs versus penned pigs. It also highlights rape seed production as a worthwhile local industry where conditions suit.
Rainfall in summer is key as stubble is disked after harvest. After potatoes or sugar beets the drag harrow breaks lumps and reestablishes soil mulch. Barley and other feed grains should be harvested in stiff dough to avoid volunteer crops next spring.
Virginia experiment station estimates show over six percent of lambs born in the state last year died due to mothers lacking sufficient milk. Investigations point to unwise feeding before and after lambing as the cause of the milk shortage.
A historical testimonial ad praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound from Mrs Ep LA Dow of Park Rapids Minnesota and Mrs RK Kmison of Brookville Ohio. It claims cures for irregularity nervousness and various female ailments and cites testimonials on file at the Pinkham laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts.
A Cleveland Leader anecdote recalls children debating parental flaws as they compare habits from cigars to swearing, late suppers, and drunkenness until a sister’s quip about reading Cicero leaves the others speechless.
Readers told a cure exists for catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad promises 100 reward if it fails, notes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, and urges sending testimonials. It lists FP Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and says sold by all druggists at 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A Spartan mother urges her son to return either in victory or in glory. The piece intertwines martial duty with a bold ad for Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets claiming to regulate stomach liver and bowels. It also makes a curt jab about fashion on sale at a bargain counter.
Discussion on farming in arid regions emphasizes tillare and skill as key to success. The article highlights that diligent soil work and adaptation allow crops to thrive despite low moisture and tough conditions.
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