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Newspaper
Coatesville Herald
Location
Coatesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
3
A humorous piece from the Daily Mirror claims women favor the baldheaded man for qualities like thoughtfulness and trustworthiness. It suggests baldness signals maturity and dignity, noting it avoids youthful follies and even flattering the doctor’s professional prestige.
A Maine reader recalls his mother's scalp eczema improving after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She credits the remedies with stopping itching and hair loss, restoring a full head of hair by age seventy four. The writer also reports his own winter feet eczema clearing after repeated Cuticura use. Ellsworth Dunham, Hiram, Me., Sept. 30, 1909.
A quip about taking risks in romance frames a joint exchange on marriage acceptance and humor. The piece ties in with fresh supply Mrs Austins Famous Pan cake flour now at grocers. A Dickens quote warns against deceit in any game, noting consequences.
In a light exchange a customer asks if the eggs behind the counter are fresh and the clerk jokes that he laid them himself only 20 minutes ago. The humorous vignette captures store banter and clerical wit in a grocery setting.
A brief, humorous remark features a man who could not get along with his wife's relatives. The father-in-law expected the son in law to earn the salary he received from the old gentleman, prompting the critic to note experience as a safer guide than principle.
Farmers should mix beef scraps with care to boost laying in winter. Do not overfeed and feed scraps separately from grain. Start small, monitor intake, and keep a small proportion about 15 to 20 pounds per 100 pounds of dry grain. Include vegetables and other animal foods for best results. Prepare ahead of time rather than waiting for winter.
The Orange Judd Farmer describes a side hill poultry house with a lower scratching room open to the south, aiding roosting area temperature control. Features include a dust bath option behind a glassed window, second floor water, removable roosts and nests, and a ten foot overall width. Proportions suggest 4 ft lower floor and 4 ft 6 in upper back, 6 ft front, with pens 8 to 10 ft long.
The piece cautions fanciers that high quality breeding stock costs real money and that beginners should pay a fair price for fine birds. It warns against sellers offering top stock at giveaway prices, noting demand keeps quality birds valuable.
Two drinking fountains for poultry water are shown. One uses an inverted can with a cork hole to refill a shallow pan as birds drink. The other uses a similar can and a timer held reservoir to supply water, both must be airtight except for the drinking-out openings.
Simple method to move reluctant chickens involves a palm-leaf fan attached to a long stick. Used gently, the fan provides a steady, unobtrusive cue that guides birds without fright.
A Simple Chicken Driver guides chickens in any direction and never frightens them. The device is especially suited to driving ducks, which are extremely nervous and easily frightened.
Milk in small quantities will be readily taken by laying hens and is excellent for them. If given too often or in large amounts they may tire of it or refuse it. Pure water should always be accessible, as milk cannot replace it.
The article explains the heart as a double pump moving blood through the body at seven miles per hour and stresses pure blood for endurance. It introduces Dr. R V Pierce who, after years of medical practice, links stomach disorder to impure blood and general decline, describing his glyceric extract tonic as a corrective.
Good Roofing explains that shingles or felt roofing provides a warmer and cooler roof than metal for poultry houses. It notes heavy felt roofing is especially effective, helping to keep out cold winds and improve insulation.
The article urges homeowners to repair poultry houses and yards during fall when calmer weather makes the work easier. It notes winter brings hardship and that delaying repairs can make tasks seem impossible, stressing timely maintenance.
A compact guide on poultry farming emphasizing healthy stock, cleanliness, and planned housing. It advises keeping clean water for pigeons, maintaining dry, warm hen houses, and careful culling. It highlights the value of pure bred chickens and disciplined winter quarters for hens and pullets.
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