Correct Feeding Guidance for Sows Post Farrowing
Prof L B Burk of Texas A&M corrects a misquote on sow feeding. Immediately after farrowing feed only water for 24 hours. Then provide light food for days two and three, such as wheat bran and shorts. After day three gradually reach six to eight pounds per sow by days fourteen to twenty, avoiding overfeeding to prevent founder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Burk
Department of Animal Husbandry
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
A Cure for Sour Stomach Improves Bat tle Creek Woman
Mrs. Wm. M. Thompson of Battle Creek Michigan reports relief from indigestion sour stomach and bad breath after taking two bottles of Chamberlain's tablets. She calls them splendid and recommends them for sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Thompson
Battle Creek, Mich
Dodson's Liver Tone Offers Calomel Alternative
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe pleasant liquid substitute for calomel. It claims calomel is dangerous mercury and salivates, while Liver Tone cleanses the liver without sickness and can be taken by children and adults. The copy promises relief from biliousness constipation and headaches with a money-back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Central West Texas Teachers Association Meets in Abilene
The Central West Texas Teachers Association will convene in Abilene on April 9 and 10. County superintendents attend with W F Doughty delivering Recent School Legislation, Dr KK Hyer lectures on The Teacher, and Mr FE Davis of Texas UT Extension speaking on general topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Central West Texas Teachers’ Association
W. F. Doughty
KK. S. Hyer
Southern Methodist University
Association
FE. E. Davis
Extension Department
University of Texas
S. R. Gates
Bugs
TIZ Foot Relief Promises Instant Comfort
An old advertisement extols TIZ as a miracle for tired burning and swollen feet. It claims relief from corns callouses bunions and foot pain and offers a 25 cent box for instant relief and a full year of comfort.
Prohibition Vote Narrowly Passes in Tom Green County
In Tom Green County a prohibition election held on Wednesday produced an antis victory by a 36 vote margin. The result shows a wet majority did not prevail with a slim statewide feel in the county.
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Tom Greene County
Liver AID Offered For Sale By Progressive Firm
M W Carroll introduces Carswell s Liver Aid a liquid vegetable medicine claimed to prevent or relieve liver troubles by replacing calomel use. The product targets sluggish liver as cause of fatigue dullness and poor complexion offering a money return guarantee.
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M. W. Carroll
Grove's General Tonic Ad Refreshes the Blood
A Grove's Tasteless chill tonic is advertised as a general tonic containing quinine and iron. It claims to act on the liver drive malaria flush toxins enrich the blood and build up the whole system for 50 cents.
Higginbotham arranges cash for county produce trade
Higginbotham offers to buy eggs poultry and all produce with cash payments and helps farmers diversify crops. They buy broad sows and sell them to start herds for the coming year. The push makes Comanche a top market with many cash buyers replacing middlemen and boosting local trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham
Comanche
Marketing Association
Torpid liver remedy Herb ine promotes energy and cheer
A 19th century herbal ad touts Herbine as the cure for torpid liver causing bad breath and dizziness. It claims to activate the liver vitalize the blood regulate bowels and restore energy. Sold by S P Smith for 50 cents.
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S. P. Smith
Migratory Game Law Ruled Null by Attorney General
Attorney General Looney declares the federal migratory game law unconstitutional and null. Courts in other states have reached the same view, and the matter may go to the Supreme Court as it remains a federal law.
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Looney
Supreme Court
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder problems in men and women, dissolves gravel, and treats diabetes and rheumatic issues. It promises children’s bladder regulation and offers mail order with a $1.00 price. Testimonials available. Dr. E. W. Hall, St. Louis, Missouri, endorses it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Wonder
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Suits Filed Against Three Big Packers
Attorney General Looney filed suits against Swift & Co Armour & Co and Morris & Co alleging violations of Texas anti trust laws The action claims the firms jointly own cotton gins and oil mills in Texas and the South and thereby avoid competition in purchasing cotton seed oil The case marks a move against perceived monopolistic practices in the cotton industry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Looney
Percheon and Steeldust Stallion at Gassage Farm
A Personeon and Steeldust Stallion will stand the season of 1916 at the Gassage farm two miles south of Proctor Texas. The 16 hand 1300 pound sire is a proven breeder and has sired three colts from three mares at two. Terms 7.50 for the season or 10 to insure. A. N. Baxter, Proctor, Texas.
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Gassage Farm
Proctor
A. N. Baxter
Texas
Sipe Springs to Have Motion Picture Show
Mr. J W King plans a motion picture show this week in a large shed at the gin. He will be ready once his dynamo arrives. The news pleases Sipe Springs residents who embrace the motion picture habit.
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J. W. King
Sipe Springs
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast solution for indigestion heartburn and dyspepsia. It claims relief within five minutes and promotes regular meals without distress, urging readers to obtain a fifty cent case from any drug store.
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Pape
Unclear health claim described as magical stomach aid
The text extols a preparation as magical in effect and harmless and pleasant for stomach use, claiming it belongs in every home as a scientific remedy.
Proposed Electric Line From Dallas to Brownwood
RE P Turner president of Dallas Southwestern Traction Co reports progress on building an electric line from Dallas to Brownwood via Mansfield Venus Alvarado Cleburne Glen Rose and Comanche. Business men along the route back the project and financing is arranged. Construction to begin from Dallas once minor details are settled with Irving as the initial objective and Mansfield reached in a few months.
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RE. P. Turner
Dallas Southwestern Traction Co
Dallas
Brownwood
Texas
Mansfield
Venus
Alvarado
Cleburne
Glen Rose
Comanche
Turner
Irving
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Strength
The ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood-enricher and overall strengthener designed to fortify the body against the depressant effects of hot summer weather. It emphasizes systemic improvement and resilience.
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Mccall
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All's
McCall Co
New York
Central West Texas Teachers’ Ass'n
Tom Green
Your Land
Comanche County Abstract Co
J. R. Eanes
C. A. Hitt
J. F. Redwine
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Credit House
Packers
Miles
Hoosier
Hoosiers
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