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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1878
Page
2
Practical guide describing how to judge age in fowls such as hens, turkeys, geese, ducks, and pigeons by features like spur, leg scales, bill, comb, feathers, and feet. It notes that rough leg scales and strong claws indicate old age in hens and turkeys, while smooth scales and soft bills indicate youth.
A vivid description explains the Globe-Beroe, a tiny Arctic jellyfish that resembles an ice ball surrounded by eight transparent bands. Each band bears 30 to 40 paddles that propel the creature, which can also anchor with fine threads. Millions of these “paddle boats” moor where whales feed, coloring the sea as they drift and drift back when roving ends.
The article discusses Japanese work patterns with shops rarely closed and no formal weekly rest day for the public. It notes government officials observe rest days called tichi-roku on fixed dates each month. It mentions the empress’s intended shift to Sunday as a rest day and past calendar changes, with foreigners once urged to keep ichiroku rather than Sunday, but the effort failed.
The passage argues that ants and bees live in equal, shared societies where most members are non-sexual and dedicate themselves to the group. It then contends that humans cannot or should not imitate such neuter, communistic orders, despite an intense ingrained working instinct.
A man fumbles at the back of his vest to align a parted suspender, provoking a brief, humorous pause as onlookers watch the awkward stumble unfold with light amusement.
A physician cites ancient myths and modern quackery to claim blood cleanses cure disease. He extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Purgative Pills as universal remedies for skin ailments, scrofula, ulcers, and organ troubles, promising renewed vitality.
An advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a superior remedy for fevers constipation nervous ailments rheumatics and constitutional weakness. It claims botanic ingredients with a spirituous base stimulate the stomach brain liver and bowels and boost resilience to health threats. The copy emphasizes tonic strength and suitability for people in exhausting or unhealthy occupations.
Heads of families are invited to consider the superior quality of Dooley's Yeast Powder. It is entirely free from adulteration and each package contains full weight. Pure, full weight baking powder costs more than adulterated powders but is cheaper in the long run for purse and earth.
A voiced warning targets Tar Proxeer Tobacco Company and distributors in New York Boston and Chicago. It mocks cheap Condition Powders sold for 25 cents as worthless and promotes Sheridan's Condition Powders as valuable. It extols John son s Anodyne Liviment from Maine as best for diphtheria croup and asthma. Quirk s Irish Tea is advertised at 25 cents a package.
The advertisement touts Dr Totnes Venetian Liniment as the greatest discovery for colic spasms rheumatism sore thrusts burns pains and lameness with a no pay guarantee if it fails. Tobias Venetian Horse Liniment sold in pint bottles for one dollar by all druggists depot 10 Park Place New York.
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