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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1924
Page
8
A playful Boston Tran script notes hammer as the first tool invented by man and mentions the knocker’s early labor in the game. The dialogue highlights basic tool use in ancient times and humor about early invention stages. The exchange underscores archaeology of everyday objects and human innovation.
Public notice urging consumers to ensure Bayer aspirin tablets bear the Bayer name on the package or tablets to guarantee genuine product. Warns that without the Bayer name the aspirin is not authentic. Claims decades of physician use and millions of proven efficacy.
A fragmentary 18th century letter reveals Duke of Kent and father of Queen Victoria stationed in Canada from 1797 to 1800, chiefly Halifax, expressing disdain for the “thin dreary corner of the globe” and repeatedly seeking orders home. The duke’s letters reference Irish union hopes, Pitt’s promises, and reinforcements arriving by the October mail.
A Welsh musician announces the birth of his son in a note on a card. Four bars from The Menalah are quoted and a musical friend shares the birthday message. Also an advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for itching scalp and Cuticura Soap for daily use to keep skin clear and hands soft.
Detroit News reports F. Jordan, a famed American astronomer, has discovered the densest and fastest double star system. Each sun-sized star orbits in six hours, causing eclipses. the pair is about three times as dense as the Sun and extremely distant, with light traveling for years to reach Earth.
A private in the United States Army earns $1 per day while soldiers in the British army get 69 cents. Pay figures are shown for Japan 6 cents, France 5 cents, and Italy 4 cents. The text notes a local picnic as successful if it avoids delays after fried chicken and angel food cake are eaten.
The Agriculture Department reports 45,000 farmers in 28 states have used picric acid as a war explosive substitute. About 4,000,000 pounds have been shipped for road work. Farmers may obtain sedates, with charges only for cartridging and transport. Distribution is via state agencies and agricultural colleges, with totals across states listed.
Ithaca State Agricultural College advises removing several small branches rather than heavy limbs to thin old apple trees. This method reduces water sprouts, rejuvenates fruit spurs, and often yields a larger, better colored, higher value crop.
Early morning lighting improves poultry productivity according to New Hampshire Agricultural College experiments. Hens rise early for feed. evening roosting continues despite light. Start with eleven hours of light by November, increasing to fourteen hours by February, then gradually reduce after April. For older hens begin lighting at the fault when egg production rises.
Ohio poultrymen switch from dry mash to two parts ground whole wheat and one part each cornmeal ground oats and meat scrap due to low wheat prices. Whole wheat reportedly raises feeding value and saves buying bran and middlings as middlings value about 40.2 per ton. wheat valued at roughly 1,200 bushels when fed.
Dr H. Taylor of the USDA emphasizes that the 1925 agricultural census yields normal basis data for planning future growth. Basic agricultural statistics guide forecasts, farm finance, and restocking, while aiding business planning for farm purchasing and related industries.
The article advises thorough winter exercise for horses and emphasizes economical feeding. It prescribes large dry sheltered paddocks with roughage as the main diet, limit grain to necessary amounts to restore condition, and gradually increase to working rations as spring nears.
In ice harvesting regions dairymen should store a large ice supply for next summer. Ice aids milk quality by cooling promptly from cow to consumer. Plan at least 134 tons per cow, build ponds if needed, and ensure pure water. Obtain Farmers' Bulletin 1078 from USDA Dairy Division for harvesting and storage guidance.
Lice and mites signal carelessness yet are easily controlled by dusting birds with finely powdered sodium fluoride from drug stores. Red mites hide in roost cracks and attack at night, feeding on blood through the skin. Painting roosts with oil and tar based coatings keeps mites from perches and birds.
Polson gas, touted as deadly, was reportedly used to clear a ship of rats and vermin. The account notes the gas remains hazardous and emphasizes its lethal potential even at low concentrations.
An advertisement proclaims 86 cent Danderine restores life to neglected hair. It claims to stop falling hair and itching, correct dandruff, and revive thin or dry hair with a toning effect. The tone is promotional and tied to a magazine ad for He Trusted Her.
A small newspaper notice promotes dyeing service for women offering to color any garment or drapery, highlighting affordable pricing at 15 cents. The ad emphasizes revival of faded items and broad availability for customers.
Diamond Dyes guarantees success for first timers with clear cobra directions in every package. Druggists stock the ad promoted dye products.
The belief in horseshoes as lucky stems from three ancient fortunate elements iron the crescent shape and a reference to a horse. The idea ties iron and curved form to luck through historical associations with horses.
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