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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
8
W Bpoon discusses sand and clay as road binding for Atlantic and Gulf states. He notes sand-clay roads suit light traffic, are quieter and more resilient than macadam, and perform well under heavy loads with proper drainage and careful layering.
The passage discusses artificial drainage and crown design for clay caver roads on sandy subsoil. It notes dry sand drains quickly, advises widening ditches and raising grade in tidewater regions, emphasizes removing decaying matter, and recommends periodic sand top-ups to maintain a smooth surface and prevent mud.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss road collapse risks from clay displacement under travel. Reference to drainage differences between sandy subsoils and clay, with clay districts prone to undulating terrain and natural watershed effects. Mention of temporary wet weather springs being less likely.
The office of experiment station reviews calf and pig raising costs in Farmers Bulletin No 202. It cites several trials across stations including Sterra Connecticut where calves averaged 1.31 pounds daily. Estimated calf cost to age two is 35.20 dollars with current Connecticut feed prices. Pig feeding trials show 2.77 pounds of digestible nutrient costing 3.18 cents per pound of gain from birth to maturity.
A note emphasizes turning soil in poultry runs to absorb filth and maintain sanitary conditions. Even in small spaces, regular soil turning helps reduce odor and improve cleanliness for poultry housing.
A simple home built recording device for dairy herds uses a wooden roller with an iron handle. A paper sheet wraps the roller to record cow data as it turns, with horizontal lines drawn by moving a pencil along a box edge. Names of cows appear on a strip aligned with the records for easy reference.
Railroads shift to soft wood timbers like beech red oak and pine due to oak scarcity. Treating with chemicals such as creosote zinc chloride extends tie life. Escrow spikes help soft wood withstand stress and secure rails, boosting demand for softer timber grades.
Overview of the American Red Cross charter duties including wartime aid and peacetime relief for pestilence famine and fires. Describes governance central committee state boards and field divisions plus notable relief efforts from 1905 onward and a list of disaster relief totals.
In 1907 the Red Cross issued a Christmas stamp in Delaware and Philadelphia to support tuberculosis work. The experiment succeeded and in 1908 the effort went national. Net proceeds fund organized tuberculosis projects in the states selling the stamps, with about 160000 dollars in 1908 and 240000 dollars in 1909 raised.
Prominent doctor prescribes a mixed tonic with ayrup Borgapi rilla, Torle compound, whisky and other ingredients to treat rheumatism and backache. The text also touts Theodore formes yields, Salter Seed Co. catalog offers farm seeds and big yields, with addresses in Wisconsin.
A brief wartime dialogue shows Mrs Honeybird and Dickey arguing about a tiny window as a metaphor for poverty trapping love. Mrs Honeybird claims small windows prevent escape and fear poverty will drive love apart, while Dickey notes the irony of the tiny opening.
An advertisement touts Sporns Distemper Cure claiming it treats distemper in horses of all ages and prevents spread within stables, also claims effectiveness against chicken cholera and dog distemper. It lists pricing, agents wanted, and a Goshen Indiana address, plus various other claimed health products and common misquoted home remedies.
A graduated nurse described using Resinol on an ulcerated leg for six months, applying twice daily for four weeks until the leg healed. She also reported success using Resinol on children's faces for heat eruptions and other skin complaints. The account lists Mrs Isedore BD Cameron Auguste Me as a graduated nurse involved.
The notice urges women to maintain regular bowel movements to stay healthy from puberty through menopause. It links habitual constipation to discomforts like bad breath, pimples, headaches, belching, and indigestion. Recommends Dr Caldwell's Syrup as a gentle remedy.
An advertisement touts pepsin as a preferred treatment for women avoiding salts and strong laxatives. It cites Mrs. Katherine Haberatroh of Mokkees Rocks Pennsylvania and Mrs. A H Herrick of Wheeler Michigan as examples of dramatic relief, offering a free sample from Dr. Caldwell and urging purchase through local druggists at 25 or 1.00 per bottle.
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