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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1923

Page

6

Tanlac touted by Peoria man in Illinois ad

Leadman George ft of Peoria says Tanlac cured his stomach trouble and “rub-down condition” after five years of suffering. He claims three family members saw splendid results and urges others to try the Tanlac treatment sold by druggists. Over 87 million bottles sold. Parialan Modiste ad notes annual dress choice for women workers.

Illinois George Ft Leadman Bridge Peoria Folke

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Misread Ad Splashes Blurry Claim

Fragmented OCR text mentions hall catalog claims about catarrh medicine and health effects. It includes stray phrases about a run down comle ton, an intern, and a note that a typewriter needs repairing. No clear events, dates, or names emerge.

Toledo

Distinctive Lady Wins Praise for Perfume Influence

An advertisement proclaims a lady’s distinction through the delicate influence of perfume. It endorses Cuticura Soap for cleansing pores, hot water, and Cuticura Talcum powder to achieve clear, sweet, healthy skin.

Early troubles of baby chicks headline and remedy

USDA specialists describe leg weakness in young chicks caused by calcium and phosphate deficiencies. Factors include poor nutrition, insufficient sunlight, confined housing, and overfed monotonous rations. Cod liver oil mixed into feed at five drops per chick daily acts as treatment and preventive measure.

United States Department of Agricultura United States Department of Agriculture

Composition of Filter Press Cake for Soil Use

The dry matter of beet sugar filter press cake is largely calcium carbonate and is suitable for soil mixing. It also contains small amounts of nitrogen, phosphoric acid, potash, and organic material. Details are in Department Circular 257 by Sidney Fisherwood from the Bureau of Plant Industry.

United States Department of Agriculture Department Sidney F,sherwood Bureau of Plant Industry Washington

Mother Incubator Chicks Teach Early Exercise and Scratching

The text urges incubator chicks to be mothered with patience. Observing the mother hen shows how each chick learns to scratch and adapt. Early exercise habits are essential for turning wee chicks into sturdy pullets and cockerels through rottling for feed.

Proper Lime Use For Legume Crops In Soil Health

Agricultural guidance from the New York state college at Ithaca emphasizes lime as essential for legume crops like alfalfa red clover and other beans. It details lime forms lime application rates and soil acidity considerations to maximize calcium availability and crop yields.

New York State Agricultural College Ithaca

Turkeys Raised For Profit

Not many people consider turkey farming as a profitable venture. Purebred stock is preferred, especially large varieties like Bronze or Narragansett, which meet standard weights and fetch higher prices. Bourbon Reds are popular but not as large.

Corn and Cob Meal Inferior to Shelled Corn for Hogs

Iowa station experiments show hog fattening prefers shelled corn or corn grain over corn and cob meal. Hogs struggle with cobs, and adding crude fiber to hog rations appears to hinder fattening performance.

Iowa

Forests Not Land Problem Says Col Gresley

In the annual report of the forest service Col William B Gresley argues forestry is an agricultural issue not just land use. He says land suited to forests should be forested and forests must be intensively managed like farms.

Gaya William B. Gresley Forest Service United States Department of Agriculture

Duck motherhood myths and incubation tips

The text argues neither geese nor duck hens are good mothers as ducks often abandon nests. It recommends confining ducks each morning until eggs are laid and incubating eggs with a chicken hen or incubators for better care.

Renewal of Floor Litter Practices for Livestock Stables

Instructions advise using wheat or oat straw or fresh hay as litter. Litter should be renewed periodically. Flip top layer with a fork and rake, remove short broken pieces from beneath, and replace with fresh straw or hay on top. Ensure depth encourages exercise rather than discouraging movement.

Bride and War Bride Tragedy In Los Angeles

Belgian war bride Yvonne Wilmot suffered homesickness and fell for neighbor Paul Peters. Her husband Scott Wilmot shot Peters after Peters fled, with Peters surrendering and Wilmot claiming shell shock. Yvonne, now cured of homesickness, remains in Los Angeles hoping for vindication and reconciliation.

Los Angeles Cal Yvonne Wilmot Scott Wilmot Paul Peters Yvonne Wilmot America Ness Peters Belgium

Boy Killed on Nature Jaunt at School Grounds

Misa E R Herron, Billy Boyd's teacher, led his third grade on a nature jaunt at Tetworth school. At 2 45 p m a playmate called that Billy was hurt under a large elm nearby. He had fallen from the tree and broken his neck.

Washington Billy Boyd Tetworth School Achoal Misa E.R. Herron Billy Misa Herron

Drunks to Wash City Hall in New Castle Plan

Mayor Rentz in New Castle proposes a reform for repeat offenders. Drunks arrested will be sentenced to wash City Hall interiors and exteriors and spend nights in a jail cell, aiming to curb drinking habits.

City Hall New Castle Rentz Draonks

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