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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1924
Page
6
Thousands of women suffer kidney or bladder trouble and Swamp-Root is pitched as a remedy. The ad claims kidney health affects overall well being, with pain relief and mood improvement, urging readers to try a sample bottle to prove its effectiveness.
An advertisement touts Cuticura products as soothing for itchy irritated skin with hot baths using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, followed by Cuticura Talcum. It claims purity and fragrance, pricing 25 cents per item, with a note on fashion as confidence booster and a casual joke about liking hot dogs.
Prepared by the U S Department of Agriculture the article explains how to set up and manage on farm ice production using pure water, pond sources, and proper insulation. It covers site, drainage, ice thickness, channel creation, house sizing, equipment needed, storage capacity, and ventilation for different insulation types.
Pruning young grape vines focuses on developing a vigorous root system and a proper training system. Early pruning concentrates energy into one strong shoot by leaving one cane with two buds, selecting a permanent trunk, tying it to trellis wires, and limiting laterals. If vigor allows, pinch the top to encourage side growth. if moderate, forego summer pinch.
Flushing ewes before breeding can boost lamb crop says C. G. Villing of Kanana State Agricultural College. Ewes not fed grain during breeding gained 1.7 pounds and produced 129 percent lamb crop, while grain fed ewes averaged 2.0 pounds gain and 147 percent lamb crop. Across 1000 sheep this implies about 280 additional lambs. Ewes received only a half pound of grain daily. feeding type varied from pasture to oats, corn and oats, or mixed rations, with results clustering above and below the 147 percent average.
Seed corn should be stored in a dry place with good air circulation neither too hot nor too cold. An airy attic can serve for home use but may invite mice. Ears may be covered with dry oats in a bin until spring. Traditional methods include stringing ears and hanging outdoors or tying garlands by the husk. Safeguard against excessive heat that triggers germination.
Ithaca College of Agriculture experts urge sheep keepers to provide protection for flocks during fall and early winter. Even rough shelter can prevent fleece damage and reduce pneumonia risk, while keeping wool burr-free saves cleaning costs and proper feed racks curb the burr issue.
Studies at several agricultural colleges show dull knives in silage cutters raise energy consumption, reduce cut fineness and uniformity, and increase costs. Field experience backs this, noting ponded grit on corn cut near ground level and rainy weather. An elevator on the corn binder helps by loading bundles directly onto wagons, avoiding ground contact.
The column warns against misrepresentation in produce and stresses the farmer must act as a first class business person. It notes refilling silos adds capacity, seed corn selection saves future crops, and that well treated horses and horses care shape yearly outcomes. It also advises spreading spoilt hay to prevent field damage.
Rildu and Tom resume their quarrel but plan a quick wedding next month as Doris confirms the engagement is temporary and they will wed soon. Local readers glimpse a domestic subplot amid the column’s light, nostalgic tone.
A physician's prescription trusted for 31 years relieves croup in 16 minutes without vomiting and offers rapid relief for coughs, colds, and whooping cough. Promote this home remedy as a must in every home and ask your druggist for Drake's Glegsco 60 cents per bottle.
A clipped quote from American Legion Weekly reflects on science and aging. Specialists discuss how nature and medical interventions interact with the aging process, suggesting time itself may be altered by expert care and research.
An advertisement touts Cole’s Carbolisalve from W. Cole Co Rockford Ill. It promises rapid pain relief from burns or cuts and fast healing with no scarring, available at good druggists and Scandec.
A music publisher recalls a client seeking something Homeric and explains a quick path to deliver a home oriented tune. He notes the concept is easy and would suit a domestic mood, hinted by the phrase about home and mother.
An advertisement warns buyers to look for genuine Bayer Aspirin and cautions that imitations may be dangerous. The note touts safety proven by physicians for 23 years. A separate line mentions a newly invented hammer lacking a rubber cushion between handle and head, described as unable to absorb blows.
Fragmentary quotes from a public exchange hint at a discussion about happiness and work as the greatest good. The Beeston Transcript notes improved vacancy and public sentiment, with residents feeling justified in their prescriptions or actions.
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