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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
6
Practical beekeeping guidance on locating the queen bee with minimal disturbance. The author outlines slow hive opening, minimal smoke, and careful handling to prevent queen stamping and ensure she remains on brood combs while detailing methods to search combs, brood, and walls for the queen.
An author argues that with a couple of hardy goats and a simple shed, a family gains economic and hygienic benefits. Goat milk is cheaper, richer, and easier to digest than cow milk, with fewer health risks. The article notes goats are virtually tuberculin free while cows may harbor tuberculosis.
Article advises liberal lime use for vegetables to prevent malnutrition diseases and correct soil acidity. Notes lime helps plant health and yields, urging growers to apply as needed for polly acidity correction and overall vigor.
The article argues cross bred horses remain uncertain in profitability and stresses selecting appropriate sire and dam. It compares breeds including Percherons and Clydesdales, notes development by breeders, and advises sticking to draft, trotter, saddle, or thoroughbred lines depending on desired use and speed.
The proposal calls for pasteurized swill barrels alongside pasteurized milk to improve safety standards. Advocates argue sterilization reduces contaminants, protecting public health and livestock feed quality. Skeptics seek cost estimates and implementation timelines.
A Boston Sunday school class hashed how to spend their coin fund with speeches about charities at home and abroad. A seven year old quipped that he had saved many pennies in the box and revealed he has a terrible cold, steering focus to helping local needy children.
LeRoy C. O'Brien reports a nine month facial wart problem cleared by Cuticura Soap and Ointment after receiving a free sample. He bought the products, followed directions, and within ten days his face healed with no scarring. Cuticura advertised worldwide with free samples and a Skin Book offer.
Many Norwegians in the United States have worked there or have relatives now employed or educated there. Their exposure to American goods creates an appreciable effect on local demand.
An old advertisement urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for the signature and notes the remedy's long use for infants and children. It warns that neglecting a cold can lead to consumption or pneumonia and promotes Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops as relief, with a light jab about men and praise.
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