Satisfactory Farm Sewage Disposal Method Described
A detailed guide rejects cesspools and calls anaerobic tanks misnomers. It outlines building a large concrete cesspool with specific dimensions for a family of six, including inlet and outlet pipe placement, drainage field, and a stone- concrete box with a waterproof interior finish. The method emphasizes proper fall, drainage, and a covered, ventless tank that remains green-skimming when working, and requires no regular cleanouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
E. M. Santee
New York
New England
Callar
Breeding Turkeys and Rearing Timelines
The excerpt explains that turkeys hatched before June 1 should grow well by late November with cook birds weighing ten to twelve pounds. It notes maturity peaks at age three, nearly as good at four, and warns against selling older birds while keeping younger for breeding. Young turkeys stay delicate until fully feathered and head redness appears around three months, after which they become hardy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Trees for Schoolchildren Donation From Stark Brothers
Stark Brothers of a large nursery near Louisiana Missouri provided the schoolchildren of nearby towns with a pearload of fruit trees. All were planted, yet there were not half enough to go around. The cataloged stock included 4,000 apple trees 3,500 pear trees 4,000 cherry trees 2,000 peach trees 10,000 grapevines and 1,500 rose bushes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark Brothers
Louisiana
Steeplejack Hassler Climbs 18-Story Morris Building in Philadelphia
A 6,000-strong crowd watched Jack Hassler risk death descending 263 feet along the Morris building corner. Using a rope and niche grips he inched down to the ground, ending a feat said to be the first of its kind in Philadelphia and likened to a New York stunt.
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Philadelphia
Morris
Jack Hassler
Marines
Hassler
New York
Seagull Attack Endangers Man At Quarry Nest Rescue
Seagull nearly killed Joseph Romeo, a quarry foreman, while attempting to save a nest of young seagulls from a dynamite blast. The mother bird attacked his face tearing eyelids and forehead with beak and claws, causing a fall to the bottom of the pit. Ron Rafael, involved in the rescue attempt, witnessed the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Rafael
Cal
Joseph Romeo
Bia
Romeo
Photograph Confusion Sparks Letters and Laughs
In a tale from Royal Magazine a woman mourns lost individuality as a former lover mocks her and others in a plea about returning photographs. He offers to send 800 or 400 photos of various girls for her to pick hers, a quip that shows the gulf between perception and reality.
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Nio
Mabel
Mitch
Royal Magazine
Cure for Hand Eczema Promised by Cuticura Ointment
Patient Mary Braly of Philadelphia describes severe hand cracks and bleeding cured after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, noting no recurrences and readiness to work. Ad invites free samples and 32 page booklet from Cuticura Dept. 6 K Boston.
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Mary
Braly
Brown Street
Philadelphia
Boston
Mrs Winslow’s Boothing Syrup for Children Ad
Fragmentary ad copy notes a child’s soothing syrup with claims to ease wind colic and other discomforts. The fragment includes a price of a quarter per bottle and a Wordsworth quotation.
Wizard Oil Promises Pain Relief Alanta Ad Claims
An old advertisement touts Hormlin’s Wizard Oil as the world’s best liniment for pain relief. It lists knee and bunion problems and calls for continuous self improvement while urging readers to take care of tomorrow and dismiss yesterday. The copy mentions Allen address and a pledge to practice what is preached.
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Cesapool
Joseph D
Rous G. Wood
Windsor County
Vermont
Steeplejack
Weterus
Alfonso
Gwendolyn
Fletcher
Sydney Smith
Cole
Tor
Rample Filid
Allen
Alnstad
le Roy
N.E
Atriva
University OF Notre Dame Tre Dame
Ind
Chicago
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham
Natick
Masa
Lydia J. Pinkham
Nathan GB
Greaton
No. Main St
Natick, Mass
Cornwallville
Lydia DB
Pinkham
Lydia Hy Pinkham
Wm. Boughton
N. X
Owen
Kempt
Spoen Medic Medical Gd
Sistenelegiete Goshen
U. S
W. L. Douglas
W.l.douglas
W.L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
W L. Douglas
Zene Town
Sarsleg
Bhood
Bourk Bs
Brockvan
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pieros
Buffalo
N. Y
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Decidin
Schoo
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso
Indiana
United States
H. J. Brown
O. Y. Kinsey
Forcain
T. Bull Ietrice
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