Fortune tellers' profits noted in Boston Transcript
In a brief exchange, Hix claims fortune tellers earn a lot of money while Dix agrees, noting that the business is inherently prophetic by nature according to the Boston Transcript.
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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1920
Page
14
In a brief exchange, Hix claims fortune tellers earn a lot of money while Dix agrees, noting that the business is inherently prophetic by nature according to the Boston Transcript.
A health advisory states regular meat intake strains kidneys, causing back ache, headaches, stomach issues, and urinary irritation. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts daily in water before breakfast for a few days to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acidity, and prevent bladder problems.
In the Louisville Courier-Journal a reader prompts a question about whether Worther and Worther are worth lying. The letter suggests costs have more than doubled and many people are hearing the same conclusion.
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the piece argues grading a larger number of farm products is essential for production and handling improvements standard trading basis fraud elimination and confidence among producers dealers and consumers It cites eggs poultry and other commodities with international trade implications and urges states to adopt standard grades through the bureau of markets with broad support and ongoing investigations.
A Farmers Bulletin from the Department of Agriculture explains the art of judging beef cattle in plain language. It outlines scoring methods for fat and feeder cattle and breeding stock, plus a model judging card. The 21 page bulletin, titled Judging Beef Cattle, offers samples and is available free on request.
USDA advises spring calves should be weaned before pasture season ends to gain grass time. If finishers, calves move to dry lot after pasture and be ready for market the following June or July.
The United States department of agriculture states that many foreign cheeses can be produced domestically with proper methods and equipment. Department circular 71, Trend of the Cheese Industry in the United States, provides full information on the subject.
Cut up the dead timber in the wood lot for fuel. Hotbeds and cold frames offer a way to start vegetables earlier and improve yields with weather and Insecta. Cheap seeds are costly. buy reliable seeds from established reputable firms.
A vintage advertisement promises that rubbing a small bottle of Danderine into the scalp removes dandruff and prevents hair loss. It asserts morning results and suggests repeated applications restore hair brightness and thickness.
The Birmingham Age-Herald reports a theatrical aside where Miss Fowler closes her eyes during a high note. The remark implies a public misstep as someone nearby claims to have seen an improvised moment, suggesting gossip rather than a firm incident.
An old advertisement claims rub on St Jacobs Oil cures rheumatism and sore joints without internal treatment. It promises instant relief from pain swelling and stiffness and urges readers to gain from a trial bottle sold at drug stores. The copy touts the product as harmless and effective for sciatica neuralgia lumbago backache and sprains.
A traveler laments the scant options in a railroad lunchroom while a weary attendant explains he is only there to sell what is available. The exchange captures a wry moment of service and limitation in a home sector vignette.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a 100 percent efficient laxative. It promises relief from bilious headaches and constipation by removing liver and bowel poison while the user sleeps. The copy contrasts Cascarets with salts, oil, calomel, or harsh pills and ends with a quip about joining an amateur musical society.
An advertisement promotes Diamond Dyes promising rich fadeless color for wool, silk, linen, cotton, and blends. It claims the dye works on all fabrics and includes a direction book, with a Diamond Dye Color Card to match materials. An unrelated caption notes workers discussing an off day.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura products for pimples and blackheads. It touts Cuticara Ointment and Cuticora Soap with hot water, claims five minute washing, and urges daily use and Cuticora Talcum. The copy ends with a remark on stubborn habits and police news remaining constant.
A Bengal tiger narrates its ferocity and beauty, claiming royal status and India as home. The second tiger adds thoughts on hunting, danger, and wild freedom, while a keeper feeds them and they nap dreaming of untamed forests.
A humorous dialogue unfolds as Tom asks his mother for change for a dime and then requests a quarter in reply. The exchange captures a simple, family moment illustrated in the era’s newspaper style.
A letter from J. R. Matthews of Sycamore Street MI describes severe displacement pain and nervous weakness nearly leading to surgery. After using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, Matthews reports improvement and regained ability to work at home. The note endorses medical letters to obtain advice and mentions Pinkham’s remedies as alternatives to operation.
A fragment from the Boston Transcript features a dialogue where a son requests guidance, the father hints at a stern lesson, and a comparison to Sunday school teaching about divine provision is noted. The snippet captures a tense family moment and a clash over discipline.
A testimonial advertises Milks Emulsion as a cure for stomach trouble, indigestion, and constipation. It claims rapid relief, appetite boost, and restored bowel action, urging six bottles with a money back guarantee and listing Terre Haute, Indiana as the producer.
In a light exchange, Miss Cayenne suggests the cautious color label mild coloration. A question about the party leaning as “red” arises, with the reply that the subject will likely remain moderate, described as a “shrimp pink.”
An old advertisement extols California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children. It urges mothers to look for the California name on the package and promises gentle action on stomach, liver, and bowels with a pleasant fruity taste and clear dosing directions on each bottle.
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