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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
7
Gen Adalbert R Buffington recalled a Gen Mahone anecdote during a Madison New Jersey dinner. The story has Uncle Davy, the servant, sneaking in and topp ing the general from his cot after a cold dawn nap, sparking a chase in the wind.
Henry Searle of Little Rock Arkansas endured a year of severe itching and dry scaly skin before Cuticura Ointment caused relief after two to three applications. He used Cuticura Soap and Pills and was completely cured, with dates Oct 8 and 10, 1907, noted.
In 1908 twelve expeditions aimed at the pole included many nationalities Canada Denmark France Germany England Russia Sweden and the United States. Eight leaders were seasoned veterans Peary and Cook United States Bernier Canada Erichsen and Rasmussen Denmark Charcot France Shackleton England and Geer Sweden.
A reader testimonial praising ALLEN'S FOOT-BASE for relief from sore and tired feet. Mrs Matilda Holtert of Providence credits the product with saving her comfort and recommends it to others. Sold by all druggists. Ask today.
A humorous exchange compares boxing reach to verbal prowess as a rival boasts long words. The respondant emphasizes a longer vocabulary, turning the chat into a playful clash of strength versus language.
Big Springs Texas listing offers short time acres ideal for an early colony. Property fronts shallow water and runs along rail lines near PAL location. Prospective buyers are drawn to rail access and water proximity for development potential.
A philosophical reflection notes that true happiness is understood by those who have experienced sorrow, implying empathy deepens joy and life appreciation. The statement contrasts inner awareness with external appearances, suggesting sadness grants meaning to glad moments.
A fragmented ad copy claims Russ Blue will whiten clothes and keep temper. It asserts a woman’s silence equates to dumbness. The tone is dated and mocking, reflecting a bygone advertising style.
Rockland Maine Mrs Will Young of 6 Columbia Avenue testifies of back and side pains ending after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Ad states backache signals female weakness and urges seeking root causes for permanent relief through the remedy.
The article promotes manure spreaders as superior to hand spreading. It notes even distribution, less dirty work, faster coverage, and greater ground reach. It explains wagon-box type spreaders attachable to two horses, using pulleys for easy unloading, and claims price savings of 40 to 60 dollars over regular spreaders.
Good condition before lambing emphasized with careful pre lambing surveillance and extra feed to ensure ewes are strong and well nourished for single or twin lambs. Adulterated seeds detected by agriculture department with 102 of 1,471 samples adulterated. poultry education predicted to grow in importance in New England alongside dairy and crop topics.
The guide advises removing piglets in detachments, starting with the strongest to build strength. Keep the boar isolated with a large exercise yard to prevent harm to other hogs. Maintain thrift without overfatness to avoid puny offspring. Emphasizes that good breeding and feeding must go together for quality stock.
A guide on dairy farming stresses that a poor milker makes a good cow unprofitable and urges gentle steady milking with regular hours. After care, test cows by butter fat percent and milk yield to ensure consistent quality, note drying intervals, and consider feeding adequacy before selling.
Detective H. K. Adair earns praise in Grand Rapids for tracking down an absconding banker who “gave himself away” by morbid suspicion. A downtown joke compares his capture to an old widow ordering a coffin with no trimmin’s, a quip recorded by the Detroit Free Press.
United States postage stamps are produced by the bureau and a private Dayton Ohio firm for envelopes and wrappers, with Rumford Maine making postal cards. In 1908 stamped paper value reached 176,974,190.24 dollars, up 3,967,713.97 from 1907, totaling 9,772,059,664 pieces and 18,213,310 stamp books, up 526,510. Officials expect stamp issues to exceed ten billion in fiscal 1909.
Dialogue notes Hamfat as a bum actor due to his habit of playing hobo parts. The exchange highlights public perception of his performances and typecasting in theater.
Sherlock Holmes notes Tom’s patch tells a path Pete has traveled. He expresses sympathy for his old friend Plodding Pete and follows the clue through the scene.
Arizona Al questions the new editor of The Daily Rattlesnake about policies. The editor pledges to tell the truth according to his rights and let the consequences fall. He cautions to adjust rights to suit all parties, warning against getting the focus wrong in a volatile paper.
Homer Folks of New York told the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis that the United States has about 75 000 advanced TB cases needing hospital isolation, but current capacity is far from sufficient to hospitalize them. Gunner asks why club members nickname Foggman "Mr Automobile" and Guyer notes it’s a polite jab nicknaming him "Stick in the Mud."
A southern state public schools superintendent shares his mother's long battle with heart trouble and stomach issues. After trying Postum at a merchant’s suggestion, the family switches from coffee and notices marked health improvements, especially in the mother’s heart and digestion. He notes the tea like beverage helped others in the family as well and references The Road to Wellville and There’s a Reason.
Brief quips and ad blurbs on child speech, biblical Job reference, remedies for colds and chest treatments, flower language, blue dye ads, and quotes on pride and selfless living. Includes claims for Wizard Oil and Mrs Winslow’s Syrup with prices.
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