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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1905
Page
3
A promotional appeal explains why women should consult Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts for private health concerns. It stresses comfort for discussing intimate illnesses with women and offers free advice in confidence.
A Washington Star excerpt quotes a musician remarking that Miss Spriggs is beautiful when she plays the piano, noting her conscientious and polite character while praising her musical talent.
An 1900 advertisement notes Piso’s Cure for Consumption by N W Samaita in Ocean Grove New Jersey. It praises compressed tea used by the Russian army and urges trying Defiance Starch for its quality and quantity at 16 ounces for 10 cents.
Mrs C W Brown of Petersburg says Dr David Kennedy’s remedy cured her after grove trouble left her near death. The testimonial touts Kennedy as the physician whose favored treatment brought recovery.
Some grocers do not stock Defiance Starch arguing their shelves hold only 12 oz packages of competing brands. Defiance offers 16 oz for the same price, and it requires no cooking. The message urges buyers to choose Defiance for larger quantity.
A reflective line notes that inner conscience can feel amplified as if spoken through a megaphone, suggesting heightened moral awareness in moments of decision.
Railway notes report Mr. I. P. Spining, long time Northwestern passenger agent of the C. and O., appointed General Northern Agent of the Big Four Railway with headquarters at 229 Clark street Chicago.
A speaker remarks that some men believe the Almidhty granted them only enough sense to prove he had none, revealing a sardonic view of intellect and pride. The line satirizes self-importance and intellect misused in a historical tone.
An advertisement claims FITS permanent with use of a product. It asserts no ite or nervousness after nine days and offers a 0.00 trial bottle from KLINE Ltd at 3 Ave Street Philadelphia. The copy ends with a proverb about money and frugality.
A. Y. Hudson cautions that not all soil additives improve fertility. He explains fertilizers add plant food, while stimulants merely mobilize existing nutrients and can deplete humus. Gypsum and lime can help as soil correctives, not as quick-acting fertilizers.
The text warns of a poisonous pasture plant common in the western pastures. The vertical root stock stores most poison, with fibrous roots spreading near the surface. The root stock decays before seed maturity but regenerates for next season. A walnut-sized piece can kill a cow, and a marble-sized piece can kill a person.
On stony farms, stone drains use extensive stonework to build wider, deeper channels. The floor must be hard and even with uniform side walls and a flat cap of heavy stones. Hay is added, then smaller stones and dirt. hay rots as soil compacts, preventing settlement into the drain.
The article stresses early focus on the water table in soil and warns it should not remain near the surface once the ground thaws in spring.
A concise note suggests intelligence can outlive or mitigate the lingering impacts of death and its aftermath, implying resilience through knowledge or insight.
A versatile plant is described as capable of thriving on nearly all soil types and improving barren ground. It is noted for its hardiness and potential to stabilize marginal farmland and provide supplementary yields under varied conditions.
Milton Knight of Cherry County Nebraska notes in Farmers' Review that European larch thrives on poor soils where growth is slow and wood gains durability. Prairie plantings on rich soil produced rapid growth and weak wood prone to winter damage and decay, suggesting that larch and similar species require hard conditions to be useful.
An insect appears from June to September attacking grape vines apple trees currant and gooseberry bushes and even other trees. Young caterpillars are bluish white turning pale cream as they mature. Eggs are yellow and laid on the undersides of leaves. The moth is the miller and the illustration labels show the life stages. Caterpillars must be picked by hand.
The article urges thinning shade trees to improve light for grass beneath. It cites conifers and deciduous trees like spruce cedars and maples, noting thick branches block sun, kill inner twigs, and hinder grass growth. Thinning preserves tree beauty while allowing light and grass to thrive.
If an orchard is set out properly, soil should be prepared years in advance and virgin soil should not be dug. Ground for orchards must be plowed for one or two years with crops like corn potatoes and garden produce grown to fit the land. Deep stirring pulverization and supplying plant food are essential.
The text notes apples grow in temperate zones worldwide with latitude more influential than longitude. It explains apples tolerate diverse locations and elevations, adapting to many soils though a clay soil is preferred. It mentions aridity linked to longitude as a limiting factor.
A brief note states that deep rooting plants enhance soil drainage by breaking up compacted layers and creating channels for water movement, aiding moisture management in gardens and farms.
A satirical quip notes that a worm turns when trodden on and contrasts a Lady driver asking a tramp for directions to Great Missingden with Weary Willie’s polite assistance. The cartoonish exchange highlights social behavior in a humorous, old newspaper tone.
An old salt answers a young listener on how he lost a leg after stepping on a tack in a dog watch. Baltimore fire crews respond near Harrison Street as engines smoke fills the air. A merchant posts a sign reading no interruption to business over a first floor doorway.
During Harriman's Cheyenne visit the master mechanic's office chief clerk A. D. Jones's son Frank rode a private car with a telegram. Harriman asked his profession and Frank replied he was a director of the Union Pacific, explaining he directed envelopes over the master mechanic's office with laconic wit.
A bride and groom from upstate entered a Kansas City hotel and requested a room on the top floor. The groom asked for a first floor option citing fire fears while hoping to keep Nellie safe, in a quick exchange with the clerk.
Judge Shelby discusses the difference between swearing and affirming. He cites an old colored man in court who chose to affirm instead of swear, explaining uncertainty about the case facts. The exchange highlights language and cultural nuance in testimony.
Defiance Starch offers a money back guarantee with the Higgert claim. The product comes in 16 ounce packs priced at 10 cents and invites customers to try it now.
The advertisement claims Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry saves time by not sticking to the iron. Each 16 oz package costs the same as 12 oz rivals, while other starches are sold in 12 or 16 ounce sizes. It warns grocers may push 12 ounce packs to clear stock and urges buyers to demand Defiance.
A letter from Clementina Gonzales of Central America describes recovery from a worn-out condition after using Peruna. She reports improved sleep, appetite, and energy enabling her to resume studies. The note cites the Peruna Medicine Co in Columbus, Ohio for literature and notes contact in Chicago.
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