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Newspaper
Farmers Champion
Location
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
3
The hackney horse is praised for style, high action, tractability, and farm usefulness. Readers learn why its conformation and heritage make it profitable for Southern farmers, with emphasis on breeding harness and draft qualities and market demand across the region.
Soybeans are gaining favor among Missouri farmers and are replacing cowpeas in many areas as a seed and hay crop. Varieties to suit use include Ebony Black Beauty and Austin for seed, Mikado Hallbertadt for late seed, and Mammoth Yellow Hollybrook for hay and green manuring.
A newspaper item discusses how a well designed barn and outbuildings can save labor and money for farmers. It emphasizes accessible layout, easy cleaning, space efficiency, and proper drainage to maximize stock housing. It notes that investment pays off in long run and mentions issues with pig wheels and other minor faults in farm structures.
The guide warns against plowing when soil is too wet as it risks compaction and damage. It notes sod land, deeply porous soils, and naturally inclined ground are especially vulnerable. While not offering a full scientific explanation, it asserts wet plowing leads to poorer cracking and more rain-induced compaction after the rain.
Farmers should clean and oil farm implements before storing them for winter. A farm machinery man from Clamarg College notes that proper housing of machinery saves wear and tear and prevents damage during cold storage.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable alternative to calomel for liver discomfort. It claims it cleanses bowels, stops nausea and constipation, and warns it won't salivate, with a money back guarantee if not effective. It targets families and children with a pleasant taste claim.
A polite clerk informs a female shopper the porch hair costs seventeen dollars, while the customer questions the price. The clerk insists the item is likely worth ten dollars but points out the price was requested.
An assortment of vintage ad copy promotes Cuticura health products with promises to arrest dandruff and promote hair growth, followed by free samples via mail. The piece also weaves in domestic vignettes and light humor about family life and a busy telephone line in wartime Europe.
The OCR fragment markets a quinine based malaria tonic and humorous exchanges. It mentions Hanford's Balsam for horses, stable keepers, and a joke about engagements tied to money. The piece blends product hype with light banter and dated advertising tones.
A mixed Newark era collage shows Helen aged six and a younger child roleplaying a grocery store with Aunt Mary serving as cashier. They swap money for candy and pretend to buy Bibles for poor kids, while other quips and ads weave through the scene including a mock grocer and a humorous obituary joke.
A garbled wartime note argues Britain could claim victory in Flanders if the fox hunting shires prevail, citing George Bernard Shaw and Mr Jorrocks to portray fox hunting as war without guilt though critics condemn it. The piece mentions hundreds of fox hunts, thousands of riders, and a supposed army of hounds with British colors.
Fragmentary notes describe early African cultures in Kikuyu country. Mentions Gumba people linked to pottery and possible displacement of Minthoachians. The text speculates about Hamite invasion and ancient iron discovery with no solid evidence. The account mixes antiquarian theories with dubious terms and lacks verifiable dates or names.
A humorous exchange outlines summer travel plans with a family staying home yet seeking rest and quiet. A local patron comments on exclusivity of a restaurant and the peculiar remark about a resident LORPAG person. The scene touches on an orator’s identity, a master of ceremonies, and a mock critique of sour-faced piety. A jarring ad for Wanford's Balsam closes the fragment.
Mrs Maben of Murfreesboro Tennessee credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with restoring her health after illness and headaches. The ad touts the remedy’s roots and herbs as a tonic for female troubles urging other women to try it.
A light exchange with a grocer and a new customer hints at social mores. The seller comments on balance of quality items while a companion suggests caution about marriage for money, noting a veil worn when they go out together.
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