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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1919
Page
7
A concise explanation of placer gold formation and mining methods. It covers vein origins, erosion, and deposition in stream beds and lakes, detailing how gold concentrates in placers via weathering, water flow, and gravity. Historical notes reference Comstock lode, California diggings, and Ballarat and Calaveras finds.
Describes a primitive mining method once common with knife and pan, now replaced by a dry washing machine. The device uses screens of varying mesh sizes and a revolving pan driven by a crank to sift earth. Gravel and sand are blown away, gold settles below, enabling two men to process about five tons daily.
Doan's Kidney Pills are promoted as the best remedy for kidney related pain and urinary issues. Mrs. L D Richardson of 1205 Garden St Austin testifies that after six years she tried one box and saw prompt lasting relief, urging others to ask for the same product from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Dallas Texas May 21 Thousands of dollars in second Liberty Loan interest money is being reinvested in War Savings Stamps over the Eleventh federal War Savings District. Those who did not exchange their interest coupons for Thrift or War Savings Stamps May 15th can do so at the local post office at any time.
A woman jokes about disciplining a four year old after a meal. She suggests spanking the end of a full stomach as a method. The mother replies you cannot spank on a full stomach, and the friend quips you can turn him over.
Hides wanted for goats cows and horses with fancy prices promised by H C Maier. Also oat sacks for sale from F H Riley. Readers urged to bring hides and contact local listings for details.
Lend you money on your farm or ranch on reasonable terms and rate. Large loans preferred. 811 12 Scarborough Builds Austin Texas.
An advertisement promises bug killer for poultry feed with money back guarantee stated as ABSOLUTE SATISFACTION. Sold by a supplier, the text is a fragmented sales pitch for chick養.
Choice Holstein calves heavily bred from noted milkers, beautifully marked, priced at 25 dollars each, crates prepared for shipment. Safe delivery guaranteed. Fernwood Wauwatosa Wisconsin.
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