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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
6
An advertisement touts Dan derine as a quick fix for hair loss and dandruff. It claims minor application in the scalp stops shedding, clears dandruff, and makes hair grow strong, thick, and glossy after several uses.
An exchange captures a charity collector asking about use for old clothes and a Sunny Citizen replying that he is already wearing them. The brief humor reflects thrift and civic spirit in everyday life.
The ad touts Cascarets as a safe overnight laxative to cleanse a torpid bowels and bilious liver. It claims relief from dull headaches sallow skin and indigestion, contrasting with harsher calomel salts oils or gripping pills.
A terse exchange turns on wordplay about digging up a thing for a seven and spades. One character notes a person is an ace, too.
An atypical old advertisement asserts catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally to purify the blood and affect mucous surfaces. It features claims, composition hints, and a Toledo Ohio company mark with testimonials offered.
An advertisement touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross stamp, claiming safe dosage and a long history of medical use. It notes indications from colds to neuralgia and lists affordable 12 tablet tins and larger packages sold by druggists. Also mentions aspirin as Bayer trademark and a 1919 1920 New Year resolution quip.
Preparations from the United States Department of Agriculture promote hearty soups chowders and stews as economical nutritious main dishes for chilly days. Build flavor with stock from bones and trim, use leftover vegetables, and thicken with flour. Includes Black Bean Soup Split Pea Soup Cream of Bean or Pea Soup and Vegetable Chowder recipes with optional substitutions.
A historic chowder method uses pork, carrots, potatoes, onion, and fish simmered in water. Pork and onion are fried, then vegetables join the pot before cooking until tender. A flour and milk slurry thickens the broth, followed by the chopped fish returning to the pot.
The note advises tightening joints in hot air pipes and ensuring all joints act like dampers. It also instructs keeping the water container in the jacket filled to maintain proper operation.
A compact recipe note outlines Hot Pot of Mutton and Barley with mutton, potatoes, onions, barley and herbs simmering for 90 minutes then 30 more. Rice can replace barley. Kidney Bean Stew uses dried beans, onions, tomatoes, rice, salt, flour, and optional salt pork, soaking overnight and simmering until beans and rice are tender.
Overcooking of vegetables impairs flavor and destroys delicate notes. Strong flavors from cabbage or onions intensify and color fades, making dishes less appealing when cooked too long.
Practical kitchen pointers cover pie crusts and economy with large fish. Boiling tips advise not overfilling kettles and simple butter dressings for vegetables. A hearty cottage cheese salad with tomatoes eggs olives and lettuce is suggested. White sauces are cautioned. Folding tablecloths to avoid creasing wear is noted. Apple custard served with eggs clarifies serving method.
A reader describes building a sprouter box 20 by 20 inches with six 2 inch drawers and a funnel water system. Warm water circulates through oats to sprout them in a week for 50 to 75 hens, with care to keep lower drawer oats at 85 to 90 degrees and feed every other day.
A historic guide to milking stresses cleanliness in cows and udders, careful prep with a sponge bath, and a right handed milker position. It advocates calm handling, gradual teat milking, and removing initial milk to shed bacteria, then weighing milk daily to tune grain rations for optimal butterfat and volume.
The article argues poultry flocks deserve the same careful, systematic feeding as hogs. It claims poultry can lift mortgage burdens if not neglected, stressing that feathered stock demands attention just like livestock and will not endure neglect.
Pullets hatched in January and February lay in summer and fall when old hens melt. Do not rely on them to continue laying through winter, as they will probably melt about the first of January and should be disposed of then.
Practical advice on poultry management urges clean hen houses, regular floor cleaning, and avoiding trash buildup. It notes varied feeds, proper water, early egg production timelines for Leghorns and Rocks, and importance of grit charcoal shells and self-serve supplements for healthy flocks.
The text appears garbled and unreadable, offering no clear event, date, or identifiable entities. It mentions marketing surplus items and a potential product name but lacks concrete facts to summarize into a proper news item.
Watch for army worms as young caterpillars overwinter in grass roots of uncultivated land. They reappear in early spring, risking young crops and pastures before field work resumes.
A garbled note reports concerns over blanket shortages and ongoing efforts to fix supply. Officials warn the public that remaining stock is limited while awaiting new shipments.
A U.S. Department of Agriculture report covering fourteen South Dakota counties shows 65 percent of cattle sires in herds are grades or scrubs and about 25 percent of purebreds are inferior. Using purebred sires increased a 20 cow herd profit by 540 dollars in 1918, with potential to rise to 800 dollars if inferior purebreds are eliminated.
One of the largest pig exhibits in Colorado gathered at Loveland for the Larimer county fair. Sixty six registered Poland China and Duroc Jerseys were shown by 4-H pig clubs. A Junior Poland China sow owned by a club member earned reserve championship behind a Colorado Agricultural College Duroc sow.
The report highlights high prices for protein seeds this year and scarce alfalfa seed markets. It notes leaves improve garden soils, purebred ducks and geese are advised, and Napier fodder fights Bermuda and selt grass. Wool shipments with tight bags fetch better prices.
A vintage advertisement urges parents to choose California Syrup of Figs for children noting the package name guarantees a mild laxative. It highlights the fruity taste and full dosage directions on each bottle. Mothers are advised to say California when giving the product.
Advertisement notes Garfield Tea as a safer alternative as public skepticism grows. It presents figures as unreliable and hints at doubt about medicinal efficacy.
An advertisement promises instant relief from nasal congestion and catarrh using Ely's Cream Balm. It claims quick penetration of air passages, soothing of inflamed membranes, and immediate breathing relief.
A quotation contrasts editorial stance on direction with a sharper focus on whether society is drifting or skidding. The line reflects a debate on the path of public discourse and media guidance.
An advertisement extols Red Cross Ball Blue as the finest product of its kind for women. It asserts moral courage cannot be bought, praises health as wealth, and promotes Garfield Tea as contributing to health.
A poet sings to his beloved invoking a drink with eyes as a metaphor for love. The line inspires the comment that she must have liquid eyes, blending lyric imagery with playful reflection.
A man and woman share a tense intimate moment as he trembles and she warns him with a teasing command during a dance. Her gaze holds a burning fire while he asks what to do next, and she tells him to lift his feet and avoid stepping on her gown.
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