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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1914
Page
11
An old advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Felleta as a remedy for constipation, claiming constipation causes many diseases and that curing the cause cures the disease. It includes a Fielding quote about wit and honesty and notes laziness can hinder luck.
Women suffering from female illnesses are invited to write to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. private correspondence department in Lynn Massachusetts. Letters are opened read and answered by a woman in confidence. The company cites confidential testimonials but requires written consent to publish.
The article advises poultrymen to supply choice plump stock to meet rising demand. It highlights buyer preference for quality labeled as fancy goods, notes American breeds like Wyandottes Plymouth Rocks Rhode Island Reds Light Brahmas and Leghorns as most practical, and explains differences within Brahmas and Leghorns compared to English and Mediterranean lines.
Aimed at poultry keepers, this piece outlines how to maintain egg production in cold months. It covers housing comfort, ventilation, light, and clean dry conditions, plus varied grain and mash diets, clean water, and humane handling to keep a healthy flock and steady winter egg output.
A draw section describes extending a wooden sled with 4 by 4 inch rails to haul brush fodder corn stalks and light materials. It explains lapping rails onto the sled, hole spacing, and extending length to improve capacity and ease of clearing brush in orchards and wood rot areas.
The extension on the iron sled prevents tilting. Bands shown in the drawing hold the rails together with a half inch bolt placed through the top rail and the band. When not used, lay extension rails away in the barn loft to keep them straight for next use.
A speaker denounces driving horses with short check reins and forcing them to endure sun glare and rain. The moral plea argues horses suffer neck strain from weekly farm work and milk wagons, urging owners to treat animals with kindness and yield better returns in return.
An old saying about poor soil for beans is challenged. Beans are a strong cash crop with stable demand, easy on soil, and a top rotation alongside wheat and clover, especially where manure is limited. Practical notes cover pig farrowing timing and keeping apples by packing with forest leaves to absorb moisture.
An old style remedy ad warns of kidney trouble causing backache and nervous issues. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as the common, trusted solution to relieve early symptoms before conditions worsen. It urges taking the pills at the first sign of backache or urinary disturbance.
A collection of light quips and jokes from a periodical page include lines about trifle, Lavater, and a gag about someone named Brown using another name. Short anecdotes touch on consumer ads, cough drops, and a playful exchange about biblical wisdom and a Sunday school lesson.
A kind woman feeds a wandering tramp who protests his idle life. The tramp asserts he came from a good family and reveals his name as Blankleigh. The amused lady realizes Blankleigh is the surname of the neighbors who allegedly kicked him out prior to seeking charity.
Judge Jeremiah Neterer of the U S district court granted a permanent injunction for Centaur Company against Stewart & Holmes Drug Co for infringing labels of Fletcher's Castoria. The decree orders recall of infringing goods, payment of costs, and damages of 400 dollars in Seattle Washington.
The Ohio Farmer notes pumpkins are worth about two thirds of ensilage for cattle and sheep and similar to grass for fattening hogs. A rough value of two dollars per ton is suggested for feeding cattle sheep or hogs. Due to high water content pumpkins should not be fed alone.
The article urges sharpening farm tools like the diska with elbow grease for better results. It emphasizes honest packing of fruit from top to bottom and branding with a name or trademark to build a permanent market.
A Wisconsin woman details relief from dyspepsia after quitting coffee and adopting Postum for eight years. She reports improved appetite, no discomfort, and says her husband also improved after stopping coffee. The letter promotes Postum varieties Regur and Instant and cites the company slogan There’s a Reason, with purchase details.
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