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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
7
A nine year old recovering from measles overhears his father the Rev Dr Somers speaking to his wife in polysyllables. The boy calls out to remove the obnoxious element, stopping the scene with a sharp quip. Lippincott's notes the humorous household moment.
A senator asks why Congressman X remains popular among colleagues while Congressman B repels friends. The Washington correspondent studies both in debate and concludes both are gifted yet X is a safety razor while B lacks that appeal.
A conversation mocks violence against southerners while a periodical excerpt and Charleston News and Courier item discuss Louisiana land use. The state’s immigration board appeals to northern job seekers with ten year credit farms and offers housing, animals, seeds, and implements to settlers, aiming to attract workers in need of employment.
A broad guide on common house flies and larger species. It explains life cycles from egg to maggot to adult, how indoors and outdoors habitats differ, and the harm flies pose as disease carriers. Prevention centers on removing decaying matter, covering garbage, and using screens to keep flies out.
Farmers are urged to disk and harrow alfalfa fields when soil dries, then roll, level, and firm surfaces to conserve moisture and improve hay value. Thin crops should be plowed and resown with oats and alfalfa, with careful timing. Also advises simple poultry houses over complex, noting simple designs yield better results.
A farmer columnist notes buckwheat yields of 12 to 18 bushels per acre as profitable. He recommends breaking land six inches deep, thorough cultivation with a spring-tooth harrow, and sowing seed at about three bags per acre with a disk drill.
The Philippine assembly nears end of its first session as parties show limited cohesion. Nacionalista holds a narrow majority with Progresista, Independista, and others forming weaker blocs. The American commission, holding executive power, influences bills, while 56 measures have been introduced and only two passed. Agriculture education and taxation dominate debates as the body learns to govern.
Shepard Kollock of 44 Wallace St Red Bank New Jersey age 98 and long kidney trouble reports dramatic relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills "entire relief" and nightly awakenings ended. He credits the pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York 50 cents a box.
Miss Maud J. Loud of Westchester county funds her college studies with 225 dozen eggs sold to private customers in New York City at 55 cents a dozen over November December and January. She handled all care and egg collection, selling within 24 hours of laying.
The article notes horse-hair hats will be fashionable using fine materials like those in grandmothers’ chairs. Leather imitation blossoms trim the hats along with gauze flowers, and a new plumed effect will feature lily of the valley plumes on crinoline hats.
The Craftsman notes Miss Elizabeth C. Niemann of Philadelphia captured first prize in a textile decoration competition. Her entry features a peacock portiere designed for applique embroidery in vivid dark blue light blue green and ivory on natural color Russian crash fabric.
The Berlin police announce steps to prevent defacement by electric signs. No objection will be offered to erect signs in ugly or confined spaces, but they will be barred from the best streets and places likely to produce a discordant effect, according to an engineer.
The Great Barrier Reef lies off north Australia as the world’s largest coral reef. It stretches over 1,000 miles in length and about 30 miles in width along the coastline.
A hypnotist asserts that churchgoers fall asleep not from drowsiness but through hypnotic trance. He argues that the soothing music and monotone recitation alter brain waves via sound, making church services a scientifically designed hypnotic instrument.
A 19th century anecdote recounts a Trevithick steam locomotive haunting toll gates. At a rural post, the toll keeper trembled as the driver asked the fare, and the gatekeeper was assured “nothing to pay.” The story echoes medieval fears of engines in the early era of motor travel.
A man named John Hunter asserts his right to discipline his wife Susanna, declaring he will beat her when she misbehaves. He dismisses potential intervention by the Freedmen's Bureau or others, insisting Susanna remains his wife and he will act without restraint.
An advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as ideal for the aging digestive system providing nourishment with whole wheat and barley enzymes. It cites a 74 year old Iowa man and a 92 year old customer attributing strong health and regular bowels to Grape-Nuts and Postum, praising mental clarity and easy thinking. The company, Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich., promotes the slogan There’s a Reason and references The Road to Wellville.
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