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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
8
A Lake County farmer describes a 12 by 14 foot outside vegetable cellar with a glass cover and a simple hot-air furnace setup. He shares layout steps and cautions on drainage, noting lettuce and radishes survived a two night freeze when seeds emerged on March 5. Total cost reported at $65.
A fall and winter program for gardens explains plowing late to kill insects, applying manure in layers, thorough disking, and preparing hotbeds. It covers soil selection, composting old hotbeds, winter protection for onions, and the value of clover versus red clover for orchard soil with cheaper seed.
Minnesota fruit grower John B. Katzner advises buying fruit trees for fall delivery and heeling in over winter. He outlines a trench method to protect stock, prune roots, and mulch, using boards and stakes to prevent damage, promising vigorous spring growth and earlier planting readiness.
A design uses a ten foot rope, wood blocks, and a strip to form a sack holder. Holes are bored in the pieces, rope threaded through, and a tie secures the assembly. Nails or a strap help hold the sack open and adjustable height is achieved by sliding the center block along the rope.
A collection of anecdotes and quips about absent minded people and humorous misadventures. Stories range from a man misplacing his own teeth and kerosene mishaps to odd habits at weddings and barbershop readouts, with wry asides from editors and readers.
A satirical piece notes trouble types from imaginary to borrowed and real. It riffs on Cain Tubal Cain Eve Adams and the Boiler Makers union while urging endurance and self help in a humorous modern-philosophy voice.
Mrs Louis Leck from San Antonio Texas describes a six month ordeal with eczema on her baby son’s face hands and ears. After trying two doctors the Cutiura Remedies brought sleep and relief with sores gone in one week and a clear face within two months.
Fragmentary newspaper snippets include quips on marriage and childishness from a London Spectator quote, promotions for Pettit's Eye Salve and Allen's Foot Ease, thin references to street pavements and a Mrs Wingslow soothing syrup, plus stray ad-like lines and aphorisms.
The passage presents a dialogue about grief in racing circles. Harry Payne Whitney remarks on the impact of deaths in New York racing as jockeys face hardship and sympathy, while a boy recalls his pa’s advice about resilience and cries. The exchange contrasts responses to loss among jockeys and supporters.
One hundred dollars reward offered for a cure of catarrh not helped by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo endorse the firm after 15 years of business, with Walding Kinnan and Marvin as wholesale druggists. Cure described as internal and blood affecting, testimonials free, price 75 cents a bottle, sold by all druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The text states global deaths at about 33,333,333 annually or 91,964 daily and 60 per minute, plus current world population growth of roughly 16,500,000 per year. It emphasizes the stark rate of deaths versus population increase.
An admonition to examine every bottle of Castoria for safety and authenticity. It stresses the product’s 30 year history and the familiar signature of its manufacturer, appealing to mothers to ensure they buy the trusted remedy for infants and children.
In a fashion note, readers discuss the terms sheath skirts versus directoire gowns reflecting differing tastes. A tobacco ad promotes St. Lewis' Single Binder straight 5¢ cigar from Lewis' Factory in Peoria Illinois with emphasis on rich mellow tobacco.
F R Pechin has accepted the post of General Superintendent of the Chicago St Paul Milwaukee and Omaha Railway with headquarters at St Paul. Born in Pennsylvania he began as a brakeman in 1880 and rose through roles including conductor inspector of passenger service train master and division superintendent to lead the Omaha Road.
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