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Newspaper
Grabill Review
Location
Grabill, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1914
Page
2
In a tale cited by J J Hiseey the parson is visited by a male parishioner who presents a baby and invokes law to claim a tenth of his produce. The parson, surprised, accepts the child on his knee and the visitor leaves.
An advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a gentle laxative for stomach disorders and liver inactivity. It claims to regulate digestion, cleanse the stomach and alimentary canal, stimulate bile, and purify the blood, with bottles sold for 90 cents to one dollar in many civilized countries.
A collage of humorous exchanges and quirky lines from a Boston Transcript column parodies talk of vintage characters. It jokes about old duds, an elderly car, and a door to door gas anecdote, with playful misreadings and nonsensical phrases.
A five year old girl, separated from family by her father's death, spends a brief visit with relatives in Indianapolis News. She asks Santa for the one gift that matters most, her mother. The child believes Santa could grant this wish, recalling past Christmas gifts.
Newfoundland marks 420 years since John Cabot's Bristol voyage in 1497 discovery lore. The text notes later formal claim in 1582 under Queen Elizabeth and Newfoundland fleets aiding Britain in wartime. It ends with a reflective misquote about sloth and effort.
United States Department of Agriculture specialists advise beginners on choosing breeds for eggs or meat, stocking numbers, and procurement. General purpose breeds like Plymouth Rock Wyandotte Rhode Island Red and Orpington suit dual use and broodiness. lighter egg breeds favor egg output and lower feed. Plan space per bird, aim for 8 to 25 hens depending on yard size, and buy pullets or day old chicks in fall when prices drop. Seek local farmer or poultryman guidance and use poultry associations or chambers of commerce to locate stock.
If you have not kept chickens before, seek advice from trustworthy sources before launching. Contact the local poultry association, county agent, and successful poultrymen. Write your state agricultural college and the USDA for bulletins on raising. Don’t be discouraged by conflicting advice. several paths lead to success.
A text notes war tests nations beyond resources, stressing intelligence and morale. Secretary Houston highlights poultry care, urging clean stock and dust boxes for birds, and recommends pure stock to improve hatching and marketable eggs.
Advice on duck feeding suggests green and vegetable feeds with mash for better results than fowls diets. Pekin ducks are bred for hatching with fattening ducks sold at eight to twelve weeks, Indian Runner ducks should have year round laying rations, males are unnecessary for fertile eggs, avoid overstocking with 20 to 30 square feet per hen, and prefer mature pallets when possible.
A brief note describes a dry pen for sheep that prefers a quiet shaded setup and ample sunshine, reflecting a calm, pastoral ideal. The text emphasizes a shy flock’s need for shelter and warmth.
An old household remedy promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules for kidney and bladder trouble. It claims to ease backache, rheumatism, and urinary issues, promising new life and health with daily use though warns against delays. Also a brief Christmas party anecdote and a proverb about riches.
The Denver inventor Charles Goerd discovers cattail floss can substitute for cotton in making high explosives. Reports indicate Germany has long used cattails to replace cotton in weapon production.
In a playful exchange from a court calendar a child presumes noble titles. A mother asks about the children’s activities and they reply with spoof titles like Knight of the Garter and Edwin as Saturday. The humor hinges on playful misnaming and royalty talk.
An advertisement from Dr. Pierce of the Surgical Institute announces Anuric tablets to dissolve uric acid in the blood. It urges people over thirty to drink water, sweat daily, and take Anuric before meals to relieve backache and rheumatic symptoms. A trial package costs 30 cents by mail.
An advertisement from Akron Ohio promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as herbal remedies for women and asthma. It claims long-standing reputations, offers both liquid and tablet forms, and lists Hodge at 1266 Sweis ter Ave. Buffalo address for inquiries.
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