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Newspaper
Grabill Review
Location
Grabill, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1914
Page
4
Farmer Corntensel laments TE's camouflage tactic to mislead the enemy by dressing Jenny in a peasant like outfit. He questions if the plan should force a regular uniform on the soldier to maintain deception.
An advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup as a remedy to quiet coughing ease throat and lung inflammation and promote rest. It notes fifty two years of American sale and calls it helpful for lung trouble asthma croup bronchitis and related ailments. It claims worldwide safety and natural health benefits through the remedy.
An amusing anecdote from Pearson’s Weekly recounts a learned counsel touting a reported decision as decisive. The opposing lawyer points out the case exists only in the speaker’s imagination, noting the decision was reversed and the judge would hear no further argument.
Egbert describes a feud between a daytime bolter tester and a night violinist. He prefers the day, noting the shop operates all day while the neighbor tests his violin late. The exchange probes quiet hours and personal preference.
A fragment quotes Ditte Tastee making a quip about subdued horse spirit and preferring a pony of bran, reflecting a rural humor tone. No further context or corroborating details are provided.
A space of six feet square will accommodate eight to ten pairs of pigeons. The plan outlines ideal arrangements on the ground for rapid squab production within a month.
Urban home demonstration agent with the state agricultural college and the department of agriculture plans skim milk stations in Wartford to provide cheap food and demonstrate the value of skim milk at community sites.
The article explains keeping pigeons in check to prevent crop damage, suggesting small, accessible pens and feeding only when necessary. It notes a shift toward rearing rabbits as affordable meat and cites USDA researchers that rabbits can be raised in inexpensive pens and quickly processed for consumption.
Pigeons are treated as poultry produced quickly for meat with loft or roof systems common in cities. A six by six foot space houses eight to ten breeding pairs, squabs hatch in 17 days and weigh about three quarters of a pound at four weeks. Breeder pairs can yield seven more pairs yearly, with some pairs producing up to a dozen squabs.
Federal dairy divisions urge deners to offer skim milk on regular milk routes to reduce waste and boost nutrition. Critics worry it may cut whole milk sales, but supporters say many would use skim milk for cooking and drinking if available and properly labeled and pasteurized.
A discussion on reducing business leaks mirrors practical farming lessons. The piece notes that organized management and adaptation to conditions cut waste, citing the Babcock test for butter fat and the cook’s skill shaping meat’s flavor.
Strong breeding stock is essential for squab raising. Buy from reliable breeders who guarantee stock. Many failures come from old birds or too many males. The Homeris general is the most popular variety for squab farming. The U S Department of Agriculture publishes Farmers Bulletin 604 to aid beginners.
The drop in cattle herds across the United States increases attention on the beef sector as higher prices persist from recent years. Former workers, many who left the industry, are returning to take part in revival efforts.
A Treasury Department note from A Price praises the Boy Scouts of America for cooperating on War Savings stamps drives. The letter cites prior successes in Liberty Loan campaigns and urges continued support via advertising and publicity, with a special primer forthcoming for Scout involvement.
Scout J Pat Roddy of Knoxville troop No 5 aged fourteen sold 162 Liberty Loan bonds earning the West Point appointment. Scout John Corriger Jr of Morristown troop No 4 sold 300 bonds to 195 individuals earning the navy appointment. Congressman R W Austin offered the two prizes for the top sellers in Knox county and district.
General Byng, famed for breaking the Hindenburg line, is noted as a leading scoutmaster in England. He is credited with influencing James A Wilder, the noted American author and scout movement figure, about nine years ago.
Scouts in Cleveland stretch ropes to keep crowds back at a burning clothing store on Euclid Avenue until engines arrive. Other reports note Des Moines pupils collecting leather scraps for soldiers, Schenectady scouts delivering election returns, Meriden scouts aiding a rural fire, and Atlanta fair scouts aiding lost children.
A wartime New Year message theme extols Canada’s three and a half years in the war, highlighting Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta leaders praising solid support for Victory Bonds farm prosperity and readiness to sacrifice. It emphasizes national unity, confident outlook and ongoing effort to defeat despotism.
Fragmentary OCR shows a dated advertisement discussing grain supply and Alberta as part of the granary. It notes no single date and hints at national food security context, with emphasis on Alberta's role in the overall system.
A visiting sailor could not recall his shipmate’s house number in his native city. He seized a rag man’s bugle and blew the navy grog call. A window opened and a sailor’s head appeared, confirming the match and ending the search.
A letter from James Doda of Zanesville Ohio describes long term kidney trouble and relief after using Dedd’s Kidney Pills. The writer asserts wide personal benefit and urges others to try the remedy citing drastic improvements and renewed health.
Dorothy tried to make tea look real but rejected it as dull. At a friend’s home she accepted hot water with sugar and milk from the hostess and declined to drink her tea, citing its lack of sweetness and interest.
Old veteran from Decatur Illinois describes a 30 year stomach trouble relief after using Peps Aid. He credits gradual relief after many doctors and visits, stating he is now free of pain and endorses the product.
In a vivid tale the explorer describes entering a feared jungle danger zone and facing a terrifying ordeal. A friend asks if he was among ten, but the explorer insists he was one of the ten, prompting a tense exchange.
The passage promotes internal tonics to clear the nose and Blood and claims relief from acute catarrh. It references a remedy sold by Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio. It warns that many suffer frequent colds and should cleanse the system to prevent repeats.
The readable text shows a character rejecting affection with a terse line and a closing remark. The fragment suggests a scene of emotional tension and withholding or refusal, set in a dramatic exchange.
Garfield Tea promotes health benefits while consumers seek balance of wellness and wealth. Ads highlight vitality and financial wellbeing themes, suggesting health products support long term prosperity.
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