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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
6
Mrs. D. C. Jamison of Walstonville Gale recounts a six year struggle with stomach cramps and nervous disorder. After trying doctors and various medicines without relief, she began Peruna following a similar testimonial. She reports nineteen bottles taken and complete relief, praising Peruna’s claimed cure.
The article discusses corn rations, feeding practices, and exercise for poultry, noting how to keep laying hens productive in cold weather. It cites 1908 agricultural figures on corn use, including export and industrial uses, and highlights regional feed patterns and the importance of regular feeding intervals for American and Asiatic breeds. It also mentions new plant varieties introduced by agricultural explorer N. Manson and J. Glover, including Siberian species and a hardy alfalfa variant for northern regions.
The article discusses incubator handling and fire safety with detailed precautions for egg hatcheries. It then shifts to Agricultural Development, praising modern machinery, historical farm labor, and the rise of agriculture to a national industry aided by science and universities.
An assortment of cautions and advertisements on home painting and lead paint safety. It warns of poor workmanship and tainted materials, touts a painting guide and brand protection, and includes various health and consumer tips. Notable mentions include lead pigments, a 1900s whiskey cure, eye remedies, and Western Canada settlement prospects with farm yields and prairie climate notes.
A reporter questions Senator Klequer about politics after Bonaparte’s retirement. He responds that there will be no further benevolent assimilation for several years, and that the retirement marks the last vestige of imperialism in their government.
A jumble of medical testimonials and products appears, citing Cuticura remedies, Lane's Laxative, Garfield Tea, Brown's Bronchial Traches, and a geologic cement production estimate. The text mixes patient anecdotes, ad pitches, and a business remark, with references to locations and firms. It reads like a fragmented early 20th century advertisement page.
A Willimantic Connecticut reader credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing five years of female troubles including backache irregularities dizziness and prostration after doctors failed. The ad touts the remedy as standard for female ills for thirty years and urges others to try it with confidence.
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