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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
7
Providence R I woman recounts relief from backache headaches and nervousness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Advised to seek guidance and purchase from Lydia E Pinkham Medical Company Lynn Mass.
An old advertisement promotes Absorbbine JR antiseptic balm for horses and humans. It claims relief for inflamed tendons and ligaments, lameness, splints, bone spavin, and swelling with a 2.50 dollar price per bottle and delivery options. The ad also mentions a horse book and a free trial copy, with address at 310 Temple Street Springfield Massachusetts.
An examination of the brick wall at Shankawilwan by GC reveals bricks gray in color, lime white mortar, and no sand in the mix. Laboratory tests confirm bricks dried in silt while the wall shows weaker strength. a passerby taunts police in a distracted scene about burglars and law violations.
The article explains how road surfaces with clay-rich gravel loosen under wagon wheels and frost, causing mud. It recommends a thin sandy gravel topping when roads are soft, and frequent dragging with a suitable drag after initial frost and after rains. Dragging should continue as surfaces harden, with peak effectiveness in fall and spring before full set.
In the South the Canton Democrat reports a county struggle over road funding. The author argues that debt for new rounds worsens neglect and leaves a legacy of “mud holes, a heritage of sand and water.” He cites $150,000 bonds and criticizes excessive spending on consolidation while neglecting road maintenance.
A wartime polemic extols Americanism as an antidote to Prussic acid poisoning attributed to German actions. The piece, attributed to Leigh Mitchell Hodges, promotes Third Liberty Loan bonds as an immediate, potent cure and boost for national morale, claiming large financial contributions deter foes and empower defenders.
Concrete road upkeep follows drainage rules like earth roads and说明 cracks as they appear. Once deterioration starts little can be done to halt it. A durable surface wear layer can extend usefulness before resurfacing. All states accepted federal road funds for network projects.
A garbled note discusses avoiding overworked horses and suggests water and goal alignment. It notes wide-tired trucks and heavy wagons gaining favor for farm hauling among users, hinting at a shift from horses to motorized equipment in rural tasks.
Foreseeing wartime strain, the speaker urges all citizens to aid production and safety by supporting government efforts. Buy war saving stamps and liberty bonds, share resources, and act as pilots steering the nation through economic storms toward victory.
A Spanish grants manufacturing wool from tork is claimed to substitute for natural wool in mattresses pillows and quilts. The material is described as cleaner and lighter than wool. Separately a coal find in Venezuela is reported as equal in quality to the best American steaming coal.
The guide outlines gentle handling during hatching. Do not disturb a resting hen unless she steps on or pecks chicks. If needed, move eggs under a quiet hen or transfer to a warm basket. Feed hens after hatch and keep them brooding for 24 to 48 hours. Dust hens and chicks with insect powder, repeat as needed, and apply small amounts of grease to treated areas to prevent lice but avoid over-greasing.
Early hatched chicks show superior vigor and growth due to production from hens in peak breeding condition. Later-hatched birds are weaker, slower growers, and require more feed for less return. Early hatchlings often yield quicker, better, and cheaper growth, while late hatchlings are fragile and undersized with ineffective feed conversion.
The United States Department of Agriculture calls on farmers to raise poultry and egg output. It urges every farmer to keep at least 100 hens and to boost eggs per hen from the prior average of around 70 to a target of 100 eggs per hen.
Turkey hens lay from 16 to 18 eggs or more depending on size. general-purpose breed hens yield eight to ten eggs. Proper care and feeding influence laying capacity and egg quality across houses and flocks.
Weather delays force range changes as farmers must rake poults by the coup method. Experts urge close attention to feeding and care to protect young birds during inclement conditions.
The notice reports that Prana cannot sing at the expected time due to an ailment described as an ulcerated tooth. Supporters insist the period is ideal to make her notes sing, highlighting a mood of anticipation and clarification.
An old advertisement touts lemon juice mixed with orchard white to make a skin softener and complexion beautifier. It claims the quarter pint lotion, prepared with two lemons and three ounces orchard white, can be strained and kept for months to lighten blemishes, freckles, and tan. It advises daily facial massage for smoother, whiter skin and smoother hands, ending with a cheeky line about Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for health.
The exchange shows a neighborly delay as one speaker postpones starting a garden until others finish using shared garden tools, highlighting a small domestic annoyance and social dynamic.
An advertisement claims 6 to 40 percent savings on fire insurance with a mutual Iowa organization. It promotes local agents and liberal commissions, listing Rees Jonas as secretary in Des Moines and urging widespread collateral acceptance by major banks. The oddly phrased copy also ends with a stray line about fishing, offering no further relevant details.
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