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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1910
Page
7
A historic ad touts Munyon’s Cold Cure as a fast remedy for colds and flu with claims it stops fever and related symptoms. It offers free medical advice by mail from Prof. Munyon and cites a money back guarantee if customers are not satisfied with results.
An exchange features Mr. Knocker claiming faith in a medicine and the Agent noting the cure. The dialogue shifts to a long chance in proposing marriage, with responses about rejection and acceptance, reflecting dated social attitudes.
Practical guide to hot beds with steps on cleaning beds applying fresh manure and soil, sowing seeds after heat reaches 70 to 90 degrees, watering, maintaining temperature with sash, and hardening plants before transplanting. Emphasizes careful handling of roots, soil firming, and timing for safe open-ground planting.
In Gisanings In Bee Culture C M Metcalfe describes a drawing of a contrivance that holds end pieces of section holders in exact position during nailing and nesting. It also secures the ends of a comb honey shipping case while back boards are fitted. Small wooden angels secured by screws are noted as part of the design.
The article describes a DIY device to support and tension parts using cleats and blocks. It explains nailing back blocks to a bench, using end pieces from slate nibs, and adjusting to hold standard sized section holders in place. Exact cleat measurements are given to ensure proper folding and clearance.
A fragmented farm column offers quirky home tips on potatoes cooking faster with a stove fire, lettuce storage in the ice chest, draining and serving baked goods, preventing boilovers, and spraying a counter spray before serving. It also quips about keeping a duet from lying and general household management.
A well planned 40 by 72 foot Michigan barn features a main floor suitable for hay storage and animal housing, plus a basement with room for 14 cows, feeding alleys, and five horse stalls. An adjacent sheep barn has five windows for ventilation, and a water tight bridge provides a wagon shed for summer and winter use.
Manure conserves moisture by increasing the water-holding capacity of salt. Instead of dumping manure in out-of-the-way spots or letting it rot, farmers can save money and moisture by spreading it on large fields. A manure sprender is very useful to apply quickly and effectively.
Early guidance on building an icehouse outlines a above ground sneathouse with a 50 structure and four double walls or air spaces around the portion above ground. It emphasizes cost versus protection and the need for double doors and secure packing to preserve ice.
Fragmented farmer’s notes urge tool house building beware traveling agents tile drainage and soil care. Emphasizes winter storage of crops manure management parsnips and proper farming discipline, with scattered garbled phrases about economy and planning.
A 74 year old woman credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with curing an eczema like scalp condition that caused itching and hair loss after six months the head became clear and hair regrew. A second testimonial notes relief from eczema and cracked feet after using Cuticura products over several winters.
A column titled Progress In Railroading features a woman defending modern rail travel against views from 60 years past. The dialogue quips about wrecks near farmhouses and coffee for victims. The page also touts Hamlins Wizard as a cure for sore throats amid light satire on gender and drinking.
A garbled notice-like text hints at weather talk and social talk about seeing others at sea. It mentions clouds and a silver thing, with stray phrases about people and wind tails. The readable parts imply a reflective, uncertain style rather than a clear event.
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