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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
24
An advertised remedy claims to treat catarrh and deafness by clearing mucous surfaces. The prose warns that untreated inflammation of the Eustachian tube can lead to permanent hearing loss, urging readers to purchase Hall's Catarrh Medicine from Chenny & Co of Toledo, Ohio.
Mrs Brown confronts her son Gerald smoking a pipe, arguing over youth smoking and pocket money. Henry urges tolerance as he discovers Gerald in a garden corner, and reflects that there may be a monetary saving in the boy's habit despite the madness of the scene.
A garbled dialogue mocks oration and public speaking as a senator and a commentator debate accessibility. Fragments reference audience intelligence and evolving rhetoric, with unclear attributions and misspelled phrases suggesting satirical intent.
An old advertisement touts "Diamond Dyes" as giving simple directions so any woman can diamond-dye worn fabrics in rich colors. It promises perfect results even for beginners and notes a color card. The text also includes a disruptive line about a ticket seller asking heavy women not to apply, framed as discrimination.
The Bayer cross marks aspirin tablets sold as Bayer Tableta of Aspirin with directions for uses including toothache rheumatism and general pain. Tin boxes hold 12 tablets and are sold by druggists. the Bayer name appears on packages for protection against imitations.
A man complains about a twenty dollar plumbing charge saying he paid for any extra work and complains that the plumber spent little time on the premises. The caller disputes the amount and notes extra grease stains along the driveway.
A garbled reminiscence recounts Mr Irving telling a tale about actors and literary figures. The muddled dialogue references Sutdou and Mobespierre while conflating Charlotte Bronte and Shakespeare in a humorous misattribution.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports wild cucumber plants spread white pickle disease, or mosaic disease, to cultivated cucumbers. Wisconsin and neighboring states show wild vines near towns amplify outbreaks. removal of wild cucumber is urged to curb transmission and protect commercial pickle crops and home gardens. The striped cucumber beetle aids spread, carrying the disease between fields and seasons. Authorities recommend pulling up and destroying wild cucumber plants locally to reduce infection, with emphasis on towns and nearby farms.
Article explains that mosaic disease in cultivated cucumbers often starts from wild cucumber plants that drop seeds and spread beetle carried infection. Elimination of the wild plant as an ornamental may reduce disease. Mentions alternatives like morning glory, scarlet runner bean, and other ornamentals as replacements.
A U S Department of Agriculture note explains garden losses stem mainly from neighbor chickens and stray animals. A fenced garden with a sturdy, closely woven wire fence is the best protection, preventing chickens goats dogs and cats from damaging crops and beds beneath foliage. The piece advises farmers to use effective fencing to reduce depredations and protect gardens.
Agrienlhirn club hoya in Eldorado county California borrowed 502 in March 1918 from local banks to start their club projects. By August 1919 inventory showed these boys owned or had created 85,82625 worth of stock. Eight gifts at the State fair averaged 336.60 each. Prices for purebred stock rose as clubs organized auction sales to avoid low prices, with Lemoore and Fresno sales yielding averages around 721 and 63.30 respectively.
Machines including a potato cutter printer and digger, aided by smarter agriculture, enabled a format to yield 57 bushels per hour. The U S Department of Agriculture notes half a century ago output was about one third that level.
Treating pigs for worms before spring summer feeding is advised unless premises are confirmed clean. Suggested remedies include Saontonin or American wormseed oil. Hogs need a sanitary cement or frame wallow and crude oil in the typler to protect skin. Favor pasture use, supplement with rape if pasture is poor. a good rape pasture should support 20 pigs for the season per R. O. Ashby of the Minnesota station. If grain is fed, use a self feeder to cut labor. Corn should be supplemented with protein rich feed. Hog off enough corn to finish for market unless placed behind cattle.
Setting hens in one room yields good results when each bird has separate nest access with feed water and dust bath. Place nests several feet apart to prevent interference and use straw or hay for nesting material and a water fountain. Source: United States Department of Agriculture.
Sudan grass stores well in a silo without special attention to supply. Feeding value ranges from two thirds to three quarters of good forage, depending on crop maturity at silo filling.
Sheep offer profit on farms where land is rough and short. They thrive on sparse grass and poor forage, turning rough grazing into income. Even small flocks can be practical for farmers seeking livestock diversification and steady returns.
The report notes production shifts in dairy items due to demand and input costs. Milk content impacts product variety and output shows growth in total butter production across years, with factory measures showing increased tonnage and efficiency.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate pigs or piglets in late April may be fed grain to gain weight. The text is garbled but suggests a plan or method to maximize feed efficiency amid uncertain terms. Names, places, or dates are not clearly readable.
A reader from Syracuse reports relief from fainting and dizzy spells during change of life after using Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The letter claims rapid improvement, mentions non narcotic ingredients, and praises the remedy’s herbal extracts.
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