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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
6
Fragmented OCR style ad clippings reference various tonics and remedies, touting cures for catarrh, rheumatism, and nervous issues. Prominent brands include Hall's Catherh and other tonics, with testimonials claiming swift relief and at times dubious medical backing.
Fragmentary notice mixes domestic welfare advice with medical claims. It promotes a free pamphlet on child discipline and hygiene for mothers and mentions a typhoid survey in Tuttebury funded by a private entity. It also touts Dr. Pierce's Benennt Pollets as a cure for constipation and related ailments.
A Sunday school lesson discusses Paul arriving in Jerusalem, the local church there, and reported events from Acts 21 to 22, including disagreements over the law, sacrifices, and temple access. It notes elders present, Paul’s mission reports, and reactions of Jews and Romans amid tensions.
A farmer describes converting dry goods boxes into a stacked ventilated storage bin for vegetables to replace scattered barrels and boxes. The system keeps produce off the floor, labeled for quick access, and enhances cellar order.
A long extract on poultry farming discusses global barley output and poultry production, then focuses on coop ventilation, air quality, and the impact of crowding on chick growth. It describes methods from a Denver poultry institute to control hen molt and promote fall and winter laying, including alternating dry bran, then mixed grains and meat, with light morning feeds and ample noon and night rations.
Letter from C Burtbart of Cham beraberg Pa dated Sept 19 1908 describes a long battle with eczema starting as a burn and itch on land then spreading to arms and face. After unsuccessful treatments by two doctors he used Cuticura Remedies in Grat trial and says relief followed, with no trouble since.
A collage of quotes highlights advertising pitches and humor from turn of the century papers. It includes Dutch Boy trademarked white lead testing, a Rome anecdote about extracting wealth from visitors, Spohn temper cure claims with sales figures, and a Chicago gas bill dispute.
A reader from Paw Paw Michigan recounts relief from severe female ailments after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with avoiding an operation and restoring health, noting testimonials from Chicago doctors and personal improvement after long-standing suffering.
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