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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
3
An old column cites a home remedy mixing whiskey with syrups for rheumatic pains and backache. It notes a Chicago AMA meeting with many women physicians and highlights rising sugar consumption and declining alcohol use among men. It mentions Mrs Winslow teething syrup and ALLEWS Balsam for infections.
Farmers share practical tips for using cut corn fodder as bedding to ease manure handling and keep stalls dry, while also noting alfalfa as a crucial drought resistant forage. A Canadian ladder invention promises compact storage. Hemp proves a strong weed killer, with Wisconsin trials showing high yield and cleaner fields.
The Government Bureau of Soil Health swiftly completes investigations into actual soil values and needs across the West. Officials aim to prove the era of plowing and guessing is past, showing scientific education is needed for productive farming and efficient land use.
A note describes a bog collustrated exhibit or device measuring 6 ft wide 8 ft long and 2 in high at the front and 3 ft high at the rear. It mentions one fleet built with 2 in by 4 in lumber.
An Agricultural Systemist outlines tent framing needs with measurements for wind frames and flooring, indicating a total tent cost around 12.50 and detailing stable construction with cement floors and ample light. The note describes a manure carrier over head runs and external works for yard access. Early maturing pallets are expected to lay well the first winter, while slow maturing birds may lag but resume laying with spring warmth.
An Iowa man explains why families leave the farm for Saskatchewan, seeking cheap land and a chance to stay together. He notes Iowa land prices rival the lure of Canada, where a fivefold land purchase is possible with similar investment. The piece portrays the wave of migration as a lasting, family driven movement across the border.
A jumble of patent medicine pitches and anecdotes fills the page. Claims tout Hall's Catarrh Cure and Allen's Foot Oil, with testimonials and odd snippets about remedies and health. A street scene ends with a joke about a passing automobile and danger.
The article notes smart frocks suitable for semi-dressy wear and long winter use with a popular top coat. Homespun suits tailored dresses whilesilky crepes and gating appeal for kilted styles. Irish or crazy lace adds a charming neck finish.
Mrs Pergo gon cries out to George in a comical exchange about an unstable bed and trembling foundations. He dismisses her concern with a languid yawn claiming he feels the bed rock, highlighting the farcical tone.
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