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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
3
A dubious tonic advertisement promises vitality and confidence with seven tablets per bottle. It urges immediate use to feel effects from the first dose and targets men with claims of restoring manly vigor. Sold for $1 at a Philadelphia address.
A French visitor to the United States marvels at the high chocolate consumption here. He believed Parisians excel in eating chocolate, yet notes Americans coat many foods with chocolate and believe in its nutritious value as part of a daily diet. The Epicure reports this observation.
An advertisement touts Dr Detebon’s Relief for Rheumatism and Neuralgia claiming a radical cure in 1 to 3 days. It asserts the cure removes the cause and that initial benefits occur quickly. Pricing listed as 75c and $1. available at all druggists.
The Birmingham Age Herald pleads for a strict compulsory education law in Alabama noting that out of 733000 school age children only 161000 white children and 78000 black children attended, according to the 1900 census.
An 25 cent bottle of Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for children teething. Claims include softening gums reducing inflammation easing pain curing wind colic. Product presented as a gentle remedy for infant discomfort with a single price point.
A government report shows average public school spending per pupil at 28.25 dollars annually. Nevada leads at 72.15, New York 51.50, Montana 49.40, California 49.29, with southern states ranging from 6.37 in South Carolina to 20.36 in West Virginia. Oklahoma 15.79, New Mexico 19.46, Arizona 40.41, and about a quarter of states spending between 25 and 40. The commissioner notes wide variance reflects diverse support and opportunities for schools across the states.
During his Racconigi visit the czar enjoyed time with the young Prince of Piedmont and Princesses Yolanda and Mafaida. He presented a Magnificent toy model village from Livadia, with doll residents in Russian dress. The village features opening huts, furnished shops, a school and a church with a clock tower.
A survey notes new unions formed in Aberdeen South Carolina San Francisco and Boston while existing groups press for eight hour days and expanded memberships. In Spain union membership reaches 32612 and Austrian woodworkers report rapid income growth from 10000 to 143500 across a six year span.
The Indiana Farmer notes that timberland yields steady crops and regenerates, unlike exhausted cropland, while Lassen National Forest reports Angora goats grazing to clear brush. Some 3000 goats in two bands are controlled by herders to limit grazing areas, effectively reducing brush including manzanita.
Henry Baker urges farmers to mow weeds to protect or seed future pasture. He recommends sowing Brag seed and clover, using sheep pasture for two to three years, and applying salt on weeds after rain to kill ironweed, ragweed, briars, and bushes. Salt is cheap and effective for weed control.
An illustrated guide describes building an archway shelter under straw stacks using two rail pens and poles, creating a permanent or movable shelter for cattle. It also covers prudent foal feeding with oats hay bran carrots and water, emphasizing cleanliness and moderation. The Indiana Farmer note urges judgment in feeder decisions.
A Daviess County subscriber asks how to control ragweed and ironweed and whether foxtail and crabgrass hurt corn or are worth removing. The note says foxtail and crabgrass generally do not damage corn after plowing is done, and hoeing across many acres could be cost prohibitive. Ragweed is described as a good fertilizer for wheat if turned under with sap around early August using a heavy chain to pull it.
The piece discusses protecting farm machinery from weather by housing and maintenance, saving parts to avoid costly breakdowns, and choosing practical upkeep over waste. It also argues sheep grazing as weed control, noting fencing costs, fence types, and selective breeding for better pasture impact with a cited farmer report.
Finance and Trade Review notes varied conditions with weather affecting apparel and shipping delays from the Northwest strike impacting markets. Holiday trade active, jobbing strong, and industrial lines steady. Switchmen and shirt waistmaker strikes cited as key labor troubles. iron and steel demand easing slightly while production remains near record. Leather firm, hides in better supply. US weekly business failures rise to 220, Canada 25.
Guidance to scent lingerie drawers with dried helotrope flowers and fragrant botanicals. Crush flowers, place in bags, lay at drawer bottoms, and insert items to leave a subtle, lasting aroma. Recipe appears in Chisago Daily News.
A fragment from Punch evokes marital anxiety as the invalid’s wife pleads for a brief errand to gather fabric for a dress. The exchange shows strain between caring duties and personal concerns within a domestic scene.
An American consul reports growing demand for American apples in his district next year due to a Laid crop. Apples should be packed in standard barrels of three bushels, or in one bushel cases for high quality, with full measure. A business house with agencies in several cities facilitates communications for sellers. Music in Surgery Soothing ether induced dreams Geneva physician uses music from anesthesia onset to waking to reduce hysterical effects and nausea post operation.
The War Department memo to the Throne orders officials and citizens across the empire to adopt foreign style clothing by wearing short jackets. A private imperial rescript sent to the Board of Ceremonies directs deliberation on this dress reform and menage to this effect.
An expert challenges common beliefs on optics noting glasses were unknown to ancient civilizations. The piece traces invention to two Thalians Armati and Spina late 13th century, evolving from convex to concave lenses, with Young and Airy advancing corrections later. It mentions Franklin in 1788 and tangential ads on health products and hair exports.
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