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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1896
Page
6
A farmer explains lean to shelter for manure in barn yards, noting 10 foot sections and drop boards to ventilate and keep out cold. The middle beam barn uses plank framing with no mortises, saving half timber and 100 to 4500 dollars versus traditional framing, while reducing labor from weeks to days.
A Vermont experiment station bulletin explains gluten feeds and meals from corn byproducts. It notes increased protein and fat in the flesh forming portions, benefits for dairy feeding, and the concentrated nature of gluten meals requiring careful use.
Three experiment stations compare dry and wet foods for pigs using shelled corn, cornmeal with shorts, and a mix with dinseed meal. in every case pigs ate more and gained more on moist feed. Kansas tests show soaked corn for steers outperformed dry, with heavier gains and higher value, suggesting soaking pays if cost is about six cents a bushel. Massachusetts tuberculin test results indicate only 2 percent of cattle tested reacted, mostly from New Hampshire and Vermont, while Maine appears free from tuberculosis.
The article laments military officers ignoring amusements for privates preferring rough pursuits and drinking. Gardening is scorned due to weeds, with an anecdote of pottering mignonette in 1861 and orders from the quartermaster general. It recalls Sir John Pennefather’s zeal to keep parade grounds immaculate and his sorrow at a stray heather.
An old style health notice promotes eye care and cataract treatment by Dr Sadler based in Pittsburgh. It claims glasses cure crooked sight ulcers and granulated lids. It warns of deafness from colds and emphasizes prompt professional eye care with 25 years of experience at 804 Penn Ave Pittsburgh Pa.
In a Kansas City anecdote, humorist Field sent a letter to George Gaston detailing a train, with drawings showing Field heading to Chicago and Gaston marching toward Kansas City loaded with bottles and cigar boxes. Gaston kept the letter, calling it a prized keepsake of their friendship.
Send your address to H E Bucklen Co in Chicago to vet a free sample box of Dr Kings New Life Pills. A trial will prove their merit for constipation and sick headaches. they aid malaria and liver troubles, are vegetable and harmless, and invigorate the system. Regular size 25c per box. Sold by T E Hildebrand in Indiana W I Moore in Homer City and M G Miller in Blairsville.
In aHistory section Mr Figg asks what was learned at school and Tommy recalls a tale about the Emperor Nero as a boy pulling the legs off the Dies. Mr Figg questions whether Nero grew up to become a promoter and what his fate was.
The quip notes Thackeray had a huge head and brain yet a heavier brain was found in a man who died about the same time. It also remarks that Gladstone and Lord Salisbury wore large hats while Sir William Harcourt and Mr. Chamberlain wore small ones, from Notes and Queries.
A 64 page free book on catarrh and winter disease is offered by The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company of Columbus Ohio. The ad claims nine tenths of Americans catch colds in winter and promotes Peruna as a preventative and curative for coughs colds la grippe consumption bronchitis and pneumonia.
Convicts at Michigan's principal state prison keep and care for about 600 canaries. Birds are hung outside cells for daylight, then brought inside at night. The program humanizes inmates, supplies lighthearted company, and generates small earnings credited in the prison bank.
The ad extols Otto's Cure as a speedy permanent remedy for lone throat diseases. It touts free samples via Dingherty Bros and agents across Indiana and neighboring towns, with large bottles priced at 50 cents and claims universal availability and druggist verification.
A collage of advertisements touts salves for cuts and eruptions with money back guarantees, a row of clothing clearance by Trailor Clothier, and medical testimonials for rheumatism cures. Vendors include TL. E. Hildebrand, Blairsville, Indiana and Homer City, plus JAS ANDERSON, Indiana, Pa. Tools claim swift kidney relief, Mystic Cure for rheumatism, and quick drugstore remedies from Herrick Bros and Hildebrand.
Call and see our stock of lumber doors sash and mouldings ready to fill all orders at short notice It is the time of year you want to renew old roots See the Washington red cedar and hemlock shingles at very low prices for cash If you want anything special made we can furnish designs for all kinds of special work Give us a call. tf KENNEDY. HAMILTON & Co.
During winter, skating brings more fun with the right skates. G T Hamilton has received a complete line in all sizes for boys and girls. Stock is full now, call early to select and enjoy this winter sport with the cheapest and best skates in town.
A.LEX. ST.CLAIR announces a closing sale before moving into the Wissel building around April 1. The offer includes 2 Carlsbad China setts at 102 pieces now $16, 2 Grindley Porcelina 107 pieces now $15, 2 Doulton Porcelina 112 pieces now $9, and many 100 piece sets reduced to $6 to $59.
Empfield the druggist announces a large rubber goods assortment with soft water elastic celluloid chamois skin wooden and miner’s trusses suitable for all ages. Also offers suspensory belts and G T Hamilton’s skate line for boys and girls at low prices.
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