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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1910
Page
3
Clarke M. Drake describes a 16 by 88 foot poultry house designed for about 100 hens. Concrete floor, double clapboard exterior, matched hemlock interior, elevated perches over a platform, rear nest access, front eggs drop, ventilating gables with muslin windows, and side runs extending back. Efficient layout prioritizes warmth, cleaning access, and scratching space.
Farmers should keep marked female calves from top cows, raise them for milk and cream, and train them to pass quality to offspring. Fall and winter calves cost less to raise than spring calves. feed with warm milk porridge and oat meal meal mix. Calves benefit from warm pens, sun exposure, and regular feeding, aiming for pasture by May.
A farmer details how to establish a five acre blackberry patch, stressing site selection with southeastern exposure, fall planting, weed control by summer fallow, and deep soil prep. It covers root sourcing, per acre setup costs from ten to twenty five dollars, initial year care to avoid shading, and progressive yields through years one to four, noting nitrogen fixing crops like cow peas and eventual bumper crops.
The article describes transplanting strawberry vines from one patch to another in a prepared bed marked in rows. Plants are dug with soil clinging to roots forming a small earth ball, ensuring minimal root disturbance and no guaranteed immediate wilting, with growth not necessarily checked.
Historical sheep industry complaints about profitability due to predation by dogs and coyotes persist, but statistics show losses from these sources in the year were less than one half of one percent.
Historical notice cites Prof Fisher of Yale and Sir James Crichton Browne endorsing oatmeal as nourishing and strengthening. Experiments show non meat eaters outlasting meat eaters, with endurance about eight times higher. Advocates urge frequent consumption of oatmeal for strength.
The advertisement touts Cuticura Soap with Cuticura Ointment for skin and scalp care. It claims emollient antiseptic and cleansing benefits, relief from itching irritation and inflammation, and pore care to prevent facial eruptions. Potter Drug & Chem Corp markets worldwide and offers a free Cuticura Book on request.
Abel Stringham mocks a playwright noting Shakespeare could not rival the drama of his work. The Playwright replies with a compliment then cites a trolley car accident as a dramatic device in the third act.
An Iowa woman reports a wonderful health change after two years of back pain and kidney irregularities. She credits Doan's Kidney Pills for relief and normal kidney function, urging readers to remember the brand. The ad also contains a dialect passage about a social gathering and a religious scene.
A wide shortage of seed corn and many crops hits Nebraska, Iowa, and nearby states. Farmers order early from John A Salzer Co., La Crosse, Wis., to secure seed corn, oats, barley, rye, wheat, potatoes, and other farm supplies. The Salzer firm emphasizes vast stocks and reliable service as orders surge.
Mark Twain notes he has often taken a woman's part in life explaining a humorous incident in Hannibal Missouri. He questions a woman showing her children then confirms the girl is a girl when asked if the nearby boy belongs to the opposite sex. The exchange ends with laughter at the innocent misgendering.
Fragmentary warning about harmful mercury based catarrh ointments. Advises avoiding such preparations and consulting reputable physicians. Mentions internal consumption and lists Cheney & Co with a general indication of products like Family Pills.
An advertisement promotes a whiskey based tonic said to cure rheumatism. It claims syrup of sarsaparilla compound and Torla compound combined with whiskey yield fast improvements. Drugstores can supply the ingredients and allegedly verify quick results.
Ex Governor Pennypacker joked at a Philadelphia after dinner event about ungallant outlooks leading to divorce. He quoted a Bucks County farmer who quipped in response about keeping a wife for the critters they eat, highlighting domestic tensions in a humorous tone.
A Somerville nurse practitioner extols Resinol for a patient with a 15 year ulcer, noting remarkable improvement and intent to continue use until cured. The letter from Mrs Agnes T ONeill highlights personal success with the product alongside other period items and testimonials.
Second thoughts prevent a man from having lots of fun. a oe or Be. ree en in by Rowe. Sue ent toe oy grmao ules. Ever notice how easy to not to save money.
Snippet notes playful banter about marriage and hand touching, contrasting with a comic aside about Smokers like Sewin' Single Binder cigars. It laughs at rhetoric and inflated talk, mentioning balloon toys and soaring eloquence as humorous filler.
An editor and an occasional contributor spar over a curious, thin Washington anecdote that has never appeared before in print. The exchange reveals amusement and the idea of presenting overlooked historical snippets.
A terse dialogue contrasts security gaps and escape ease. The landlord notes how easily items pass in, while the other counters how quickly they exit, illustrating a casual critique of access controls.
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