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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1906
Page
3
An article explains dead air space in frost boxes as the best protection for water pipes against frost. It details constructing an orange wood frost box with three air gaps from below the frost line to the delivery point, using tubes and centers to create insulation.
A Delaware farmer writes to Or ance add Pivemer arguing for improved home water supply. He describes a windmill system pumping water into a large tank and pipes feeding outlets for baths, kitchens, and gardens, claiming the windmill wastes fodder and labor.
The Indiana Bureau of Statistics notes crop outcomes depend on variety choice. Potatoes from productive hills outperform poorer stock, stressing digging time over spring storage. Reports mention growers seeing 20 to 65 dollars per tree in 5 to 12 years with improved varieties.
The text outlines a crude pest control method using ammonia in holes and cracks, then applying a white paste with pepper, and a yellow whitewash mixture to stone and cellar walls. It presents a sequence of steps for ridding a house of rats, reflecting historical or improvised guidance.
A discussion on lime use for clover shows lime may fail to suit certain soils. Some soils demand other fertilisers in addition to lime to grow clover successfully, especially where soil drainage and acidity affect clover yield.
Mrs A Moore of Waterville Missouri reports long kidney troubles eased by Doan's Kidney Pills after a year and a half of pain back and head and persistent fatigue. She confirms a quick relief after a few doses and eventual cure, recommending the remedy to others.
In a speech widely reported, Winston Churchill extols New Hampshire as an ideal state with mountains lakes and forests. He notes farmers’ readiness to host visitors and contrasts local produce with imports from other places, recounting a breakfast quip about eggs from New York.
An Ontario reader praises Grape-Nuts for dental health, saying the food strengthens nerves and improves teeth stability. She reports relief from irritability and sleep issues, weight gain, and reduced pastry cravings after regular use, citing benefits attributed to the product and its advertising.
The Alaskan cable and telegraph system shows rapid growth with July receipts of 24000 dollars. The U S government plans duplexing the line to extend service from Sitka to Juneau Cape Fanshaw tapping Wrangel and Hadley on Prince of Wales island to Ketchikan. A Hurnside cable ship will bring 200 miles of new cable to complete the 60 mile route to Fort Simpson and the Grand Trunk Pacific terminus. Completion is targeted by November 1 Pilgrim.
A damaged ad claims a $100 reward for a catarrh cure, touting a patent remedy that allegedly dissolves disease through internal use. It asserts the cure is proven by testimonial success and invites readers to obtain the product from a Toledo firm, with a bold claim of universal effectiveness and a money-back pledge.
A jumble of notes reports gramophone records enabling command songs for Malay levies and war dances, with mention of Lon don company selling over 20 machines to African chiefs. other items tout Defiance Starch, Uruguay finances, a double wedding in Vienna, and assorted household tips. The mix contains promotional blurbs for starch and medicines interwoven with unrelated curios.
A man from Indianapolis reports severe itch, hair loss, and sleepless nights from July. After trying baths and remedies, Cuticura Ointment allegedly relieved symptoms within four weeks across the entire body, with hair growth resuming and no further itching.
The Fortnightly Review notes unions historically distant from education now fund higher learning. About 100000 engineers have levied one penny thrice to support Ruskin College Oxford, yielding over £400 yearly to sustain a year of study. Other unions and miners’ groups also contribute sizable sums to the effort.
An advertisement extols Putnam Faceless Dyes for bright colors with low effort and cost. It references a skeptical quote about honesty from a Danish source and promotes Lewis' Single Minder eumr products sold by Lewis' Factory in Peoria. Evangelists Torrey and Alexander are listed for winter meetings in Nastville, Omaha, Wenni peg, Muffalo, Pittsburg, and Montreal.
John Fiske, noted American historian and music lover, endures stifling heat at a midwestern summer school. The idle moment leads a hostess’s daughter to offer a new novel, prompting Fiske to quip that only an unseen choir would interest him at that moment.
Fragmentary OCR passage describes washing windows with lukewarm water and soap, then wiping surfaces with cloths and leaves. Mentions a character ALEANOIO TE PARKER and a general maxim about self-knowledge versus judging neighbors. No clear event or date.
Try Defiance Starch in both hot and cold starching to compare. If you’re not convinced it saves time and money, return it and your grocer will refund your purchase.
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