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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1916

Page

3

Atonement and Justice in Walton’s Court Chastened by Truth

Arthur Walton confronts a court scandal after Ned Severn’s unjust conviction is exposed. He wins release for Severn, pledges reform, and earns Edith Severn’s pardon and support. Walton later makes Severn his partner, with Edith guiding their life and business toward restitution.

Walton Arthur Walton Bar of Justice Thoroughbvy Moreland Ned Severn Glace Todd House of Correction Tie Watton Liicense of Correction Edith Severn Severn Josses Nut Edith Artha Nigel Judith

Instructive Canadian Egg Experiments on Fertility and Cooling

The report covers fertility trials with mated and unmated hens, effects of introduced pens, and the impact of broody hens on hatch rates. It also describes cooling methods in incubators, duck hatch profits, and feed value for screenings and wild seeds, noting poor palatability and profitability of mustards and lambs quarters.

Cohuca

To Pet a Horse

A trainer explains proper horse petting habits and common mistakes. He notes horses respond best to rubbing between the ears and at the forehead while avoiding sensitive eyelid areas. Many people misplace caresses causing discomfort or misread animal cues.

Sax Dian

Litter as Essential in Poultry Houses

A writer urges ample chopped straw litter in poultry houses to keep them clean and odor free. It serves as absorbent under roosts and a grain receptacle, aids exercise, and helps fowls scratch for every grain in winter.

Worms of the Earth by Jor NLA Cobh

An authority on zoology argues there are hundreds of thousands of nematode species with most still unknown. Parasitic nematodes affect vertebrates with an estimated 50 000 species, and nematodes in soil and water vastly outnumber parasitic forms. The write up notes high individual numbers in arable soils.

Jor Nla. Cobh Doctor Cobb

Subject Not in the Curiculum

A fragmented story about a man named Lawis and his family near St Picado is unreadable. The text references a farrier, a goatee, and unclear events with names and places obscured by garbled OCR. No coherent facts or dates can be extracted.

Retards Winter Egg Laying in Hens With Freezing Temps

Farmers report hens slow egg production as freezing of hens combs causes fertility loss into spring. Cold weather damages the combs, diets, and water supply, reducing fertility. Early comb checks and dipping in ice cold water, followed by healing salve, are recommended remedies.

Fragmented OCR reads as a garbled report with unclear names

The readable text is highly fractured with stray phrases and no coherent facts or identifiable persons, locations, or events to summarize into a valid news item. The source content appears corrupted and cannot establish a meaningful record.

Unclear Quote Attributed to Judge

Fragmentary OCR text quotes a judge praising a winner as one of the gamest he ever met while discussing a naval fleet and gate issues. The readable portion centers on a commendation of a competitor’s gameness by a judge, with surrounding garbled phrases about boats and gates.

Grit and Pure Water Guide Flock Health

The article advises maintaining flock health with plenty of grit and clean water. It warns against feeding decayed or sour vegetables to poultry to prevent illness and keep birds strong.

Prevent Disease with Cleanliness Sunlight for Poultry

Cleanliness and ample sunlight not only help prevent disease but also boost egg production and poultry meat yield. The advice emphasizes hygiene and bright housing to improve overall poultry farming efficiency.

Various Standard Hen Breeds Noted Across United States

The article catalogs numerous standard hen breeds recognized in the United States detailing diversity among poultry. It highlights the breadth of varieties and their distinct traits across American poultry circles.

United States

Marly Matures in Pallet and Cockerel Courts Clash

A brief sports clash features Marly facing the Pallet and Cockerel teams amid size mismatches. Both sides push for a decisive win as the matchup unfolds at a local gym.

Marly

Winter Egg Laying With Runner Ducks and Hens

The piece argues Runner ducks will lay eggs in winter with proper feed and care. It warns against relying on corn alone and notes beef scraps plus vegetables and bran can prompt winter laying. It also cautions against overfeeding water and emphasizes consistent feeding for hens and turkeys to sustain winter production.

Dust Box Care Advice For Poultry Houses

Instructions emphasize placing a dust box in a shed away from the roasting house to control mites and parasites. Fine dust, preferably pine, should be used and kept clean so it smothers pests on chickens. The guidance warns that dust must be fine for effectiveness and urges regular cleaning.

Pine Road Toa

Mistake in Raising Chicks and Feeding Habits

Farmers misraise chicks and many fail to provide adequate feed. Birds left to range during feeding time miss meat, leading to slow growth. Regular two feeds daily helps some flocks, though impact varies.

Moldy Food Hurts Livestock Economy and Health

The passage warns that moldy and decaying food causes illness and death in stock. It notes spoiled feed wastes money as cheap food leads to costly losses of poultry and other livestock due to poisoning.

Defy Arid Wastes How Russian Colonists Won Central Asia

The article cites Stephen Graham on how Russian colonists transformed Central Asia through irrigation and settlement. It describes a process of site selection, tree planting, trench water access, and cottage construction, noting gardens, crops, and gradual rooting of communities amid desert conditions.

Russian Central Asia Stephen Graham Caspian Sea Baku Krasnovodsk Graham Earth Heaven Central Asia Mr. Graham England Bokhara Khiva Russia

Why the Cord of Wood Shrinks

University of Washington forestry students Ralph Faulkner and Henry Sternberg test show a full length cord of wood shrinks about 24.76 percent when sawed and repiled. They note that dealers may short measure due to space gaps between logs, knots, and curvature, though sawdust isn’t the sole cause.

Ralph Faulkner Henry Sternberg College of Forestry University of Washington Hugo Winkenwerder

Improvement on X Ray Becomes Indispensable to Surgeons

A new device uses a head frame with a fluoroscope to project N ray revealed injury spots during surgery. The patient lies on an operating table with the N ray active and the surgeon sees the area continually, eliminating reliance on memory from X-ray photographs.

Leper Colony Planned for Netherlands Veluwe Region

Holland prepares a leper colony due to leprosy risk from colonial trade. Rough estimates place 30 to 400 sufferers inside the country. Plans call for a Veluwe site between Epe and Heerde, overseen by Salvation Army officers with East Indies experience.

Holland Holand Veluwe Epe Heerde Salvation Army Netherlands East Indies

Anuric touted as uric acid remover for rheumatism

An advertisement claims uric acid stored in the body causes rheumatism and other pains. It credits Dr. Pierce and the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo with creating Anuric, a remedy said to drive out uric acid. The text urges sufferers to buy at drug stores or send 10 cents for a trial package.

Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo N. Y Pierce

Dr Pierce Anure Tablets Endorsement Ad

An Indianapolis area advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Anure Tablets for back soreness linked to disordered kidneys. The testimonial from Earl A.Parrett of Manchester urges quick relief and lasting benefits and directs readers to ask a druggist for Anuric tablets bearing Dr Pierce's signature.

Manchester Ind Dr Pierce Dr. Pierce

Indian chiefs urged as names for U S warships

A New York Times correspondent argues for using Native American names for Navy ships. He cites Powhatan Tecumseh Black Hawk and Pontiace as fitting symbols of naval prowess and leadership.

New York Times United States Powhatan Sachem Virginia Pontince Napoleon Tecumseh Shawntees Black Hawk

Teaching and Learning: Difference Between Learn and Teach

The piece argues education comes from learning not teaching. Learning is the spirit's experience and doing is essential. Teaching alone cannot make a scholar or citizen. a teacher guides and fosters absorption rather than merely imparting facts.

Grove's Tonic Advertisement Claims Wellness Benefits

An old newspaper ad promotes Grove's tasteless tonic as a general tonic containing quinine and iron. It claims liver support malaria relief blood circulation and overall system building. Price listed as 50 cents.

Needle History: From Bone to Moors to English Industry

The article traces needles from bone and ivory origins to steel production by Moors, noting their spread into England by the fourteenth century when needle making became a major industry. It mentions fish bone needles and cave finds, and praises modern needle machinery as remarkable as pin-making technology.

England Europe Washington Star

Soap and Ointment Ad for Skin and Hair Care Sample

An old advertisement promotes Cuticura cleansing soap and healing ointment claiming they keep skin clear and youthful while maintaining healthy hair and soft hands. A free sample by mail is offered with a postcard request to Cuticura Dept L in Gosion and is advertised as sold everywhere.

Cuticura Dept. L Gosion

Studying Patience in a Quiet School Tale

A vie eld uncle visits his niece as she speaks of her great nephew who saved his school. Teddy asks what he does in class and answers gravely that he mostly sits until home time.

Greaut eWoell Teddy Javisl- IM

Lecturer’s kitchen wife joke ends with marriage reveal

After addressing a women’s cooking club, a famed lecturer faced questions about his household. When asked if his cook is economical neat and skilled, he confirms and then adds with a smile that he already married her.

Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children Ad

The advertisement promotes Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for feverishness headaches teething disorders and stomach issues. It claims to move regulate bowels destroy worms and break up colds in 24 hours. The copy says they are pleasant for children and used by mothers for 26 years with druggists selling them at 2 cents. Address Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York. Sample free.

Brought It On Himself at Farm Life

A panel of characters argues about fashion and crime as a grim man quietly pockets a pistol. The Cheerful Indiof questions a vague distinction between scandalous clothing and a bloodhound with a kid, while the scene ends with the man drawing a weapon and the details being veiled.

Indiof Saratoga

Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Endorsed by Housewives

Millions rely on Red Cross Ball Blue as sales rise yearly. The ad claims it revives old clothes and appeals to households, urging readers to ask their grocer for the product.

Envying a Loser in a Flaming Election Bet

In a colorful exchange Mr. Erastus Pinkly quips about an election bet forcing him to eat a gallon of asses with a toothpick. Pickaninny Jim responds that the slow method makes the task worthwhile.

Mr. Erastus Pickaninny Jim

Giving It Credit Self-Stopper Car Joke

A light quip from Mr. Chuggins about his motor car needing a crank to start yet being a true self stopper. The joke hinges on a play on self starter versus self stopper, delivering a brief humor item.

Mr. Chuggins

When marriage is a failure woman bears the worst

A brief comment notes the double bind women face in marriage with social bias toward blame during divorce and praise during success, reflecting gendered expectations in relationships.

Also Mentioned on This Page

George Elmer Cobb W. G. Chapman Mr. Walton Omy Ur Walten Urani Ile Weboon Walter Woalton Nat Waltons Sadler Theo Otler Qoe Aetys Hisense Orper Moe Severngn Aed Tata Worms News OF Manchester Colt Distemper Spoen's Spohan's Sporn Aiedical Co Goshen, Ind Warsiips United States Navy Grove Fletcher Reggie Percy Boschee’s Baur Gas Company Eaton, Ind Florida Farm Facts J. Henry Strohmeyer Sarasota, Fla. Baltimore, MD Winaon F.coleman Warington, D.C Hustlers Gus Tose Barth Albany N.Y Louis Csitone Remedy Co Dent Dearborn St Chicago Indianapolis
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