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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1916

Page

3

Old Kussan Haida Village in Alaska Becomes National Monument

A deserted Haida village named Old Kussan on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska is described as a national monument within Tongass National Forest. The site features about fifty totem poles, eight Haida architecture buildings, and several Indian graves, with federal support for preservation.

Sam Bes Ann Alaska Old Bussan Tongass National Forest Old Kussan Prince of Wales Island Lince Geohs Saeboh Vanedicsry Pretecs Neniers Peng Eth Wastai de Qodnin Afi Depest Service

American hardware trade grows in Argentina and beyond

A report on commercial attache Albert Thile notes American hardware firms boost sales in Argentina, New York, and Paraguay with cheaper articles. He cites rising U.S. share as Germany and England lag behind, and predicts continued gains postwar as American equipment strengthens its reputation.

Adericn Adbert Argentina Arnewoy Germanyv England Germany United States Spet Mr. Hate Ohio

Splendid Drinking Fountain for Chicks

Health is the safety first of poultry, says George J. Horton of the Missouri Poultry Experiment Station. Proper care, sanitation, and early treatment protect chicks from disease and improve vitality for future generations.

George J. Horton Department of Bacteriologs Missouri Poultry Experiment Station

Foreign Students to Study in American Colleges

The article describes many alien students coming to the United States from Latin and South American nations to study at universities including the University of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. It notes their coursework in engineering chemistry and business, with aims to return to power positions in their home companies and to aid foreign trade and diplomacy through American education.

the Nations Sore Repubblies Aogerico Tafron Chavis POG Spon Corp Frone de Philo Heaetecs Bouareds East Podidin Mielveun Wis Forte Verieus Dustie Poredon Gre Itindustrial Chepafetry Barkdbior Cotiteerec Aaid Business Administration Amd Ebec Odene Uieer Cheptist Hanker Vanir Tasen

The Fun of Work Sign at New York Dry Goods House

A large gold lettered sign reading The Fun of Work hangs on the wall of a prominent New York dry goods house office. It reflects a corporate motto amid a busy urban retail setting.

New York

Best Pullets Dominate Flock in Feeding Time Pecking

Older hens consistently boss the flock and provoke pecking during feeding. An experiment with sixty hens showed that removing the oldest birds boosted pullet productivity by about 9 percent while the remaining hens gained little. Pullets receive special rations and skim milk to favor growth without boosting older birds.

Fiock Ena Ederly Subratoen Dina

Green Stuff For Chickens

Green treats help poultry stay healthy in winter and ward off liver trouble. Use cabbage beet celery leaves potato parings apple and turnip greens from the cellar and kitchen for feed. Do not waste edible greens.

Appreciated Straw Used to Comfort Hen Houses

Straw is a valuable farm asset not to burn. It should line floors walls and overhead to give hens a comfortable home and improve living conditions in the hen house.

Straw Loft Construction for a Dry Bird House

The text advises using straw for a loft and notes that a vint in the roof aids ventilation. It suggests 1 inch mesh wire or 1 by 4 boards over rafters for support, wire along walls, or lath or burlap bags over studs. A deep straw litter keeps birds warm and feet off the cold floor.

Trap Nest Advice for Laying Hens and Winter Housing

The note says a laying hen is healthy, but not all healthy hens lay eggs. It recommends trap nests to identify non producers and remove them before winter housing.

Education of Farmers Funded by Smith Lever Program

Eight million six hundred eighty thousand dollars of federal and state Smith Lever funds will be spent each year after 1922 on the direct education of farmers.

Smith-Lever

Efficiency Basis for Advancement

A Washington bureau of efficiency boosts government performance by replacing clumsy punch card systems with an efficiency rating for clerks. Led by Herbert D. Brown, it reduced Treasury staff by eighty and saved about 100000 in a single department. Congress ordered all DC executive clerks placed under the plan.

Washington Uncle Sam's Bureau of Efficiency United States John Burke North Dakota Thiel Herbert D. Brown Brown Treasurer’s Office New Bureau Treasury Post Office Forenu Congress Bureau District of Columbia

Native Alaskan Race Saved by Sanitation Efforts

The article reports that disease ravages among Alaska natives have been tamed through modern sanitation and medical treatment. The bureau of education with congressional aid runs the program and a new Juneau hospital plus smaller centers support native health needs. doctors and nurses staff the facilities while teachers receive medical supplies to treat minor illnesses in absence of physicians.

Uncle Sam Alaska Bureau of Education Department of the Interior Congress Juneau United States Winor Allinente

Amicably Settled Ranch Feud Ends in Laughter

Buffy and McLaughlin clash over cattle trespass on oat and wheat fields in Montana. After threats and rough words, Audry and Alga intervene with a car between the rival ranchers. The couples reconcile as Rutty and McLaughlin shake hands and joke about rain helping the crops.

Buffy Montana Audry McLaughlin Fin Hank Rutty Havik Audrey Sunnybrook Silver King Alga McLaughlin Hank Buffy McLaughblin McLauchlin Ruftye Chey Plis Alga Aleya Rutry Ruffy McLaugh

Prevent Old Age by Hydration and Anuric Remedy

An ad cites Dr. Pierce of Buffalo promoting drinking plenty of pure water and taking Anuric to prevent premature aging. It claims kidneys filter poisons, and Anuric dissolves uric acid, promising quick relief from backache, frequent or scanty urine, rheumatic pains, and fatigue, as a potent remedy.

Dr. Pierce Buffalo, N.Y

Indiana Folks: Testimony on Golden Medical Discovery

New Albany resident Fred Hutcherson explains spring health ritual using Golden Medical Discovery from Dr. V M Pierce. He reports renewed appetite and strength after a six bottle course, urging others to try a trial package by sending 1 cent to Buffalo New York.

New Albany Ind Dpierce Fred Hutcherson East 6Th St V. M. Pierce Buffalo, N. Y

As Time Changes Show Reflections on Public Spectacle

A dialogue contrasts past fear of a wife discovering a ballet outing with present pressure to attend every show for the sake of the family. The shift highlights changing social norms and collective entertainment expectations.

Important to Mothers Examine Castoria Bottles for Signature

Consumers are urged to check every bottle of Castoria for the signature Whats vs. Fahy and ensure the remedy has been in use for over 30 years. Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria, as advertised in the period notice.

Fletcher

Fashionable matron faces gown fit problem in new season tone

The slinky figure is to prevail this season and readers are reminded of the perennial issue of where a matron around forty two size will place herself when donning a new gown.

Ohio State Journal

Cuticura Ad Promises Soothing Skin Relief

Bathe with Cuticura Soap and hot water to cleanse and purify then dry lightly and apply Cuticura Ointment to soothe and heal. It stops itching instantly, clears pimples, dandruff, and scalp irritations, and heals rough hands. Free sample by mail with Book. Address postcard to Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.

Cuticura Dept. L Boston

Flattery and a Compliment About Io’s Husband

A humorous exchange notes Mrs. Green flatters the speaker and claims Io has a wonderful husband. The dialogue hints at social admiration and a shared, lighthearted tease about relationships.

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Advertising Claim

An old newspaper ad promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming it cures malaria with quinine and iron boosts the system. The label emphasizes the tasteless formula and lists quinine and iron as active ingredients. Price shown as 50 cents.

GROVE

Quip on Heiress and Nobles Amid Odd Notices

A caustic remark about Miss Grabeoin and a duke drinking champagne from her slipper appears alongside a sales pitch for Anuric cures for backache and rheumatism. An ad from Dr. W M Pierce offers a trial package and mentions Buffalo New York. The Chinese adopt toasters from this country.

W. M. Pierce Buffalo N. Y

Titian Painted At Ninety Nine, Renowned Master

The article notes that Titian, the celebrated artist, continued painting works at age ninety nine, underscoring his enduring creativity and prolific output late in life.

Titian

Abandoned Brazilian Plantations Revived for Productivity

In Brazil many century abandoned holdings are now active with revived sugar planting and coffee estates under renewed cultivation. Carmelite and Benedictine monastic properties host foreign agriculturists and monks alike, marking a shift toward productive use. Red Cross Ball Blue ad promotes American made wash day solution.

Brazil

Business of Matrimony and Delay in Marital Proposals

A Cleveland Plain Dealer item outlines a negotiation over a marriage proposal with humor about timing. The dialogue notes a suitor delaying until morning to be fair and consider another offer before deciding.

Cleveland Plain Center

Naturalist Refuses to Remove Ear Bug as He Collects Specimen

An Adirondack guide sleeps in the woods and a bug enters his ear. A hunting party naturalist identifies the insect with a microscope but declines to extract it, saying he already has a specimen in his collection.

Lippincott’s

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