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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1915

Page

3

Housewife ad touts Red Cross Ball Blue detergent

Ad claims Red Cross Ball Blue is made in America and the best choice for the housewife while praising grocers and noting the doctor and a man who avoids bills. The copy emphasizes household shopping and brand quality.

America

The Proper Cure and Jaggs Drink Exchange

A dialogue captures a moment of social banter about Jaggs and a “pick-me-up” drink, hinting at mood and interpersonal tension through a casual restaurant exchange. The quip implies a lighter or corrective beverage choice in response to Jaggs growing disappointment.

Jaggs

Funeral of an idea in Hefty speeches prompts black attire

A quip recalls wearing black to hear Mr Hefty speak. The speaker says when a topic matters to them it feels like attending a funeral of an idea. The line captures solemnity and the weight of persuasive rhetoric.

Is there a spring rush to matrimony in society

A Practical Thought ponders why people marry more in spring with the humorous reply that only cheaper hotel rates in summer justify any seasonal tilt. The exchange highlights light social commentary on nuptial timing.

How to Make Success with Turkeys

A Balti more American writer advises thorough care in turkey farming. Critical early weeks demand clean ground away from other fowl, strong breeding stock, and careful coop management with fresh grass, dry conditions, and ample wheat chaff. Feeding starts with dry bran soaked in sweet milk, then cracked wheat, bran mash, and occasional minerals as poults grow.

Baltimore American

Poultry Care in Summer to Prevent Insects

Farm columnist Miller Purvile urges year round poultry care and warns neglect invites pests. He prescribes weekly coal oil swabs of perches and surfaces plus two coats of whitewash to prevent insect lodgment in the coop.

Miller Purvise

Meat for Laying Hens Plan

A method for feeding laying hens by hanging a rabbit carcass in the scratching shed at about 15 inches high to provide both exercise and meat for the birds. The plan emphasizes making meat available to hens as essential for egg production.

Proper House Necessary for Farm Revenue

The passage argues building a proper hen house and hog house is essential beyond old sheds to feed poultry and hogs properly and sustain year after year revenue.

Tell Tale Eggs Warn About Clean Nesting Practices

The article stresses that stained or dirty eggs indicate unclean nests and poor farming. It warns such eggs look unsightly and may invite bacterial growth, urging proper sanitation and care in egg production.

Feeding Little Chicks After Hatch

Chicks should not be fed for 36 to 48 hours after hatching. If you are within hearing distance they will signal when they are hungry.

Paper For Brooder Floor Cleaning Practice

A farmer notes heavy paper is best for brooder floor use. These sheets should be removed and burned daily and replaced with fresh sheets to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.

Mother Hen Methods Inspire Artificial Hatching Success

The best way to succeed in artificial hatching and rearing lies in studying the methods of the mother hen.

Feterita Trial Patch Suggested for Fowl

Reader advised to plant a small feterita trial patch to gauge value for chicken feed. Quotation notes chickens will appreciate the crop and its potential benefits.

Egg Tester Use in Incubation and Egg Testing

An egg tester comes with each incubator and hen eggs should be tested twice during a hatch to check fertility and progress.

Year Around Harvest in Egg Trade Surges

A poultry business earns high returns from year around harvest, with the egg trade proving to be the real steady income stream throughout the year. Strong entities include poultry business and egg market as key drivers, reflecting persistent demand and pricing.

The Swamp Brings Bentley and Joe Together at Last

Joe, an escaped convict, seeks revenge after a year in a turpentine camp. Bloodhounds close in as Bentley, a rival convict, is hunted too. A chance encounter with a woman and Bentley’s return saves Joe when Bentley pulls him into a boat. They flee into the mangroves together.

Joe Palmetto Turpentine Bentley Bayou Becksville Mr. Bentley

Russia’s Vast Resources and Asiant Possessions Highlight Power

The article argues Russia holds vast resources and land, stretching halfway around the globe, with Asiatic territories far exceeding Japan. It claims Russia ranks second to the United States as a food producer and leads in minerals and timber, underscoring its imperial strength.

Russia Japan

Mortage joke with salty warning from Paw and Willie

A dialogue between Willie and his father closes with a sharp retort about a mortgage joke. The exchange ends as the father warns the son for being too fresh after a quip about lifting a mortgage.

Denison’s Coffee Featured By The Uplifters

A promotional note extols Denison’s Coffee as pure and delicious. The Uplifters group quotes a contrast between an altruist’s faith in human improvement and a cynical view that half humanity seeks to improve the other half regardless of consequences.

Constant Reminders and Harassed Reflections

A brief dialogue contrasts fear of falling with ongoing criticism. The near philosopher notes uncertainty, while a harassed person worries the barrage of critics makes it hard to feel secure.

Motordom’s Sensational Fad Sparks Curious Debate

A dialogue notes the surge of flashy cars and asks why the fad persists. The speakers compare it to historical desires for excitement, suggesting the trend reflects a modern urge for sensational experiences in driving machines.

That Kind of Woman

Mrs Flitterby declares hatred of Mrs Gadcomb after Nora is called czar of the kitchen. Nora corrects to czarina, provoking tension between the characters in this domestic exchange.

Between the devil and the deep blue sea joke

A man asks what it means to be between the devil and the deep blue sea. The elder answers that it shows he does not know which way to jump and, judging by common choices, he is not a good swimmer.

Botticher Dresden Roger Bacon Geber van Helmon Doctor Glauber

No Hardships at All

A humorous exchange between Mr. Plimson and Mr. Godspur reveals a marriage plan to avoid cross words. They propose withholding pleasure on days when either spouse becomes angry, though Mrs. Plimson enjoys the bickering enough to keep the forfeited treats.

Mr. Plimson Mr. Godspur

Table Talk Humorous Dining Dilemmas

A couple argue over unappealing food with the husband mocking the quality of eggs and chicken. He jokes about New York chickens while wife pleads for him to eat. Within a day he bumbles into the room again to become the table’s life.

Henry Deed New York

So Jiggs Is Just Broken Down

The Baltimore American notes Jiggs is described as completely broken up, reflecting a light humorous take on the character’s state. This brief quotation indicates a literary or cartoon caption highlighting Jiggs' condition.

Baltimore American

Minia ture electric motor enables direct dental use

A new miniature electric motor for dentistry attaches directly to dental chucks, removing the need for a universal shaft. Weighing 5.25 ounces and 1.75 inches long by 1.25 inches wide, it runs on 12 watts at 15,000 rpm, connected by a light cord to a lamp socket.

Tilton airs his views freely in public debate

The Birmingham Age-Herald notes Tilton speaks openly on public matters and suggests broader airing of opinions, highlighting a spirited exchange as part of ongoing discourse.

Tilton Birmingham Age-Herald

Wisdom Worth Knowing Lies In Practical Simplicity

A reflection notes that wisdom lies in recognizing that much knowledge people hold is not truly valuable. The point emphasizes choosing useful, actionable insight over unnecessary or trivial facts.

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