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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1911
Page
7
An advertisement asserts weak kidneys cause rheumatism from uric acid buildup and that Dr Derby's Kidney Pills restore kidney function to expel the poison. It promotes the pills as the sole cure, claims safety via guarantee, lists prices 25c and 50c, offers a free sample and directs purchase through Derby Medicine Co. Eaton Rapids Michigan.
The piece reports four special care methods for consumptives among workers. It notes union supported separate pavilions in Albany Elmira and Binghamton New York. It cites Hartford New Britain and South Manchester Connecticut as funding care through employer and worker contributions. It mentions two national sanatoria run by unions and voluntary corporate care programs in Massachusetts Illinois and other places.
Mrs G A Selby of Redondo Beach California reports in 1911 that Cuticura Soap kept her five month old healthy and unchafed and helped win a baby contest prize. She urges others to use Cuticura and notes a common sight of scarred babies from poor soap. Free samples offered by Cuticura Dept 20 L Boston. Also a random football gag about a boy’s speed.
Baltimore readers report a fifteen year old girl named Alice cured after three bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter cites green sickness misdiagnosis by two doctors and urges others to seek treatment for female troubles. Mrs. L A Corkran of Baltimore endorses the remedy and invites letters for advice.
The article argues that stallion companies lure farmers and horsemen with inflated promises and warns of losses from promoters. It outlines a proper model: formed by local farmers, supply unmet private needs, obtain top stallions only from reliable breeders, involve 20 to 30 farmers within a 10 mile radius, ensure equal shares, and pursue a long term, steady breeding program with careful patronage and insurance.
The field plant fertilizer test is the most reliable method to determine fertilizer needs. A section of the field is laid into long narrow plats with several fertilized treatments and unfertilized checks. Crops are harvested and weighed to show which fertilizer yields the best result for that soil and crop, often across multiple seasons.
The agricultural extension department purchased Benefactor, a famous short horn steer from Tomson Brothers of Kansas City. Noted as America’s most celebrated steer, he has three years of show experience and prizes, including breed champion at the American Royal Live Stock Show. Farmers will study this ideal fat steer to form lasting impressions.
Dust serves as a disinfectant after dust boxes. Gather fine road dust now and store it in a large dry goods box near the hen house. It keeps dry and can be used for a sprinkler on the roost and as a general deodorizer. It absorbs dampness and makes rich fertilizer after serving in the henhouse.
The horticultural department receives many apples from farmers statewide for identification and provides this information free to anyone in the state.
A dialogue scene shows Aunty blessing Marie and Marie telling her not to waste blessings on her former sweetheart, now a source of anger. The judge presides as Marie explains their current quarrel and past romance.
The statements probe whether a successful career defines art and deny guilt by linkage. It questions if drawing comparisons makes someone an artist and asserts no debts as proof of character, suggesting success and integrity are distinct from creativity.
In a humorous scene the Howler couple attend a Fitzoodles gathering. Mrs Howler sings There Is a Garden in My Face, prompting Howler to boast loudly about her voice while his deaf neighbor mishears, creating a comic misunderstanding. The moment highlights personal pride and social awkwardness at a lighthearted gathering.
Miss Fullosoul asks which phrase to use as the Absent-Minded Professor debates entomology and poetry. The scene shifts as a curious conversation unfolds between a young lady and her companion on a London street corner.
A daughter asks why the furnace is kept out each evening as Mr. Romance visits. Father replies he aims to freeze out the microbe of love, calling his daughter deluded. The exchange frames a domestic farce over romantic interference and prudence.
In a brief dialogue two girls discuss a play describing it as artistic and poetical. One girl questions its artistry, while the other acknowledges understanding and enjoyment of every word.
Bella confirms shopping today and mentions exchanging items while discussing humor from the feature.
A voice from Woman's World quotes Mrs Maloney advising against a married woman shouldering family duties if her husband is unemployed. She warns not to cry and wait for him to find work, urging resilience and self reliance.
A sweaty, animated man darts through aisles of a Philadelphia department store to find his wife. A clothing department clerk asks if he needs men s clothing. He roars no I can t find my wife prompting puzzled sales staff.
A Bronze Age man jokes about being steel and dissolving, then expresses relief at not living too late. The brief scene sketches a humorous, antiquated reflection on time and progress.
A brief exchange ends with Geraldine stating that one call will be enough, closing the discussion on the idea. The dialogue emphasizes a concise communication preference and resolves the matter quickly.
A Journal of Commerce rant rails at coffee campaigners while praising Postum as a healthful substitute. The piece cites Leech statistics showing coffee consumption falling and argues caffeine harms the body, urging readers to switch to the wheat based drink produced in America with molasses added.
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