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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1883
Page
3
Daily miscellany covers fruit crop outlook in the Eastern States and apples, Clover seed storage life and care for germination, squash preparation and drying methods, Persian insect powder applications for pests, Japan quince hedge usefulness, and a raisin cake recipe with cream of tartar and baking soda tips for moistness.
A Youth’s Companion excerpt warns that adulteration taints staples in poorer city areas. It cites alum in bread, starch in wheat bread, bone dust and chalk in foods, and copper deposits in pickles. Butter, cheese, cocoa, chocolate, mustard, meat, and candy all show harmful additives, underscoring need for strict inspection.
The article argues Canada thistles can help a worn out field by bringing nutrients to the surface as their deep roots reach food sources. While not endorsing weeds, it claims thistles may spur stronger farming through intensified cultivation that accompanies their control, potentially improving crops despite accelerating soil depletion.
A Chicago Herald story describes Crow Indians riding a railroad train east through Montana. Their dogs followed until reaching a tunnel, then went around while the train passed. The train exited before the dogs arrived, and the animals waited at the tunnel mouth until all had tarved out one.
The article argues hog raising remains profitable despite disease fears and European bans on pork. It cites hogs as efficient converters of feed, valuable manure, and suitable for small farms, noting rapid growth, lower shelter needs, and strong demand for salt pork, bacon, and lard. It highlights feeding strategies, pasture needs, and alternative feeds to corn, including clover, grasses, pumpkins, and Jerusalem artichokes, with regional plant recommendations.
In Country Gentleman C awarner argues owners must direct hoof care to avoid ruined or lame horses. He warns many farriers lack understanding of hoof structure and stresses proper shoe fit, width, and central toe alignment. Excessive or infrequent shoeing harms hoof toughness, while misaligned or twisted shoes hinder travel and cause windgalls and lameness.
The piece reviews Koch's experiments suggesting tuberculosis is contagious via bacteria in sputum. It then cites Dr Schmidt of New Orleans who argues those rod bacteria are fatty crystals from observation reagents, leaving the contagion question unresolved. The Chicago press notes a surplus of lawyers in the Northwest.
A Canton New York native recalls five years in Florida with malarial fever. He describes severe symptoms, a failed climate cure in Florida and Ohio, and a dramatic recovery after using Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Care, urged by Hough Brothers in Upper Sandusky. The item notes his public testimonial in the Sandusky Republican praising the remedy.
Springfield man proclaims cure from stomach woes after one bottle of Dr Guysett's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla. A Chinese temple idol hand breaks off, injuring a worshiper as the proverb says Satan finds mischief still for idol hands to do.
On first symptoms of debility and cough, the text urges remedies from Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery described as a powerful anti scrofula blood purifier and strength restorer. It touts superiority to cod liver oil for nutritious support and pectoral benefits for weak lungs and related conditions, noting availability through druggists and offering a pamphlet upon request.
A collage of endorsements for patent medicines and tonics from doctors and newspapers. James Beecher of Sigourney Iowa touts Dr Wat HauL’s BALSAM FOR THE LUNAS with broad claims of success. B F M Weeks of Denver approves Ely’s Cream Balm for dry catarrh. various ads promote Browns Iron Bitters pills rust with neuralgia cures. Wells’ health renewer for dyspepsia. Rough on Rats, Green’s Sulphur soap claims. Knobs of consumer goods like toothache drops and shoe stiffeners. multiple product lines highlight a booming era of patent medicine marketing.
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