22 Mar 1929
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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1929
Page
1
Public notice style advertisement recounts Dr. Caldwell's historical laxative remedy Syrup Pepsin. Claims safe, mild herbal formula suitable for constipation biliousness and indigestion. Promotes non narcotic treatment used since 1875 with free trial offer via Monticello Illinois.
Mrs. Erna Ricwards of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania reports drastic improvement after eight bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says she was exhausted unable to eat and losing weight but now feels better and can eat again. She offers to answer letters about the remedy.
Washington. A seven year old girl visiting her grandfather at Union Station asks what the Capitol is. Captain B J Cady, chief guide for over 50 years, recalls Hayes era and says he has guided thousands through the Capitol. He faces curious questions from tourists and often identifies newlyweds among honeymooners visiting Washington.
Kinston sportsman Eugene Wood urges the North Carolina General Assembly to spend 10 000 dollars to buy 10 000 goats and release them across the eastern and western state. He predicts 100 000 goats in ten years would clear weeds beautify parks deter snakes and pests and create new game stock. He quips that catching a tame billy goat proves the idea.
French oyster magnate T Borde leads a republican push defending oyster vitamins against British medical critics. He cites research by Madame Randuia and Doctor Portier of the Sorbonne showing oysters contain substantial vitamin CG, with American work noting vitamins A and B.
In Sesto Calense near Varese Italy archaeologists uncover Gallo Celtic era tombs during ground prep for a new sports ground for the Batillas Scouts. The largest tombs hold bronze weapons and war gear including shields bucklers and rudimentary swords plus finely worked bronze ornaments.
An advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a safe effective remedy for excess stomach acid. It claims one spoonful neutralizes acid instantly relieves gas and sourness and leaves the system sweetened suitable for adults and children and available at drug stores.
Walter Ball of the Colorado Agricultural College outlines weed control strategies for farmers facing costly infestations. He emphasizes smother crops like alfalfa and sweet clover, isolated plots, and early identification to eradicate perennials such as bindweed, poverty weed, and Canada thistle. Planting tame pasture grass and careful seedbed preparation aid weed suppression and long term yields.
The text advises planting peach and plum trees at 12 to 20 inches to avoid sun scald on thin bark. Low headed trees reduce sun exposure, protect the trunk, ease harvest, and allow more thorough spraying and pruning.
The notes advise early tree shaping and warn Sudan grass is unsuitable for early temporary pasture but useful after mid July. An ewe typically benefits from about 3 pounds of bright alfalfa or clover hay daily, or 400 pounds seasonally. Estimates show 100 tons of alfalfa and 50 tons of grain may be needed to gain 30 pounds on 1,000 lambs. Cholera vaccination is unsafe near farrowing. Emphasizes strong herd resistance, dry well ventilated pig quarters, and adequate salt for livestock.
An advertised radio compares itself to farm machinery stressing reliability and long service. It touts 222 factory tests, multiple models including electric and battery versions, and dealer guidance for locality.
Health column advises drinking water to flush kidneys after rich meals. Recommends Jad Salts to ease bladder irritation and promote normal kidney function. Mentions a mythic glass from Smyrna and ends with a note from the Ohio State Journal.
A letter from Mrs. John Durram of Frankfort Indiana extols Milks Emulsion claiming it cured half a decade of TB symptoms and enabled seven winters without bed rest. She reports reduced abdominal pain, regained energy, and can perform housework, urging others to try the product with satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
The reader asks for items of clothing linked to hands and a child. Mentioned items include coat, hat, shoes, blouse, trousers pocket. The response compiles possible garment terms connected to hands and a child.
An old Laundry ad claims Red Cross Ball Blue prevents tiny rust spots caused by inferior bluing and invites readers to try the product and see.
A short excerpt features a student sniffing and claiming a cold in the head while a professor remarks on a cold. The dialogue hints at a light classroom moment captured in Stray Stories.
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