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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1905
Page
4
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is a vegetable remedy that purifies the blood and supports digestion. It claims to cure scrofula eczema and other eruptions by increasing blood production and enriching the body with pure arterial blood. Dr Pierce's Pills also claim to cure biliousness.
Mental Science describes a 22 year old girl with acute manic excitement and nine or more distinct personalities during an illness thought to be meningitis. She exhibited spells of blindness deafness paralysis and could draw a nurse figure while blind. Her touch sensitivity allowed her to sense intrusion on the drawing paper.
The article contrasts friendship styles by gender. It argues men retain friends despite flaws while women lose friends over missteps, driven by manners and tact. It also notes a curmudgeonlike man earns patience, whereas a woman’s misstep leads to instant rejection.
A tale from late editor George D. Prentice of the Louisville Journal recalls a night when a writer entered the editorial room and stole the big dictionary. Prentice declared a dictionary essential, calling anyone who edits without one an egotist who does not belong to that category.
Florida poultry faces varied conditions from wet coastal areas to predators and disease. Advice covers free range with shade and water, use of dogs for protection, and careful drenching techniques for cattle medicine. Articles discuss neglect due to profitable alternative farming and the vigor of Rhode Island Reds compared to other breeds.
A veteran gardener cites moles deterred by dried redfish in holes. An authority links watermelon adaptability to wall openings from decaying vegetation roots. Rainy seasons hinder crops as soil compacts. Hand hoes, ten by four inches, are favored for brides and land. For cutworms, make multiple smooth holes near plants with small sticks to trap worms.
Agricultural notes discuss new conical paper milk bottles tested in Philadelphia. They claim tighter waterproof sealing, longer milk freshness, lighter weight, and reduced bottle loss. Estimated cost one cent each vs glass three to five cents. Bottling at dairy farms could replace city bottling. Describes Western Yellow Pine forestry and hopes for a bigger corn crop amid promoting fruit trade growth. A portable fence design is also highlighted.
A farmer explains a zigzag fence panel design with interchangeable halves and wire joins for yard use to catch sheep or pigs. A New Jersey grower notes strong profits from early potato production, selecting earliest varieties and timing to beat late crops.
Mrs. George H. Tucker Jr of Milwaukee Milwaukee recounts her six month old daughter suffering a severe skin disease with boils and scabs. She says one month of Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured the child, saving over one hundred dollars in doctor and drug bills.
The ad notes Cuticura Soap and Ointment easing cradle troubles for infants and calm anxious parents. It claims they cure birth humours milk crust eczema rashes and itchy scalp with guaranteed purity and safety for babies and children.
The article outlines planting beets cucumbers and cabbage as ground allows lime beans lettuce and sweet potatoes. It notes hoeing vine growth pest control and weed prevention plus protection for fruit trees and discouraging garden pests with light daily labor.
An elderly friend of Whittier visits his bachelor home and, hearing noises, fears he has found female garments in the room. Whittier quips that the garments won’t hurt him and notes a man is known by his works as the guest jokes about the situation. The exchange blends humor with a playful debate on appearances and character.
An analysis of English civil service pay shows low wages but strong appeal due to pension prospects. Salaries range from fifteen dollars weekly in the post office to four thousand nine yearly for a collector, with other roles like naval clerks and parliamentary clerks at varied rates. The piece notes enduring job security and little partisanship, contrasting with U. S. ranks, and comments on personal discipline amid tension and ambition. It closes with a light exchange about a marriage and mutual vows to quit smoking.
A science note describes how earthworm burrows aid legume roots in yellow clay soil. Rootlets follow worm tunnels, gaining access to nutrients, while the partnership increases soil porosity and life. A Tennessee woman shares ideas for children, weeds, and livestock in a garden urged to grow and benefit cows, hens, and pigs.
A southern senator recalls a weather prophet tale. The prophet asks a junior clerk for tomorrow's indications. The clerk replies uncertain, so the chief orders, Make it fine weather with local rain to cover both outcomes. If fine, good. if stormy, it proves a local talisman.
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