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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
7
Purported ad copy for Hood's Sarsaparilla claims the medicine cures eruptions boils salt rheum eczema and various stomach and nervous troubles. It boosts vitality and debility, touting both pill and liquid forms with similar properties and easy consumption.
A garbled account discusses General Robert E. Lee and Washington politics, noting perceived strengths and limits. The piece references a Times Review by Trevelyan and adds a vignette about a landlady and her daughter learning piano, highlighting domestic humor.
An ad style notice asserts ATO Ointment can cure eye itching and lid blepharitis in six to fourteen days. It warns against misuse and promises relief from styes or similar eye conditions.
Readers quote a review snip about a play titled Hamlet and a call for drama to improve, with critics noting a bold yet risqué suggestion to boost interest. The exchange reflects spectator reactions to theater offerings in the capital press.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot Cure claiming relief from resting aches foot sores corns and hot swelling. It promises quick relief and cautions against substitutes, urging readers to buy the product.
An eminent physician concludes the caller is suffering from malnutrition after a thorough exam. The attenuated man insists he can endure it, then the doctor says the case requires a surgeon and asks for five dollars before bidding good morning in a humorous Chicago Tribune snippet.
A Florida man who learned to read the Bible through effort is praised for literacy but provokes backlash after a neighbor visits his cabin and mocks his progress. The tale, relayed by Octave Thallet, reflects local tensions as reading becomes a point of pride and rumor.
Readers are urged to consider a book purchase for potential profits, noting the writing may be modest but the paper’s value remains high and costly, reflecting Washington Star’s editorial stance.
A Native American chief denounces perceived theft by a white race in a passionate address. The remark targets the so called Caucasian group amid heated exchange, reflecting racial tensions of the era.
Composer Wagner spoke of producing music that would thunder through time. He asserted his work would outpace current trends and shape the era ahead, inviting listeners to bear witness to his ambition.
A Chicago Tribune item notes a young man admiring a woman's abundant hair and joking about it dropping to the floor when loosened, prompting a witty interjection from her sister.
A quote recalls a doctor making a diagnostic error when a patient had appendicitis and was wealthy enough to influence the misdiagnosis. The anecdote, attributed to Dle Muskete, underscores how money can affect medical judgment.
Hog experiments at the Kansee Experiment Station compare alfalfa hay rations with Kate corn meat shone. Hogs fed alfalfa gained 78 percent more per bushel, while those on Kate corn meat showed smaller gains. An earlier trial tested alfalfa pasture, noting summer grazing reduced pork weight. A wagon box design is illustrated, describing a fastened unload gate and safety features for hauling grain.
Practical notes advise using lean meat or green bone to boost egg production when grain is plentiful. White beans require careful seed, frost timing, and good root-zone cultivation. Clean drinking vessels prevent contagious diseases like roup. isolate birds with cold symptoms to stop spread.
A Missouri farmer abandons horses and mules in favor of oxen to cut costs and boost efficiency. He trained a bull to run a tread mill for churning butter and other tasks, claiming oxen outperform windmills and engines. Other farmers monitor the experiment as horseless farming grows.
The article outlines saddle care from polishing to leather upkeep. It advises cleaning with mild soap and water before dressing, rubbing saddles with a three part polish and one part cleaner, and cautions against harsh dressings on leather near the horns. It notes use of nitrates and mineral compounds in garden use and mentions nitrogen and phosphoric additives for plant growth.
The article advises careful selection of layer hens, discarding early or premature layers. It details acre measurement using ropes and cloth, notes long measure conversions, and gives feed formulas including flaxseed and minerals. It promotes Ruta-baga varieties for market value and warns against milk strains in pails. It also touches fence posts from angle iron and emphasizes high milk output and breeding stock quality.
The text urges better feed management and cleanliness in sheep pens. It stresses clean semis, ample water for dairy cows, and thrift in young stock to ensure profits. It also advocates gentle handling of cows and proper farm discipline for boys.
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