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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
7
The piece argues bees boost Missouri agriculture by pollen transfer and honey production. It notes beekeeping is largely a hobby, urges proper care, hive management, winter protection, and education through the University of Missouri. It discusses queen, drone, and worker roles and outlines practical bee-keeping guidance and risks.
The mother of the colony lays eggs while drones mature for mating. Workers, female bees, develop from the same brood and can become workers through feeding. Eggs with sperm are deposited to prevent inbreeding. Handling bees requires caution and suitable smoke. avoid unnecessary exposure. A movable comb hive lets anyone, even a child, harvest honey, with midday activity when bees are busiest. For more information contact the University of Missouri entomology department in Columbia.
Agricultural officers urge systematic records to keep only productive cows. At the university station a Jersey cow produced milk and butterfat far above peers for three years, while another underperformed. Proper care, clean utensils, and protection from heat and dust are essential to prevent contamination and ensure quality milk.
The text warns alfalfa and related weeds are worst enemies and suggests using a springtooth harrow disk and drag harrow for weed control. After the first year, thorough cultivation is less risky to alfalfa, with emphasis on post second and third cuttings. Clover should be cut early when most heads have browning to improve hay quality and second crop chances.
Cleveland Ohio reader credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound with avoiding a planned operation on the left side after years of illness. A Pennsylvania couple reports similar relief from female troubles and the doctor’s advice for surgery, praising the remedy’s effectiveness and confidentiality offered by the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
A whimsical Kansas City Star piece recalls William Ho Wamby the short story writer and movelier who befriends a Quark outing companion known as a Sillbilly. The pair spend a day in the woods to study the character but learn each has studied the other, concluding with a humorous parting remark about unconventional habits.
An elderly brewer in a quiet town for years brought his workers to Sunday service at the church. Dressed in top hats and coats, the men marched with him as they went. The parson stopped them one day and asked that they stop coming so he could hear his sermon.
An old advertisement extols Grove's Tonic noting it acts on the liver drives out malaria boosts the blood and builds the whole system claiming tonic strength equal to four tonics and priced at zero cents in this provided run.
In a heated exchange Miss Cayenne opposes changing the marriage ritual by removing the word obey. She insists the tradition stays and rejects using the ceremony as political platform material.
The ad claims Du Perte's Antiseptic Healing cures various ailments and relieves pain. It mentions affordable pricing and broad usefulness, including improving meals and daily wear. Notes Yellowstone National Park area as 1.575 square miles for context.
A man laments love’s grip in a sentimental piece reprinted from the Chicago Record-Herald. He confesses memories of a vanished romance haunt every scene and even the wind and sky spark reminders, foreshadowing hardship in moving on and hoping again.
Irving Fletcher argues advertising honesty at a New York advertising men’s dinner, saying good ads pass by truth and pride in a campaign. The exchange turns to a humorous quip about devotion and timing as Young Jones dismisses Mr Brown’s proposed day off.
A Fifth Avenue jeweler shows a platinum handbag priced at $2,000 with diamonds on one side only. The wealthy customer balks at the half-diamond design saying it looks skimpy. After further cost of 7, WO the flaw was corrected.
A French inventor Jielamoy creates a device that winds a clock when a door opens and closes. The article notes the need for an invention that would remove people from a room, but states no method exists yet. It questions how to improve efficiency and comfort with such devices.
Fragmented text lists antiseptic powder for tired feet and relief products. Mentions rest and relief but contains garbled phrases and unclear details about ingredients or usage. No clear event, date, or named entities beyond generic medical products.
A garbled colonial style note mentions a squire and various prominent legislators in a rough account of training and record-keeping, with hints of political maneuvering and rural life. The text is fragmentary and difficult to parse for precise facts or dates.
A fragment quotes Mr Rafferty urging self rule and control, noting a man should act in charge of his own life rather than be driven by others and end up in an unwanted position. The misquoted line mentions Dolan and a pursuit of power.
A damaged OCR item outlines medical treatment timelines and remedies for a range of conditions. It mentions panels or tools for assessment and a general warning about delays and the need for proper application of products. The text is unclear and contains many garbled phrases.
Incomplete notes show a person described as young discussing considerable practice at the bar. The overheard exchange questions whether the subject is drinking or training, with one speaker asking the other to clarify what is being said.
A tale links a Provencal poet’s death with his dog and canary, noting pets often die after owners. A Manayunk doctor examined a canary who died with its mistress and found scarlet fever, not grief, suggesting pets may contract the same illness as their owners rather than dying from heartbreak.
An advertisement-style health tip recommends Cuticura Ointment for initial treatment followed by Cuticura Soap for washing to prevent inflammation and clogged pores. It mentions free samples with a post card address and cites Cuticura Dept. L. Boston. Also includes a fragmented unrelated anecdote about a congressman from Indiana and a joke about an Englishman.
An old advertorial fragment promotes Fletcher's Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children. It mentions decades of use, a signature at use, and a vague note about a man in an armchair and rising weather patterns prompting social committees. The text is garbled with uncertain phrases and stray quotes.
A fragmentary OCR excerpt appears to show a terse dialogue or stage direction, mentioning patience, a pretty mouth, and a terse remark about an incident. The readable phrases suggest a literary or theatrical line, with no clear names, dates, places, or events.
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