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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1922
Page
5
A letter requests a case of champagne to forget poverty. The merchant replies that the means to forget poverty will not suffice, noting the constant reminder of the recipient’s bad credit. The communication appears in a Boston transcript clipping.
A remark expresses sympathy for a man described as married to a wife seen as imaginative and nerves prone, reflecting a characteristically tongue in cheek view.
The U S Department of Agriculture notes abundant eggs and larger poultry flocks this fall and winter. On August 1 there were 4 812 248 cases of eggs in storage, about 35 percent above the long-term average, with sales peaking in fall and early winter. Prices are expected to stay low, as farmers hold birds for better prices, and poultry fattening stations run at about two thirds full.
The United States Department of Agriculture warns that disturbing a hen’s nervous system can drain vitality and reduce egg production. Strangers near the flock, frequent pen changes, and reuniting separated birds disrupts nervous calm, hitting nervous breeds hardest.
A historic remedy outlines kerosene and lard rubs as a common cure for scaly leg in fowls. Repeats weekly. some cases need two applications. Another suggested remedy mixes one part oil of caraway with five parts vaseline for deep penetration with less irritation.
Mites feed on birds at night and retreat by day into dark crevices of the poultry house. Their blood suckers harm fowl health. Thoroughly spray the house with disinfectants like cattle dips crude oil or kerosene emulsion, ensuring the solution reaches cracks and corners.
A Jasper Minnesota letter from Mia Petersen praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving stomach pain and enabling her to work again. The writer notes prior failures with other medicines and urges readers with displacements irregularities backache or nervousness to try the remedy, claiming decades of trust.
An amused tale describes a man who calls himself an optimist after moving into a new home surrounded by a gas company to the north a chemical works to the east a glue factory to the south and a soap boiler to the west He jokes that the wind direction is obvious without a weathercock and the arrangement has its advantages.
A new invention pairs book ends mounted on rovers and joined by a spring to keep them against books, preventing sliding on smooth tables. Also included are health testimonials for Dr. Pierce remedies from Mrs. Emma Gunter of Decatur Illinois, urging readers to consult their local druggists.
The United States Department of Agriculture warns bacteria multiply rapidly in moist dairy utensils. Milk cans must be thoroughly dried and kept dry until reuse, protected from dust and dirt, with sterilization and ventilation to prevent moisture buildup and contamination.
Observance of cleanliness in dairy farming includes healthy cows, well lit ventilated quarters, ample pure water, cleaned and sterilized utensils, dry milking towels, and prompt removal of milk from the stable. A separate milkhouse, quick cooling to 50 degrees F or lower, and steady delivery are urged by G B Morton, Colorado Dairy Commissioner.
A historical note explains calf pens should be near the barn’s south side with sunlit access. Exercise yards south of the barn connect to pens to allow turning calves out for daily activity even in cold weather. Cement floors are durable and clean but cold in winter without ample dry bedding.
Warning about moldy silage dangers to livestock. removing moldy material is essential to prevent poisoning and possible death of five stock.
The note states Slinge is not a balanced ration and should always be supplemented by other feeds.
A systematic study notes unwise feeding can produce bad results in silage or molasses. It cites issues from improper feeding methods to excessive dirt in the sage, reflecting concerns on livestock nutrition.
The excerpt notes a dairyman will struggle to manage without a silo and forage like clover or alfalfa. Shortfalls in feed from these sources mean either reduced milk output or reliance on plainer feeds to compensate.
Dr B Blanche Sterling of the United States Public Health Service warns that playful gymnastics are not ideal for growing children. She links posture to vision adenoids tonsils and school hygiene and notes nutrition influences posture though teeth do not. Her study covered three Bedford Indiana elementary schools.
Purported medicine Swamp Root is described as pure and non stimulant for kidney liver and bladder issues. It is advertised as plant based with a sworn purity statement and offered in two bottle sizes with a sample request option via ten cents.
A fragmentary dialogue features Senator Sorghum declaring himself a reformer and asking what he aims to reform. He asserts opposition as the target and mentions plans described as a long-term retirement and meditation benefit.
Q and A style snippet shows Jones asking about musical temperament and Williams replying they were born in a flat. The dialogue hints at early musical environment and personal origins shaping style.
A report suggests a Nei woman may seek to cheat the customs for a head start, aiming to gain an advantage at the port. No formal charges or identities are confirmed in the fragment.
Fragmentary quote about selecting friends reflects caution in social circles. The line emphasizes careful discernment in personal associations.
A judge recalls a remark about belief in a flat earth from Voliva, noting a shift after riding in Springnixe's second-hand car during a disputed moment. The exchange highlights tensions over scientific claims.
A reflective line questions whether strong intellects show proper gratitude to Providence or fall into vanity. It warns against hastily leaping to conclusions and urges disciplined mental effort.
A parody style column notes on passing cars at curves, temper and wit, phonographs, aging, freckles and wrinkles, a dubious house warning entertainment rise, heroism versus shopping, speeders punished by jail, Russia’s money paradox, and a shrinking list of women aiming for short skirts.
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