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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
3
An advertisement promotes Othine double strength to remove freckles with nightly applications. It claims rapid fading of dark spots and a guarantee of money back if ineffective. Also notes origin of marmalade from Portugal.
Henry Ford at Dearborn dinner notes postwar goodwill from Britain. Lord Leverhulme, cited in humor, says Americans excel in quantity production with witty comparison about making a watch.
United States Department of Agriculture warns that dirty strainer cloths and utensils in dairies harbor large bacterial counts. Even small cloths can reach billions of bacteria per square inch if not washed and sterilized after each milking. Sterilization reduces counts dramatically, and proper washing with warm water and powder followed by boiling or steaming is urged to keep milk clean and palatable.
Educational text outlines baptismal themes from Matthew Acts and Galatians, stressing Christ as the sole path to salvation, the apostles’ task to make disciples and baptize, and the eunuch story where Philip explains Scripture and baptizes. It notes faith, obedience, and joy in the Christian journey.
A brief quotation from the Boston Transcript notes a dislike of extreme heat and its impact on work. It reflects a sentiment on hot weather hindering daily labor and daily routines.
An advertisement warns that infant mortality is high and many deaths arise from narcotic drops and syrups. It claims Castoria without opiates, signed by Chan H. Fletcher, can save lives and avoid hazardous ingredients. The copy notes legitimate Castoria bears a specific signature.
Smithsonian Institute of Washington D C invites toy manufacturers to submit all American toys popular during the war for a permanent exhibition. A special committee is appointed to gather and preserve the collection.
A rustic dialogue features Weary asking about a dog that would eat dirt, and Walker replying with surprise. The exchange ends with a quip that the early eater laughs best.
Milk and cream from cows are easier to manage in regular milk cans than shallow pans. Cans come in various sizes and simplify collection at the barn and transfer to the house. The shotgun can, covered and submerged for cream or butter making, offers convenient handling.
The most successful dairymen use crop rotation to maintain a market crop besides dairy profits. Concentrated feeds boost fertility, offsetting fertility lost through dairy sales. Extra labor from dairy work supports managing a profitable cash crop.
Guidance on dairy equipment sizing notes that for each cow a tank should hold about 160 pounds or 20 gallons daily.
A fragment from a rural item notes a saying about a kicking cow and its calf. The text hints at livestock observations but lacks clear event details or a named place or date.
A child on a slippery path cries out to his father and barely grasps the father’s hand, illustrating the moment believers feel Jesus holds them from spiritual peril and destruction.
A literary reflection on wisdom and timing. The piece argues that late wisdom often yields better results than timely but wrong choices, warning that missed opportunities haunt us more than early missteps. It cites a statesman quote about knowing when to act.
A fragmentary piece warns that distrust undermines strength and assurance. The brief text hints at inner conflict and the perils of overconfidence, suggesting a cautionary stance on self reliance and resilience.
The United States Fisheries report notes Denmark used 20 000 barrels of hardened whale fat in margarine in 1914. Norway prepares to use it similarly. Whale fat is said to keep well and may be suited for lard making. US experiments explore fish oils for human dietary use.
A light hearted note praises a man named Brown for clever use of telephone and electric light poles around his house to build a chicken yard. He only needed to buy wire and staples. The playful remark suggests taxation of bachelors might push them to emigrate.
The article notes farmers in Japan show wonderful prosperity due to high rice and cocoon prices per Gentaro Shimura, president of the Hypotheses bank of Japan. It contrasts their condition with industries and commercial centers.
A young Frenchman learning English in France misfires at an American club. When asked to substitute in his host’s place he struggles to speak and attempts a speech saying I come not as a regular, but as a cavalier, highlighting language gaps in casual American usage.
A Kansas university professor collects bird calls and plans to set them to music for whistling or phonograph playback. The clipping also mentions laundry advice and old quips about friendship and courtship.
An advertisement claims old age begins with weakened kidneys and digestion. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil and Capsules as remedies to cleanse and support kidney function, promising renewed strength, life, and non return of disease with sealed original GOLD AL products.
A humorous remark from The Brighter Side laments a floor walker reporting inattention leading to a banishment to the hardware dept. It pivots to satire on selling a hoe to a suburbanite versus gloves to a woman of fashion and ends with two aphorisms about pride, driving, and prudence.
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