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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
7
The Alaska fish once misnamed as a mackerel is clarified as not a mackerel but an excellent salt cured food fish. The bureau of fisheries notes it as the atkafish and Alaska canneries are urged to salt it for shipment, with expected market appearance this winter.
A Cincinnati chemist introduces freezone a new compound shown in tiny bottles for cheap use at home. Apply a drop to a corn or callus and pain vanish as the unsightly tissue loosens and lifts out with the root. Claims include no burning or irritation and broad effectiveness on hard or soft corns and toe calluses.
Robert Mantell recounts a barnstorming West company that attempted Shakespeare. A local critic argued the Hamlet ghost actor failed to suggest the supernatural, while the leading man quipped the performer did suggest the natural supernatural.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment with a five minute wash, followed by Cuticura Soap and hot water. It advises continuing the treatment for ten days to note skin improvement, claims no better toilet preparations exist, and offers a free sample by mail with a book from Cuticura Dept. L Boston.
Longmore says Smith’s former clients will honor him with a memorial. They have not chosen a design yet. Some favor a Statue of Liberty motif while others want a colossal granite cleaver as the tribute. The note appears in The Lamb.
Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder shaken into shoes or sprinkled in a foot bath relieves painful swollen feet and bunion stings. It is advertised as used by British and French troops and sold everywhere as a sure relief for tired feet.
A humorous exchange compares a sinking fund to a bank account for bills. Johnny asks what a sinking fund is and Pa replies it is like his bank account when expenses start arriving. The quip highlights household money management with a rural voice and playful tone.
An advertisement styled piece notes finish of spring seeding of wheat barley and oats across Western Canada with rapid growth and expected August harvest. It highlights favorable soil and climate, cheap lands from 15 to 25 per acre, free homesteads, and opportunities in cattle grazing, urging readers to contribute to wartime food production.
Nancy and Nick hear a tale from Daddy about forsythia. Leaves envy blossoms until the Fairy Queen decrees the leaves appear after the blossoms each spring, a rule that endures and brings continued springtime joy.
The lesson outlines Mary Magdalene's visit to Jesus tomb on the first day of the week and five appearances of the risen Christ, emphasizing the resurrection as proof of Jesus as the Son of God. It highlights Mary’s recognition, the folded napkin detail, and the commission to proclaim the risen Lord to the brethren.
The piece uses a wry aside about monarchs hiding dust before revolutions. It notes that many rulers are shrewd enough to stash away their misdeeds and prerogatives, avoiding direct fallout as upheaval brews in Europe.
The Topeka Capital weighs in on a proposed extra tax for bachelors noting readers may not fully endorse the plea yet argues the tax is worth it after years of operation.
Kansas State Agricultural College dairy expert N. E. Olson warns that butterfat readily absorbs flavors from weeds and grass. He notes spring changes like wild onion and half grass flavors from early pasturing and green feed, advising fencing of weedy pastures and feeding silage after milking to reduce taste transfer.
A playful classroom exchange has a pupil answering the teacher with a whimsical line about bread. The pupil says its chief use is to spread batter and jam, prompting amused reactions from the class and a reminder on proper kitchen humor.
The article argues the corn belt favors Shorthorns because they blend beef and dairy. Farmers weighed by market values for beef calves versus dairy bull calves may resist pure dairying. Shorthorns’ strong beef reputation appeals to farmers who want dual purpose capability without sacrificing milk.
A sick woman from Enchant Pa describes years of nervous weakness and crying spells. After doctors failed her, she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and recovered enough to resume all her work. She endorses the product and urges others to seek free confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
Six to eight weeks before calving is the best time to start. Proper pre calving feeding influences milk and butterfat during lactation. For cows calving in summer or early fall, provide a small pasture with abundant grass and a suitable grain mix. Winter calving benefits from corn silage with clover or alfalfa hay and a limited grain mix. After calving, ease cows to full feed to raise production.
Dairy experts at Cornell urge farmers to value quality roughage and strong cows after high feed costs. They advise purebreds, silos, and clover as key for next year to maximize value and production.
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