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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
8
An instructional spread on fair preparation highlights exhibit readiness for pigs and other livestock. It covers crate sizing, feeding timing, and grooming to showcase the best animal for judging, plus the need for proper display and handling to avoid disqualification. It stresses that prizes are not guaranteed and that the educational value remains central to participation.
A nostalgic ad hypes Prince Albert tobacco as producing exceptional smoke happiness with a smooth taste and fragrance. It touts an exclusive process to prevent tongue bite or parch and suggests enjoying P A for hours, even via pipes or papers, from R J Reynolds Tobacco Company of Winston Salem.
A 19th century style exhortation urges farmers to boost output via hog harvesting and cooperative labor while noting education, resilience, and prosperity as rewards. It warns against transient labor dependency, stresses better paddock routines, and discusses child behavior and family dynamics to reduce irritability and ensure efficient farm operations.
A three year old girl Frances, charming and pretty, attracts frequent visitors who shower praise and attempts to interact with her. Family members enjoy attention but worry as her responses grow petulant when spoken to or asked for actions.
Smethport readers profit from Doan's Kidney Pills claims. G A Tarson of Rose Bin Ave recalls kidney pain easing after using Doan's, buying at Wells Drug Store, and continuing with four more boxes to stay cured. Foster Milburn Co advertises Doan's as the trusted remedy.
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