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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1880
Page
4
The article emphasizes that mineral plant food must be soluble and carried by a solvent. It argues that coarse pebbles without pulverized material render soil sterile, while porous, well-mixed soil needs a solvent to transport nutrients. Rainwater, via carbonic acid from Professor Robert Peter, acts as nature's solvent to decompose silicates and release potash and phosphates.
Farmers note that sowing wheat or oats in orchards risks heat reflection injuring young trees in dry weather. Plow under stubble soon after harvest to protect trees and improve soil moisture. Young orchards may be planted in small grain while older groves can be sown in oats and pastured. clover is preferred for swine feed and profitability.
The winter water supply causes trouble as ice forms at troughs and pipes may freeze or clog. Implement regular watering twice daily, fill troughs from pumps or cisterns, drive cattle to drink, then empty and cover troughs. Do not leave flowing water in yards. cold water reduces milk by ten percent.
The writer argues cabbages make excellent fodder for sheep and notes a damp season has left turnips poor in quality. He questions why cabbage cultivation is not more widespread, citing its nutrition and adaptability from garden to field soils.
A farmer should cultivate his land in summer to yield grain and also cultivate his mind in winter to yield valuable thoughts. Both fields require care. neglect allows weeds to overrun and smother what is valuable.
A food for horses combining oats and ground corn fed with cut hay is advised. Ground corn with the cob is preferred as it is more palatable and less heating than shelled corn.
Stagnant and impure water cows drink while at pasture is a leading cause of foul odors in milk, highlighting the impact of grazing water sources on dairy quality.
The account portrays Utes as bread and meat eaters who ration poorly, keeping dirty conditions and shared cooking pots. Dogs freely eat meat, then humans reuse the same pot, water, and pail until slime forms. Clothing consists of multiple skins or blankets, often layered with wide belts and buckskin neck ties.
The article urges timely medical aid to kidneys when inactive and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a diuretic. It warns against strong stimulants, notes advanced kidney and bladder diseases can be fatal, and advises using the bitters to support energy and kidney function.
A united stance from doctors and chemists promotes one proper cosmetic process. Cleanse with soap and water, or water alone for delicate skin. Promote healthy skin by fresh air and sun, avoid overheated rooms, and retire early to rest.
The daily use of a tooth-brush promotes healthy gums and mouth cleanliness, though gums may be affected by constitutional causes making them tender and bleed on pressure. Cold can have a similar effect. Tincture of myrrh diluted with water purifies and strengthens. a few drops of tincture of catechu in water provides an astringent stimulating lotion.
An advertisement claims Carboline, a deodorized petroleum extract, can treat bald heads or dandruff without staining fine fabrics and leaves a pleasant scent.
To loosen guass stoppers apply one or two drops of sweet oil near the mouth of the bottle and warm it slightly. Then strike the stopper with a wooden tool wrapped in cloth, first on one side then the other, until it comes free. Alternatively soak the neck in warm water and tap again.
A recipe instruction details shredding a large onion, boiling in milk until tender, adding bread crumbs soak, then beating and heating with mace butter salt egg yolk and cream. Simmer five minutes before serving. The directions emphasize blending ingredients into a smooth sauce for meal accompaniment.
The article advises immediate relief for burns and sunburns with a soda solution applied to the burned area. It emphasizes that dry soda must be surrounded by a moist cloth to dissolve and work, and recommends sprinkling the solution and covering with a wet cloth or washing the wound repeatedly with a strong solution.
Those with sore throat hoarseness or taking cold are urged to use Bacon's Bronchial Traches. The remedy is described as extraordinary for singers and speakers to clear the voice.
Inhalation of pure air returns a poison to the room with each breath, adding 150 grains hourly and 1200 grains nightly. Without a constant air flow to dilute or remove the toxin, the blood grows impure and circulates sluggishly, pressing on the brain and causing frightful dreams.
Instructions prescribe a blend of alcohol one gallon with bergamot oil one ounce rosemary oil one ounce lemon oil two drachms lavender oil four drachms cassia and cloves five drops each ottar of roses twenty drops. Emphasizes using pure spirit and fresh genuine oils.
A strange home remedy suggests filling mouse or rat holes with a rag soaked in cayenne and insolation then sealed with wood or mortar to block entry. The method is proposed as a folk tactic for preventing rodents from reaching a depot of supplies.
Two eggs one ounce of beef suet six ounces of flour three ounces of bread crumbs a little salt mixed slack with milk forming a batter suitable for baking or frying as described.
The Tower of London locks its gates at eleven with a ceremonial routine. The yeoman porter, in red, carries a keys bundle with warders and lanterns, reciting ritual steps and guards asking Who goes there Keys Victoria's keys, God bless Queen Victoria. The keys are then deposited at the lieutenant's lodging.
At a New England dinner, Mr. Cuaunery M. Depew shared a humorous tale about Berkshire bills and a funeral. A curious visitor questioned a corner object, asking about a new eight day clock, only to learn it was the deceased stood upright to make room for mourners.
A preacher prompts discussion on church devotion and attendance when a boy with a twisted tongue quips that a circus would lure people in for free as they do to church. The moment leads the sermon toward singing.
A visiting Vassak college girl left gum wads around the house, disappointing her mother who expected a diploma or gold medal for top chewing. The prank note hints at rivalry and school pride.
A senior discusses the Dun ciad noting that the third book completes the work. He notes Pope added a fourth as an annex which adds little beauty and weakens the overall strength and impact of the earlier poems.
A man attempting to eat raw eggs and read a paper ends up swallowing a live chicken. The bird chirps as it goes down and the man quips that the bird spoke too late, delivering a macabre joke on the mishap.
A humorous quip notes the most absent-minded person is not the pipe hunter or hat tossers but the one who tucks an umbrella to bed and hides behind the door.
Local buyers prefer Dr Bull's Cough Syrup over rival advertising claims as Tom, Dick, Harry and their grandfather promote new recipes. Bottles priced at 25 cents each.
A laborer named Saunders is teased by his master for taking long at breakfast. He replies that a cheese of such size is not eaten quickly, illustrating a rustic exchange about meal pace and appetite.
A husband writes a mock tragic note claiming his wife fled with another man and asks the reader to return his father’s teeth. The column then shifts to a humorous quip by Artemus Ward about misreading a rattlesnake’s den and choosing a cautious retreat.
A counsel cross examines a witness Mrs Kipple and asks which side of the street she lives on. She candidly replies she can live on either side depending on direction, stating if she goes one way it is on the right and if she goes the other it is on the left.
A teacher asks what conscience is and a boy responds that his father’s leather strap made him uncomfortable after wrong. The text notes how harsh truth surfaces when kind words appear in published letters amid a breach of promise suit.
A fragmented quotation asks about Hop Bitters curing stomach liver or kidney obstruction and notes a Russian performance of H M S Pina Fore in St Petersburg and Moscow. It also references the czar dealing with Nihilists and a comical surname exchange among a family.
A quip contrasts masons and their tender workers over pay and “heads.” A Brooklyn scene reports a man stabbed another with scissors. A writer warns against interrupting someone composing editorials. A playful note links XX or XXX on liquor casks to criss cross walking inside.
A humorous line compares a glass of fresh lager to a mad dog as it froths at the mouth. The joke hinges on the beer’s lively foam and strong aroma suggesting wildness.
An old advertisement touts Jayne's Expectorant as a remedy for coughs hoarseness and sore throats. It warns neglect can lead to consumption and bronchitis and urges purchase at one dollar to avoid medical costs. The copy uses vivid promises and market rhetoric typical of its era.
A letter cites years of coughing and lung pain as Liver and stomach issues rather than lung disease. The writer claims Simmons Liver Regulator restored health, noting a severe left side pain and daily coughing of half a gallon previously, with improvement after treatment. G. M. Dopp of East Point, Georgia, endorses the remedy.
Dr Sherwell reports linseed and oil as skin therapeutics in three forms. For males with sound teeth the whole seed is eaten daily, about ten ounces carried and a cup consumed. Bombay or Calcutta seed has more oil. For women and children ground seed mixed with milk as porridge is preferred. bread made with linseed meal is possible but less effective.
A compilation of notes covers a total solar eclipse on January 11 with times for North America and the Pacific, followed by miscellaneous items on VEGETINE remedies, brass coloring processes, Dos-Bins Electric price, Union Pacific railroad line works, evergreen planting plans, and the ancient origin of forks and spoons.
The advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a safe effective remedy for women’s diseases and weaknesses. It cites testimonials from Grace Cheatre of Killmore Indiana and R T McCay of Baltimore praising cures and long illnesses cured by the remedy.
A Rochester reader praises Hop Bitters for restoring health after a long incurable illness, noting noticeable recovery and gratitude from family. A Scituate Mass Jersey cow, eight years old, yielded 605 pounds of butter in a year, averaging nearly two pounds daily with a peak of 3 pounds 6 ounces in a day and 22 pounds 13 ounces in a week in May.
A new 860 page agricultural volume by John E Read from J O McCurdy Co Philadelphia aims to improve farming income and home life. The practical guide covers general agriculture livestock fruit growing business principles and home life with 140 illustrations and a full index.
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