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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1883
Page
4
The Breeders' Gazette argues that farmers should destroy worthless curs and substitute well bred shepherd pups. It contends this would greatly increase wealth across farming communities and that a dog can be trained with tact, patience, and intelligent guidance to become a valuable farm hand.
The New England Homestead notes wooden and boarded silos as practical and often preferable to costly stone structures. Water and frost damage in stone silos are cited, while board‑up barns offer a simple, effective ensilage storage method.
A writer in Vicks Monthly argues for repeated soap and carbonic washes through the season on peach and plum stems and related trees. He notes June egg laying and even hatchings as late as October first, with grafted side shoots eaten by hatching borers. Eggs of borers on apple quince Siberian crab and mountain ash typically hatch in August.
The article stresses caring for a horse’s legs after hard work. It advises rubdowns to induce perspiration to prevent swelling and stiff joints, and cooling bandages on the legs to prevent wind-galls that affect market value.
The article discusses agricultural guidance on using salt to control onion maggot, feeding cattle, and manure practices. It notes rising livestock diseases like foot and mouth and pleuro-pneumonia, and describes cow conformation, milk to butter yields, and recipe receipts. It also cites Dr. Edward Eggleston on American migrations and colonial movement shaping early American character.
Dicheus Dichenanus is described as a splendid miser who blends great parsimony with lavish appearance claiming Byzantine imperial descent. His table shows ostentation while meals are frugal and servants’ wardrobes and living rules reflect extreme thrift. In illness he names a distant heir by a disrespectful letter received.
The article advises rubbing oil cloths and cups with salcratus to remove stains, using spirits of ammonia with hard soap to clean white paint, and keeping pudding sauce hot by placing its basin in simmering water without boiling. It emphasizes gentle methods and practical kitchen handling.
The Family Doctor advises against punishing children by boxing or pulling ears and suggests kerosene oil to treat chilblains. A weekly borax camphor wash may help prevent hair loss. Dr Thomas warns measles mortality rises with neglect. proper medical and parental care reduces serious complications. London Lancet.
The article traces diphtheria history from ancient Sanscrit references to 17th century Europe and 19th century U.S. observations. It notes the leathery membrane, uncertain causes, and the virus’s spread via air, clothing, and public spaces, with age and crowded housing as risk factors.
A London observer notes an ivory-hafted knife is mere cutlery yet traces its journey from an African elephant. The tusk likely traveled hundreds of miles, faced hostile regions, and weighed about 140 pounds at Liverpool. He cites high English prices and ongoing ivory supply from Africa and India if demand grows.
The New York communists mark the 1871 Paris commune with an address denouncing future rule by force. Other items note a steamer collision at Lewisport Indiana with a fire on board, many smacks missing after a gale, high hog product import fears, and counterfeited railroad bonds in Illinois.
Mississippi River water levels ease as repairs advance along the Memphis and Little Rock line and travel resumes. Tennessee lawmakers discuss treasury losses, flood relief effort expands with donations, and a pension bill for wounded soldiers passes amid abolition of public executions.
Secretary Folger departed Washington last Saturday aboard the Baltimore and Ohio and was later taken on board the revenue cutter Ewing at Locust Point. His health is reported very bad and the trip’s purpose remains undisclosed.
A long tale extols germs as the greatest modern medical threat. It credits Pasteur and others, notes vaccines, and advocates Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a universal remedy, claiming it cleanses blood and strengthens the body to fight chronic diseases from liver to lungs. Two Georgia girls are named in a brief note.
Frazer axle grease offers two week lubrication while rivals run two to three days. Demand Frazer’s with label from your dealer. The product won first medals at Centennial and Paris expositions. Deacon Smith endorses Carboline deodorized petroleum hair renewer as the perfection of hair preparations.
An early advertisement promotes Wells Health Renewer as a cure for dyspepsia impotence and sexual debility claiming restored health and vigor. It also touts Chrolithian collars and cuffs as best fitting now available at first class stores.
Advertisement notes Wells May Apple Pills as antibilious and cathartic. It also promotes Lyon's Patent Heel Stiffeners to correct the habit of running over boots or shoes. Product codes include 1025c.
An open secret explains that Mustang liniment is the best external remedy for man or beast. It penetrates skin flesh and muscle to the bone to remove disease and soreness, a claim emphasized by its widespread use and effectiveness.
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