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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1903
Page
8
Elevator Inspector Branch of St. Louis tests safety by dropping elevators with himself. New York ministers lampoon Dowie with jokes about Zion and money. A wag calls him "Dr. Doughie" due to crusade funding, while War Cry remains unblacklisted in New York publications.
Public health notice warns housekeepers about cheap baking powders sold by peddlers containing alum or low quality ingredients. It cites health risks including alumia salts in gastric juice and references bans in England and DC. Advises choosing reputable cream of tartar brands and avoiding peddler sales.
Mammoth roses spread over carpets and appear ready to be picked. Mansion style bureaus feature cedar lined upper cupboards for moth protection. A dark wood folding writing table saves space when closed, and opens to reveal a top with strapped writing materials.
W J Hill of Concord North Carolina testifies the remedy treats disordered kidneys and backache. He notes irregular dark kidney secretions and sediment cleared after using the pills with lasting relief. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo sells at 56 cents per box.
A 1903 sermon argues God is unchangeable in character and in His plan of salvation. It contrasts human misconceptions with Bible truth, traces gradual revelation, warns of judgment for sin, and urges acceptance of Jesus as the singular path to eternal life.
Farmers neglect shade trees especially on small farms. Native oaks and other trees give shelter, beauty, and shade for cattle and laborers. Apple trees offer viable economical shade with fruit, while proper spacing prevents dampness and keeps homes cool and inviting.
The Bible Society agents sold scriptures in 53 languages in the Russian empire, 28 in Burmah, 80 in South Malaysia, and 63 in the Egyptian agency, illustrating wide linguistic reach across regions.
The Ontario experiment farm uses a 6 by 3 by 8 foot fumigation box to fumigate peas for pea weevils with carbon bisulphide. It holds about 30 bushels, is built of pine 1.5 inches thick with tight joints, and can also dip sheep to kill ticks. Fumigate grain soon after harvest, preferably in fall, midwinter, or spring.
The Maine Farmer criticizes the trend of crossing pure breeds as harmful to poultry quality. It argues that crosses create mongrels and weaken lines, urging breeders to choose a preferred breed, breed true, improve it, and select males from proven producers to build up strong roots.
A Farm Journal critique warns about daily stock betting by a gambling farmer. It notes that chasing quotations leads to loss and credits sharper traders for outsmarting those who overestimate their skill. The piece stresses prudent restraint and warns against sustained risk.
Joseph Newman urges Farmers' Review readers that many dairies keep unprofitable cow boarders who eat more than they produce milk. He calls for education of dairymen to use scales and the Babcock test to select cows to keep, improve feed like alfalfa, and feed a balanced nation to remove wasteful cows.
A farmer testifies that Swamp Root, Kilmer's kidney liver and bladder remedy, relieves back pain and urinary troubles. The ad claims it corrects incontinence and night-time urination, offering a natural gentle aid to the kidneys.
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