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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1918
Page
7
The U S department of agriculture presents two methods to preserve eggs for winter. The silicate method uses one quart sodium silicate to nine quarts boiled water in a five gallon crock to cover eggs with two inches of solution. The lime method uses two to three pounds unslaked lime in five gallons cooled water to cover eggs and two inches of solution above.
The article notes fresh air dryness sunlight and space keep birds comfortable. It argues no single house style fits all regions and favors open, economical South houses. Site choice hinges on drainage and southern exposure where possible. poultry can thrive on well drained soils.
The speaker urges expanding chicken and egg production to feed armies and allies. Chickens use waste, control pests, and need minimal labor, allowing women and children to manage much of the work. Increased poultry farming is presented as a rapid, economical way to aid wartime efforts.
The piece explains candling eggs to select only good ones for storage in water glass or limewater. It notes the USDA bulletin How to Candle Eggs by Dr MBE Pennington and colleagues, with colored plates showing good and bad appearances and aims to help both households and suppliers keep eggs in prime condition.
The biological survey of the United States Department of Agriculture seeks breeders with birds or eggs for sale. It asks if you still raise these birds, what other game birds you breed, and if you have eggs for sale. Respondents to help service inquiries about breeding stock and eggs to hatch.
Domesticated guinea fowls come in Pearl White and Lavender varieties with Pearl the most popular among breeders and keepers.
After cleaning the poultry houses it is advisable to whitewash them, especially the inside walls, to improve cleanliness and appearance.
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for a sick child with symptoms like irritability fever and stomach issues. It claims the fruit laxative cleanses the liver and bowels within hours and promises gentle, reliable relief with a pleasant taste, warning against counterfeit versions.
Miss Simpkins suspects upstairs visitor as her beau and questions Jane. Jaime answers she heard singing a psalm and Miss Simpkins concedes you may sing psalms but lets have no hims.
Public notice-like ad promotes Cuticura Ointment and Soap for skin care with free sample address and prices. Narrative fragment includes a New Orleans tavern scene with a constable hurling insults at a suspected thief, reflecting garbled archaic dialogue.
A vintage advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a trusted Holland remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It claims centuries of use, details capsule dosage, and guarantees refunds if relief is not achieved.
An advertisement touts Petterine as invaluable for clearing blotches itchy patches and improving skin texture promising relief for eczema and other skin diseases. Sold by druggists or mailed by Shuptrine Co Savannah Ga for 50e.
Last year's peanut crop reached 51 million bushels with projections to top 250 million in a few years. There were 50 peanut crushing establishments in 116 and oil output exceeded 26 million gallons. Experts foresee widespread use of peanut oil for dressings and cooking, with Spanish peanuts favored for oil and Virginia varieties common in peanut butter.
In a quaint community scene neighbors bet on whose lawn is best. A playful pun about bets and hedges underscores lighthearted rivalries among residents in a suburban block.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a gentle, entirely vegetable remedy to replace calomel. It promises a cleaner liver, relief from nausea, headaches, and dizziness, and claims the product won’t salivate, with a call for trust from your druggist.
An advertisement touts BONUS LIVER PILLS as a mild safe cure for bilious headaches and sluggish liver. It claims to cleanse poisons, regulate the bowels, and restore vitality with one pill nightly for two to three nights. a large bottle is inexpensive at drug stores.
A pithy remark notes that a man’s ego swells most when a attractive woman asks him for information, illustrating vanity sparked by flattery.
A statement highlights that even left handed women advocate for equal rights and opportunity, signaling broader support for gender and disability equity.
The ad warns that heat breeds stomach and bowel troubles from harmful acids in foods and offers Eatonic tablets as a quick, harmless relief. It claims Eatonic prevents gas, nausea, heartburn, and indigestion after meals and guarantees money back if unsatisfied.
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