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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
7
An article highlights labor saving garden tools incl a hoe with seed box on the handle and a seed flow trigger. It notes such inventions reduce drudgery for country suburban life and bring farm work closer to urban centers.
A historical note explains skimmed milk's feeding value for hogs, equating 100 pounds of skim to half a bushel of corn and five times the live hog price per pound. Whey is about half as valuable as skimmed milk, milk supplies bone and teeth materials, and removing cream unbalances the milk somewhat.
Time is tight for the average dairyman so a herd grain ration is mixed and fed according to each cow’s production. In special cases extra grain may be provided for cows needing additional energy or protein, such as using cornmeal and oil meal when a cow loses flesh or gains fat.
The dairyman need not use costly equipment but must invest more time and labor to supply clean milk. Although pricier to produce, clean milk is cheaper in health costs, since dirty milk risks sickness, especially in children, making it the safer choice. Old wire in ditches clings and clogs wash, a nuisance on farms.
The article explains stomach worms threaten lambs, with eggs dropping to ground and larvae infecting. It recommends moving flocks to fresh ground every 10 days to 2 weeks, plowing land to destroy eggs, and rotating crops such as fall rye, spring oats, vetches, rape, and clover to provide fresh pasture.
The article warns alfalfa dies with standing water and cold wet feet. It emphasizes drainage and organic matter, fall seeding by early September, and cautions that spring seeding yields poor hay but may be clipped. It notes weeds, especially crabgrass, threaten stands and recommends manure and proper soil prep.
A patient from this place claims thirty days after starting the remedy he is cured of pellagra after seven years of illness. The ad urges readers to obtain Baughn's Free book from American Compounding Co., Jasper Ala., promising refunds if the cure fails.
Dean Hodges of Cambridge Theological Seminary argues four lessons from the war in Europe. He contends material strength alone does not exalt a nation and brotherhood is essential. He warns that might is not right and that thousands sacrifice themselves to oppose invincibility. He notes war’s unglorious nature and calls for renewed national Christianity.
A vintage ad promotes Cuticura products for scalp and skin care. It touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment to treat dandruff and itching, describes the moisturizers as pure fragrant and super creamy, and invites readers to sample by mail via Skin Book with the address in Boston. Sold widely.
In Simonsville a traditional bonfire will burn for days to dispose of Tryphena McNeill items including a $250 fur coat and other belongings worth thousands. McNeill, wife of King Samuel, was famed as a seeress drawing wealthy clients and died in a local hospital.
An advisory urges mothers to inspect each bottle of Castoria for the Gothic signature and the phrase In Use For Over 30 Years, noting it as a safe remedy for infants and children and listing Fletcher's Castoria as the product.
Mrs Styles notes eagles and parrots are among the longest living birds while Mr Styles recalls that he has never seen them on women's hats. The quip contrasts bird longevity with fashion trivia in a light local exchange.
The article advises feeding calves protein rich rations during the first six months as they grow rapidly. To keep them thrifty and healthy and produce a smooth thick fleshed animal, provide an abundance of the best kind of food.
A vintage advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming quinine and iron cure malaria and build the system. The copy emphasizes a tasteless formula and price of 50 cents. A poetic aside follows with a humorous exchange on kisses.
The notice recommends sowing grass seed of any kind with inspection for weed seeds and avoiding lower quality grades. It advises a germination test of 95 percent.
A fragment notes a strategy where a woman can control a man by preventing him from recognizing her manipulation. It implies clever social power dynamics and gendered trickery without specifics.
A clipped, stray sentence references dairying as hard work and hints at broader effort, with partial wording suggesting a column or note on labor. The fragment mentions difficulty but provides no clear names, places, or events to anchor a specific report.
An advertisement contrasts Dodson's Liver Tone with calomel, warning calomel is mercury and harmful. It touts Dodson's as a harmless, vegetable liver remedy with a money back guarantee, claiming it cleanses the liver without salivation and improves energy and digestion.
A Browning Magazine quip marks five years since a man asked a woman to marry him and she refused. The line plays on the idea of a wedding that never happened, highlighting a humorous reflection on a missed union and a silent celebration.
Walnut North Carolina resident Mrs McClure recalls severe health decline over 12 years with pain and weakness. After using Cardui for several bottles she recovered fully gaining strength and weight, praising the medicine as a safe female tonic and recommending it to others. Thousands of women report similar help.
Lewis Anthony of Ware plans legal action against John Hammond after Hammond killed a large rattlesnake on Anthony’s farm. Anthony, known for catching and selling snakes, estimates at least a dollar in damages. Hammond was nearby when the rattler was removed. The snake had thirteen rattles and a button.
Ad urges immediate purchase of Bal sam Myrrh for home and stable use to treat cuts burns bruises soreness and lameness, emphasizing preparation for accidents.
The report notes 533 thousand infections among 57 million animals inspected in the past year. Hog cholera and cattle tick losses are estimated from 100 to 150 million dollars for producers in a single year.
Tom quips wealth is not in hair while Bess doubts and a line about buying switches new for six dollars is noted. The exchange hints at frugality and consumer topics of the era.
An estimate puts world illuminating gas consumption at about 760 billion cubic feet each year. This figure highlights the scale of energy use in lighting before widespread electrification and modern gas networks.
An inventor, Jules Louis-Bison of Far Rockaway NY, designs a time-recording system for piano practice. The method uses six double-disk talking machine records or a single condensed record to show beat counts aloud while printed music marks indicate counting in two. The Presto example demonstrates counting 1 2 1 2 across twelve bars as a teacher would.
An old advertisement features bold claims that Capudine provides quick relief for aches pains and nervousness without being narcotic or dope. The piece includes mock dialogue and a cartoonish aside about a figure named Shmelts and a critic’s quip about a parent disciplining a child.
A pupil asks a teacher to be excused this afternoon citing an aunt’s death. The teacher hesitates but grants the absence, noting it would be easier if the relation were closer.
Over 100000 packages of Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder are used by German and Allied troops at the Front. It rests the feet gives instant relief to corns bunions hot swollen aching feet and makes walking easy. Sold everywhere two cents. Ady.
A brief quip contrasts human nature with odd traits noting men who appear cheerful yet harbor shady characters. The exchange illustrates double faces in personalities without naming individuals or places.
A terse proverb notes that the typical boy avoids the grindstone while turning many other stones in daily tasks. The line frames perseverance and practical work as common boyhood traits.
The referee in divorce proceedings signals advisement to consolidate the matter and will decide next week. The appellant is described as wealthy. The judge ends with an adjourned hearing.
An advertisement from Marine Hye Remedy Co of Chicago markets Marine Hye Remedy for red watery eyes and granulated eyelids. It promises a free book by mail and urges readers to consult their druggist for the product.
Advertisement for Huiford's Balsam claims a cure for skin issues and beauty benefits. The copy jokes about a sinecure priced at three dollars, noting a long history since 1846 and promising effective results despite superficial appeal.
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