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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1913
Page
15
Advice on timing and methods to cut alfalfa for optimal drying and yield. Start when dew is off and weather stays clear for days, tedding in the afternoon, use a side delivery rake, and stack or haul once dry. Emphasizes leaf loss and leaf weight comprising 48 percent of crop.
A columnist urges farmers to break from old methods and enroll in short winter courses at state agricultural colleges. The programs cover general agriculture, soil fertility, farm management, crops, poultry, dairying, animal care, horticulture, insect study, and plant diseases to raise earning capacity.
Farmers advised to provide constant access to red salt for working horses. Horses on full grain and heavy labor should receive salt regularly, with a lump kept in each feed box as a gauge of their needs.
There are nearly six thousand professional foresters in Germany who are associated with various technical societies. The figure reflects a structured forestry community linked to specialized organizations across the country.
The note argues cleanliness remains essential but its impact on butter quality peaks during the dog days. It emphasizes maintaining hygienic practices to ensure better butter when temperatures rise.
Safety, economy and utility drive concrete silo use and broader concrete work for farms. Government tests show durability and fodder preservation, with initial costs similar to lumber when farmers supply sand and gravel and supervise construction. Concrete also reduces insurance costs and suits walks, dairy facilities, mills, troughs and steps.
An article explains silage needs and silo size based on animals fed. It notes typical cow consumption about 35 pounds daily for roughly 210 days, with silage weight varying by depth. It suggests silo diameters of 10, 12, 14, or 16 feet for 10, 15, 20, or 30 plus cows respectively, and recommends heights of 30 to 40 feet or more.
Do not let drinking fountains sit in sun to prevent disease. Avoid sour food to prevent indigestion and liver trouble. Provide shade to keep hens healthy. Keep males and females apart or sell them. Supply grit and oyster shells, year round. Bury dead fowl to prevent disease spread. Sell surplus stock now for best profits.
A compact forestry tool used to battle fires in California combines rake, spade, and hoe. It is designed for horseback transport and weighs under five pounds, enabling quick deployment on rugged terrain.
In two Vermont and Iowa letters, women report long standing pains and weakness eased after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and the Sanative Wash. The Moretown testimonial cites relief from female weakness and chills with renewed ability to work. The Gifford account claims cure of displacement and back pain after treatment.
An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as a good honest medicine that heals kidney and bladder ailments and urinary irregularities once absorbed. It urges readers to try the product for positive and permanent relief.
A Louisville Courier Journal quote highlights a speaker praising a brand of cigarettes as selling well yet admitting the product is so poor it is used to break off habits.
A 1912 letter from W V a mother describes infant eczema on the head and face with severe itching. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment for complete relief after eight months and two boxes, noting temporary hair loss and disfigurement. A dessert scene adds a humorous follow-up about a child asking for a clean plate.
A. R. Stringer testifies that Hunt's Lightning Oil cured his wife's rheumatism and a friend's toothache. Advertisement notes 25 and 50 cent bottles and urges all dealers to carry the product.
Local speed racer Gabe-Speeder shattered all auto records until today when a neck injury ended his run. The incident followed a failed attempt to beat the broad jump record with his car. An advertisement for Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup and Roman Eye Balsam appears among the text.
A German mother aboard a South East streetcar cried to her son Charlie as the cars diverged at a switch. Believing a signal urgent, Charlie abandoned his ride to leap to the other car and hurry home after the mother yelled that the key was under the mat at the back door.
The United States consumes over two thirds of global bananas, aided by proximity to Caribbean supply and a Boston skipper who popularized the fruit in Europe. The nation remains the world’s leading banana market and American boys are described as Jamaica growers’ best friend.
Advertises Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a cure for liver bowel and stomach troubles including constipation. Claims rapid relief and removal of poisonous waste with tone up effects. Promotes as an alternative to calomel and notes 25 cent price and free sample from Hot Springs Chemical Co. Ark.
A witty quip notes a lawyer son who went to Texas and, after defending a horse thief, is jailed because the judge ruled he was an accessory due to his plea. The remark plays on legal irony and distant places.
A woman repeats a friend's warning that all men are deceitful and selfish. She acknowledges the warning yet insists she will marry Fred, believing him to be different. The dialogue contrasts cautions about men with her decision to proceed with the engagement.
An advertisement touts Vitalitas as a universal remedy sold by druggists at 1 per bottle and Vitalitas salve at 50e per jar. Sold by Vital Remedies Co. in Houston Texas.
A witty exchange cited from the Louisville Courier Journal recalls a husband asking to see a film while his wife complains she has nothing to wear. The quip captures social humor about courting entertainment and wardrobe concerns in a single witty moment.
A timid man asks for a remedy for hair loss in a drug store and the clerk replies with a simple box suggestion, turning a tense moment into a humorous exchange.
An old advertisement promotes a prescription labeled No. SIX-SIXTY-SIX as a malaria treatment. It claims five to six doses cure the illness and that taking it as a tonic prevents recurrence. The price is 25 cents per ad.
A humorous exchange recalls a Boston girl drawing attention with a slit skirt. One man admits he missed the view because he stood on the opposite side, highlighting playful street antics and city fashion chatter.
The report describes a woman famed for opulence to the point that even her tombs are said to feature gold filled teeth, illustrating sensational wealth and status.
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