Hessian fly threat spurs nationwide wheat pest drive
Advertising rates and farmer guidance from Epitor J W Barrall highlight media role and warn Hessian fly endangers U S wheat. Officials urge growers to submit infested straw samples before mid September and adopt early spring sowing for winter wheat to curb damage. The campaign involves Federal State and industry partners plus the National Miller's Federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Iowa
Oklahoma
National Miller’s Federation
Loyalty Forgotten in Critical Times Sparks Public Favor Critique
A Nicholasville News column laments men who forget newspaper loyalty and praise during critical moments, noting many grumblers seek public favor while forgetting past support.
Has Your Wheat Been Infected With the Hessian Fly
The U S Department of Agriculture asks farmers if their wheat is infested this season. Farmers should send their name to the Bureau of Entomology in Washington DC to receive a question blank and arrange for examination of infested plants.
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Epitor
J. W. Barrall
Shepherdsville Pioneer-News
U S. Department of Agriculture
Department
Bureau of Entomology
Washington, DC
Hot Weather Tonic and Health Builder Ad
An early 20th century advertisement touts a tonic to restore energy and health, claiming to revive stomach, liver, kidneys, and the entire system. It features a testimonial from Mrs. James Duncar of Haynesville Maine and promotes Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nereus
T.red
James Duncar
Haynesville
Bucklen
Arnica
Notice to claimants against the state of W L Sowder
All persons holding claims against the state of W L Sowder are notified to prove them by June 22 1914. The commissioner G S Griffin will hear proof of claims against the decedent on that date and continue daily until finished. Regular morning bowel movement advice and Herbine remedy advertisement follow.
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Norice
W L. Sowder
G. S. Griffin
John Robins
Brodhead, Ky
White's Vermifuge Promises Prompt Worm Cure for Children
Worms leave children pale and sickly, risking fatal disease. White's Cream Vermifuge expels worms promptly and restores health. Price 25 cents per bottle. Sold by John Robbins, Brodhead, Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robbis
Brodhead Ly
Price Slashed Bargains on Ties Handbags and Cases
Beo ties priced at 39 cents with 25 cent wash ties two for 25 cents. Leather cases offered at 5 dollars 48 cents and 3 dollars 98 cents. Hand bags shown at 4 dollars 98 cents and 1 dollar 96 cents. Numerous value cuts advertise 1.50 value items reduced to 75 cents to 60 cents.
Advertising copy for Castoria and baby elixir products
An old newspaper fragment promotes Fletcher's Castoria with claims it cures kidney and bladder troubles and assists children, plus a sales pitch for Dr E W Hall and a Teething babies remedy McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR, with contact and price details. It also mentions mail orders and a Brod retailer.
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E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
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MT Vernon
Evgar S. Albright
Kentucky Press Association
United States
Nicholasville
Washington, D. C
S. Fish & Son
Sale Buivers PI
Oder
Beo
China
MXTIM
Wtaacty
Vunr Laol Wyuky
Fletcher
Texas
McGee
Brod Head
Sutton & McBee
MIT
Vernon, KY
Swenson
Euma Ure Co
Hanna
J B. Noe
John White & CO
Cours Vitte
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