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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
10
An old notice touts Roman Eye Balsam as a nightly remedy to prevent tired eyes and eye strain. The pamphlet suggests using it at bedtime to stave off watery eyes and fatigue linked to long work days on the farm.
A friend congratulates a newly married man to his face, joking he married money. The husband explains his wife kept her better paying job, so he retired to run the house. He quips that women must be allowed to have their way in some things.
A family scene shows children debating making taffy while a parent cites a headache. Tom suggests the alternative of making noise if taffy is prevented, reflecting a light domestic moment.
The piece rejects the view that the Gulf Stream alone makes Europe habitable. It explains warm moist southwest winds drive Europe’s climate, while Gulf waters mix with cooler currents. It notes the Gulf Stream cannot be identified north of 32 latitude and details how heat cycles between tropical and north Atlantic waters.
A columnist advises keeping a large supply of sand and gravel for hens with ample milk to feed them. The piece argues for thoroughbred fowls as the only profitable type, cautions against mongrel flocks, and suggests storing road dust for dust boxes in winter.
Practical advice on poultry care including feeding at regular hours and ensuring hens have access to light sun and fresh air. Suggests low windows to maximize sun, using chaff litter, six inches of litter depth, level perches to prevent fights, and the need for grit for egg production.
A natural history professor debunks the idea that training birds to draw water harms them. He recounts teaching a wild young bird to reach water by strings and perches, observing patient progression from near approach to mouth and foot coordination as the bird pulls and retrieves a weed-stem.
The passage notes Matthew Arnold’s claim that few people love poetry while nearly everyone loves dogs and states that Arnold was right. It presents a literary reflection on canine affection and poetry’s popularity.
A London Chronicle summary notes Arabia’s rise as a separate nation amid a century of revolts against Turkish rule since 1818. It traces revolts from 1882 to 1908, recalls ancient Mecca, and comments on Mecca’s climate, sanitation, and the wealth from pilgrimage, ending with a wry remark on beggars at a fair.
Ammonia is a gas dissolved in water and part of the alkali family. It attacks oils and grease, explaining its spot removing power beyond soap and water. Bath ammonia serves as a fine cleanser.
Ireland led Europe by requiring surname use by law over a century before England or Wales. The piece traces name meanings and spelling changes from O- prefixes to various modern forms, noting origins for Murphy Kelly Connors Murphy Sullivan ODonnell Mullowney McCormack Ilynn Mannigan Boyle Brian Brady Macauley and related variants.
The article recommends resuscitation after an electric shock by a sharp blow to the soles with shoes on. It notes pulling the tongue from the throat to prevent airway sealing and mentions devices that grasp the tongue to keep the throat open for artificial respiration.
Native women use seaweed derived gelatin substitute to make desserts akin to gelatin desserts. The material mirrors dried seaweed extracts shipped from Japan and China, then processed and sold in bundles in local markets.
The working forces of the British navy afloat and ashore number more than two million, with official estimates placing the overall strength near 2,000,000 men. The figure highlights the scale of Britain’s maritime and naval manpower during the period.
A humorous dialogue snippet shows a young suitor praising his love while the motherly figure fires back with witty banter. A banker joke and diplomat quip follow, highlighting playful social theater. The scene ends with remarks on diplomacy and money as figures.
A brief exchange derides Miss Screecher’s singing at the opera. The joke hinges on a supposedly poor strainer marring her voice and the audience’s reaction.
A playful dialogue asks why men favor things that clash with them and answers that it may be because they make good wives. The line suggests a humorous contrast between male preference and marital harmony.
A quirky applicant describes ten years as a glass enter in a circus sideshow. He explains losing his job after the beard of a lady sickened the manager. He refused to perform and quit, while noting the program marks the piece as a problem play and questions why anyone funded its production.
In clipped dialogue, Gyer accuses Bartley of drawing the color line while Myer Hadieal is dismissed as an artist.
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a comprehensive kidney liver and bladder remedy. It warns many suffer kidney trouble unknowingly and lauds the product s mild immediate effects with testimonials and offers sample bottles by mail. The copy lists distressing symptoms and urges purchase at drug stores with a mail order sample and a free information book.
A spring operated long handed swage ter is devised to reach fills on ceilings. The device allows workers to press and shape metal without ladders. It promises improved efficiency in ceiling work and may spark further tooling improvements.
In a clipped exchange, Newlyrich urges guidance to avoid repeating harmful patterns. He addresses his social mentor with a mix of defiance and dependence, signaling intent to change but acknowledging current instability.
A terse adage notes that speaking wisely at the proper moment wins respect while provoking envy from those who misjudge timing. The line suggests restraint and tact yield social influence and deter petty criticism.
Old age prevention claims by Dr. Pierce from Buffalo urge drinking water and taking Anure to filter poisons via kidneys. Advertised as thirty seven times stronger than tea, it allegedly dissolves uric acid and eases backache frequent urination rheumatic pains and fatigue.
John Walker uncovered a hammered 1808 U S silver coin from a potato planting area in Chittenden Vermont. The discovery adds a rare relic to local finds and draws interest from collectors and historians.
The notice claims Dr Peery's Dead Shot quickly removes worms and tapeworms. It also mentions a patent granted for a trunk that can double as a beet tub.
A short editorial note argues that some individuals avoid following their own recommendations and should not be harshly judged for it. It suggests a nuanced view of accountability and personal standards.
Pleasantville reader Mr Joe O Fowler credits Anuric with long standing kidney troubles relief after trying ten tablets and fifty tablets. The ad touts Dr Pierce products including Pleasant Pellets and Golden Medical Discovery as trusted remedies for liver and blood.
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