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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1911
Page
7
The Farmers' Fall and Breeze article outlines a poultry house for about 100 fowls with movable roosts automatic ventilators and a drop curtain nesting system that doubles nest capacity. Ground plan shows south facing design with cement floor wire partitions easy cleaning and ample light and ventilation.
US Department of Agriculture estimates Iowa farmers spend 1.4 million dollars annually on new fence posts and 600 thousand dollars to set them. Osage orange lasts longest and is most economical, with preservative treatment doubling post life and cutting overall costs.
The department of agriculture explains its work bringing in seeds and plants from Manchuria Korea and China. Over 2000 specimens were imported last fiscal year including wild apricot trees a diameter ten feet wild grapes persimmons bush cherries and other valuable specimens unknown to many farmers.
Water is essential for sustaining stock life and laying hens require ample pure water. An egg is about 90 parts water.
An advertisement offers a free recipe claimed to cure weak kidneys and related urinary and back pain. It urges readers to mail for the prescription from Dr. A. E. Robinson in Detroit, promising quick at home recovery with harmless ingredients.
A couple near Paris fell into a canal during a romantic walk. A stranger rescued both but refused recognition until police identified him as a burglar sought by authorities. He was arrested and faces sentencing, with potential leniency for the rescue act.
Reports from New York indicate the Waterman Institute treatment for epilepsy yielding strong results. Old cases improve and some patients claim complete cure. readers are urged to write for a gratuitous supply at 122 East 25th Street New York Branch 63.
A Philadelphia woman describes years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments for widespread psoriasis. After trying various doctors and hospitals she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, reporting itching relief and clear skin, with gloves no longer needed. She notes the products are sold worldwide and offers a free skin book from Potter Drug & Chem. Corp.
Bishop Montgomery recounts a 45 mile ride to Ping-Ying in a relay of wheelbarrows with Bishop Scott Lanchester and three carriers per barrow. They endured no springs and 25 000 bumps from stone drops, sleeping on a mattress at night in a Chinese inn, describing the adventurous journey in Mission Field.
Use Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder in shoes for tired feet. It relieves sting from coins and bunions and makes walking a delight. Sold nationwide, 2 cents. Refuse substitutes. Free trial package available by writing A. O. Olmsted, Le Roy, New York.
A collection of witty quotes and sales pitches for remedies. An ad style snippet mentions Hamlins Wizard Qi for aches and Garfield Tea as a mild laxative. It cites authorities and authors like Shelley La Fontaine and uses brief household pain points to promote products.
A Chicago editor recalls John B. Moissant as a genial and skilled airman. He recalls Moissant visiting with drawings of his own aircraft, joking that one should not judge a plane by its exterior, likening discovery to opening an oyster.
An earnest youth declares he will study medicine, saying a prescription commands far more respect than poetry. The exchange contrasts poetry with the perceived prestige of medical study and professional status.
Period ad claims constipation causes and aggravates many diseases and that Dr. Pierce's Pellets cure them. It promotes tiny sugar coated granules as a remedy.
A quote from W. S. Royston emphasizes that loyal allies rallying behind a cause are key to securing victory and guiding the effort to success.
A suspicious woman raises a large crop of doubts about a local issue, stirring public question and prompting residents to seek clearer explanations and transparency from officials.
Vintage advert notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children teething gums and wind colic relief priced at 25 cents a bottle.
A concise aphorism attributed to Delarem urging restraint in speech and thoughtful communication. The maxim emphasizes measuring words and thoughtful expression rather than sheer volume of thoughts.
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