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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
6
The article explains constructing a wooden double walled icehouse on the ground with sawdust insulation, ventilation, drainage, and a continuous packed doorway. It details foundation walls, airflow, tie wiring, and cabinet-style packing to keep ice, plus dimensions and a square layout for family use.
Farmers are urged to make sheep walk 40 to 60 rods daily to the feed lot. Authorities say exercise yields better lamb crops than extra feed in confinement.
A wheelbarrow style feeding barrow is described with an iron frame one inch by one quarter inch thick, four bolted sections for strength and lightness, and a hoop sized to fit a common flour barrel. A wooden wheel with a wide iron tire and wooden handles complete the design for easy filling and removal of the barrel.
The Feathered World of London explains a simple hover using a large stone jug for boiling water, fitted under a barrel head with a central hole. Cloth fringe radiates heat evenly, keeping the top cooler. a care-taker explains keeping chicks in a closed run during rain and letting them out to a dry run in warm weather, with the hover and run elevated to avoid dampness.
The article argues rapid growth is cheaper than prolonged stunted development. It notes that delaying feeding or sparing rations lengthens the grow-out period and reduces profits, while smart, heavy feeding in the feed lot shortens the feeding period and increases returns for the owner.
There is no place on the farm where drainage yields higher profit than in feed lots and around hog pens. Large wallows form around the hog house, unsightly and unsanitary. If natural drainage is unavailable, an artificial system will repay its cost many times.
A society girl shares her nightly routine to stay well and beautiful. She emphasizes open windows, a hard bed, light coverings, a warm bath, massages, and a nine hour sleep backed by physicians who say sleep does more for the body than anything else.
An inexpensive decorative hatpin holder is crafted from a long spool. Finished rims in gold or silver frame the body covered with brocade or silk, hand-painted or embroidered. Narrow ribbons form a loop for hanging, a rosette tops the piece, and a cork or wool core allows hatpins to be inserted from either end.
A line from The January Delineator states that water used to cook beets with a tablespoon of alcohol becomes harmless rouge. The note presents a curious cosmetic tip with a cautious tone.
Describes lamp shade designs shifting to a straight side line with silk and lace details. Highlights French shades with Milan lace, rose silk flowers, gold fringe, lattice ribbons, passementerie, and gilt edges. Notes palette of yellow rose pink and cream enhances the decorative effect.
The piece describes winter styles with hipless silhouettes and flat close fitting bodices. Long narrow high waisted skirts, open arched hairpins, and white fur hats for children mark the season, while gowns pair with contrasting slipper colors and square shaped calling cards trend.
A late century fashion note describes wearing a colored velvet ribbon as a small flat bow under the chin. It suits women with good features, pairs with higher necklines, and echoes Boucher painting style. Tying at the top preserves neck and jawline.
President Roosevelt declares electric companies forming a water power monopoly and vetoes a bill aimed at curbing their influence. The action signals a decisive stance against consolidation, with attention on regulatory reform and public power advocates.
President Roosevelt denounces electric power companies pursuing a James River dam in Missouri as a threat to public welfare. He vetoes a perpetual land grant for William Standish and urges limits, time frames, and public charges to curb a rising water power monopoly.
James W. Clay of 666 W Fayette St Baltimore Maryland says a Civil War era kidney complaint caused constant back and head pain and painful sediment in urine. Three boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills cured him completely and five years later the trouble has not returned. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
In a tale recounted by Denny to Jerry, Ci hac chases him with a knife over miles, through woods and a long road. He escapes by leaping a lake to the opposite shore, leaving the pursuer enraged but confounded.
Advertised testimonial notes two patients praising Peruna as a complete cure for catarrh. One sufferer from Illinois says two bottles fixed two months of symptoms and mortification in social settings. The other from Ohio reports eighteen years of catarrh resolved after about a third bottle. Peruna Drug Mfg Co of Columbus Ohio promotes a free almanac.
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