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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
7
Farmers adopting manure spreaders gain even distribution, reduced labor, and larger field coverage compared to fork spreading. The wagon box design attaches quickly to wagons, requires two horses, and can be mounted with supports or a pulley system for efficient unloading, costing $40 to $60 less than standard spreaders.
The article emphasizes pre lambing care for ewes to ensure strong milk and healthy lambs. It notes that thin or weak ewes result in poor lamb growth, and extra daily feeding and surveillance before lambing reduce postnatal problems. It warns against misreading woolly fat as strength and urges focused nutrition and management.
The guide advises removing the strongest pigs in detachments starting with the largest, then separating the main boat pig in a pen with a large exercise yard away from others. Keep him thrifty not fat, as good pigs require both proper breeding and feeding.
Advice on dairy herd efficiency stresses gentleness and regular milking for steady output. After establishing butterfat percent, weigh milk and monitor quality post freshening, noting if cows stay productive or dry off early. Owners may fault feeding. consider selling unprofitable cows.
The department of agriculture examined 1 471 seed samples last year and found 102 adulterated or misbranded. Results are published with the names of the selling firms. The department says the adulterated seed trade has greatly fallen off since testing began.
The hen and her egg are depended upon to pay grocers' bills. Poultry literature is read by more people than other experimental works, and there will be growing demand in New England for poultry education beyond other agricultural fields.
The Detroit Free Press notes detective H. K. Adair is praised in Grand Rapids for catching an absconding banker who “gave himself away.” The column adds a humorous Irish tale about an old widow ordering a coffin with mock solemnity and a witty undertaker quip about trimmins.
Postage stamps are produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington with stamped envelopes and wrappers made by a private Dayton Ohio firm and postal cards at Rumford Maine. In 1908 stamped paper value reached $176,974,190.24 with 9,772,059,664 pieces issued, up from 1907 along with 18,213,310 stamp books. Officials anticipate postage stamp issuance will top ten billion in fiscal 1909.
Two actors reminisce about past performances with Hamfat noting he played hobo parts and the other agreeing that it explains their bum acting. The quotes reflect self deprecation and shared history in a theatrical context.
A Philadelphia Sunday school tale shows a teacher’s economics lesson on faith hope and charity. A pupil forgets the coins and confesses his mother spent charity on meat to make hamburg steak, leaving him with only faith and none of the others.
Henry Searle of Little Rock Arkansas describes a twelve month struggle with intense eczema itchy skin on ankles feet arms and scalp. After trying many remedies relief came from two or three applications of Cuticura Ointment with Cuticura Soap and Pills, leading to a complete cure.
An Irish widow asks aid after winter hardship. Her ill husband, no work, dead children, and scarce bread prompt a plea to neighbors and officials. She says she sought church and individuals without success and finally visited a nearby locomotive works seeking relief.
J Hammonds of Fort Scott Kansas reports after kidney stone surgery he used Dosas Kidney Pills. He says symptoms improved immediately, sediment and stones passed, and overall health restored with weight gain. Pills sold everywhere 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co New York City listing included.
A young woman reporter interviews a country paper’s lead ing citizens about politics. She asks a stern matron to reveal Mr. 2’s party. The matron replies by declaring she herself is the party he belongs to.
The advertisement touts Lewis' Single Binder cigars made with extra quality tobacco and priced higher than competing 5c cigars. It urges customers to tell the dealer they want them.
A compact aphorism notes that marriage markedly shifts a man's perspectives faster than other influences, reflecting social attitudes about domestic life and personal change.
A New York scientist wins Government protection for a lamp burner that converts oil to hydro carbon gas, yielding eighty candle power with less oil, no mantle damage, no odor, and no smoke. Union Light Co. gains selling rights and offers discounts to recruit local reps. A humorous train tale follows about a sick man who ate a chick with big eyes and killed an owl.
In 1908 twelve polar quests gathered from Canada Denmark France Germany England Russia Sweden and the United States. Notable leaders included Peary and Cook from the United States Bernier from Canada Erichsen Ras musen from Denmark Charcot from France Shackleton from England and Geer from Sweden.
Ethel asserts the suitor is a man of means though he earns only $1,000 yearly. He vows to improve as the dialogue reveals optimism and a joke about misjudgments. The exchange ends with a playful remark on discovering a mistake by falling into a hole.
Mrs Matilda Holtert of Providence Rhode Island praises ALLEN S FOOT-EASE for relief from aching feet. The advertisement notes the product is sold by all druggists for 25 cents and urges readers to ask today.
Fragmentary line hints at a quarrel or mismatch involving Hewitt and Jewitt with reference to appearance and fairness. The text includes a brunette remark. Context is unclear and no verifiable event or date is provided.
A historical advertisement promotes Murine eye remedy claiming relief for red weak weary and watery eyes. It emphasizes compounding by experienced physicians and conformity to the Pure Food and Drugs Law and notes the product does not smart and soothes eye pain.
The saying warns that desiring heartsease should not lead one to mary gold and hints at mixed meanings of flowers. It juxtaposes gentle peace with a harsher symbol. The line suggests caution in interpreting floral signs.
A humorous exchange centers on a pugilist with a long reach and a rival who brags about a longer vocabulary. The jibe plays on spoken bravado and clever wordplay rather than physical prowess.
The notice asserts that a cold often leads to pneumonia and consumption and recommends Hamlin's Wizard Oil applied to the chest to break up a cold in a night. It presents a medical claim typical of period advertisements.
A collection of short promotional blurbs and ad copy mentions items like Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, a 25c bottle, Pride misquoted phrase, Lewis' Single Binder cigars, and a line about a ballet girl and tights. The readable text resembles vintage advertising and social commentary snippets.
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