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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1895
Page
4
An old health ad describes tired feeling as due to impoverished blood and urges purifying the blood with Thyod's Sarsaparita. It claims the tonic purges toxins, strengthens digestion, and restores energy and vigor for fatigued nerves.
An ad extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative improving comfort and wellbeing. It claims cleansing the system and alleviating colds headaches fevers and constipation by acting on kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them. The California Fig Syrup Co advertises its product in bottles priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar, warning buyers not to accept substitutes.
A long sermon by Rev T De Witt Talmage urges young men to cultivate body and mind, obey God, and resist corrupt literature. It links habits, industry, and moral discipline to a bright future, condemns sensational newspapers, and urges self mastery, prudent choices, and perseverance before life’s pivotal years.
An article from Farmers' Review details carrier pigeons, noting their size, neck and flight muscles, and the naked skin appendage by the bill. It covers training methods in Turkey, distances from home, speeds up to around 50 miles per hour, digestion time, and examples of races and performances in Ghent and Rouen, with observations on how marking and landmarks affect navigation.
The American Farmer and Farm News argues for broad wagon tires to cut road wear and labor. It notes farmers cling to narrow tires by tradition while lumbermen and freighters use wide tires, saving energy and costs. It cites Dr. Van Slyke showing butter fat in milk correlates with cheese yield, suggesting richer milk yields more cheese.
The Troy Times notes experiments showing cream can be separated at higher temperatures up to 95 or 100 F if rapid cooling to 55 F is available without damaging the cream. Cautions include testing before higher temps and warming gradually. rapid warming may improve butter quality.
A Brussels resident recalled in June the vivid scenes of Waterloo through a young widow’s eyes. Her account follows the horrors at the field, the seen deaths and stripped bodies, and the emotional toll of parting from loved ones.
The J. L. Casa T. M. Co. of Racine Wisconsin advertises the world’s largest threshing machine giant. Their implements are highlighted as reliable and a new illustrated catalogue is mailed free to customers.
Fragmentary notes describe health milestones and religious seeking as remedies for kidney stomach and nerve troubles. Mention of Rev JD Breen and a belief in spiritual aids accompanying traditional remedies.
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