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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
7
Asparagus is laid down with tips up and stalks trimmed. Boil lightly in salted water until half tender, drain, and stand upright in a hot dish. Serve with buttered toast and melted sauce for a simple, brief preparation.
A correspondent from Aujnder notes a strange accident at Attorney Lassiter’s home. His youngest child, just learning to walk, was attacked by a game rooster that badly lacerated the baby. The child’s face was down winds, sparing the eyes, but the neck and shoulders bore many bruises. Had Mr Lassiter not arrived promptly, the child might have been killed.
A 1908 Savannah letter extols Tetterine for eczema and related skin ailments. The author, once severe ly afflicted, reports dramatic improvement after several applications and offers a money back guarantee. The note cites cures of eczema dermatitis ringworm and other conditions with Tetterine 50 cents and requests readers ask their druggist or mail from The Shuptrine Co. Savannah Ga.
The piece argues that buyers resist deceit in goods like coats and barrels of apples and will not continue dealings with sellers who misrepresent quality. It asserts fair dealing yields genuine peace of mind and long term welfare, beyond mere financial gain, citing the Farm Journal quote from 1909.
Simple home built cistern filters reduce dirt from roof runoff. A brick wall partition or a multi layer filter with charcoal sand and gravel can purify water though regular cleaning is needed. Ensure cisterns are watertight and wells sited to avoid contamination to prevent waterborne diseases like typhoid. Proper testing with chemical and bacterial analyses aids safety.
A patient recounts an infant eczema case that resisted medical ointments until using Cuticura Remedies, noting dramatic skin clearing by the next day and complete recovery. The ad cites Mrs. P. K. Gumbin of Sheldon Iowa on July 13 1908 and includes other patent medicine pitches and household product mentions.
Mrs May Fry of Lindley Indiana credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after years of illness and a suggested operation. The ad touts the remedy as a treatment for female ills including tumors and urges readers to seek confidential advice.
An old advertisement bundle touts Hancock's Sulphur Ointment and Sulphur Compound for burns eczema and skin sores. It cites Officer John T. Carroll of Baltimore as cured after doctors failed. Claims include smoothing skin and healing, with a prompt booklet offer. Also promotes Doan's Kidney Pills with a testimonial from D W Hughes of Dothan Alabama.
Practical farming advice on sheep shearing timing and care. Do not expose sheep to rain. Separate off milk when cows need rest. Gentle milking is an earned skill. If piglets show diarrhea, withhold feed and give oats briefly. Dip sheep after shearing and again in three weeks to kill ticks. Use the Babcock test to guide profits and lending power.
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