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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1905
Page
4
Dr George F Butler medical superintendent of Alma Springs San speaks on digestion and appetite. He warns appetite alone misleads, urges mindful eating, proper elimination, and warm guidance to keep health through balanced diet and habits. He stresses regular exercise, plenty of water, and optimistic conduct to endure life’s trials.
A garbled piece talks about a 6 foot tarhing shark seen near British shores and poison effects on the circulatory system. It mentions Central American moth Evetue etriz with 12 to 18 winged species and seabirds feeding on insects and beetles as summer advances.
Mrs. Mary Cogin of Kansas City Missouri describes severe kidney issues causing swelling and fatigue until using Dean's Kidney Pills. She says doctors gave up but the remedy cured her, noting improved health and the birth of a healthy baby. The ad cites 50 cent boxes sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A collection of agricultural maxims emphasizing soil care, manure, nitrogen, and rotation. Highlights include deep soil preparation, mixing manures, maintaining vegetable matter, and efficient labor. Notes on crops, drainage, terracing, and the land’s capacity to improve through practice and proper management.
The article argues for balanced hog feeding beyond corn alone. It urges relying on hogs for meat supply and income, warns against overreliance on corn which yields fat with little lean meat, and suggests adding wheat middlings and other scraps to improve marbling and flavor.
C W Burkett argues fall plowing benefits depleted gray lands with clay as it loosens topsoil, aids drainage, and improves winter air and frost action. He observes annual 25 to 30 acres cleared, followed by spring rereplowing to create loose, mellow soil for corn and cotton.
Advice urges better shelter and succulent feed for fall farrow pigs. Suggest outside trenches, thin feed then thicker as pigs learn to eat, avoid underfeeding sows, provide exercise and free-range if possible, and feed roots or forage daily to prevent waste in winter.
The Carolina Truckers Journal notes that sweet potato production in North Carolina and Virginia is set to exceed all prior years by about 25 percent. Prices in northern markets have been strong, with demand growing as sweet potatoes gain favor in the south and spread to northern distribution.
The article extols improved farm stock for higher incomes and cites Angora coats as efficient land use. It highlights a first class cow as a sound investment, warns on intestinal tuberculosis in cattle, and celebrates a record corn season with widespread good crops in Kentucky and Tennessee.
A collage of short excerpts profiles Mrs Peary walrus hunting on Arctic expeditions and Mrs Lucinda Watains of Atterbury Illinois detailing large multi generation kinship. It notes Frank Rockefeller’s hobby of taming animals near Cleveland and J H Seger promoting farm work among Cheyenne Indian youths at Colony.
Adolph Carnot noted as brother to a murdered French president and head of a family line. Robert Bacon lauded as a famed athlete and polo player recently named assistant secretary of state. Mme Emma Caive observes her tomb after a long commission. Helen Gould quietly funds a Liberty New York charity aiding poor children and hosting degenerate chihnes for three week stints nearby. W Hughes, adjutant general of Kansas, travels east to witness a battleship launch, remarking on hotel carpets. Belva Lockwood played a key role in Cherokee claims, securing nearly 300000 for eastern and emigrant Cherokees. fees around 5400, with another case pending in the Court of Claims.
A string of strange statements covers value of ostriches, diamond finds, animal behavior, poisons, cremation costs, spider silk, wills, theft losses, crime causation, and linguistic notes. The text blends curious facts with dubious assertions across diverse topics.
A woman explains adopting Postum after coffee caused nervousness and heart issues. She states improved strength and stamina, avoids fatigue, and gives Postum to all her children. She cites the Postum Company of Battle Creek, Michigan and mentions reading The Road to Wellville.
A historical analysis notes that U S tobacco output in 1905 topped 7.7 million cigars and over 2.6 billion cigarettes, with tobacco products valued near 500 million dollars. It cites census figures, domestic production predominance, and Havana cigar demand as American tobacco expands.
A historical note discusses George Bancroft’s diary on a German laywoman’s university access and Jane Austen’s portrayal of ignorance and self restraint. It contrasts past limits with today’s broader learning, then shifts to a Cleveland Leader cartoon caption about a sober husband explaining his cold stove mishap.
A Westport father wanted his daughter to perform in a home concert but doubts arose over her talent. Kansas City Times reports the daughter Mary has returned from studying in the East and may play, while the father mutters about his own hearing. An interlude in a drug ad describes Doehi’s Kidney Pills claimed to cure diabetes, contrasting medical opinions on incurable diseases with advertised remedies and a concluding chat about the weather.
A recommended home regimen uses hot water and Cuticura Soap to cleanse irritated skin, followed by Drying without rubbing and applying Cuticura Ointment to soothe and heal. Cuticura Resolvent Pills are advised to cleanse the blood and calm symptoms, with a single set costing $1, claimed to cure scalp and hair issues.
A garbled collage from newspapers quotes jokes and cartoons about domestic life crime and politics. Snippets mention a husband deceived by work excuses and a hiccuped moral lecture from a Billville philosopher. A mix of 1908 era notices and poems appears in the jumble.
Kenney reports a dramatic recovery from paralysis after feared whole body involvement. In a personal interview he recalls initial symptoms of cold clammy sensations and numbness, followed by excruciating head and spine pain, then restoration of movement and feeling with treatment promoted by Dr Williams Medicine Company.
A street dialect exchange reports a young narrator’s gripe with an insurer over a medical bill. The dialog contrasts poor service with the notion of being treated like a policy holder.
Editor wonders about the mate to this joke. Contributor asks for clarification. The Philadelphia Ledger notes a quip about Noah’s ark and a mock calculation on bogs producing fuel worth about 1,000,000 per year for 1,000 years.
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