Shad Recipe Quip From Western Man and Easter Expert
A Western man asks what shad consists of and the Easter expert explains it is mostly bone and a few chewy bits. The exchange has a humorous, folksy tone characteristic of rural dialogue.
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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1917
Page
4
Freezone promises painless corn removal
A historic ad touts Freezone for corn and callus relief. It claims direct application eases soreness and lets the corn lift away with its root intact, in a inexpensive bottle available at drug stores. If unavailable, it advises asking the pharmacist to order it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnat
Look Here Sheriff Accosts Over Burglary Watch
The irate householder accuses the sheriff of neglect after reporting multiple robberies. The homeowner, Mr Blickensdorf, demands protection while the officer recalls warning him after the second break in and notes continued occupancy despite known burglars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blickensdorf
Fragmented dialogue hints at an opinion clash
Partial OCR text shows a conversation where a speaker resists singing when addressed by Mr Rimley. The tone suggests personal dislike toward the caller, with an implied reluctance to state it openly.
Prevent Old Age From Coming Too Soon Says Dr Pierce
An advertisement urges drinking ample pure water to cleanse the blood and kidneys and claims Dr. Pierce of Buffalo endorses a remedy called Araric with lithia. It promises relief for backache frequent urination rheumatic pains and a general worn-out feeling with quick noticeable results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidaeys
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
Gold and Wampum Trade Echoes in Early Economy
A historical reflection contrasts native wampum trade with European gold influx. It notes the ongoing rise in prices driven by gold while warning that after wartime demand subsides, the cost of goods like wheat and coal may fall. The piece links colonial exchange to modern price dynamics.
Best He Could Offer
The dialogue hints at a stubborn student yearning to sing and a professor warning against it. A stray line references a tonic and a boxed remedy signature, suggesting scattered notes from a periodicals page with humorous or stray ads.
Not Hard to Do Quote Reflects Spending Trends
A pithy remark about finances notes that people spend money faster than they earn, reflecting contemporary attitudes toward budget and consumer behavior. The quote underscores familiar financial challenges and household spending dynamics.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Health For Women
An advertisement lauds a healthy complexion and wealth from wellness. It touts Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a medicine for women's ailments, claiming it cures derangements and weaknesses and improves overall vitality. It urges readers to drink water and eat well while using Pleasant Pellets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Poultry Egg Production Timetable From U.S. Agriculture
Agricultural guidance outlines regional egg setting schedules for fall and winter production using hens or incubators. It details dates by region, incubation temperatures from 101.5 to 103 degrees, turning cycles, cooling, and disinfecting methods with coal-tar disinfectants.
Handy Egg Candlers Simpler Tester Made From Wrapping Paper
A simple, inexpensive egg candling device can be built from wrapping paper rolled into a 12 inch tube to inspect eggs by sunlight. Place the egg with the large end up and view through a quarter sized hole in front of a lamp. For larger operations a larger cabinet with two front holes and a wall outlet is described to candle many eggs at once, using a lamp and perforated cylinder. A pink tinge indicates freshness while a dark spot near the yolk signals spoilage.
Exercise to keep laying hens healthy and strong
The text advises that hens stay healthy only with ample exercise. Feed all grain in a deep clean litter of straw or similar material to encourage scratching and activity among fowls.
How hens lay eggs and pelvic bone changes
Clemson College Bulletin explains laying hens expand pelvic bones to allow egg passage, with the egg diameter about 1.54 inches. Nonlayers keep bones narrow, often taking 4 to 6 weeks to become active layers. Some hens have thin bones that expand less, challenging lay judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemson College Bulletin
Eradicate Vermin on Hens with Dust Powder
Poultry houses can rid hens of lice by applying dust to their bodies. Dust collected from road dust coal ashes or dry powder suffocates vermin by clogging their pores. Use fine dust to treat fowls and eliminate pests effectively.
Proper Eggs for Hatching
Pallets' eggs should not be used for hatching. It is a sound doctrine to say that we should breed only from hens. The hens do not say so many eggs before the breeding season and conse quive mdency to lay larger eggs and produce better chicks.
Dre Pierce Pellets Laxative Cathartic Use Noted
An ad describes Dre Pierce pellets as best for liver issues with a laxative dose of one pellet or three for a cathartic. It also mentions polishing mirrors with alcohol on cloths and finishing with a dry cloth.
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Dre Pierce
Danderine Hair Ad and Fast Stripe Color Remark
An old ad touts Danderine as a dandruff cure promising new hair growth and immediate scalp relief. A shopper asks about speed, and a clerk jokes about stripes as a fast color, reflecting a light retail exchange.
Freckles Ad Claims Quick Clear Complexion
An old advertisement touts a double strength treatment promises to remove freckles within days. It asserts one ounce can clear skin and that products are sold with a money back guarantee if freckles fail to disappear. A barber comment mocks hair restorer sales.
Cuticura Trial Offers Free Samples for Baby Skin Ailments
An advertisement urges mothers to try Cuticura Soap and Ointment for babies with skin conditions. It promises relief from itching and rashes and claims to clear and maintain clear baby skin with exclusive use. Free samples available by mail from Cuticura Dept L Boston.
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Hatlig
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