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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1915
Page
6
The text traces early plow development from ancient times to a steel plow era, mentioning Old Testament references and a sketchy timeline. It weaves in terms like oxen feeding, rope and stick use, and evolving technology with limited clarity.
The article discusses mold board quality and grinding along with plow selection for soil types. It notes the impact of mold board curvature on furrow pulverizing, the benefit of colters, and how proper adjustment and furrow width affect draft, soil coverage, and yield.
A column urges ambitious individuals to pursue self education despite late starts. It highlights the value of spare study time, recommends correspondences schools and libraries, and notes the lifelong drive for growth amid scarce opportunities at home and work.
A Washington hospital report quotes Professor Wrof Beott Nearing arguing that the motto there is no longer plenty of room at the top. He notes only three of every thousand workers reach top levels, challenging the idea of inevitable mobility.
An advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable alternative to calomel for bilious symptoms. It claims calomel harms bones and warns of nausea, cramping, and sickness, while promising quick relief, a money back guarantee, and suitability for the whole family.
An old Frenchman in a country town received a watch chain at a surprise party. The amused recount notes his quick reaction as he exclaimed Py chee dat was a good one.
A Baltimore doctor endorses resinol ointment and resinol soap as a cheap, effective home remedy for eczema ringworm rashes and similar itching skins. Bath affected areas with warm water until crusts soften dry gently apply a thin layer of resinol ointment and cover with a light bandage if needed.
The dialogue contrasts risk and praise for those who produce shells and those who deploy them. It notes the uncertainty of air attack by Zeppelins and airplanes and the toils at an ammunition factory amid modern warfare.
A playful courtroom style exchange between Madge and Maude about Mr. Phan and baseball. Maude jokes that his words compare affection to diamonds and a postponed game, eliciting light humor from the judge.
A city senator dismisses a request for a private secretary job, saying government service ruins a young man and that he has already promised the position to his son. The Louisville Courier-Journal reports the exchange.
The passage notes Congressman Brewster’s disappointment with the San Francisco fair. He doubted its ability to trigger a presidential boom, and suggests the failure stemmed from unmet expectations while away.
A drunken patron in a packed New York playhouse asks for a good seat. With standing room only available for a dollar, he pays twice to glimpse the stage behind a crowd, finally insisting on a better view.
An advertisement extols Grove's Tasteless Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims benefits for the liver malaria blood and the whole system. A separate line notes a woman is not adequately clothed because she is draped in mystery.
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