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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
7
An advertisement touts Bayer name on genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with over twenty years of medical use and physician prescription. It promotes unbroken Bayer packages with directions for headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain and notes affordable 12 tablet tins and larger packages sold by druggists.
The Boston Transcript notes many hopefuls for office lack enough funds to mount campaigns. It highlights widespread effort to raise money despite economic pressure and a crowded field of candidates.
A prominent physician claims love can ease illness but not everyone. Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is promoted as a tonic for weak irritable women, sold in tablet and liquid forms nationwide. Mrs. Flossiz Coop credits quick relief and overall benefit from the remedy after trying other tonics.
A testimonial from A C Gilbreath of Erie Pennsylvania reports a running sore on the leg healing after three weeks of using Peterson's Ointment. The letter extols the product's efficacy against eczema old sores and other skin issues and notes mail order availability from Peterson Ointment Co Inc Buffalo NY with druggists selling large boxes.
The article outlines how education of horses relies on memory and habit, using immediate reward for obedience and punishment for disobedience. It cautions against brutality, stresses tailored handling for different temperaments, and urges patience and gentle firmness for effective training.
A noted agricultural scientist argues that farmers must remove the largest crops to gauge fertility but must also restore production. He emphasizes fertilizing and liming to keep soil productive rather than depleting it over time.
A quote from Prof W J Frazer of Illinois warns that a poor sire can cause lasting harm to a dairy herd, while a good sire can boost daughter’s production by about one thousand pounds of milk annually, underscoring the value of proven genetics.
Fall plowing is the most effective way to control grain insects, exposing grubs and pupae to sun and air. The U.S. Department of Agriculture urges prevention over eradication, outlines pest life histories, and recommends tools, insecticides, and timely reports to county advisers or the bureau of entomology.
Hay as a cash crop has been exceptionally profitable for the past two years and likely to continue. A baling machine is a good investment for farmers with surplus hay and serves as an ideal tool for neighborly cooperation when other work is light.
A Breeders' Gazette feature notes that nature governs cattle breeding, with large beef herds raised under financial constraints and apparent handicaps. The piece emphasizes nature's decisive role over money in shaping pastoral herds.
The passage warns that gas can form in silos while filling and for about a week after. Gas is heavier than air and pools at the bottom. A lantern test can detect gas. if the flame goes out, entering the silo is unsafe.
Winter soil erosion wastes fertility across sloping lands. Proposals include maintaining sod, planting cover crops, installing underdrainage, and filling gullies with brush to prevent losses.
Farmers seeking reliable forage find timothy hay a steady stand by to round out crop rotations and assure yields with minimal labor.
Colorful ad touts Diamond Dyes as easy to use with complete directions in each package. It claims any material from wool to cotton can be diamond dyed and guarantees perfect results when using this dye. A druggist offers the Diamond Dyes Color Card with 116 rich colors.
A reflection on gender roles quotes the Boston Transcript noting that self made women are rare compared to self made men and suggesting women seldom enter the business field. The piece critiques male dominated enterprises and highlights social expectations.
The notice touts Green's August Flower as a marvelous remedy for indigestion nervous dyspepsia constipation and related digestive disorders. It claims fifty four years of use across thousands of households worldwide with no failures and adds it serves as a gentle laxative.
Advertisement promotes Cuticura for soothing itchy scalp and dandruff with gentle rubbing, followed by Cuticura Ointment, Cuticura Soap, and hot water. Encourages daily use as a toilet preparation to achieve clear skin and soft hands.
A casual exchange notes a modern house project and a cellar renovation described as a grill room. The remarks imply practical updates to a home while using informal language. No further context or details are provided.
A reflective note on judgment and desire emphasizing that people often overestimate self interest. It hints that personal investment yields superior rewards, warning against chasing borrowed status or flashy promises.
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