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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1916
Page
8
A fragmentary line questions what the five foolish maidens forgot in Scripture and riffs on a nonsensical phrase about gas and gaslighting, yielding a cryptic, theatrical tone.
A home remedy combines Loz Bay Rum Barbo compound and glycerine in water to darken hair gradually. It claims to dye streaked and faded hair, improve thinning and harsh hair, while not staining the scalp or being greasy or rub-off.
A vintage ad promotes Castoria as a safe remedy for children, noting over 40 years of use. The copy mentions a mother’s concerns about a husband quitting smoking and hints at gift purchases, reflecting domestic life tones of the era.
The playwright argues about the line the great American drama remains unwritten and cites a past script three years old. The eminent editor counters with a dispute over production readiness and funding.
An odd column touts Bromo Quinine as a fortifying tonic against grip and colds with claims of a single product in 35¢ form. It mentions El W Groves and a marine eye remedy from Chicago, alongside a joke about hair in soup and a note on pawnbrokers reluctant to lend before winter.
Timid Rastus recalls being at a ball night when trouble began with only a safety razor in hand. The exchange highlights perceptions of bravery and fear as he describes his readiness in a dangerous moment.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a 10 cent remedy for constipation indigestion biliousness and headaches. It claims quick cleansing of the stomach liver and bowels with a single nightly dose and urges use for both adults and children. It also contains a market ad about watered stock and a shopper’s remark.
An exchange mocks traditional courtship habits and privacy. A bridegroom’s conventional image is contrasted with a worried look, while a quip on history notes repetition with neighborly oversight. The fragment hints at social norms and private memories echoing public behavior.
Advertorial notice promoting Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. Claims many suffer undiagnosed kidney trouble and that Swamp Root can improve kidney function, with testimonials and offer for samples and bottles.
A historical study of wood and hermit thrushes shows insect-rich diets with 26.40 percent beetles and a strong fruit component, 34 percent wild fruits. Domestic fruits are eaten sparingly, with fruit pulp often unidentified, and the hermit thrush’s range spans eastern U S states to Alaska.
Readable instructions on when to ripe cool and churn cream for butter. Guidance covers ripening indicators temperatures for cooling and churning plus the effects of fat content acidity and season on texture and yield. It advises maintaining proper vessel loading and filtration to avoid fat loss in buttermilk and ensure even contraction of fat globules.
A Missouri Valley Farmer writer describes constructing a hay shed with four corner posts supporting a square stack 20 feet or less. Use 2 by 6 hip rafters with plumb ends, 2 by 6 or 4 by 6 plates, and bolt bands to posts. Posts set at least four feet in the ground with concrete, wired to maintain spacing.
A historical article cites Lawes and Gilbert station experiments showing pigs required 4.8 pounds of dry substance to gain one pound, versus 13 pounds for cattle and 9.2 pounds for sheep. Thirty-three pig experiments with 104 pigs over about fifty eight days support swine as economical meat makers.
Guidance on crop rotation emphasizes including a legume in each cycle to build soil fertility. Apply manure when available and manage it well. Barnyard manure is valued for its fertility, roughly $2.25 per ton in average conditions.
Urine and kidney distress blamed for backache rheumatism and dropsy. Dr Pierce promotes Anuric as a remedy with tests of water samples for kidney health and offers a trial package. Also notes insurance exams test water quality and advertise Amuric for sale in 50 cent packages.
Hezel questions a man’s essence while Aimee suggests gold dust as the true value in a short dialogue about belief and worth.
The speaker notes the book failed commercially though he hoped for a best seller. The binding is described as armament for any library table and illustrations are by a renowned artist, yet no clear explanation is offered for the disappointing performance.
An old newspaper ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children with constipation, claiming quick relief after a teaspoonful. It warns of counterfeit products and urges buyers to choose a 50-cent bottle with full directions. The page also includes a Denison Seminole Brand coffee pitch with a national dealer notice and pricing.
A blind woman seeks bread from Baker-White or a brown loaf alternative while a man and a second woman, both described as short of breath, are mentioned in a terse, fragmented note.
The ad promotes Resinol Ointment as an instant relief for itching and burning skin troubles. It claims physicians have prescribed it for over 20 years and that it stops itching instantly and heals eruptions promptly. The copy emphasizes ease and economy of use.
A muddled exchange raises questions about attitudes toward whipping and discipline. The dialogue hints at debates over what is acceptable for children and the role of guidance in parenting.
The article notes South Africa is expected to become a leading bee producing country. It mentions various remedies and products including liver pellets and cathartic offerings. It also references large numbers of Koreans applying for Russian citizenship to join the Russian army.
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