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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1899
Page
6
A historical advertisement from New York and Columbus promotes Peruna, praising its effectiveness against catarrh and related ailments. Personal testimonials claim relief from nasal and systemic symptoms, urging readers to request a free book and summer catarrh information from B. H. Hartman in Columbus, Ohio.
The Six Weeks' War indemnity paid by France to Germany boomeranged back on Bismarck. France gained wealth as investor money released by government appeals sparked enterprise and profits, while Germany faced rising prices and inflation. The largess exposed France's strength and compelled costly military spending.
A Northern District of California decision grants a permanent injunction preventing defendants from making selling or using any liquid laxative medicine labeled Syrup of Figs Pig Syrup or colorable imitations and protects wrappers boxes and designs of the California Pig Syrup Company. The ruling affirms that strong brand reputation built by legitimate advertising deserves legal protection and benefits manufacturers and the public.
A fragmentary dialogue mentions Ralph and a Manila font writer addressing strawberry shortcake. The exchange hints at stirring inspiration for mutiny at home, reflecting a tense moment between characters in a literary communication.
An examination traces a simple dinner to $500,000,000 in capital and 5,000,000 workers, from peppers from far off lands to salt from New York and spices from the Spice Islands, highlighting how global supply chains underpin a common meal. A separate note reviews a Scottish sea fishing experiment showing no diminished fish stocks after years of trawling bans, concluding nature’s balance persists without nearshore fishing. Also a quip about golf and caddies ends the item.
A letter praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound describes nine years of suffering from female troubles and multiple doctors with no relief. After using the remedy, the writer credits it with avoiding surgery and urges others to seek Mrs. Pinkham's advice.
A correspondent reports worms infesting strawberry, berry, and dewberry fields. The young of crane flies, leather jackets in England, are described as injuring roots and buds. They may also threaten clover and wheat in spring. The article notes difficulty in stopping the damage and discusses potential field effects and observed shell casings.
An Iowa Homestead correspondent describes a sheep trough designed for ease of use by both sheep and lambs. Constructed from six inch boards, it features bevelled edges for the bottom and additional boards forming the sides and tops. A four inch rail provides a guned rail with supports at each end mid length.
The article presents two perspectives on grass and forage, noting June grass or bine rasa as a pasture option when cut before seed stalks appear. It discusses cutting frequency on rich land to produce more bay, and the yield from land through pasturing. It also touches on public alarm over tuberculosis in milk and findings from New Jersey experiment station on tuberculous cows.
The article reviews butter test results for year-old heifers with a 17 ounce record and outlines feeding. It then covers ideal dual purpose cattle physical traits and mating guidance for poultry, sow care to prevent thumps, and best practices for washing milk pails to prevent residue and germs.
The registers of Boughton under Bison record baptisms including Actsapo son of Thomas and Elizabeth den baptized Aug 2 1795 and Acts of the Apostles son of Rekord and Phoebe Neanett baptized April 1. The name Actsapo appears shortened to Actsy in parish records.
A historic ad praises the Deering Ideal Binder for a carbon steel frame and riveted joints, claiming it endures severe tests. It highlights a wide adjustable reel and a single lever operation, plus the Deering Knotter and Binder and Dee Up Bearings. The piece ends with a labor strike joke among characters.
An advertorial urging readers to try Allen's Foot-Ease powder for swollen hot feet and tired walking. It promises relief for growing nails, blisters, callouses, bunions, and sweating feet, claiming comfort after application. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free trial package available from Allen Olmsted in TeRos, New York.
In a fragment from the Chicago Record the dialogue shows Mrs Jones and others discussing burial arrangements for a woman as neighbors react. The exchange mentions sending cow or addressing a barbery plan and hints at a domestic dispute.
A collage of early 20th century ads and quips claims Hall's Catarrh Cure is a constitutional remedy priced at 75 cents. It includes testimonials and quoted notes from Chicago Record praise and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claims to ease wind colic and soothe teething.
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