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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
7
A Buffalo News sketch recalls a child’s reply to a grown up question about future dreams. The boy says he aims to become a man, but believes his mother prefers he become a lady.
The conversation reflects uncertainty about German troop status with a remark that reports say they remain in the running.
A Memphis Commercial Appeal line notes that while many items shrink doughnuts cakes and pies the “piece of mind” from critics remains the same size. The quip mocks regulatory taste and sustains a steady measure of critique.
Mr Rafferty recalls Casey the contractor being decorated for bravery. Mr Dolan confirms the claim and notes Casey wears a fine black eye as a result of the incident. The exchange highlights a fellow worker honored for courage and the injuries sustained.
A historical warning describes the dangers of narcotic medicines given to infants and children. It notes paregoric laudanum and morphine as narcotics, warns druggists to label poisons, defines narcotics, and cites Castoria with Charles H. Fletcher signature as narcotic free.
United States holds 268000 Civil War veterans on pension rolls. Italian newspapers drop personal advertisements to foil spies. Hawaii plans large scale goat breeding.
A vintage advertisement claims GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules relieve backache lumbago sciatic rheumatism and bladder kidney disorders. It asserts quick cleansing of kidneys and blood, urges purchase from druggists, and offers refunds if unsatisfied.
In hot weather keep the stomach in good order to avoid illness. An easy relief is EATONIC, a candy like tablet that fights excess stomach acidity and gas after meals. A big box costs 60c and comes with a money back guarantee from your trusted druggist.
Agricultural guidance on planting windbreaks and woodlots for farms in the plains. Discusses value, harvesting potential for posts fuel and limited lumber, and best species for northern and southern regions plus care and pruning needs. Mentions Russian olive as a strong windbreak option. Notes reference Farmers Bulletin No. 888 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The department of agriculture helped locate flax seed stocks in Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and Montana to boost oil seed supply. Agencies cooperated with seed stocks committees to engage growers through extension workers talks and posters. Early spring conditions favored early sowing of small grains freeing land for flax with a strong start.
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture urges breeders and farmers to boost poultry output. Focus on better standards, healthy breeders, early hatching, egg preservation, infertile eggs for home use, culling unprofitable flocks, small backyard flocks for family use, and growing poultry feed to increase meat and egg supply.
The article urges farmers to preserve eggs for winter and to persuade friends in towns to do the same for fall and winter use. It emphasizes collective effort to stockpile eggs and ensure supply through colder months.
A wheel hoe speeds up garden cultivation by easing weeding and soil preparation. The simple implement promises faster work and less effort for home gardeners.
The text explains that milk producing animals and beef cattle require different types, making it impossible to breed one animal that excels in both. It notes the challenge of achieving superior merit for both dairy and beef functions in a single breed.
The article advises new backyard poultry keepers that a typical beginner can expect at least ten dozen eggs per hen per year from a small flock. It suggests every keeper should aim to maximize output beyond this baseline.
Farmers report penned fowl show calmer behavior with steady feed and care, yet many birds prefer freedom. Mature hens often lay more eggs when kept in close confinement despite the appeal of open ranges.
Mrs John Koppelmann of McLean Nebraska reports improved health and a healthy baby after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter endorses the tonic for displacements inflammation irregularities backache headaches and nervousness and invites consultations from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
Dialogue sketch on marriage and health anxieties. Mrs. Flatbush asks about her husband’s happiness and health while Mrs. Bensonhurst notes he only feels content when he believes something is wrong with him.
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for distressing eczemas. It promises fiery red pimples improve after a hot bath with the products. Free samples offered via Cuticura Dept X Boston. Soap 25 cents Ointment 25 and 50 cents.
Philadelphia editor recalls Charles M. Schwab's wartime ruse in Chicago to fool a German spy. Schwab wrote fake telegrams in a hotel library, scattered them, and watched the spy scramble to collect the torn scraps, then teased him about caring for paper.
An eight year old girl's mother asks a grocery errand and challenges the grocer with a written puzzle. She writes One can Lilly Puh Shun peas to capture the peas and their unusual name.
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