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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
5
Fragmentary old note suggests a man stating he should have plenty of buck bone for himself and ample haim bone for the rest of the family. The text reflects a domestic resource claim or trade reference in a historical context.
Advertises Green's August Flower as a gentle laxative and remedy for indigestion, nervous dyspepsia, sluggish liver, and constipation. Claims broad use for over fifty years and urges purchase from druggists and dealers. Also includes a joke about multilingual talent and economic success.
A short ad describes a home hair darkening mix using Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine to shade gray hair. It claims safe use twice weekly, low cost, non sticky, non rubbing off, and scalp comfort. It notes druggists can mix it or make at home.
Anuric is advertised as a remedy for backache caused by kidney issues and related symptoms. The ad claims it reduces uric acid buildup, improves headaches, and supports overall health. Testimonial from Mrs W C Zeschman of Omaha cites relief after use and endorses the medicine.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture highlights black locust as a durable, fast growing timber ideal for fence posts and insulator pins. It notes returns of 5 to 10 dollars per acre annually on various soils, guidance on starting plantings, risk from the locust borer, and the tree maturing commercially in 15 to 25 years.
Top dressing wheat with manure greatly increases yield in tests, with as little as two tons per acre raising about ten bushels in Indiana trials. Four tons add only two more bushels. Manure benefits come from plant food and winter protection, and clover stands improve. When using commercial fertilizers, yields are not as large. Cows should have constant access to fresh warm water.
A USDA prepared summary explains that wheat is mainly sold by farmers soon after harvest. In 1918 more than half the crop was sold in the three months starting July and 69.38 percent in four months. Sales then fell to 1.5 percent of the yearly total by June 1919.
Advice to purchase all small farm tools in a single order to save time and money. The approach promises a larger total expenditure, encouraging the farmer to value systematic care of small tools.
A report notes that absorbents like straw sawdust muck and loam can save liquid manure that would otherwise go to waste. Uncut straw absorbs two to three times its weight in water while cut straw soaks up six to nine times its weight. Oats straw also provides substantial plant food including potash.
Poultry raising offers attractive prospects for income and daily work. The text notes both men and women enjoy working with fowls and that women are earning notable incomes from poultry ventures.
The piece describes ornate figureheads on ships like the 1782 America, with symbols of America Tyranny Oppression Mars Wisdom and an acclaimed Philadelphia carver William Rush. It then shifts to a jumbled mix of verses and anecdotes about a lamb, a soldier’s memory, and a joke about dating from a commandant’s wife.
Edward a five year old from Irvington calls Mrs Blank at dawn asking to see her new oriental rug. She guides him in and compliments his curiosity. He remarks it does not make him sick to his stomach, revealing an awkward moment. A Kansas City Star proverb notes wisdom equals learning what not to say.
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