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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1911
Page
3
An advertisement offers a free "recipe" to cure kidney and bladder troubles for $3.50 value claimed. It promises rapid relief from dribbling and back pain and urges writing to Dr. A. E. Robinson in Detroit to receive the prescription by mail. The tone sells a home treatment and assures the remedy is safe and effective.
The note reports a domestic quarrel where a husband left the home in disrepair after consuming portions of the house. It highlights a marital dispute and requests mercy for Mrs Appleworm-Mercy in the midst of strain.
A mother describes her three month old son’s severe itchy rash spreading over his body. After trying many treatments, one application of Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap relieved him. she notes his condition improved quickly and has not returned. She thanks Cuticura and presses for publication.
The article quotes Bugs Raymond of the New York Giants complaining about wretched outfield play. He recalls a sixth muff where he stomped his glove and remarks an epidemic in the outfield, joking that it isn t catching. A later ad touts Defiance Starch promising faster, cheaper starching with money-back guarantees.
A quoted exchange mentions a man promising to show local scenery then implying a neglected stay at a country place. The dialogue contrasts expectations of hospitality with a brief, strained visit and a focus on surroundings rather than time together.
Rogers notes that Randall’s courage is tied to his life and his reputation with every wife he has had.
A Homestead writer describes quickly converting a walking cultivator into a light efficient harrow cart. Secure wheels frame tongue and a 2x4 brace, attach a seat from farm machinery, and add a tongue clevis for coupling. The idea aims to make harrowing easier and more appealing to boys.
A simple method to build and hang a double gate with crosspieces spanning from post to post. Leave space between uprights X and Y, hinge at all four corners, test with a level, then cut at A and A so the halves swing true and align.
Farmers advised not to burn coarse litter around feedyards. Use mixed manure and litter as mulch to boost melons cucumbers and other crops and support cultivation after germination.
Farm Journal warns against sowing same vegetables in the same spot yearly to avoid pests and disease. It stresses the need for plant food and suggests stable manure and bonemeal to nourish vegetables.
If early tomatoes have not started, sow seed immediately and transplant before seedlings become spindling. Paper pots gain popularity while earthen pots berry baskets and dirt bands may also be used to aid growth.
Bulletin No 27 from the department of agriculture estimates manure value based on fertilizer price levels. It assigns 27 dollars for each horse or mule 19 dollars for each head of cattle 12 dollars for each hog and 2 dollars for each sheep annually.
The Prairie Farmer notes a four abreast hitch arranged to reduce uneven pulling. Center pair driven alone with branches tied to outer bits creates freedom for center horses and is said to work well when two unruly horses share a team with two steadier ones.
The article describes the Sclara maggot or Sclara inconstans as a white worm under a quarter inch that attacks cucumber roots. It harms growth, browns leaves, and wilts plants. The adult is a tiny fungus gnat. pests enter via fresh manure. Uses tobacco water around roots and notes the Davis Perfect cucumber variety shows resistance.
The article discusses manure as fertilizer, corn as a cheap fat source, and honey quality. It advises starting melon and cucumber seeds under glass, choosing seeds by keeping quality, and the clover’s role in soil restoration and mineral uptake. It also covers fall plowing for alfalfa, spring harrowing, stomach worms in sheep, and pig thumps in spring.
A. J. Adams of Roseburg Oregon describes severe back pain weakness and impaired circulation from kidney trouble. After using Doan's Kidney Pills he notes a dramatic improvement and urges readers to remember the brand. For sale by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
New York now operates twelve open air schools and classes with plans for fourteen more by next fall. The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis issued the announcement. Chicago runs six open air classes and Boston five.
The antiseptic powder is to be shaken into shoes to ease tired feet and reduce sting from coins and buttons, promising comfortable walking. Sold everywhere with a free trial package offered by A. Olmsted, LoRoy, N.Y. Substitutes are refused.
A Victorian style excerpt urges using Dr Pierce's Pellets to regulate stomach and bowels and ease constipation. It features a quote about unknown quantities and a remark on character and effort, attributed to Sir James Crichton-Browne.
An old farmer instructs his apprentice William to take the mare to be shed. He returns two hours later, learns the mare was shot by the farmer, and is told to bury her, with the apprentice answering affirmations throughout.
A collage of humorous lines and ads from a bygone era. Jokes about husbands and slippers appear alongside remarks on hats and poultry. References include Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup and Lewis' cigars, ending with a thought on ambition.
Promote Sylur of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle effective family laxative remedy. Claims it relieves headaches colds indigestion pains constipation sour stomach dizziness and promotes natural strength. Warns to buy only genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product with clear front packaging.
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