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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1910
Page
7
A Washington man invents a door hinge that works as a spring and uses gravity to close. Spiral metal strips mounted on the door and frame ride the door up as it opens clearing carpets then slide down to bring the door to a gentle close without a pneumatic device.
A Farm Press note describes a wall mounted folding table for small spaces. A plank is secured to the wall or window casing with hinges underneath and supported by large wires attached to screws, creating a handy surface for flowers and seedlings indoors or outdoors.
Wheat grown on the same plot since 1894 yielded 18.6 bushels per acre. In a three year rotation since 1900 the average rose to 20.6. Without manure the gain is due to rotation. A five year rotation with manure yields 26.6 bushels per acre. Conclusion: three years of rotation outproduce four years of continuous cropping.
A federal agriculture department report on toads reveals that in 24 hours an individual toad consumes an amount of insect food equal to four times its stomach capacity, with the stomach emptied and refilled four times within the same period.
The Kentucky bluegrass region around Lexington grows about 20 000 acres of Cannabis sativa for hemp while other states have small experimental plantings. Russia leads in export fiber. the US imports rise. A USDA circular explains climate, soil, sowing and harvesting to aid home production outside traditional hemp regions.
A simple movable staging bracket is described for farm repairs. Constructed from scantling 2 by 4s forming a right angle braced with boards, the bracket slides up the building with staging boards attached. The foot is staked to prevent slipping and improvised substitutions using farm odds and ends are suggested.
The piece discusses seed sourcing from Denmark, double cropping through intensive farming, potato crops drawing trucker attention, and managing plant health. It notes sun exposure harms roots, discards old vegetables, uses manure evenly, and warns against wilted plants and soil pests while praising diverse, healthful garden produce.
Charles Kurz of 1618 Center St Baker City Oregon suffered 25 years of gravel attacks causing severe pain and urinary retention. After spending hundreds of dollars without relief he used Doan's Kidney Pills and claimed they were the only remedy that warded off attacks. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A boy recounts forming a pretend insurance firm at school, facing harsh treatment. He explains he was president and felt pressured to resign before being dismissed, as his mother asks how this happened.
Parents urged to prevent skin problems in infants by daily use of Cuticura Soap, with Cuticura Ointment when needed. Free 82 page Cuticura Book offered by Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. Boston.
In an Outlook office interview President Roosevelt explains he avoids bores to save time. He uses a single chair to emphasize lean, efficient usage of his space and time, noting his hunting has shown great bores are of small caliber.
John D. Rockefeller attempted a difficult chip near Augusta and struck too low. Dust flew as he queried the club choice, and his caddy replied with a joking jab calling him jaw-jah.
Public notice urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for the signature CANity In Use For Over 800 Years and to rely on the safe remedy for infants and children, a product they have always bought.
At dinner Tommy asks why Mamma helps Ethel first. Mamma replies ladies come first. Tommy retorts he was born before Ethel, prompting a humorous exchange from Tit-Bits.
When rubbers pinch and shoes pinch Allen's Foot-Ease provides relief. The antiseptic powder cures tired aching feet and relieves corns and bunions. Use it to break in new shoes and for dancing parties. Sold everywhere for 25c. Free sample by mail from Allen and Olmsted Le Roy New York.
A witty aside notes Brifferton’s taste for grand opera and a playful jab at his swearing by Gadski. The ad then promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pellets as a sugar coated remedy to regulate stomach liver and bowels without gripe, ending with a proverb about appreciating a rose only after its thorn.
Mayor William S. Jordan spoke at a Democratic banquet in Jacksonville urging optimism and hope. He cited a missionary parable about a clock ticking toward a day of payday, illustrating the inexorable approach of consequences.
An ad touts Dr Martel's Female Pills as the standard remedy for women ailments. It claims rapid permanent results and lists drug stores as sellers. The text also includes miscellaneous quips and a children teething syrup from Mrs Winslow with price.
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