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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1910
Page
9
An old advertisement touts Mernevon's Cell Cure as curing colds within a day and preventing pneumonia. It claims instant relief for head, throat, and lungs with a sugar pellet dosed easily for use anywhere, and offers free medical advice by mail from Munven's Doctors.
John W. Graham describes a simple rack for forks built from a one by eight inch board with a half circle cut on one edge and five holes to hold a fork handle. The rack attaches to a post four feet above the floor and includes a curved end piece to secure handles.
A device to prevent leaves and debris from entering roof down spouts. The strainer uses mesh fabric or wire screen and works whether connected to the eaves trough at an end or mid span as water flow carries debris over the trough edge.
Frost damaged roots and tops should be removed to prevent decay. Dry bulbs in sun or a sunny room, then store in sand or dry, frost proof spaces. Keep watch for rots and keep bulbs clean and separated for next season.
The older honey is the finer the flavor. Extracted honey stores longer and is easier to keep than comb which spoils more readily and must be kept in tight containers.
James Harrison argues a comprehensive good roads system benefits U S farmers by reducing transport costs and boosting profits. He cites drainage, ditching, and proper water channels as essential to durable dirt roads, recommends Farmers Bulletin No 1 from the Agriculture Department, and notes roads aid both farmers and city folk.
An illustrated method describes unhooking an exterior door by fastening a cord to an interior staple, threading it through a hole in the door, and tying it to the outside knob. Pulling the string removes the hook and allows the door to be opened from the inside only.
The article advises fall mulching of rhubarb, asparagus, vegetables and flowering perennials with any manure type. It notes rains in fall and early winter will dissolve the manure and carry nutrients to plant roots before freezing, and suggests mulching the lawn in December or January.
Fashion minded folk abandon cars for horses as automobiles become too common. Farmers also buy horses to save wear on vehicles and ease farming routines.
The passage advises better farming methods focusing on weed control, seed bed quality, and humus for moisture retention. It stresses teaching workers proper methods, maintaining cool storage for potatoes and roots, and careful tool maintenance to prevent damage.
Mrs. QFE Belmont urged women to unite for suffrage at a New York Colony Club luncheon. She warned that unity is needed to secure the vote and contrasted women facing political questions with elderly charity ball attendees. The remarks sparked playful exchanges about flattery among the guests.
Weighed only 80 pounds before relief after six boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills. Hailed as life saving after months in bed from kidney trouble. The testimonial from Pyron Bennette of East Liverpool Ohio credits the remedy for recovery and six years of health. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Doan's sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box.
A diner accuses a clerk of inflating charges and demands $29 extra for sterilizing his system amid a heated exchange. The scene captures rising tensions over a disputed service bill.
A nationwide newspaper notice promotes a kitchen formula for rheumatism and kidney support. The mixture uses Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup of Sarsaparina with doses after meals and at night. It claims hospital tests prove kidney cleansing and symptom relief.
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