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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1912
Page
7
A Cleveland school teacher asks her class about the difference between a while and a time. A bright boy finally answers that when papa goes out for a while, mamma knows he’s going out for a time, giving a humorous domestic observation from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A playful dialogue fragment describes a rumor about a leak and a warning to stop water use. Characters include Mistress Jennie and a Judge discussing blueing and water. The satire mentions Garfield Teal AH druggists and a joke about making a hit with a girl by claiming to miss her.
Mrs Ollie Woodall of Morton's Gap Kentucky shares a two year backache experience tied to female disorders. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports lasting relief and renewed health. She invites others to write for confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts.
A collection of farm for sale notes listing several properties by acreage and location in Colorado, Kentucky, Illinois, South Dakota, North Dakota, and other areas. Each ad notes cultivated land, barns, orchards, water and equipment details and includes Chicago mailing addresses for inquiries. Names include Manuel, Martin, Manly, Pollock, Winter, Folz, Bascom, and Garrsion with box numbers.
The article advises applying manure to a clover sod in corn fields to supply nitrogen and accelerate decomposition. It recommends 5 to 10 loads per acre of manure plus supplemental phosphoric acid and potash, suggesting sulphate forms for potash to boost yields and support subsequent grass crops.
Prof. Alfred Vivian of Ohio State University argues soil fertility can be restored through organic matter. He notes organic matter boosts moisture absorption and soil health, urging saving animal manures, crop residues, and green manures to restore soil productivity. He laments loss from burning straw and crop residues.
Handy for chopping roots it offers a slow tedious job for large quantities. The illustration suggests using an old handle as the basic tool and the blacksmith can adapt it into a root-chopper to speed the task.
The device is a root chopper secured firmly with screws. Edges must be very sharp and the blade strong enough to resist bending under vigorous chopping.
The piece outlines pepper varieties from Neapolitan to Chinese Giant, noting early planting yields in June, color progression from light yellow to scarlet, and flesh traits. It advises light, well drained soil and continuous growth, warning poor maturation if growth is stalled by cold or drought.
Advice on starting a spring garden with safe timing for planting and using hot beds and cold frames. Warns against cold damp soil and improper fertilization near seeds. Notes rhubarb and asparagus can be grown with simple care and one or two year old plants.
A man returns home with a deep cut on his forehead and swears he bit himself. His wife questions the claim as he explains he stood on a chair to bite his own head, a tale he tells with casual ease.
A witty exchange frames Jinks as always ready with a hammer except when laying carpet. The joke contrasts constant readiness with a rare task that keeps him inactive and amused.
A collage of farmer tips on ensilage costs hay crops and seed, plus an ad style kidney pill testimonial. Mentions gophers flax clover potatoes and a joke about a son falling from an air glider. Includes Doan’s Kidney Pills testimonial from Marysville Ohio and vintage ad copy.
A home made tool of strong No 9 wire serves as a convenient stone remover on farms. When used on stones it rakes them with moderate movement, and it also loosens soil from potatoes and small garden produce. The handle length can be chosen by the user.
Gardeners boost lettuce Swiss chard and spinach by growing under a cheese cloth canopy. The cloth is supported about five feet above ground by stakes or a light frame.
Cabbage is one of the easiest vegetables to start from seed and transplant. It grows well in gardens or fields, offering a simple entry point for home gardeners and farm plots alike.
Dialogue fragment features Mr Shyboy asking if he has been kissed and Miss Wise replying with a sharp retort about appearance. No additional context or identifiable individuals provided.
A Cincinnati Enquirer item recalls a boastful man who claims he took his wife to the river Echo rocks, where she was left speechless for the first time, and he raises a toast saying the echo carries the last word. The scene ends with the drinking line on him.
To remove nicotine from the teeth, disinfect the mouth and purify the breath after smoking Paxtine is a boon to all. At druggists 25c a box or sent postpaid on receipt of price by The Paxton Toilet Co Boston Mass.
The editors note concern over chestnut tree blight while reporting steady chestnut deliveries by mail. The exchange frames ongoing worry against a backdrop of growing chestnut supply through mail orders and community efforts.
If you feel sensitive about shoe size you can wear a smaller size by shaking Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder into them. It gives instant relief to corns and bunions. Free sample offered. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N.Y.
A Baltimore American quip notes a character asking if a person took the fast train west and replying that the engineer handles that task. The exchange reflects humorous regional tone and railway imagery.
An array of old ads and quips including Cole's Carbon salve claim to heal burns and cuts, free sample offer from J W Cole & Co, a Goethe quote, a note on adulterated water in bluing, Red Cross Ball Blue claim, remarks about explaining things to wives, Gurfield Tea for indigestion, and a line about self conceit.
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