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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
3
Jerome is described as a marvelously expert with a stopwatch and is noted to have formerly timed all screen kisses for a censorship board. The judge remarks on his expertise and past work.
A dialogue snippet shows a woman expressing discontent while a companion notes she has a husband who spoils her. The exchange highlights tension over personal fulfillment and material indulgence within a troubled relationship.
A young member in Parliament makes his maiden speech amid harsh criticism from Irish Nationalists. John Redmond interjects with a sharp plea to give the lad a chance, ending the jeering and calming the chamber.
Mr. Robert W. Ferguson of Hingham Massachusetts describes years of kidney disorder and backache then complete cure through persistent use of Dodd's Kidney Pills. He says he occasionally uses the remedy to keep kidneys regulated and praises the product.
Thirty states now have laws governing the payment of pensions to widows with children, reflecting expanded public aid for families.
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat piece argues leather shoes are a habit and cloth options should dominate due to lower cost. It notes semicloth gains, cloth uppers lack shape but offer comfort, and advocates diverse materials and styles for summer suits and daily wear.
The article explains storing spring eggs to sell in autumn at higher prices. Water glass is recommended for home preservation, costing about two cents per dozen. Prof. W. F. Kirkpatrick supports spring eggs kept through fall for pullet-produced yields.
The article explains using water glass to preserve eggs, detailing a mix of one quart water glass to twelve quarts water, boiled and cooled, stored in a clean stone jar. Eggs are added daily, kept small end down, with two inches of liquid above them, paraffin seals air, and the jar rests in a cool cellar for six to eight months.
A cleaning formula for infested structures instructs to slake five quarts of lime with hot water to cream, add one pint of zenoleum or coal tar product and one pint of kerosene, then dilute for brushing or spraying. The coal tar kills germs, kerosene destroys mites, and lime whitens walls.
Rumor spreads that the famed Shining Stone in the Santa Sophia Mosque has begun to darken beyond its former radiance. British officers in Bagdad view the tale as highly significant, though Turk belief in fatalism means authenticity may be uncertain.
Dr. Charles A. L. Reed of Cincinnati retracts his year old claim of discovering the bacillus of epilepsy stating nearly 500 blood tests with improved technique show he was premature. He still argues constipation accompanies epilepsy and toxins from intestinal flora may cause the disease, urging further research to identify the specific organism.
A farmer facing crop loss from frost or storms faces total damage when frost destroys beans. The US Department of Agriculture suggests weather insurance with broad state-wide scope. Tornado and hail insurers already operate in parts of the United States and Canada.
The Boston movie palace outfits its ushers with luminous signs on their backs. As they move through the aisles the ushers resemble fireflies. Signs read Follow Me This Way Please and Ask Me.
A Berlin scientist estimates the commercial value of the electricity in a lightning flash lasting one thousandth of a second at 29 cents. The remark ends with a wry aside about potential value to a doctor if struck.
A humorous exchange shows a man asking about a terrible cold and the other replying he is taking the usual remedy advice from friends. The snippet reflects lighthearted social banter on common ailments.
A dialogue snippet shows Sammie fearing punishment after breaking a new pipe. The visitor questions what the father will say, while Sammie suggests facing two licks instead of one. The line captures domestic tension and implied consequences in a terse exchange.
Farmers are advised to spray potatoes to control blight using Bordeaux mixture. Begin at about six inches high, repeat every ten days to two weeks as leaves appear, by dissolving six pounds copper sulfate in 25 gallons water and slaking six pounds lime in 25 gallons, then mixing and using immediately. Do not save unused mixture between sprays.
Wisconsin Agriculturist notes a stalk cutter drawn over fields moves lodged stalks into draft line, uses drum blades to bend and chop them into short lengths. The machine finishes the job efficiently.
The article advises lice-killing powder as the best remedy for ordinary poultry lice, applied to the plumage of each bird every ten days for two to three applications. It also suggests painting roosts and nearby woodwork with squid lice-killes or kerosene to kill visible mites.
The Missouri College of Agriculture recommends corn as the best general silage crop for storage and use of coarse feeds. It yields the highest tonnage per acre and provides top quality silage. A mix of two parts corn to one part soybeans is ideal. sorghums may outperform corn in very dry years or poor soils.
T S Townsley from Kansas State Agricultural College argues every farmer should keep chickens to supply eggs and meat for family use. He notes the flock provides fresh summer meat and eggs sales can cover grocery costs while chickens thrive on farm waste with minimal feed.
Harrowing close behind a plow speeds field work when hands are scarce, a Farming Business note explains. The illustration displays a harrow attachment designed for walking plows to ease cultivation.
An inventor describes a harrow attachment that requires little extra effort yet performs much work. It can be drawn by one team or with one extra horse. The device aims to save a man and team, or at least half a team, during peak labor periods.
The article describes using blue litmus paper to determine soil acidity. It explains moist soil packed into a ball, split, litmus laid across, then rejoined and rechecked after an hour. pink indicates acidity. It suggests testing surface and subsoil for crops like alfalfa.
Pennsylvania station field trial on two plots shows suckered tobacco produced 330 pounds more cured leaf per acre and superior quality, exceeding the yield advantage. The result highlights suckering as beneficial for both quantity and quality of the crop.
In Philadelphia Mrs Taos McGon GAL recalls severe female health pains for four years and monthly cramps. After trying doctors who warned of surgery she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Cream and reports relief after three bottles, urging others to publish her testimonial.
A reflective exchange contrasts youth and financial wisdom. The speaker notes early effort pays off later, while acknowledging higher costs as life progresses. The dialogue hints at prudent planning and the value of health in enabling sustained work.
A wartime style ad advises using Cuticura Soap for soothing irritated skin followed by Cuticura Ointment. It claims daily use prevents trouble, promotes sleep for baby and rest for mother, and offers a free sample by mail with a booklet. Postcard address in Boston. Sold everywhere.
A West young attorney argued his first case before Justice Harlan. The judge, impressed, favored the speaker and predicted victory, yet the lawyer kept speaking until the justice gently interrupted. The court declared the case in the attorney's favor.
A vivid anecdote from Samuel I. Levin describes two stage gymnasts performing a dangerous trapeze act. One hangs by his feet gripping a gag attached to a swivel that lifts his partner by the belt. The lower man swings eyeing the hall as the other notices the girl in attendance and a miscue leads to a fatal fall.
A provocative line on opinion as a living discourse that migrates between editors, suggesting journalism that evolves through constant editorial passage and dialogue. The remark frames thought as an ongoing relay rather than a fixed stance, highlighting the dynamic nature of newspaper commentary.
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