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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1905
Page
2
Mr Wrage invites readers to submit new tens for the farm, orchard, and garden column. Contributions may be leased to answer correspondence on suldeety and related topics. Address M J Wragg 600 Good Block Des Moines Iowa.
The article details April steps for starting seeds indoors with light soil, using seed pans or improvised boxes, and maintaining moisture without overwatering. It covers seedling care near grass, fertilizer guidance, protecting tulips and hyacinths from cold snaps, staged removal of protection on roses, and practical hotbed construction. It also advises mulching peonies and Phlox, sourcing native ferns, sowing sweet peas, and preparing soil and supports for morning glories, gladioli, dahlia tubers, and canvas plants.
A periodical essay on orchard care covers cherry bloom, grafting, and pruning. It notes planting on hills for light and drainage, wrapping stems to deter rabbits, and testing the Stringfellow root-ball method. It also discusses corn ear selection and grape seedlessness with referenced German research.
The article urges farmers to plant trees in April for shade and fruit. It highlights hardy choices including apple varieties Baldwin Greening Bough, Catalpa, shaghark hickory Russian mulberry and dogwood. It also praises oaks white birch and maple, noting trees enhance farm value despite busy schedules.
A writer warns of upcoming need for screen doors and windows after paying for coal. He notes screening keeps out embers and that screens paid for themselves first summer, praising a frame that fits the window well and avoids tacking to the casing.
The peony shines as a hardy, fragrant addition to western gardens. In Manitoba and the Dakotas it thrives without manure or mulching and can multiply to 1,000 plants in a few years. Yet it remains little known to most people, deserving wider planting and attention.
The author notes little fall plowing due to wet weather and warns that unplowed land will be lumpy this spring. Lumps should be pulverized while moist, by daily plowing of flowed land, to avoid hard seed beds. Excess rains washed out plant food, so timely soil work is essential for good crops.
Observations note trees forcing rock walls apart as roots thicken and push outward. Trees growing in rock crevices lift and misread survey marks, with witness lines appearing higher over time as trunks expand. This dramatic force occurs despite the trunk’s fixed length from initial formation.
Authorities estimate it will take three years to build a sufficient horse supply for domestic use and exports. The Boer war cost 419,000 horses and mules, mainly from overwork before death. France and many European countries lack horses, with many used in the Japanese war. American breeders show an optimistic outlook for quality horse stock.
Mrs Mable Bradford of Burlington Vermont reports severe back pains tied to a cold monthly distress. She credits Peruna with restoring health and strength and easing periodical pains, praising the remedy as wonderful for women’s ailments and claiming lasting improvement.
Thousands of women cured yearly by correspondence Dr Hartman offers to assist without cost. The literature quotes grateful letters praising cures for ailments labeled as catarrhal and female weakness. The article credits Dr Hartman with identifying the condition and providing a program via letters.
A concise maxim noting that restraint from harm yields substantial moral benefit, emphasizing prudence and ethical restraint as a form of positive action. The quote highlights quiet virtue guiding conduct without explicit actions.
Some grocers do not stock Defiance Starch. They lack 12 oz brands for the same price, since Defiance offers 16 oz for the same money. Buy Defiance Btarch for no cooking required. For many, living’s charm lies in the past.
Mrs G H Tucker of Milwaukee recounts a severe facial skin outbreak in her baby that spread over body. After a month using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the child fully recovered. She notes doctors and medicines cost over 100 dollars, while Cuticura costing under 5 dollars achieved cure.
An 1900 letter from Norwich New York proclaims Piso's Cure for Consumption saved a life. The note ends with a cigar ad for Lewis' Single Binder cigarettes, noting dealer price at six dollars per thousand and factory in Peoria Illinois. A Philadelphia Ledger quote about a barefoot immigrant turning rich is included in the clipping.
A brief aphorism notes that an average man meets temptations about three fourths of the way, implying moral tests near the edge of resolve. The saying frames self control as a near completion challenge in daily life.
Marketing copy touts Mother Gray as nurse at the Children's Home in New York approving a remedy for constipation feverishness upset stomach teething disorders and worms. Claims 30 000 testimonials with 25 cent price at druggists and free sample offer from Olmsted Le Roy New York. A final warning urges prudence with firearms.
A reader advised to write to Dr Hartman President of The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio for complete confidential guidance if Peruna fails. The notice promises valuable advice at no charge and emphasizes discretion in correspondence.
A brief note highlights how some women maintain calm patience while using sarcasm as a social tool, revealing nuance in everyday interactions and interpersonal resilience.
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