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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1903

Page

2

Conan Kidney Pills End Long-Running Kidney Aches

QUICK RESULTS, W. J. HI Justice of the Peace, Cord Con Cord says Conan Kidney Pills proved an efficient remedy. He used them for dil ordered kidneys and back pain with irregular dark sediment secretions. The pills cleared it up and he has not had a back ache since. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets them. price AN cents per box. The twins don't run alike if only one is cross-eyed.

W. J. HI Justice of the Peace Concord N. G Conan Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y

Iron Mountain train cuts eleven hour route to Hot Springs

Less Than 12 Hours to Hot Springs Ark Vila Iron Mountain Route. The new train inaugurated November 8 leaving St. Louis 8:20 p m arriving Hot Springs 6: a m makes the run in less than twelve hours. Returning train leaves Hot Springs 6:30 p m arriving St. Louis 7:38 a m. Tickets and information from Iron Mountain Route agents or H C Townsend.

Hot Springs Ark Vila St. Louis Iron Mountain H. C. Townsend

Grape-Nuts Promised Health Benefit Endorsed by Nurse

A California trained nurse credits Grape-Nuts with restoring her health after years of illness and medical failure. She reports rapid relief, regained strength, and renewed brain power after using the cereal three times daily for six months, and recommends it to patients with great success. The testimonial is provided by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Michigan. Look inside for The Road of Wellville booklet.

California Thia Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Road of Wellville

Origin of Orchard and Garden Fruits

Long list of fruit origins and introductions with notes on peach pear pecan plum and Simon plum. Key facts include Persia and China origin of peach, pear in Syria Egypt Greece and England before 1673, and the Simon plum as a hybridizing asset in American pomology with strong potential for future breeding and market use.

Persia China Italy Claudius England America Pliny Egypt Syria Greece Asia Minor Europe Languedoc Levant Austria Crete Canada Mount Ida Asia South America

The Seed Corn Business in Poor Condition

The seed corn trade is marked by widespread medium quality seed, leaving buyers disappointed and hesitant to pay premium prices. Farmers doubt claims of exceptional purity as much of the seed comes from mixed cribs, with limited truly first rate lots available.

Witty Political Tales and Local Jokes From Aged Columns

A collage of short anecdotes features a young member of parliament urging silence with a quip about age. A Maine farmer outsmarts a lawyer with ducks sent in an opponent’s name. A portrait of Thomas B. Reed provokes a sardonic remark. Socialist bargains, Maryland campaign humor, and Civil War reminiscences are woven with light mockery of politicians, a Sweden rail sign joke, and a blast furnace claim.

Maine

Silage Boosts Dairying Through Winter and Drought

The silo stands as a modern ally for dairying, enabling succulent feed in winter and steady herd care in drought. It has simple, dependable processes for building, raising corn, and filling, making ensilage accessible to all. Dairymen who skip silage risk losses, as silage improves cow health and acts like a laxative food benefiting the system.

A Most Promising Crop in Michigan This Year

The sugar beet stands out as the top crop in Michigan, with substantial rains lately endured and cultivation costs up due to extra work. Prospects for good returns remain strong as Michigan’s sugar beet industry grows in its fifth year, expanding aging factories and adding new ones to meet rising demand.

Michigan

Dust in milk from hay and fodder in mangers

A reader explains that dust in milk comes from hay and fodder dropped into mangers before cows are turned into the barn. By filling mangers promptly after turning out cows the dust settles, keeping milk cleaner for the next milking.

Cow Pea For Warm Climates Described In Feed Guide

The cow pea is best for warm climates and not safe to sow before frost danger ends in the north. In the south two crops per year are possible. Early sowing May 15 to June 1, late July. Whippoorwill belug is among the earliest, yielding sixty days from sowing with light vine growth. Black pea yields many vines but fewer peas, ripening in about eighty five days. Hay is relished by stock and well cured cow pea hay is superior.

Bee Culture in the United States Its Vast Value

Prof L O Howard head of the Bureau of Entomology says over 200000 Americans keep bees and beekeeping yields exceed 20000000 annually. Bee expert Benton notes US flora could support ten times current colonies with similar profits, aided by labor. Bees fertilize crops, England buys most honey with growing demand abroad.

L. O. Howard Bureau of Entomology Department of Agriculture United States Benton Areaa England

Agricultural education expands across states

Agricultural interests gain attention as states raise appropriations for experiment stations training schools and agricultural colleges. Minols opened a new 160000 dollar agricultural building in May and Wisconsin reports 115000 dollars invested in agricultural buildings. States continue to fund scientific farming training to keep pace with individuals in advancing agricultural progress.

Minols Wisconsin

After Severe Drought, Valleys Benefit From Wet Season

The article notes floods across the west and northwest last summer left waterpower ruined and soils exhausted after five dry years. A wet season followed, replenishing streams and springs, flooding lake beds into cornfields, reviving trees and pastures, and bringing balance in nature as blessings despite earlier losses.

West Northwest Territory Lake Beda

Poultry Notes on Feeding and Breed Selection

Poultry notes emphasize flavor influenced by hen feed, advise choosing a breed suited to place and keeping, and warn against overreliance on conflicting journal advice. As hens age, skin pigmentation fades and plumage lightens. during molting, birds need nutritious, strengthening feed.

Remarkable Kneady Woman in Kokomo

Mrs Anna M Willis a 74 year old Kokomo resident shares a testimonial praising Dodd Kidney Pills. She says kidney trouble for 20 years affected her heart back and mobility but after using several boxes she feels 20 years younger and can do farm work again.

Kekomo Ind Anna M. Willis Dodd G. B. Meek Imperial Palace Mt Pekin Ete

Wild oats pests and seed cleanliness for crops

The note warns wild oats survive winter and yield two crops in one season. It cannot be removed from tame cats, and grain size is large. Remedy focuses on using clean seed and fallowing in autumn to prevent the infestation.

Cork exports and odd scraps from old papers

Spain exports about 1,000 tons of cork yearly valued at around 6 million dollars. Romans disliked beards in busts. A nursemaid applicant is quizzed about discharge for washing the children. A Highland waiter refused service to Max O’Rell. Telegraphing without wires is joked about by an old passenger. The farmer’s rooster remark amuses a searcher. A line about a grandmother hen and dinner. Seven million Indians to be vaccinated with plague serum.

Ernest Buch Duluth Buch Megs Germany Spain

Fragmented ad fragment with mixed product pitches

A garbled OCR page shows various product claims including Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, Suel Medicine, and a seven shot revolver claim. It also mentions foot comfort remedies and unrelated personal notes, creating a jumbled historical advertising slice.

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Mike Biberta Defiance Jules Piot Lyons France Chalon Saone LY ‘ Coe LMT WRAGG Simon Plum F. A. Waugh Simon Museum de Paris Eugene Simon Carriere Bailey New York Mr. Burbank Thomas B. Reed Sargent Congress Frank Wachter Maryland John B. Gordon Appomattox Lee Sweden Scientific American Niagara Pow Power Company Sulivan Nebraska Secretary of State Max O’rell India Hall Drugeiita F. J Olnes Bruseels He McCarthy Jefferson Heaven Des Juiowsa Witte Fort Iowa Wees Moines Washington County Frank L. Holl Land Co Crocker Avi. Marks Business Company Good Block Des Des Moines Lew" Arnte Wes Moines Lewis Pry Rey ‘Nl Mitwr
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