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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1904
Page
6
J W Walls, Lebanon KY Superintendent of Streets, credits Doan's Kidney Pills with quick relief from back and kidney pains after doctors failed. He endorses the medicine for kidney disorder sufferers and notes a 50 cent per box price via Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
An Arkansas traveler replies in verse to Missouri Pacific General Passenger Agent H C Townsend about the line’s holiday greeting. The poem praises service and meals yet pokes fun at rates, ending with the signature A. Passenjaire and a closing quip about a jealous woman.
The notice boasts USDA endorsement for Salzer’s New National Oats and high per acre yields in 1903 across many states. It urges farmers to send 10 cents for the big seed catalog and free samples, touting Beardless Barley, Speltz Wheat, and other Pedigree seeds. The second item is a string of witty anecdotes about public figures, lawyers, and actors.
The ad offers Defiance Starch with a money back or exchange guarantee. If the product does not please you you may return it to the dealer. It claims customers get one third more value for the same money and that the starch will not stick.
Mr Wragg invites contributions of new ideas from readers of this department and offers to answer inquiries on discussed subjects. Correspondents should address M J Wiese in Waukee, Iowa.
Prof. Storms of Iowa Agricultural College states the aim is to educate men for life with clean, strong, earnest character. Technical features receive special attention, but graduates are to be educated for leadership, applying trained minds to industrial problems. Emphasizes thorough general science and culture studies to develop clear thinking, language, and civilization knowledge, opposing premature specialization.
This excerpt extols the mule as a tireless worker capable of long journeys on slower paces, surviving on scant provisions, and outperforming larger animals in pulling wind and endurance. It lauds steadfast service, resilience, and fidelity through hardship, comparing the mule’s steadiness to a faithful companion in adversity.
The article urges active farmers to use winter for stock counts and season review. It emphasizes evaluating past efforts, learning from mistakes, and maintaining balance whether fortune favored or not to improve future operations.
To craft a sturdy maul cut eight inches long from hard wood with a one and a half inch auger bore through the center. Fit a four foot long hardwood handle and add two iron rings about one inch smaller than the maul ends. Smooth the faces to drive rings in tightly for about two inches. Durable for driving posts and splitting large wood.
The quote urges farmers to accept errors, decide to improve, and push forward rather than retreat. It emphasizes perseverance, practical action, and commitment to progress in agricultural work.
The Department of Agriculture in Washington DC issues a Farmer's Bulletin No 171 on codling moth damage in fruit. Farmers may obtain this bulletin free by writing to the Secretary of Agriculture in Washington DC.
The passage urges farmers to adopt New Year resolutions to stay ahead of work. It warns that neglect leads to a belated season, calling out the farmer who lets tasks lag and fails to plan. It emphasizes winter as the critical planning period for a productive year.
Prof J L Budd and M J Wragg advocate grouping evergreens and deciduous trees on the State Fair grounds and capitol campus. Massed plantings, including snowball and lilac shrubs, provide background, ornament, and easier maintenance while protecting beds from mower damage.
A speaker often stops before finishing to force listeners to think through the point, claiming this strengthens memory. Some attendees say the speaker lacked power to clinch his case, while others note that forcing listeners to reason enhances retention and understanding.
A historical note on corn products notes dextrine starch gum glucose and sugar as corn derivatives and their adulteration roles in sugar rubber and syrups. It links rising demand to higher corn prices and land values. A farmer’s verse about chores and roosters closes the piece.
A cautious note on packing apples in barrels to prevent bruising. Proper placement and wedging keep fruit secure during transit, allowing long-distance shipping without spoilage.
If any of the farm horses are to be idle during the winter the shoes should be removed.
The article explains planting pie plant early in spring and recommends digging a two by three foot trench, filling with well rotted manure and rich soil, covering with manure mulch, and letting it overwinter. Set plants in spring for strong growth and mulching in fall to be ready for use the next spring.
Fragments reflect nostalgia for old husking parties and rural gatherings now fading. Phrases hint at lost customs, awkward reforms, and a longing to revive some traditions amid changing social norms.
Farmers should spray orchards now and study pruning for early fruit, while noting that cows belong on pasture and manure should be stored and applied directly in winter. The article urges careful spraying catalogs, honest agents, and prudent investments for profitable, well cultivated orchards and farms.
An analysis of options to reduce beef production costs across regions. Farmers in various areas pursue silage, by products, or grass-based systems, with dairying and calf profits as alternatives. The piece notes soil fertility, pasture capacity, and the impact of tree men on farm aesthetics and fruit yields.
A garbled mix of ad copy and local names mentions Defiance, Evans County, and Toledo. It notes a bond promise of one hundred dollars for cures, seeds offers from John A. Salter Seed Co. La Crosse Wisconsin, and various plant quantities. The fragment ends with a remark on reputations.
A mixed page item cites Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children claiming relief from constipation feverishness bad stomach teething and worms with 30 000 testimonials and a sample offer. Also includes a Lewis Single Binder cigarette ad and a collection of antiquated anecdotes and a Kansas judge's obituary-like reminiscence.
An old time advertisement touts Elimino Medicine Co. Des Moines claiming a cure for epidemic complaints and urging readers to send for the large bottle priced at $1.00. It also pitches Defiance Starch 16 ounces for 10 cents, offering more starch for the same money. It closes with a social remark on vanity and happiness.
A sixty one year old family doctor recounts illness and near death from stomach and liver issues. After 3 years of decline and eight doctors advising him to prepare for death, a predigested food diet of Grape Nuts rebuilt his strength. In 15 days he gained weight and health improved, leading him to endorse the product publicly. He urges others to read the accompanying booklet in each package.
A dairy cow earns profit by yielding a steady amount of rich milk over ten months in a year, balancing production with consistent performance.
A historical note praises Northwestern Greenlog as a reliable winter apple. It describes the fruit as crisp and juicy with quality above average, and the tree as hardy for the Northwest. The text emphasizes early bearing and vigorous growth, recommending the variety to growers seeking large crops, while mentioning soil preparation and composting considerations.
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