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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
8
A practical guide notes any intelligent person can improvise a hen ration after reading. It warns that corn, though abundant, is a poor sole grain for promoting growth and laying. Corn is fattening and excessive access leads to fat rather than eggs.
The article notes rice grain weevils and grain moths threaten stored grain including corn milo maize millet and wheat. It recommends carbon bisulphide as an effective fumigant, outlining usage amounts from 1.5 to 2 pounds per ton of grain and cautions about fire hazards.
A Farm and Fireside tip describes six by two by two foot roosts with 2 by 2 uprights placed over kerosene water to prevent mites. It also notes removing horns from calves with caustic potash cautions to avoid burning surrounding tissue.
Farmers of all classes can profit from concrete structures on premises. The article explains choosing sand and gravel, mixing ratios of cement sand and aggregate, and methods for foundation, reinforcement, and curing to ensure fireproof durable builds.
Instructions describe building a manual drill driven by a large wheel with a belt system. A 18 inch wheel, two 2 by 4s, and a half inch gas pipe form the frame. A four inch pulley and brace ratchet secure the drill with a weight to push the bit through iron.
Simple economical puddings include Indian Apple Pudding with cornmeal apples and molasses baked four hours served with sweetened cream. Rice Pudding bakes milk and rice without stirring until grains separate. Golden Pudding uses stale bread crumbs with sugar raisins and milk then baked. Fruit Pudding combines bread, hot water, fruit and coconut baked briefly with a banana garnish and a vanilla or lemon sauce.
A collection of tomato based recipes and tips includes preserving late season green tomatoes, pan fried slices with milk gravy, tomatoes and spaghetti baked with tomatoes and sugar, quartered tomatoes stuffed with vegetables, and a tomato celery soup style dish with pork fat and herbs. The instructions mix prep steps, seasoning, and cooking times for several dishes.
The piece outlines common wedding customs including timing, attire, invitations, bouquets, and roles. It notes the bride's family bearing reception and transport costs while the groom pays for transport after the reception. It mentions variations such as matron of honor and fluctuating numbers of bridesmaids.
A reader observes that many girls struggle with restless hands, touching clothing or desks, and even drawing on blotters. Examples include office clerks fidgeting with desk items, tapping pens, and scratching walls during conversations. The note urges immediate self control and keeping hands still in public spaces.
The text discusses listening carefully to introduced names and politely asking for repetition if unclear. It cautions against guessing names or assuming relationships and stresses courteous acknowledgment by hosts and guests.
A jumble of cooking directions for sausages and potatoes includes methods for Sausages with Potatoes, Slices of Sausage on Potato Meat, and Baked or fried sausage dishes. Steps cover parboiling, frying, mashing potatoes, and forming ovular patties with butter, milk, and seasonings.
An advertisement claims a cure for blood poisoning using Professor Ehr Jich's remedy "O06" or Bal varian. The offer promises painless treatment at offices with next train home, citing hundreds of cases. It invites readers to request a booklet and a free pamphlet, and to may offer a month of treatment on trial.
An old newspaper ad style note extols Deans Kidney Pills for back pain and Dr Kings New Discovery for croup and colds. Endorsed by a nurse, Mrs. Lo W. Suretz, with testimonials from Manchester Ohio and Buffalo New York. Pills priced 30c and 1.00 a bottle, sold by H E Buchlen & Co.
Geof Fitch of Mendota Illinois touts Dr Hobsons Eczema Ointment saying it cured his persistent eczema after many doctors failed. The ad claims immediate relief and a guaranteed refund if not helped, with availability at druggists or by mail from Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
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