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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1906
Page
6
The Smart & Fox Company of Saginaw Michigan advertises Bancroft House high grade coffee. It touts pure Mocha and Java blend, air tight cans, two size options, and freshness retention. The copy urges readers to ask grocers for Bancroft House and assures satisfaction for discerning buyers.
American Cultivator notes that extending the hot roller drying method to skim and whole milk could create a new dairy industry. Machines already operate in Europe and America, potentially reducing raw milk shipments and providing a market for skim milk byproducts. Powder keeps long and may be used on ships, in tropics, and by bakers, confectioners, and infant feeding in Europe.
Breeders consider the Ameri can Shorthorn association’s approval as a step to promote the dual purpose Milking Shorthorn. The breed has long been called the farmer’s cow of the continent, shaping farm cattle improvement and serving both dairy and beef aims under evolving conditions.
In a rural saying a farmer notes that a single underperforming cow drags down overall yields though unnoticed within the herd. If daily weights existed the owner would see a loss and be better off selling the animal. The remark frames economic strain from quiet inefficiency on farms.
A fragmented discussion on dairy cattle nutrition mentions salt as essential for growing calves and bone formation, noting cows seek salt and that improper feeding may hinder development. It references European practices with carrots and parsnips, and warns that starvation or neglect in early life can affect future milk production.
Washington March 26 The House witnessed a dramatic scene as the speaker denounced remarks about the Missouri volunteers bill and a quarrel with the minority leader. Republicans rallied around the speaker while Democrats filled the aisles. The day focused on reciprocity tariff revisions tied to the agency bill and proceedings on the appropriation measures. A wool advertisement and Pine Salve notices appear at the end.
Pere Marquette agents offer one way second class tickets to northwestern states and Manitoba routes with dates March 13 20 37 April 3 16 24 1906 at very low rates. Inquiries to H I Moeller Detroit.
Itinerary of a delightful European tour offered by F H Tristram and A G P A Wabash railroad. Early application urged. direct Wabash east connections with steamers. Advertises Dade's Little Liver Pills for headache and digestion. sold by Geo K Shurrar.
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Privstenen Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild digestion aid. It claims to stimulate stomach, liver, and bowels without irritation, nausea, or griping, unlike pills or ordinary cathartics. Endorsed by Geo. E. Sharrar.
Charles Rhodes sells Hyomei as a cure for catarrh with refund if ineffective. The all in one outfit includes a pocket inhaler bottle of Hyomei and dropper for $1. Inhaler lasts a lifetime and extra bottles cost 50 cents each.
Numerous readings farmers in northern eastern states selling high priced land move southwest seeking ownership opportunities. Delta and river bottom lands across Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Texas yield corn cotton alfalfa potatoes and other crops at 7.50 to 15.00 per acre with rents 4.00 to 6.00 after clearing. Upland fruit lands fetch 5.00 to 10.00 per acre. Some parcels with improvements are very cheap. Write for map and literature to H D Armstrong Detroit and H C Townsend St Louis MO.
An ad notes Dr Thomas' Be lectric Oil as the strongest pain remedy ever devised, a household staple in America for over 25 years, offering a one year advance record and state map for 1.50.
An old advertisement touts That Indians used roots to treat bronchitis throat trouble and chronic coughs. It claims the remedies also cure indigestion liver torpor biliousness constipation and kidney and bladder issues with endorsements from medical writers and a free pamphlet upon request.
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