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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1906
Page
3
A drafted guide explains a simple hog slaughtering derrick and setup. It describes three thirteen foot timbers, a four inch diameter iron rod, and a portable rack to raise and hang hogs. The article notes prep and labor issues and suggests sourcing from a blacksmith shop.
A compact farming note extols mulching strawberries to curb thaw cycles, preserve soil moisture, and protect roots, then shifts to peach cultivation and general orchard care. It discusses root callousing, soil fertility retention, and the role of bacteria in food preparation for plants, with brief mentions of hornless cattle and seed adulteration.
The advertisement touts Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for throat chest and cough ailments. It cites endorsements from Prof Bartholow Finley Ellingwood and others and claims the formula contains Black Cherry bark Golden Seal Bloodroot and Mandrake root with glycerine as a safe alcohol free base. It offers free ingredient details on request from Dr. V. Pierce Buffalo NY.
A whimsical piece on doll hospitals. doctors with M.D. for mender of della repair limbs, eyes, and heads. Describes dolls with broken noses, missing limbs, or functioning machinery inside, and how mothers send or bring their ailing dolls for surgery and cosmetic fixes.
The Minehenoin experiment station reports cottage cheese made from skim milk and 20 percent fat cream yields 15 to 16 pounds from 100 pounds skim milk and 4 pounds cream. At about 1 cent per pound, cottage cheese offers nutrition and palatability comparable to meats, especially where skim milk is inexpensive. Cream improves texture and taste without raising cost.
The piece explains curing rooms for cheese by digging caves in stiff clay banks to prevent chilling. It notes Roquefort in France is cured in natural deep caves with nearly constant temperature and humidity, as described by American Agriculturist.
The article explains dried beet pulp production from sugar factory residues including washing shredding hot water extraction pressing and kiln drying to 82 percent moisture for shipment. It notes a byproduct molasses and a dried beet pulp product called dried molasses beet pulp. It also describes two table butter workers and stresses understanding their use plus advice on advertising and quality.
An old style advertisement promises a guarantee on Dr Colwell’s Egyptian Pile Cure with a money back offer if unsatisfied. It touts Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar as a pleasant cathartic for bowels and claimed relief from coughs colds and throat issues, sold by Chas Rhodes.
An old newspaper ad promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar to relieve coughs and congestion. It claims the product cures the tickling and directs buyers to Chas Rhodes as the seller. The wording reflects period advertising language.
A scientific wonder Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures distressing skin afflictions. It reportedly cured Burns, Sores, Boils, Ulcers, Cuts, Wounds, Chilblains and Salt Rheum for patrons of the Patrons of Husbandry Wa Pa. Available at Sharrar's drug store.
An old time advertisement promotes Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar and Bee’s Laxative Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. It mentions Pine-ules from pine resins and Rocky Mountain Tea as health aids for children and adults. It also cites Doun’s Regulars for gentle bowel regulation and quips about advertising’s effect on store competition.
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