Two Hive Tool Designs Highlighted by Bee Culture Correspondent
A Bee Culture correspondent praises a hawk-bill pruning knife as a versatile hive tool eight inches long. He notes its solid steel blade, pocket portability, and usefulness for prying frames, cutting, opening boxes, and weed removal, with other beekeepers sharing similar butcher knife style tools.
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Bee Culture
W. H. Laws
Beeville
Tex
Danzenbaker
Thoroughness in Detail in Poultry Success
The article argues that success in poultry relies on thorough care of details. It favors smaller, well cared for flocks over large neglected ones and stresses clean housing, quality feed, fresh water, grit, lime and disinfectants, and consistent effort for profitability.
Geese Laying Quality and Age Effects
Geese show no response to Ace and lay equally well at twenty years old as at two to three years. Longevity increases prolificacy, with fertility improving over time. Proper feeding and care are essential. fat geese do not lay. A solid grain ration harms eggs. Keep geese free of fatigue and allow quiet at night in winter.
Cheap chicken coop construction method
A Farm and Home writer outlines a low cost coop made from two foot square store boxes at ten cents each. Use a cut box, reinforce with wood pieces, add tin or roofing paper, laths for sides, a sliding middle lath, and old trunk handles to ease carrying.
It Cures While You Walk
Allen's Foot-Ease promises relief for hot and sweating feet with two petals of cure. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents. Do not accept substitutes. Trial package offered at Allen 8 Olmsted Roy N Y.
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Allen
Olmsted
Roy
N. Y
Illinois Pheasant Hatchery Yields 3000 Healthy Chicks
Illinois game commissioner reports 5600 English pheasant eggs imported and 3000 healthy chicks hatched. The hatchery output reflects the ongoing restocking effort and poultry stock management in the state.
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Game Commissioner of
Illinois
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted for Deafness Treatment
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It promises a $100 reward for any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and urges sending for circulars. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Bishop Potter's Brief Reply to a Clergyman
A rural clergyman asked Bishop Potter if he could marry to spare another man a long journey. The bishop answered with a sharp, concise line asking, Could you bury yourself. The exchange highlights the strictness of clerical marriage rules in church practice.
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Potter
Blood Becomes Sour Remedy Promised For Kidney Health
An advertisement touts a home remedy to detoxify blood by stimulating kidney function. It recommends Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla mixed and taken after meals and at night to restore kidney action and improve the blood count.
Age Told by the Pulse and Its Range
The article explains how pulse rates vary by age and sex from birth to old age. It cites typical values for girls and boys at birth and different life stages and notes wide individual variation. It mentions Napoleon’s reportedly low pulse of 44 per minute.
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Napoleon
Canadian Wheat and Oats Yields Highlight Westward Farm Notes
A Saltcoats Saskatchewan reader recounts four and a half years of farming in the Canadian West with yields of 39, 24 and 25 bushels of wheat per acre and 35 to 45 bushels of oats per acre across 90 to 175 acres. He praises the land's richness and urges readers to work hard rather than complain to prosper there. He suggests writing to Canadian Government Agents for literature.
Cure After Eight Years Sore Skin With Cuticura
Fritz Hirschlaff of New York credited Cuticura Remedies with curing his chronic skin condition in seven days after eight years of suffering and spent years and money on other treatments. The second item notes Mary asking for daily candy in a bedtime prayer.
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Fritz Hirschlaff
Columbus Ave
New York
N. Y
Chicken Notes on Ducks Hens and Egg Production
Duck and hen care tips emphasize varied feed and occasional charcoal for chicks. Eliminate lazy hens to improve breeding quality. Gooselike brooding by geese is often effective. Kitchen scraps boost small flocks. farm egg cost under 60 cents yearly with a typical hen laying about ten dozen eggs annually.
Surge in National Banks Reaches New Highs in 1906
The nation added 462 new national banks in 1906, maintaining a steady monthly average near 40 over seven years. Total banks reach 6,345 with $877,099,275 capital and $696,343,022 in circulation, compared with seven years ago when there were 3,617 banks, $6,308,096 capital, and $254,462,730 in circulation.
Variety of Food Needed for Lime Supply
A discussion notes lime formation requires a variety of foods to supply necessary lime for exe shells. It suggests common foods already contain lime and can furnish it when fed in various forms, especially for hens Baveree range.
Grape Nuts Helps Resolve Appendicitis Case
An AN H. girl suffered appendicitis linked to starch in the diet. After weeks on milk, then a trial with Grape-Nuts, her condition improved and she gained weight. The testimonial credits the product with easing digestive distress and cites a postum company pamphlet.
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AN. H
Eoon
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Free book offer on home cures by Dr Coffee in Des Moines
Readers can obtain one of Dr Coffee’s books at no charge describing a method to cure penne afflicted with Deafness Head Noises Sore Eyes Failing Light from any cause at home for little expense. Write to Dr W C Coffee 960 Century Bldg Des Moines la No Cordelia a married woman isn’t necessarily up to date because her husband is the latest thing out.
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Cordelia
Garfield Tea claims and odd claims in ad copy
An advertisement fragment touts Garfield Tea as pure pleasant and potent with supposed natural laxative effects. It also references a tin of herbs and asserts guarantee under Pure Food and Drug laws, while mixing promotional language with dubious claims.
Woman From Columbia Praises Dean's Kidney Pills
Missouri woman Mrs J D Johnson of Columbia says after two years of dropsy pain and kidney trouble she used Dean's Kidney Pills. Two boxes ended her symptoms with no reoccurrence. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
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J. D. Johnson
West Hickman St
Columbia, Mo
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Dollar bill’s long journey ends in local support plea
A farmer once marked a dollar, spent it in town, and saw it return for produce several times. After years it went to a mail order house and vanished. The note urges readers to patronize local merchants who fund schools churches and community needs.
United States Leads in Oil Production Worldwide
United States accounts for 54 of every 100 gallons of illuminating oil used globally. An advertisement for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup touts gum soothing and teething relief for children. A poster quotes a saying about men and speaking up.
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United States
Change of Life Health Advice and Personal Endorsements
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women undergoing the Change of Life. It cites symptoms such as hot flashes headaches and nervousness and includes testimonials from Mrs. Certin and Mrs. Lee praising restored health after using the remedy. The note invites readers to write for free advice to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Fred Certin
Lafayette Street
Bend
Ind
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia FR. Pinkham
Henry Lee
Winter Street
New Haven
Conn
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Tae
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