Water wells and typhoid risks tied to location and construction
The article warns that many wells near barns, privies, and surface filth draw in contaminants, especially in dry Octobers. It advocates deep cemented wells, away from contamination sources, to prevent disease like typhoid fever and dysentery linked to polluted water. It cites Camp Thomas outbreaks and emphasizes responsible well placement.
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United States
Camp Thomas
Chickamauga
Profitable Egg Rearing and Direct Market Action
Anne C. Webster argues that raising eggs for market yields steadier profits than fowls or spring chickens. Direct marketing to wealthy buyers and cooperative efforts can command 40 to 50 cents a dozen for fancy eggs, reducing dependence on middlemen and building loyal customers.
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Anne C. Webster
Root Cutter Slices Carrots for All Stock Types
The article explains using a root cutter to slice carrots for all stock. It cautions horses can eat unprepared carrots, while cattle may choke on roots unless cut. Root cutters can also slice and chop turnips beets potatoes and parsnips in one operation for poultry and other animals.
Describing Mink Pelt Destruction Methods
A Farm and Fireside excerpt outlines methods to trap and kill minks using wide boards to create ground-level runways around a yard and concealed steel traps set behind small holes. It explains trap placement, natural-looking coverage, and precautions to avoid tipping the pan, plus an alternative yard setup with arranged debris and holes near a fowl-house to catch minks entering through openings.
Warm Roosting Places For Winter Ewes And Leghorns
A practical note on building a warm roost using barrels for a small flock of Leghorns to ensure winter eggs. Barrels are arranged with a shared opening for easy access and removal as weather warms. A balanced grain mix of oats corn bran and oil is advised for grown sheep. Clean orchard debris to destroy insects.
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Orange Judd
Cincinnati
Sring
Cran Creamery
Chicago
New York
Baltimore
Indianapolis
Louisville
Art of Snow-Shoeing Seen Through Army Expedition
Capt Glenn’s Alaska detachment learns snow shoe travel the hard way after a hospital steward struggles for eight hours to cover two miles. The tale, tied to Milton and Norwegian skiing history, quotes a 19th century novelist on initial clumsiness before mastery.
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Glenn
Alaska
Learnard
Glenn Overs
War Department
John Milton
Cambridge University
England
Norway
Arctic
N. Y. Sun
Farm Telephone Setup Costs and Practical Tips
The St Louis Globe Democrat outlines a low cost farm telephone system. It recommends a qualified supervisor, explains instrument prices from 11 to 15 dollars, and notes durable performance with battery power. It warns against too many instruments on one line and suggests copper wire to reduce resistance and corrosion. Grounding with copper or rod improves circuit stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Justifiable Suspicion Prompts Caution Over Small Loan Offer
A short editorial note from the Atchison Globe warns readers to be wary of a man offering to pay a dollar interest for the use of two dollars for a week or so, highlighting common borrowing scams and urging skepticism.
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Atchison Globe
Nature Is Our Bible Says Savage In Light of Bread Fruit
A savage asserts that nature is our Bible and the enlightened man challenges this claim. The exchange reveals a clash between strict tradition and advanced thinkers speculating about bread fruit composition and broader human restraint. Detroit Journal.
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Detroit Journal
Non-sinkable boat hailed as life-saving device from London
Mention of a London invention described as non-sinkable to save lives. Commentary urges public attention to life preservation. He&Jetter's Stomach Bitters touted as a life preserver discovered 50 years ago and sold by druggists, claimed to cure dyspepsia indigestion and stomach troubles and act as a tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
He&Jetter
Cure Deafness by Constitutional Remedies Advised
An Indianapolis Journal piece discusses deafness caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It advertises Hall’s Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for cure of deafness due to catarrh and promotes Hall’s Family Pills.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Smyth Co. Offers Up-to-Date Sewing Machine at 14 25
The John M. Smyth Co. of Chicago promotes a first class sewing machine for 14 25 and other low priced goods. The firm touts a million-dollar commercial rating and invites readers to request their mammoth catalogue by sending 10 cents, with credit for first purchases of one dollar.
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John M. Smyth Co
Mammoth
Chicago
West Madison Street
Funeral Flowers Spark Quotation From Nurse Story
A solicitor in Georgia notes overheard a conversation between Escook and a nurse about a recent funeral of a race member. They described profuse flowers at the service and the nurse wished to plant a watermelon vine on the grave, letting the juice drip through the ground as a final gesture.
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Georgia
Escook
Hoxsie's Croup Cure Promoted for Babies
An advertisement for Hoxsie's Croup Cure from Buffalo New York claims it treats croup in babies without opium and without causing nausea. Priced at 50 cents, the product is marketed by A. P. Hoxsie.
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Hoxsie
A. P. Hoxsie
Buffalo, N. Y
Seldom Fedd-Dat Feller Praised by Judge
Judge salutes Seldom Fedd-Dat Feller Hungry Hooks as a credit to the profession. He could steal the soda from a biscuit without breaking the crust, praising his skill in a humorous court remark.
The Best Prescription for Chills and Fever
The Best Prescription for Chills and Fever is a bottle of Grove's Tasteless Quinidine Tonic. It is iron and quinine in tasteless form. No cure no pay. Price fifty cents.
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Grove
A Bad Case
A dialogue style note shows a physician diagnosing insomnia and a patient describing severe sleep trouble even when waking time arrives. The exchange emphasizes sleeplessness and distress without providing clinical details or remedies.
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Puck
Quack Cure Ads Appear in 19th Century Papers
A collection of sensational patent medicine pitches appears in newspapers. Claims tout Cure-alls like To Cure a Cold In One Day and Piso’s Cure for Consumption promise refunds or dramatic health benefits. Ad copy mocks self made men and features humorous quips from city papers.
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Indianapols Journal
Ram’s Horn
Indianapolis News
Chicago Daily News
Nevone
Boston Transcript
Kes
Ayer
Buckingham
OFLA
Kit#HLING
Congress Bt
Louis, Mo
Eterling Remedy Company
Montreal
M. Green
Box D
Gam
S. F. Hardy
Hopkins Place
Baltimore, Md
Atlanta Constitution
Aney
Chicago Chronicle
Uirma Fic
Fran Wey Ee
Jach Ltd
WIHCO
IWEST
Madison
Melba
T . Pl
C.O.D
Sueco
Sloane
California
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Boston
T. A. Grady
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Adaims Street
Express Co
Benrhore
Well & N
Clement
Virginia
Chaffin & CO
Richmond
Demorest
America
Art
Fifth Avenue
Arterlink
Missouri Patent Company
Olive St
St. 1
Piso
PTSO
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