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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1918
Page
6
A testimonial from Geo C Talbot of Buffalo praises Peterson's Ointment for curing years of eczema and itching after one month of use. The ad claims a long track record, nationwide availability, and a rigid guarantee to refund the price if unsatisfied. 80 cents for a box.
An exchange between a young financier and a veteran ends with the saying that the only reliable side of the stock market is the outside, reflecting a cautious investing mood cited by the Birmingham Age Herald.
A vintage ad promotes Gar field Tea as a mild herb laxative to restore normal function of the liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels. It urges readers to obtain the product from druggists with an advertisement note.
A brief exchange presents a sharp wit about patronage at a society event. The patroness quips that she is always one of the patronized, highlighting playful class banter among attendees.
A clipped exchange hints at misfortune and irony in a brief note. The item mentions Louise meeting her ideal man, followed by a remark that fate differs from expectation. An old advertising line promotes Romas Eye Balsam as a nightly remedy for eye infections or inflammations with prompt healing.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as original liver pills from 40 years ago. It claims they regulate the liver and bowels and questions pie as unhealthy if misinterpreting concerns.
The editor notes the sermon had no clear point yet admits it was deeply dull. The remark highlights a contrast between lacking purpose and the impact of dull delivery.
A humorous line suggests pussy-willows as suitable plantings for decorating a cat cemetery. The remark frames a broader thought on prophecy, noting that a prophet is someone who expects the unexpected.
The guide covers planting Irish potatoes with eyes per piece, spacing 24 to 80 inches between rows and 10 to 15 inches within rows, and planting two weeks before the last frost. It notes early crops in the central and southern U.S. can coincide with sweet corn or cabbage, with possible second crops between rows. Late crops in the north require earlier planting and may be the sole crop. It also mentions kraut making when early cabbage matures.
Sweet potatoes grow best in southern regions as a tropical plant and cannot endure cold northern weather. They are started in hotbeds by sprouting bedded potatoes in sand, then transplanted after frost danger. Planting uses ridges, 12 to 14 inches apart, on sandy, well fertilized soil with manure mixed in.
Garden squash comes in two types running and bush. Plant 5 to 6 seeds per hill in 4 to 5 foot rows for bush varieties and space running varieties farther due to larger growth. Three to four hills suffice for a family crop grown in rich soil with rotted manure. Summer squash should be planted after the ground warms about a month after the last frost. Hubbard winter squash may be planted any time in spring once soil is warm and stored in a cool dry place after harvest. Handle carefully to prevent bruising and rot.
The turnip requires rich soil and can be grown as an early or late crop. Early sowing uses drills 12 to 18 inches apart with a half ounce per 100 feet, thinning to 8 inches. Late turnips are broadcast after removing an early crop and store well for winter. They are hardy and can be banked or stored in a cool cave or cellar, and interplanting between late corn or beans is advised.
Sowing in a hotbed six weeks before set plants, eggplants require warm soil and settled weather. Use rich well drained sandy loam, set 2 feet apart in rows eight feet apart, apply well rotted manure, cultivate thoroughly, and harvest when large enough. Eggsplant stores poorly after picking.
Beans are valuable crops best planted after frost risk. Use warm sandy loam, avoid excess nitrogen, lay straight rows for easy cultivation, and plant 1 pint per 100 foot row. Horse cultivation rows 80 86 inches apart, hand cultivation 18 24 inches apart. Snap beans mature 40 60 days, with ten day to two week successive plantings for a steady supply.
Okra is a tasty garden vegetable suited to many soils. Sow seeds after frost, 4 to 5 feet between rows, thin to 2 feet in rows. Harvest pods young for soups or stews as the edible part.
A simple method tests when garden soil is ready for cultivation. Rub a handful of surface soil in your fingers. if dry enough to crumble when opened, it is suitable. Applicable mainly to heavy soils, which are damaged most by working wet.
The article notes that when apple trees receive abundant fertilization the fruit often stays green and fails to color properly. It discusses the link between soil nutrients and pigment development in apples.
Early cabbage should be started six weeks before the last frost in window boxes or hotbeds and set in gardens when soil is ready. Rows 2% to 8 feet apart, plants 12 to 20 inches apart, need rich warm loam. Add compost under each plant and harvest promptly to prevent bursting heads.
Instructions advise tying a stout string around cabbage roots and hanging them in the henhouse so hens can reach them. The goal is minimizing waste by preserving cabbages and other roots.
The article argues poultry is the only domestic animal suitable for converting kitchen waste directly where produced into wholesome nutritious food within the city. It emphasizes urban efficiency and safety in using poultry for waste reduction.
Collect and burn all dried fruit that remain on trees or have fallen. This helps reduce disease and insect pests next summer.
A compact note praises level gardens that please the eye but warns drainage may be poor in some areas.
A comic exchanges questions about New Year resolutions with Mrs Bensonhurst noting the husband kept his. The gag ends with an ad for Wright's actian Vegetable Pills to relieve acid stomach heartburn and nausea, promoting a trial box from 873 Pearl St New York.
A comparison shows ten mules move about two tons for ten hours while a tractor transports 25 tons and travels 20 miles in the same period, highlighting the tractor’s superior haul capacity and range.
An advertisement touts Garfield Tea as a nature based laxative and blood purifier that overcomes constipation and related ailments, promising broad health benefits through natural ingredients.
A lighthearted remark about a dog named Camera who constantly seeks opportunities to snap photos of everything in his surroundings.
Dialog snippet shows Geraldine refusing enlistment due to foot trouble while Geraldine asks about conditions and a judge oversees the exchange. The fragment hints at a wartime or military conscription context with medical excuses influencing recruitment decisions.
A sharp exchange pits one quip about sewing capacity against a boast to demonstrate skill. The banter highlights confidence and a challenge to prove prowess in mending and stitching.
Old advertisement offers $100 for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall’s Catarrh Medicine. Claims the medicine is taken internally and acts through the blood on mucous surfaces. Sold for over forty years at 75 cents. Testimonials free. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
The Louisville Courier Journal and an Exchange quote warn against self-pity and ignorance. A commentator notes the challenge of helping a man unaware of his ignorance. The message urges purpose and not drifting aimlessly through life.
Advertises Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a long trusted remedy for kidney liver bladder and urinary disorders. Claims 200 years of use and urges immediate action with guaranteed refunds and availability from reliable druggists in three sealed sizes.
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