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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
7
The Farmer shows a method to close split post holes in rail fencing. Wrap a short chain around the post top, use a lever to draw the post together, bore a half inch hole, place a bolt, and tighten. This fixes the split, increasing fence longevity and reducing livestock intrusions.
K. H. Gross of the Farmers' Good Roads League argues that hard roads can be built in the corn belt with proper drainage. He notes that abundant fertility, railways willing to haul material, and level terrain reduce costs, contrasting with Massachusetts where grading and drainage are heavier.
A London study suggests feeding calves on whole milk for about a month or until they reach 160 pounds live weight or 96 pounds of veal. Calves should be fed three times daily and fattened as quickly as possible to maximize veal value while prices are favorable.
I F Andrews explains a method from Farm Journal to exceed 100 bushels per acre. He describes a two crop system then rye plowed under, lime application, rock fertilizer, and careful hill planting with thinning plus thorough cultivation.
The farmer selects the thickest longest grained corn for seed ears yielding about one quart per ear. He mixes one peck of top seed with a bushel of his own seed, prunes tassels to favor strong stalks, and replants quickly after disturbances. He notes clipping tassels speeds work and that thoroughness pays.
A simple removable third buggy seat uses a stuffed cushion tacked to a board with a hinged stick under the seat as a leg. When not needed the setup folds and slides under the buggy seat to stay out of the way.
Hints for helpers urge safer harnessing and repair of gear to prevent danger. A playful admonition notes honesty falters for taxes and urges early season weed control. It jokes about potato pricing, profit, and farm cleanliness from barns to air and sun.
The speaker notes the American hen cackles for all and last year provided Cube with a million dollars worth of prime eggs. Additional vast exports reached Lugland and other countries, highlighting the nation's agricultural output and international role.
Levi P. Brockway of Anoka Minnesota says after five months in a hospital he was discharged as incurable with six months to live and suffered many spells and weakness. He praises Dean's Kidney Pills saying they addressed the kidney trouble and restored his health. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Buffalo NY.
A family conversation highlights a young boy's knowledge of nearly every baseball player in the major leagues. The discussion notes his bright intellect and calls attention to his prodigious memory for names and sports facts.
Mrs Louis Leck of San Antonio Texas describes a six month battle with eczema on her son’s face head ears hands and legs. After trying two doctors the Cuticura Remedies brought sleep relief in a week and clear skin in two months with no recurrence by age two.
An early 20th century vignette shows a young man seeking a favor from Bobby's sister and meeting her brother on the street. The exchange ends with the sister confirming approval and a mother noting a call from Mr. Brown. The dialogue underscores social expectations and family influence.
An amateur stage chase ends with a fugitive hiding under a small table. The pursuer trips over the man’s legs, rises, and quips that the villain has eluded them again, drawing laughter from the audience.
The ad touts Ha's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure known to the medical profession for catarrh a constitutional disease. Internal use targets blood and mucous surfaces claim to cure by strengthening the constitution and aiding nature. Proponents offer one hundred dollars for any failure to cure and urge sending for testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
In Harper's Weekly a child named Litt Lawrence endures his first bath in a cold room. His mother steps away briefly as he notices goose flesh rising on his skin and exclaims with alarm that he is turning into a chicken.
A father Or rails at his son over memory of figures on the election bulletin board. The scene shows Mrs. Harding defending or questioning the memory as the father grows exasperated. The passage reflects a domestic moment from Youth's Companion with emphasis on arithmetic recall.
Willie the office boy approaches the firm head and stammers a request to leave early. The boss curtly urges speed and refuses to waste time, prompting the boy to reveal his intended question about permission.
An old patent remedy proclaims 8 Foot Ease Powder cures painful smarting and growing pains in feet. It promises comfort for sweating feet and easier shoe wear. Sold by all druggists for 26 cents. Free trial package offered by A S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
A real estate agent asks a man why he pays rent rather than owning. The man replies he keeps moving, highlighting housing choice and mobility.
For Any Disease or Injury to the eye use Pettiv's Eye Salve ab absolutely harmless acts quickly 25 cents All druggists of Howard Bros Buffalo New York
The quote by John Ruskin asserts there is always labor and tools available for those who choose to work. It emphasizes initiative and resourcefulness as keys to productivity.
An old advertisement touts Winglow’s soothing syrup for teething children claiming it softens gums eases inflammation and relieves pain. It markets a 25 cent bottle and promotes a wise wife knowing her own husband.
A Mana S Iowa woman writes that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after years of female ailments and costly medicines. She followed Mrs Pinkham's advice and regained health, urging other suffering women to try it and write for guidance from Lynn Mass.
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