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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
7
A dramatic fragment centers on a mistress and her last cook, who shed tears easily. A maid questions if she noticed the reaction, hinting at tension and hidden emotion in a domestic scene.
An advertisement invites readers to request a free booklet titled Rheumatism Its Cause and Cure by Jesse A. Cape Department C W Brockway Massachusetts. It promises a comprehensive discussion of rheumatism and neuritis and offers no cost for the book.
A teacher asks Johnny Jones what an improper fraction is. He replies he believes all fractions are improper, expressing a witty educational moment.
A dialogue centers on a bachelor who marries a wealthy heiress after jokes about a gold cure for love. The spinster and bachelor banter touch on social status and romance as the couple’s union is implied.
A mother repurposed a kitchen table by sawing off most of its legs and painting it green. A four inch sand ledge was attached around the rim, lined with zinc, and white sand spread over the surface. Children played seaside scenes with spades and pails, then imagined a village with gardens, church, farmyard, and animals.
A boastful line extols a pure food drink as an easy choice for refreshment. The brief note highlights its flavor and healthful qualities, aiming to entice readers to choose this beverage.
The strawberry tops small fruits in popularity due to wide soil adaptability and many varieties. Best yields occur in sandy loam, but heavy soils can work. dry sandy soils hinder growth and flowering. Freshly broken land is ideal if previously cropped, though white grubs can threaten young plants. Two main planting systems are hill and matted row. hills use 18 inch spacing with no runners, while matted rows have rows three to four feet apart with 12 to 18 inch plant spacing and horse-drawn cultivation.
A woman notes that her husband, educated and aristocratic, uses slang and errors in speech at his factory. The piece cites a general education board talk arguing for regular grammar to ensure clarity, while some educators claim correct forms will stick if heard in school but may fade after leaving school.
W G Brierley of the Minnesota College of Agriculture warns that 10 to 256 percent of nursery stock is lost each spring from poor handling. He urges buyers to inspect stock, heel in to restore moisture, avoid immersion, and use careful packing and top-dressing to preserve moisture.
Markets show differing preferences for dressed poultry. New York accepts either scalded or dry picked fowl. Western cities favor well prepared birds with uniform size. Boston and Chicago favor dry picked fowls for turkeys and poultry types, respectively.
A U S D A bureau study at Beltsville Md tested crushed oats mixed with cottonseed meal against a bran and cornmeal ration on six cows. Fifty tasters favored the bran and corn milk 25 to 16 with nine undecided, showing no advantage for oats.
The text urges lime as the essential requirement for average rundown soil and identifies phosphorus as the next most needed mineral plant food. It emphasizes subsoil fertility and water as key, noting proper use can unlock fertility, with lime highlighted as the top need.
A cautionary note urges constant inspection of harness seams and buckles. Do not patch with string as it may fail on descent. Fix breaks at once or take gear to the harness maker for repair to prevent accidents. Safety first.
Investigation shows weed seeds travel via manure and hay, during threshing, and are carried by the wind.
Mrs Drew presumes a charming anecdote about Mr Gladstone on his wedding day at Hawarden. The two sisters of Sir Stephen Glynne wed William E Gladstone and Lord Lyttleton, as a passerby noted that Mr Gladstone’s refined bearing contrasted with Lord Lyttleton’s rugged appearance.
The article notes animal tongues serve as defenses with recurved spines of cartilage. Domestic cats have small spines, while lions and tigers show spines projecting up to an eighth inch or more with sharp edges. When calm the tongue is smooth, but spines stiffen when excited.
An expert driver quoted in American Magazine proposes an Injunction for pedestrians and drivers. The idea urges riders to keep heads up and eyes alert while crossing between intersections to reduce injuries, with the cheerfully common response of lifting the gaze and stepping briskly to safety.
A courtroom exchange reveals the defendant married 14 wives, with the judge pressing why he pursued marriage. The prisoner replies superstition compelled the unions, noting the unlucky count of thirteen. The dialog contrasts a local dental college with rumors of a seminary across the street.
Fragmented text appears to describe cultural exchanges or traditions between Creek and Greek communities. The content is garbled with many misspellings and unreadable sections, making it difficult to determine a clear event, date, or involved individuals.
Guidance on using Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap with hot water to relieve dandruff itching and scalp crusting. Promotes a clean scalp for healthier hair and offers a free sample by mail via a postcard to Cutteura Dept Boston. Sold everywhere.
The article notes the surge in Bible production in New York during the Civil War, with Bibles and petitions printed for Confederate and Union readers. It cites a large number of printed copies and highlights wartime religious publishing as a key activity.
A home freckle treatment promises to remove spots with Ethine double strength. Apply an ounce from your druggist twice daily to reveal darker freckles fading and lighter ones disappearing. Money back guarantee if no improvement.
Vague lines recall Flatbush and Bensonhurst scenes with quirky slang about losing a home and a six day search. The wording suggests a playful reminiscence of city life in a past era with scattered details.
Mrs Anna Kelly of Burlington Wisconsin reports irreg lar periods and back pains eased after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. The notice touts the remedy as unequalled for maladies peculiar to women and invites confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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