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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
8
A Wallace's Farmer correspondent describes a hog sorting chute with a catch pen holding 50 to 80 hogs. Hogs are yarded, driven to gate B and pass into chute C then D, splitting into yards M and N. A sorter at I controls entry using ropes over pulleys J and K, with seven to eight hundred hogs run through in three or four hours.
The brood sow requires constant exercise to build muscle and a strong heart. Do not confine her to pens or dusty dry lots. provide bright sun, clean air, and pasture. A well exercised sow is more prolific and transmits stronger constitution to offspring.
Some hog raisers favor letting hogs root in barnyard manure for exercise and extra feed. Experts warn manure carries abundant tuberculosis germs and is unsafe. Hogs should root in clean soil to find roots and grubs instead.
After six years of miseries and misdiagnosed kidney issues, John A Enders of Robertson Avenue Argyl Pa reports relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He states his kidneys began to act more regularly and he passed gravel stones shortly after starting the treatment. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Ephraim Newrich, a dust fortune claimant, seeks social ascent with help from an aristocrat. A “Harold De Vere” card guides him to draft his own visiting card. Soon, a servant presents a second card reading Ephraim Newrich, I Own 23 Houses, London, EB, signaling a bold social gambit.
The article recalls a Western heir who, amid wealth, insists his children remove hats along the road to show respect for wealth sources. It contrasts patrician humility with everyday kindness and public courtesy in a reflective tone.
A man, about 80, describes suffering from piles with bleeding and itching after a prior hospital option failed. He details using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills along with a Cuticura suppository syringe, achieving a fairly healthy state after a month and continuing maintenance for three months then weekly. He credits J H Henderson of Hopkinton, New York, with the treatment in April 1907.
A brief comic exchange features Ba Tourist asking a man why he jumps and a Howling Dervish responding with a yell about elevating his mind. The dialogue presents quirky stage banter with playful mischief.
A nurse describes Jimmie Hawkshaw as the detective she hires to protect her from kidnappers, highlighting a protective relationship and a young follower in a period dialogue.
A whimsical scene unfolds as a wise old nag and an owl converse beside a sunlit road. The nag jokes about reading between the lines while flashing long yellow teeth, prompting a coy countryside exchange.
A brief notice reports concerns about Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, a historic child remedy, noting health risks and official actions. The item references warnings about ingredients and potential harm to infants and young children.
Mrs Oldcastle recalls Dr Goodleighs return to the pulpit after illness. She notes the doctors hospital stay and fears of surgery, while a hostess quips the doctor recovered faster than expected aided by a diamond phonograph.
A Chinese cook named John disappears for weeks then returns with a severe cold. The master jokes about catching cold, but John protests that he did not catch cold and insists the cold came to him. This vignette reflects period stereotypes in a humorous anecdote.
In a Maryland church near Washington a disorderly service ends with the organ failing during the climax. A hoarse whisper from the crowd calls for singing despite the broken instrument as a local Irishman’s force is blamed for the chaos.
In a lighthearted exchange from Stray Stories, Towne recalls a church apelling-bee where the pastor handed out words. The trio began with increase and salary, prompting Browne to remark on the topic's interest.
A Cleveland grocer reports that stopping coffee and using Postum Food Coffee improved his nerves and appetite. He recalls years of coffee induced irritability and stomach trouble, and credits Postum with his recovery. He endorses others with nervous or digestive issues to switch beverages. A promotional letter notes new testimonials periodically.
An official notice emphasizes Castoria as a safe and reliable remedy for infants and children, urging caregivers to verify the product’s safety and suitability for young patients.
A playful line shows Adam ready to spin fishy stories even before the fall, hinting at humor about tall tales in a biblical setting. The quip relies on wordplay about naming animals and beginning to tell whoppers.
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised as a cure for hot sweating calloused swollen and aching feet. Sold by all druggists at 25 cents with a warning not to accept substitutes. Trial pack offered. contact Allen S. Olmsted Roy N.
John Burns reputed to have the best working library among English MPs. Garfield Tea praised for rheumatism and gout relief, blood purification, and health benefits. Urges drinking before retiring and maintaining physical culture with discretion. Pooh Richard, Jr.
The General Demand of the Well-Informed World calls for a simple pleasant laxative. The California Fig Syrup Co offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle effective option trusted by physicians. Buy the genuine product from leading druggists, priced at fifty cents per bottle.
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