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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
6
Bethlehem Palestine now focuses on making mother of pearl religious objects. Workers use primitive tools to carve shells, beads and rosaries from pearl waste imported from the United States. Bead makers assemble pieces, boil them in acid, then string them on cords or wires for sale.
A plan to fingerprint all infants born in public institutions to curb abandonments gains support from Dr. William C. Woodward and George S. Wilson. The NY pilot shows promising results. fingerprints and mother descriptions are filed, enabling police to trace mothers if infants are abandoned. Centralized cards hold prints for quick identification.
A Leslie's writer lauds enlisted sailors for ambition intelligence and trustworthiness. He cites a cruiser Washington liberty party contrast showing dramatic improvement in conduct and discipline over six years with officers guiding a better class of seaman.
Mrs. L. V. King of Dean Wood, near Washington, carried a seven inch frog in her stomach for about a year after swallowing well water. The creature clawed the stomach lining and nearly suffocated her before physicians at the emergency hospital removed it. Her relatives supported her claim the frog began croaking two months prior, prompting medical attention.
A Farm and Home writer describes simple dry feed hoppers for chicks and larger fowl made from repurposed coffee cans, lard pails, and wooden boxes. The chick unit uses a cut can with a sift and holes to attach to a lid, while the larger hopper is a wall hung wooden box with a hinged top and front cleats to ensure feed flow and avoid waste.
Poultry expert W A Lippincott of Kansas Agricultural College ranks breeds by market appeal. Barred Plymouth Rocks and White Wyandottes top the list with clean shanks and plump medium bodies four to seven pounds for roasting.
The article extols the Russian sunflower as a prolific poultry feed, noting early June seed harvest and its role as a rich oil feed to replace cottonseed or fish meal. It describes the plant as hardy, vigorous, and rapid growing, suited for poultry mixtures sold locally.
Profit or loss rests on management as poultry are creatures under the keeper. The keeper must judge outcomes by his guidance and care, for the fate of the flock hinges on his decisions and oversight.
A historical note explains that an egg is a chemical blend and that if hens miss any element in their feed that is present in eggs, their ability to lay eggs declines.
The article urges careful poultry management in heat. It warns against feeding whole corn at daytime, stresses evening feeding, and highlights the role of sunlight and disinfectants. It advises open housing, shade, cleanliness, lice control, and market of sale birds after hatching. It notes hens and pallets need different feeds and warns heat prostration in hot yards.
A Life magazine note claims every man has a best girl somewhere, with destiny guiding two meet. It suggests distance or appearance matter little, as love will prevail when material realization arrives, even if she is homey or someone else’s wife.
A humorous tale recounts Pat telling his priest he loved his girl enough to eat her before his wedding. The priest asks if he did, Pat admits he did not and grumbles at his lot, highlighting the wedding perspective with comic tone.
Public notice urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for infants and children and ensure the product bears the signature of in use for over 330 years. It emphasizes safety and reliability for child healthcare.
A prominent citizen compares delegates to wedding ushers or pallbearers, saying a delegate’s role depends on whether they align with a successful candidate. The remark conveys the perfunctory nature of delegate participation at large conventions.
Paxtine disinfects the mouth and purifies breath after smoking, sold by The Paxton Toilet Co. in Boston. Available at druggists for 259 a box or postpaid on receipt of price.
Hostess asks if guest eats roast beef rare. guest replies yes rare and rarely in a Boston transcript style.
A terse exchange is captured with Geraldine accused of failing to read a visible answer. Gerald asserts clarity in the confrontation, while the other party insists the message is obvious and on display.
The column contrasts rifts within the women's club and the male circle, noting tensions over behavior and gender roles. Readers see a polarized scene with hints of ongoing friction and public opinion.
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