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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
3
A traveler recounts an American visitor in Rome, the Amoerieno, who toured papal palaces and asked about cattle pens, a topic puzzling the Romans. The tale sits among quips about remedies, children, and daily life in a late 19th or early 20th century paper.
A ten day trial of this hot drink reduces nervousness and sleeplessness. The delightful Postum beverage aids health and comfort and makes a believer of many who try it.
William A. Radford advises on placing the building with its wide side toward the street to maximize frontage on shallow lots. The article describes porch features, brick and stone detailing, roof lines, and interior layouts that enhance curb appeal while preserving interior function.
The article discusses dividing city lots into apexless triangles for two street frontages to reduce three-sided exposure. It notes the advantages of twostreet-facing houses, reserves small triangular leftover for gardens and decorative work, and describes common deep narrow lots and design choices for wide fronts. It mentions shelves, refrigerators, and room layouts relative to front and rear areas.
In a playful exchange Solomon asks Esau the difference between remember and recollect. Esau cannot discern a distinction, prompting Solomon to propose a demonstration to reveal any subtle contrast between the two terms.
The article notes yearly advances in electric illumination and describes Smithsonian style displays at Washington and early lamp technology in Chicago. A Chicago woman's reply to a legal summons mocks the judge and the court communication.
A shy boy at school answers a lesson about dogs with the surprising reply green ones. A mother recalls another scene on the street where a boy taunts with faces, while a curious bet and other snippets surface in the household and neighborhood chatter.
A fragment describes a girl named Carol asking a man if he sells babies after he declines being a doctor. The scene unfolds with Carol at her grandfather's store and a small cage involved in the interaction.
The lesson discusses Isaiah's prophecy of the coming Messiah born to deliver Israel. It analyzes titles for the child Wonderful Counselor Mighty God Everlasting Father Prince of Peace and links the predicted king to David's throne. It emphasizes light over darkness and the future peace brought by Christ as shared in Sunday school guidance.
An old description details a post pulling device with a heavy axle and a lever tongue. A notch and bolt arrangement interact with a short end and upper section to grip a ten foot post. A wire or chain and a mold support tool are used to pull the post by bearing down on the tongue end.
The text discusses winter bee losses attributed to factors like insufficient food dampness low temperature and poor ventilation. It mentions beekeepers preparing hives for winter providing warmth and managing frames to prevent starvation, with emphasis on clustering and temperature control to avoid colony death.
The advice urges tying nests with bay straw and excelsior, replacing foul nesting material, and burning or properly disposing old nest debris. It emphasizes seasonally renewing nests with clean sanitary materials and stresses cleanliness to prevent deterioration.
The article warns that winter feeding is crucial to protect stock from storms and losses. It advises two feedings for stability, shelter, and timing with seasonal weather, noting January through March as critical for adjusting rations and preparing for spring.
A damaged report outlines the high annual losses from careless handling of poultry. Birds left on the floor and improperly housed lead to waste, safety risks, and reduced productivity across farms and processing facilities.
A scrambled excerpt mentions a track, a barn door, and unclear names. The fragment references protection or enforcement actions tied to a barn door and possible individuals, but key details are unreadable. The readable items include Beth and Stacy as potential names within a garbled report.
A fragment describes a track system with sidings and riveted joints, a protected runway for trolleys, and weatherproofing. It notes sleet and winter inoperability and details about joints and surface attachment, aiming to prevent water infiltration and wear at upper edges.
Kansas State Agricultural College professor Lippincott warns constant water supply reduces disease transmission in poultry. He advises keeping water free of contamination and using permanganate of potash to maintain cleanliness and prevent intestinal parasites.
A garbled fragment suggests a wealthy father consented to an engagement involving his daughter. Names and clear facts are unreadable, but the tone implies social matchmaking and anticipation of events next week.
A historical note highlights Castoria, a well known remedy for infants and children, mentioned amid discussions of early 1900s consumer products and maritime theft concerns.
In a Birmingham Age-Derald style snippet, a dialog hints at odd warding and social standing. The exchange questions if “dibways” are safe and if Mrs Jiaway belongs to many clubs, while Mr Jiway focuses on business to the exclusion of others.
The clumsy ad copy touts Lister soap products and Cure remedies with mail samples and promotions. It mentions Cuticura, a cleansing ointment, and Hoxsie’s Croup Remedy for children, plus humorous or satirical snippets about campaign orators and a ribboned fashion remark.
Narragansett is described as a large turkey breed akin to the Mammoth Bronze, with weights around 78 to 80 pounds. It traces its name to Narragansett Bay and is noted as not a fully genuine domestic bird. Color described as generally mixture with black.
Practical hints discuss dairy feeding quality and digestive efficiency. The text notes large mouths and good feeding qualities, stressing that underfed cows underperform and overfed cows waste production. It emphasizes proper rationing and steady nourishment for optimal milk yield.
Instruction advises applying light grease to farm implements after use. Cover the plow board to keep air out and prevent rust. Store away to ease future removal and preservation of the equipment.
The passage urges balanced farming practices with dairy cows needing moderate exercise for health and milk yield. It warns against overfeeding or forcing activity and notes avoiding weedy hay or straw for strawberried gardens. It suggests providing comfortable pig quarters with space to exercise.
System of tile drainage suggested with field maps and stakes to plan lines. Includes notes on extending lines later and forecasting future work. Mentions total US sheep population and advice for sheep keepers to stock ample alfalfa or clover hay. Advises secure, easy gate handling and closure.
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