Patent remedy praise cited by military officers
Letters from Chas W Bowman and Lieut about Peruna claim rapid cold cure within forty eight hours. They describe preventive use for family members, no narcotics, and safe long term use. Free medical advice offered by Dr Mittman of The Verena Sanitarium Columbus Ohio is noted, with confidential correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
W. Bowman
Perna
W. Dowman
Veruna
Airess
Mittman
Vartesan Lanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Poorly Drained Pasture and Farm Drainage Value
A discussion from Farmers' Review on widespread poorly drained pasture near Chicago. It notes cows standing in shallow water forming a muddy paste, contaminating milk, and the need to drain pastures by digging ditches and seeding. Drainage improves forage and farm profitability, though gains vary by land type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ali
Taye
Planting Beans for Profit and Safe Harvest
The guide advises planting beans after other crops, on well drained ground to avoid frost. Beans dislike heavy manure and can grow on poor soil but do better on good land. Plant in rows or hills with light manure, cover seed, and avoid cultivation during leaf dew to protect from damage. Ensure an early enough crop to mature before fall frosts, noting frost risk after July.
Mulching With Paper On Gardens And Vines
John Y. Smith of Alexander City Alabama shares his experience using newspaper as mulch around grape vines currants and strawberry rows. He notes weed suppression improved ground conditions after rain and that paper remains close to the ground and hidden by plant foliage after wind settles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Y. Smith
Alexander Qo
Farmers’ Review
Powdery Mildew of Cherry Trees Reported
Powdery mildew on cherry trees appears as cobweb like growth on leaves and small black spots on undersides in fall. It is most severe on young trees and up the gourgelet. Control methods include Bordeaux mixture or potassium sulphide spray.
Plant Breeding Opens New Agricultural Frontier
The article traces plant breeding from ancient selection to modern science. It emphasizes selection over crossing, notes celery and tomato variations, and predicts crossing will transform gardening in twenty years as better eating varieties with improved appearances replace today’s standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Nature
Apple boxes vs barrels for fruit packing debated
In a Farmers' Review letter, David Ruble argues for apple boxes over barrels, citing easier handling, better space efficiency, less bruising, and cheaper box costs. He notes an 18x18x10 inch box holds four bushels, estimates box costs at about 86 cents for three, and discusses air circulation concerns vs. barrel advantages in loading and transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers” Review
David Ruble
Oregon
Ruble
Pfarmers’ Review
Smut on Onions From Seed Preventive Measures
Onions from seed can suffer dusty smut from infected soil. Avoid using the soil for seed crops but may reuse for transplanted onions. If needed, apply 100 pounds sulfur and 66 pounds air slaked lime per acre in drills at planting. Connecticut station suggests one pound formalin in 30 gallons water sprayed over seed before covering soil. Some growers drill 5 to 12.5 bushels per acre of ground lime to curb disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Kerosene Emulsion Preparation Guide
Instructions describe making kerosene emulsion using two gallons kerosene one half pound soap and one gallon water. Dissolve soap in water add kerosene churn air until white creamy mass forms thickening on cooling then dilute by adding nine gallons water per one gallon emulsion.
Detecting Off Flavors In Farm Butter For Quality Control
Farmers who sell butter to select customers should inspect the dairy setup for odor and taste issues. If flavors are undesirable the source is traced from the farmhouse cream storage to churn can and milk vessels. A curd test and visual milk quality indicators help identify spoiled batches.
Pigs Weaning Advice From Farmers' Review
Three week old pigs should be weaned with a skimmed milk and mid- wings mixture, fed in a stall with no sow access. Begin feeding at three weeks, but eight weeks is safer. separate strong and weak pigs only if needed. Develop frames without corn heavy diets, then finish on carn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Strohschein
Winnebago Co
Wis
Farmers’ Review
Hollebore Insecticide for Currant Worm Control
Hollebore is a strong insecticide for currant worm and asparagus beetle control. It is not highly poisonous but remains hazardous, so keep away from children and animals. It can be scattered on wet bushes or dissolved in water for sprinkling on dry bushes. The letter promotes this method as the best way to use it and reduce waste by hand-picking.
Managing Steers for Maximum Weight Gain
The article advises keeping steers quiet to prevent weight loss, noting that nervous cattle stall gains. It emphasizes zero lice, thorough cleanliness, and careful feeding only to what the animals will eat cleanly. Managers must maintain sanitary conditions and consistent, calm handling.
The Successful Feeder Examined and the True Dedication
The piece argues that success lies not in the largest amount eaten but in a feeder whose sole interest is the animals. It praises those who monitor every aspect, sacrifice comfort and convenience, and place the animals' needs first.
The Dinner with Esquirol and the Quiet Gentleman
A student asks if tests distinguish sane from insane. At six, a dinner unfolds with a well dressed man and a conceited guest. Esquirol notes the quiet rational talker may be the lunatic while Balzac is cited as a great French writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macouth
Nolay
Esquirol
God
Honyre de Balzac
Itching Scalp Remedy Ad By Ada C Smith Jersey City
Ada C Smith of 209 Grand St Jersey City describes severe itching and pimples on the scalp cured after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment combined with frequent washing. She reports her hair now growing well and praises Cuticura products as curing the ailment. The testimony ends with a signature and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada C. Smith
Grand St
Jersey City
N.d
Defiance Starch Adverts and Fire Insurance Note
An assorted fragment mentions Defiance Starch for households and a claim by St. Da Hunt of Lyon County Iowa about a late fire. It notes a Des Moines Mercantile Insurance Company payout of 2450.00 after a blaze destroying carts granary grain hay and harness. Also references two large ranch properties for rent or sale in Custer County along the South Loup river and a remark about local people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. da, Hunt
Lyon County
New Rock Madrids
Iowa
Des Moines
Custer County
South Loup River
Vietor H, Cuffman
Gmaka
Nature's Essence and the Golden Medical Discovery
A fragmented 19th century ad touts Nature's laws and disobedience sought remedies. It promotes Dantor Pilorce's Golden Medical Discovery as a vegetable extraction with root proportions claimed to renew vitality and nerve energy, backed by Dr Mieres and two chemists and allegedly approved for forty years. It highlights blood purifying and tonic effects with phrases about life to the blood and improved vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisoro
Dantor Pilorce
Dr. Mieres
Niko
Ploroa
Ika Naturo
Unclear OCR fragment references health and market with scattered names
Fragmentary text appears to discuss medical dosing and health effects, with scattered proper nouns and prices. The snippet mentions Buffalo dealers and weather-related calls, but lacks a coherent event or report to summarize.
Unclear ad copy touts laxative and foot powder remedies
Fragmentary text promotes Dr Caliwellts laxative syrup to relieve constipation headaches and stomach troubles. It also touts Aller’s Foot-Ease powder for painful smarting feet, promising comfort for newly grown shoes. Contact Olmsted Le Roy NY for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aller
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Health Restoratives
An advertisement-like text touts Dr. Pierce and the Golden Medical Discovery as a natural remedy to purify the blood tone the stomach and restore balance after long winters. It claims to strengthen digestion liver and kidneys supporting nerves and blood quality. cites testimonials and distributed labels. A dense sales pitch emphasizes universal health benefits for a range of conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RY Piarce
Invalid
iLota and Surgical Institute
Assad
Lorey
Turing
Plow
Pierce
Galion
Hultulo
Babure
Byard
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Cortlandt Street
New York
California
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Cal
Payne’s ‘Hick
Pauley Painters
Alfalfa Meal Coy
Pacinia
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Informatton
Tmimab Jriation
Ttqwn
Canada
Cenwllan
E. T. Molmn
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Beane
New York City
Hadhdhyr
Oxauha
Nebraska
Alfalmo
Vie
Farnain Street
Oishi
Wester
Wolors
Handa
Payne
Wena Jay
Clicky Moe
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Anes
David Keniuniy
Viotine
Albert Meret
John Hershel
Camrrb
Untl
Curareh
Cheney & Cdy
Toledo
J. Hill
Oyford
Justley
Sidney
Krall
Kurn CO
Buffalo
Sonny Yi
Deent Grove
Nevel
Caliivelt
Hari Kushnmi
Joehn Mil
Inwet
AtruLlfn Meat Co
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Faruahs Street
Cronmerles
Inui
Tenif Hsu
Marc Bol
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Smurha
Nebramisn
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