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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1916
Page
7
William A Radford details a 96 by 54 foot separate dairy stable with concrete foundation and two foot wall height, designed for 20 cows. It emphasizes waterproofing ventilation with wall flues, overhead track litter carriers, end litter doors, and a center feed alley, promoting cleaner air and easier cleaning while boosting herd health and profits.
In a Tit-Bits style snippet a barrister explains that the client was acquitted of murder on the grounds of insanity. The barrister notes the defendant spent two years in an asylum and claims evidence about a doctor connected to the case was not fully presented.
Saskatchewan and Manitoba dairy reports show record growth in 1915 with 1.5 million pounds more butter from cooperatives and a 427,000 dollar rise in milk product value. Manitoba notes large gains in creamery butter, cheese and milk output, plus strong cattle herd growth. Timely notes on fodder crops and expanding cheese factories in Red Deer and Cardston illustrate broad regional progress toward export markets.
An old advertisement urges readers not to lose hope for kidney trouble. It touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root and claims relief after trying various doctors, inviting readers to send ten cents for a sample and a booklet about kidney health. The piece includes a notarized claim and a call to buy at drug stores.
A visitor in a brand-new cowboy uniform tells Broncho Bob he is unarmed to avoid quarrel. The reply expresses disappointment at not seeing a gun and mocks the notion, while a stray line about a waist compression joke closes the fragment.
A historical guide outlines pesticides for orchards including Paris green mixed with water, copper sulfate, bluestone, arsenate of lead, and lime sulfur. It notes safety steps like keeping poison heated and separate dissolution, plus substitutions for Bordeaux mixture and note on arsenite of lead as an optional addition.
The San Jose scale threatens over 100 tree and shrub species, most notably apple, peach, pear, currant, and firethorn. Early signs are hard to detect as the small gray circular shells, no larger than a pinhead, appear on bark, forming a crusty armor that indicates infestation.
Fruit growers are urged to inspect trees for scale insects marked by deep red blotches on fruit and a yellow liquid from crushed bodies. The pest injects sap causing the blotch. send bark twig and fruit samples to the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station at Columbia for testing to confirm presence before spraying.
RS Mackintosh of the Minnesota College of Agriculture's agricultural extension division outlines practical rules for fruit and vegetable handling. Pick by hand and cool before packing. Grade carefully and place only one variety, grade, and size in each package. Pack tight and mark outside with the variety grade size and grower or packer name.
A Philadelphia North American note warns car owners that thieves are skilled at defeating common safeguards. They can bypass locks, hotwire by directly feeding ignition, or swap a car using a fake repair crew. A thief may tow away a vehicle after feigning inspection, so owners should remain vigilant and keep the car watched. The piece also urges proper tire inflation to improve mileage, noting underinflation reduces efficiency and slight pressure rises pose no risk.
The article explains horseshoe magnets used to generate electricity in magnetos. It covers charging magnets with a coil and battery or direct current, coil turns versus desired magnet strength, and how steel hardness and treatment affect magnetism. It notes permanent magnets retain magnetism and identifies polar ends as north and south poles.
A 20th century farmer note explains that opposite poles repel or attract as expected while like poles repel. When magnets are placed with opposite poles facing each other their effects neutralize, but joining like poles strengthens the overall magnetic effect.
Friedrichsemann of near Bremen develops a lever based jack for lifting motor cars. The mechanism mounts under the wheel axle with two bearing points. One bearing point rests closer to the pivot than the other, forming the support for the raised car, with a spring influenced spur hinge on the lever for added control.
The text explains gradually lifting the car as the lifting rack lowers. The car is first raised slightly by the spur and then settles onto the bearing point properly, indicating a staged lifting sequence in the farming business context.
The text stresses life depends on steering stability and urges frequent checks of steering gear components. It warns that many connections between control and wheels can fail and be dangerous, advising careful inspection of front wheel bearings during routine checks.
Farmers now judge autos by appearance as much as durability and economy. Urban models influence rural taste, seeking luxurious rides and rugged performance. The modern agriculturist wants a car to impress in the city and perform well off pavement. In another note, excessive current use in ignition coils stems from over-tensioning vibrator springs. Adjust slack until explosions begin, then tighten gradually for steady firing.
Oil damages insulation on electric lighting and engine starting wiring. Keep wiring well protected to prevent softened insulation and exposure of bare copper, which can cause shorts.
A Denison Texas woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her life after severe female troubles left her near collapse. She describes nervous exhaustion and dizziness improved after three doses, urging others to begin treatment promptly.
Ita Sort notes a storm night incident mentioning a Jal struck by lightning during a restless spell. A Red Cross Bag Hive reference hints at a chaotic scene with improvised lighting and concerns over safety in the immediate area. The fragmentary text preserves local flavor and curious phrasing.
A fragmented dialogue worries over coal supplies and the future. One speaker mentions engineers claiming limited coal for 00 years in New Castle, while another jokes about consulting a fortune-telling woman to learn if living 800 years is possible.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for red irritated hands. It recommends hot soaks, drying, and nightly ointment to heal, claiming a one night treatment works wonders. Free samples offered by mail via Cuticura Dept Ly Boston.
A country aunt criticizes bad stage management as curtain rises revealing underdressed performers. The scene ends with her indignation in the lobby, calling the display disgraceful and improper.
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