How to Control the Cabbage Worm
A Dominion Agriculture warning explains cabbage worm threats and control. Imported velvety green caterpillars feed on cabbage and cauliflower leaves. yellowish butterflies lay eggs that become larvae. Dust arsenate of lead with hydrated lime at 1 to 8 parts, apply at dawn or dusk, focusing on the central cabbage head. repeat 2 or 3 times as needed. Spraying has not been effective due to leaf waxiness.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Ferrozone Tonic Boosts Strength and Vitality
Ferrozone is advertised as a rejuvenating tonic for men women and children. It claims to build up vigorous health increase appetite and digestion and banish weakness and low mood. The ad offers pricing fifty cents per box six for two dollars and fifty cents sold by all druggists.
Riddling Verse on Quests for Ham and Happiness
A playful quatrain imagines lovers plotting escape by butchery puns and hammy humor. It contrasts athletes who run long distances with the paradox of only two feet moving in a clever wordplay ending.
Picnic spot praised by couple amid insect debate
Confederation Life notes a couple enjoying a picnic scene as a chorus of insects swarms nearby. The woman calls the location ideal while the man quips that fifteen million insects must be right, reflecting a playful countryside mood.
Patient asks about bathing after rheumatism treatment
A patient recalls advice about damp conditions and asks the doctor if it is safe to take a bath now. The doctor confirms the guidance and responds approvingly.
Princeton Geologists Begin Work in Bay of Islands
Dr A K Snelgrove of Princeton University with student John R Cooper arrived at Curling to study Serpentine rocks in the Blomidon area south of the Bay of Islands. A second party led by Geo R Heyl and C F Reeves travels to Lewisporte for Bay of Exploits district work. Seven students will be in Newfoundland for the summer. An aerial survey of about 380 square miles between Blomidon and Bluff Head is planned under the title F W Roebling TIT and J L Kemmerer Jr Aerial Survey. A seaplane piloted by Charles J Hubbard with photographer and mechanic will arrive from Boston, then proceed to Labrador after a week. The party traveled by boat via Curling and John’s Beach after engine trouble delayed them.
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A. K. Snelgrove
Princeton University
John R. Cooper
Curling
Blomidon
Bay of Islands
Messrs
Geo. R. Heyl
C. F.G. Reeves
Lewisporte
Bay of Exploits
Newfoundland
Stonmer
Bluff Head
F. W. Roebling
J. L. Kemmener, Jr
Charles J. Hubbard
Boston
Labrador
Snelgrove
Cooper
Birmidon
William Knight
John’s Beach
John Compagnon
Humber Herald
Walking as Daily Exercise for Health and Mind
The piece extols walking as superior daily exercise. Morning walks refresh the body, improve circulation digestion and appetite, and provide fresh air and strength. Regular morning and night trips over a few blocks help relieve worry and mental stress by “walking out” perplexing problems.
A Coloured Boy Checks Job Satisfaction Over Phone
A coloured boy enters a drug store to use the phone and calls Mr Jones about a job ad. The exchange confirms the boy’s employment and the boss’s standard of “perfect satisfaction” as the boy tests his standing by phone. The druggist overhears and remarks on the test.
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Mr. Jones
Mistah Jones
Of course women are vain creatures who like to be looked at
A satirical remark notes that men do most marching in parades while portraying women as vain. The line mocks gender roles in public events.
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Ryour’e Nsuced
New Anti-Toxin Advances in Child Diseases
Dr Louis W Sauer of Evanston Illinois reports progress in treating scarlet fever and whooping cough with antitoxins. He notes potential infant immunization for whooping cough akin to diphtheria vaccines, and cites tests where vaccinated children avoided infection. Antitoxin use in scarlet fever reduces severity and serious complications.
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American Medical Association
Louis W. Sauer
Evanston
Ill
Scarlet fever antitoxin should be given early says study lead
Luke W. Hust of the McCormick Institute for infectious diseases Chicago reports on a study of over 2000 scarlet fever cases. He urges antitoxin within the first day or two after illness onset.
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Luke W. Hust
McCormick Institute For Infectious Diseases
Chicago
Surgeon reports brain surgery leaves intellect intact
A surgeon described removing about half of a woman's right brain with minimal mental impact and only partial left side paralysis. Twenty months later Dr Gardner stated examinations showed no change in intellect.
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American Medical Association
Gardner
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