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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1913
Page
7
Advert shows Dr Kings New Discovery for colds and coughs for children and adults. Claims quick cough relief and better sleep, with money back guarantee. Includes testimonials from W H Knowles and W P Rinehart. Also promotes International Publishing Co gift books and a mail order offer.
The District Court of Kin nut county Lown State issues executor notices for Henry L Kunde deceased. Creditors must file claims with the Clerk sworn and prepared to be allowed. debtors should pay the undersigned to avoid costs. Dated November 10 in Ketherville Lowne. Julia Sunoe and A T Boney, Executors.
A fragmented gardening guide outlines inspecting soil and preparing a garden for spring. It warns about pests damaging strawberry tops and tree leaves, and suggests cleaning debris, maintaining soil health, and using well rotted manure to enrich beds.
The piece advises mixing sand or lime with bone meal, piling soil for frost action, and cultivating a friable bed rich in humus with well rotted horse manure. Dig deeply, ripen soil, avoid fertilizers unless needed, then mulch bulb beds with leaves straw or hay to six inches. Do not remove mulch until after final frost to protect bulbs.
A note from Country Gentle wan asserts that Underdatainge removes four good dew besides water and has been known to remove mortgage from land. This quirky claim blends household cleaning with property relief.
In farm work a well trained draft horse needs six to ten pounds of hay daily plus corn and carrots. Proper conditioning, strong horsemanship, and regular exercise prevent delays and injuries. Keeping feet clean helps prevent scratches and keeps the animal healthy for spring tasks.
The article describes early Greenland courtship and marriage as abrupt and forcible. A suitor would abduct a chosen girl to his home, with the bride expected to stay, while protest or sorrow was common. The ritual, simple and informal, remains notable, and divorce laws are noted as equally informal.
The article extols tea as a beneficial drink for the system, aiding headaches, digestion, and skin vessels. A cup in the morning improves breakfast, an afternoon cup aids digestion, and tea is preferable in hot weather for those exercising, such as tennis players. It emphasizes moderation and freshness, especially for China tea, noting no harm when used properly.
Stephen Leacock reflects on his early vanity in classical studies. Once trained as a classical scholar, he paired rapid Latin and Greek translations with a dislike for the pleasure of the work, admitting vanity and habit as motives. He compares his attachment to the classics to a dog valuing a wounded pup.
A collage of short items includes a Pittsburgh Dispatch quote about marriage debts, Repplier on a New York social worker aiding poor girls, a quip about a mother in law and a phonograph, a humorous line from Puck, and reflections on London land ownership with note on square miles owned by many individuals.
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