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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
7
Mrs. James M. Long of Staunton Virginia testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her backache and urinary troubles on January 31 1903 and that after four and a half years she still has no kidney problems as of June 20 1907. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The government opening of a million acres of fine agricultural and grazing lands will probably occur about Oct. 1. The Rosebud extension of The Chicago and North Western Ry is the only railway reaching these lands. Dallas, S. D. is the railroad terminus and the only town on the reservation border. The U S land office will probably be located there. Pamphlets describe this land and how to secure a quarter section homestead free on application to W B Kniskern P T M C and N W Ry Chicago Il.
A fragment from the Nashville American quotes a notion that a secret becomes news only after many people uncover it and it is then published with large headlines. The dialogue questions what constitutes a secret and how its revelation drives coverage.
A London bishop’s tale relayed by the Philadelphia Inquirer describes an East end school exam where a teacher asks what India is famous for. A child stammers through a list of curries peppers lemons and chutneys and finally offers a pun on India agitation.
The Philadelphia Press notes a long battle where housewives aid flies while spiders and their webs are harmed. Flies flourish in millions as spiders, though ugly, do not harm people and prey on flies, aiding human welfare.
A reader attests coffee caused headaches and nervousness and credits Postum as a healthful replacement. The letter claims headaches disappeared after switching to Postum and praises the product from the Battle Creek company.
Instructions for constructing a farm derrick with a revolving boom and supporting frame. Details include a 25 foot mast, a 33 foot boom, brace poles, pulleys, and a two-pole base with cross pieces. The design notes bearing placements, platform, protective steel plates, and suggested rigging with rope and pulleys.
The notes advise that oversized farms hurt profits and sweet clover strengthens poor soil. They urge testing local grasses, delaying plowing for cut worms until near freeze, and growing sturdy potato vines. If clover fails to thrive, soil problems exist and must be found. Summer plowing aids soil crumble with adequate moisture.
A Home and Farm farmer notes threshing is easier with wind stackers self feeders Weigher and sucker but many farmers fail to use them efficiently Elevators on separators allow one man to manage grain with two tight wagon boxes A 160 bushel oats box cost 16 dollars and reduces sack use for market hauling
A discussion on the profitability of plant food and the limits of farm manure. It argues that any fertilizer paid for by increased yields is a success and urges farmers to continually feed their land, noting manure alone is insufficient for large farms. It warns that exclusive use of on farm manure can curb surplus fertilizer purchases.
A Farm and Home writer describes a simple measuring device using a hub and eight spokes to yield exactly one rod per revolution. The wheel measures fields lengthwise and crosswise, then acres by a rod based calculation, with care to avoid sharp spokes and a painted marker for counting revolutions.
A rural tale features Catherine visiting a farm where she observes a thrifty neighbor praised for his practicality. Curious, she studies his hands and wonders if he is sitting on them, prompting a humorous misunderstanding that reveals rural speech and childlike interpretation.
Advice on cellar ventilation warns against opening all windows to let wind flow. Hot air entering through pipes and walls causes dampness and rust. In extreme heat, keep doors and windows shut, with one east window left open to ventilate a clean cellar and stabilize temperature.
Silas reveals Reuben was duped by a dollar offer promising absorbing literature. He received a pamphlet titled How Blotters Are Made and another named Points on Turkish Towels, highlighting the comic error and the mail order prank.
Mr. Jug gins asks about the summer bill and Mrs. Juggins reveals a list of Merry Widow hats totaling 99.90 dollars for Lottie's pink Ella's green and Mamie's mauve items. He reacts with disbelief and plans to rewrap his straw hat with the remaining ten cents.
Researchers have spent years developing potato varieties with smoother skins and shallower eye depressions to improve appearance and handling. Advances come from breeding and selection focusing on surface texture and uniformity.
Cure for Earache says heat onion core and place in ear to heal. An old remedy and sample offered by druggists A. B. Olmsted of Le Roy New York. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup promotes teething relief for children at 25 cents a bottle. Quote from Milton about goodness and ill.
A stern broker questions a young man about skipping to attend a ball game. The man confesses regret for missing the game as the home team lost, finding solace in that outcome.
A narrative recalls a couple at a county fair with a new suit and ribboned roadster. The memory lists daily expenses from 10 to 50 cents, including candies, rides, and food, ending with a reflection on feeling you "blew yourself" that day in Los Angeles.
Frye's Magazine argues that chivalry is fading and harmful to women's emancipation, but asserts that sport's healthy atmosphere makes such notions wither. It states that "Ladies first" remains an enduring principle among sportsmen.
Scott argues that ads and columns are increasingly theatrical, while Matt notes such pieces thrive as stages for striking situations, reflecting a trend in modern newspapers.
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