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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
7
An efficient livestock shed designed for 25 to 30 head of steers centers on a hay bay with feed racks on three sides. The northward gable allows easy hay placement. A corn crib can be added, with grain kept inside. Estimated cost under $300 with current lumber prices.
The Indiana Farmer advises ranchers to upgrade cattle by breeding up rather than buying pure bred stock. A pure-bred bull can rapidly establish a high grade herd, with cows chosen for general conformation matching the bull’s breed. Market access at meat prices and advantages over buying pure stock are highlighted.
The author argues horses should be watered before feeding to aid digestion and reduce colic, warns against large post meal water, and notes the dangers of drinking after fatigue. Water should be offered in small amounts, with frequent access, and horses kept with open sheds and accessible tanks.
The article advises keeping hogs away from dirty water, using mixed wheat and barley as feed, preferring soaked grain over soaked meal, and notes corn as cheaper than oats for fattening hogs. It suggests rice by products are profitable hog fodder and that although cars are common, good draft horses remain in demand. It recommends pasture vacations after summer work and cautions against letting colts run with their dam in fields or on roads.
Prairie Farmer describes a durable easily removable stake setup for two kicking horses. A horseshoe is spiked to the manger center to guide the pole. a four inch rod fixes the pole end. chain link secures with a hook. a clevis and pin lock through the link over hardwood stakes. a drilled hole accepts the clevis pin.
George H. McKerrow of Wisconsin says internal parasites including stomach and tape worms are the top threat to sheep-raising. He urges prevention over cure and cites hurdles as an effective British method to keep lambs on fresh feed daily, or otherwise place them on fresh pasture-clover to avoid infestation during dry seasons.
A six year old and a four year old travel from New York to San Francisco. They marvel at Indian families with braves squaws and papooses. The elder sister corrects a misnaming, noting squabs instead of squashes.
A reader recalls a severe inflammatory rheumatism attack four years earlier with skin peeling fever hair loss and bed sores. After using Cuticura products the complexion improved bed sores healed and hair regained its gloss. Signed by Mrs Lavina J Henderson at 138 Broad St Stamford Conn March 6 and 12, 1907.
A playful exchange shows Mrs Whim asserting she can do anything with a hair pin while Mr Whim challenges her by asking to sharpen a lead pencil, illustrating a humorous domestic moment.
Champion Hayes of Marathon fame is praised at a New York dinner where a panel questions an apparent walker. Hayes reveals the boastful speaker misreads his phrase and notes the man has owned an $80 second-hand motor car for two years.
In all its forms among all ages of horses as well as dogs cured and others in some stable prevented from having the disease with Spohn's Distemper Cure. Every bottle guaranteed. Over 500000 bottles sold last year. 50 cents and 1 dollar. Any good druggist or send to manufacturers. Agents wanted. Spahn Medical Co. Spec. Contagious Diseases Goshen Ind.
Some hospital physicians urge wider use of horseflesh arguing it is cheaper than beef and more tender and digestible. They claim dried powder form is nearly tasteless and could supplement diets in tight times.
An advertisement extols Mother Gray’s Australian Leaf as a safe herb remedy for back pain urinary bladder and kidney issues in women. Sold by druggists or mail order for 50 cents with a free sample offer from The Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
Promotes a laxative product Bromo Quinine with bold claim to cure a cold in one day. Mentions signature BR W Grove and asserts worldwide use. Emerges as a period advertisement style urging rapid relief and trust in a medical remedy.
A provocative historic remark contrasts gender stereotypes, stating women are nearly as absurd as men. The line reflects period humor or social commentary on gender roles.
The conversation notes strong winds across Amerika with a paper report claiming a safe was blown open, reported by the London Mail.
In court a judge rebukes Abe for chasing a possum instead of supporting his wife and children. Abe asserts his love for family, while the judge presses for priority of responsibility, prompting Abe to protest the unfair framing of the hunt as a coercive comparison.
Mile Genee, honored at a New York ladies luncheon, praises American women for avoiding heavy powder, contrasting with abroad. She recalls a London remark about powder and mistaken kisses, noting humorous differences in beauty norms.
Early morning, Joy ner’s clothes lie along roads to Pottsville thirty miles away and Scrabbletown sixty nine miles distant as a judge notes the candidate’s path west after a coerced ordeal. The scene centers on an ominous oath ritual involving poison and torture tools. The report implies a fatal outcome in a dark, mysterious contest linked to the Order of Hoot Owls.
A Virginia negro asks to view the young master’s baby and exclaims that Marie Garrett is the prettiest white child he has ever seen. The remark electrifies bystanders as an example of race based beauty standards.
A classic 19th century health advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole positive cure for catarrh, stating it treats the disease constitutionally and strengthens the patient. The firm F. J. Cheney & Co offers 100 dollars for any case not cured, with testimonials, Toledo Ohio, and druggists selling the remedy at 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Notified of mail delivery via an electric attachment at a letter box that triggers an alarm inside the house when the mail carrier deposits mail, useful on rural routes. The device detects mail drop and sends a signal to the residence for timely notice.
Guarantee promises cure of itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. This bold medical claim targets sufferers seeking quick relief with a topical ointment.
An old advertisement notes Allen's Foot-Ease for foot sores and bunions at 25¢ in drugstores and promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething pain for children. It also reminds that left-handed people are about one in six.
Two businessmen trade good natured talk about dull sales. A proprietor jokes that prosperity will bring crowds, claiming next visit will require two hours to reach him. The caller storms out, leaving the host puzzled by the abrupt exit.
A playful dialogue features Mrs Thrifty-Well offering water to Weary Willy who jokes about an iron constitution that could rust. The exchange highlights thriftiness and caution in a lighthearted moment.
A dialogue fragment reveals Miss Spitter’s financial status as Dashaway questions earnings and Cleverton admits uncertainty about his feelings and knowledge.
A father asks his three year old Johnnie if he has been good. The boy replies yes and fetches slippers. The father then asks a further favor promising more tasks if the boy stays good tomorrow, illustrating child obedience in a domestic scene from Harper's Bazar.
The mistral is a cold northwest wind that causes damage in autumn through spring in France and Italy. It dries the soil and brings dangerous storms on the Mediterranean, especially in winter to early spring.
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