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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
7
An article describes a cheap wax pressing method using a Swiss extractor. Hot refuse wax is dumped into a burlap sack and pressure is applied to squeeze out more wax. Two sticks with a leather hinge form a crude press to increase the squeeze.
The article stresses early feather development as a crisis requiring nutritious feeding. It advises daily meat portions and high quality body building feeds, warns against excessive corn meal, and highlights skim milk and oatmeal as superior choices for nitrogen and feather growth.
A historic poultry column emphasizes clean, odourless houses and dry nesting for setting hens. It advocates feeding raw onions weekly, using sour milk for nourishment, and sharing profits with children to teach responsibility. It cites feather values, nest heat, and humane handling in a practical Indiana Farmer tone.
The text notes that bees in northern latitudes facing north or east gain little shelter, and winter losses rise when hives are exposed to cold winds. It warns entrances shaded on mild sunny days reduce bee activity as bees in southward facing hives fly more freely.
A writer argues the choice depends on locality and honey type. Outdoors requires larger brood chambers for winter stores, while cellar wintering favors eight frames to ease handling. For comb honey and cellar wintering eight frames are preferred, though mild climates with extracted honey may suit larger hives. The eight frame Langstroth remains widely used.
A simple hen house door uses a single one inch plank about twelve inches in diameter covering a ten inch opening. It rests on a cleat that fits the door edge and stays shut without extra fasteners. a through hole and pin can secure it if needed.
A practical guide advises selecting a calm hen and avoiding wild stock. Use a small store box with earth and straw as a nest, then lay 13 eggs for medium hens or 15 for large. Keep the hen secure, let her out each morning, provide dust for scratching, proper feed, and grit. After hatching, move to a dry coop and feed often.
The text explains scaly legs in poultry, caused by an insect burrowing under scales to feed on blood. It urges immediate humane action by raisers as soon as symptoms appear and recommends greasing and rubbing grease under the scales to kill the parasite.
Mrs Charles N Preston of Elkland Pennsylvania recalls a three year struggle with fatigue weight loss thirst and sugar in urine until she used Dean's Kidney Pills. She reports rapid relief and weight regain noting the medicine cost 50 cents a box and was sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Senor Carlos Silva editor of El Mercurio the oldest Chilean daily newspaper is visiting the United States for the first time and is accompanied by his wife he is currently in Washington.
A free booklet from The Mutual Mercantile Co. of Cleveland promotes Rasawa as a cheap vaccine like remedy for cattle tuberculosis. It claims small doses fed to cows render them disease free and urges readers to obtain the booklet from local druggists or feed stores.
A brief dialogue scene shows Benham asking about company while away and Mrs. Benham replying nobody notable. Benham questions if his mother visited. Mrs. Benham confirms she came but is not allowed to speak with him.
National Editorial Association and Christian Endeavor Conventions offer personally conducted special trains via Chicago Union Pacific and North-Western Line leaving early July for the Pacific Coast. Special all expense tours at low round trip rates include sleeping car accommodations meals and full arranged tour in congenial company. Write for itineraries and full particulars S A Hutchison Manager Tourist Department 212 Clark Street Chicago.
A quoted reminiscence from the Atlanta Constitution frames money as a source of endless anxiety. The speaker rails at the woes of riches, noting worry in earning, saving, spending, and debt, concluding with a sudden plan to seek relief by fleeing to the roof.
Mayor E F Brown of Marlboro Massachusetts recalls a bygone era when shoe making used a magical peg that could fly into a hole. He tells the Boot and Shoe club a peg once hit the ceiling and fell into the hole, then was driven in. He notes modern practice no longer uses such methods.
A local grocer reports many customers improved health by switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. He shares his own experience: two years of coffee caused nervousness and poor appetite, while using Postum relieved nerves and digestion, urging others with similar issues to try Postum.
The article notes sowing sunflowers diversifies poultry feed with seeds enriching the diet. It states that birds given sunflower seed gain a favorable plumage and overall condition compared with common grains.
A guide warns that while a vigilant shepherd keeps livestock safe from diseases and pests, sloppy methods allow trouble to enter the flock, emphasizing careful management and prevention.
A vintage warning describes harm from paregoric laudanum and morphine used to lull babies. It notes narcotics are prohibited for children without labeling and explains Castoria contains no narcotics if bearing Chas H. Fletcher signature.
Reader notice promises a free book by Dr W O Coffee detailing a home cure for deafness head noises sore eyes and light fading. Letter request directed to 360 Century Bldg Des Moines In with a pitch for Garfield Tea claims health benefits and nationwide availability through druggists.
A quip notes inheritance as a simple route to riches. The remark highlights attitudes toward wealth and unequal opportunities without detailing individuals or events.
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