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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
7
A farmer explains a milk transport system using a barrel on a sled. Runners and notched sides keep the barrel from rolling while twisted strap iron braces secure it. He trims the distance to hog pasture three times weekly, praising efficiency over upright barrels.
At a swine breeders meeting L H Roberts urges hogs as grazers with grass as cheap food. Each lot should grow a crop yearly to refresh soil and fight disease, recommending rye rape oats and corn. Emphasizes air slaked lime near buildings, dry bedding, proper quarters, and morning water for health.
The guidance covers selecting quality stock, providing constant salt, managing dry weather effects on colts, avoiding kickers, regular uniform feeding, nitrogenous foods, watering before and after feeding, and training colts with kindness to build confidence without fear.
The article notes poultry losses from predatory animals are large and ongoing. Predators kill more birds than they can eat, roam from woods or neighboring farms, and can include farm pets. Half grown birds lack strength to resist and are hard to protect.
A farmer writes in Journal of Agriculture about using an old heating stove with a top drum for smoking meat. Coals and green chips sit in the bottom while meat hangs in the drum above, claimed safer than barrels due to reduced fire risk.
The passage notes pigs fill their stomachs on palatable green forage, and that this forage distends the stomach during development, enlarging it for finishing with corn later.
Reports describe farm animals tormented by flies. a kerosene rich liquid should be sprayed on animals several times daily to deter insects and protect health.
A concise guide advises keeping all tasks and supplies ready to finish household chores quickly after a long day. It emphasizes planning, organizing, and having a routine to minimize effort and maximize efficiency.
Milford Maine man says a severe injury left him paralyzed and with failing kidneys. After using Dean's Kidney Pills he regained strength, reduced pain, and walked without crutches in three months. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The painter reports completing a speaking likeness of the late Mrs Peck and receives a request from her widower to adjust the portrait to better capture a specific aspect.
W H Dean of Newark Delaware reports seven years of eczema on hands with severe cracks. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment he was cured with two boxes of Ointment and one cake of Soap. He cites prior failed remedies and prescriptions before the Cuticura treatment. The endorsement dated March 28, 1907.
On the coast of Holland Belgium and Northern France fisherwomen are a familiar sight using large hand nets. In Mann Kirke near Ostend they wear trousers and loose blouses with shawls on head and shoulders. They scoop up shrimps prawns crabs and small fish while wading into sea water up to their necks and remaining for hours until baskets are full.
A collector notes doctors are easy targets for slow pay but face public scrutiny when claiming they cannot meet payments. He cites how a doctor’s waiting room exposes finances, as collectors uncover cash payments from patients and challenge the doctor’s claim of having no funds.
A Me girl recalls years of starvation and indigestion after overwork and irregular meals. She credits Grape-Nuts with restoring her appetite and strength, saying it satisfied the craving without distress and became a staple in her diet. The letter promotes Postum Co. and The Road to Wellville.
The General Demand for a simple, pleasant laxative is met by the California Fig Syrup Co. with Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. Physicians approve its wholesome components and gentle, prompt action. Buy only the genuine product from California Fig Syrup Co. for fifty cents per bottle at leading druggists.
Suburban Life columnist Paul A. Lovewell recounts a wilderness encounter where an Indian woman negotiates a marriage for her reluctant, non English speaking husband with Dean Kaye of Topeka. She returns at sundown with a license and pays the minister, then exits with triumph.
A quoted line features a painter addressing a fellow, insisting the audience gains better sight of a sketch from afar, while noting rusties’ morning disturbance during the session.
A brief dialogue portrays a playful courtship where a man urges a kiss while the woman tests his boldness and mercy. The exchange hinges on consent and humor as they navigate affection and caution.
The article discusses China’s population as estimated by the Almanach de Gotha for 1900. It cites a round figure of about 400 million and notes that roughly one in four people on Earth would be Chinese if lined up in a line.
A Wall Street businessman, embarrassed by a French menu in a stylish restaurant, demands plain hash. The waiter corrects him, noting the dishes as olla podrida, and asks what he wants next.
Spohns Distemper Cure claims to cure distemper pink eye and similar horse ailments of all ages and prevents spread in stables It also purports to cure chicken cholera and dog distemper The firm invites agents and offers a free book with purchases and a blotter price of 50 cents to 1 00 per bottle from Spahn Medical Co Goshen Ind
A witty editorial note from the San Francisco Argonaut explains an awkward pause as the subject being dropped. The quip showcases the paper’s playful tone and social commentary on conversation dynamics.
An old advertisement touts Mrs. Winston’s Soothing Syrup claiming to ease teething pain for children. The bottle is priced at 25 cents and is said to soften gums reduce inflammation and cure windcolic.
An old advertisement promises relief for corns and bunions with Allen's Foot-Ease. It claims the product soothes hot and sweaty feet and appeals to readers who doubt their own strength in others. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
A mother leaves Harold with his elder sisters for a trip abroad and receives daily postcards. Each card carries the same rule for the boy to brush his teeth, a learned habit she enforces from afar despite doubts over its lasting effect.
A dialogue fragment shows Mistress-Bridget declaring that cranky mistresses get the best cooks. Cook-Ah challenges with blarney as the exchange continues in a playful, rustic tone.
A late Royal Microscopical Society member built a diamond writing device that was dismantled by its inventor. A sample shows the Lord’s Prayer in 227 letters occupying 1,237,000 of a square inch, equating to 53,880,000 letters per square inch or 15 complete Bibles. Deciphering requires a 1-12 inch objective, the sort used by physicians for tiny bacteria.
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal use affects blood and mucous surfaces and offers one hundred dollars if it fails to cure. Includes testimonials and invites inquiries to F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio with a druggist price of 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A summer girl favors another waltz over eating at a fashionable restaurant. The thrifty swain agrees and notes he will save six dollars by dancing instead, reflecting frugal dating ideas reported by the Kansas City Journal.
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