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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
7
An 1890s promotional piece claims women suffer from worry and nervous disorders while offering Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure all. It touts benefits for headaches dizziness and fatigue and includes a testimonial from Mrs Luther Jones praising quick relief and cure.
Mrs. W. H. Person cites Eatonic as the remedy for gas and acidity, noting rapid uptake and relief after meals. The ad promises appetite and strength return as stomach conditions improve, urging readers to use Eatonic tablets after eating, with a big box offered at a trifling cost under a druggist guarantee.
A New York Post account describes two Black workers digging under a sidewalk. One stood over a half-dug hole with an iron pipe, while the other swung a sledge with risk of striking the partner. A passerby warns to be careful.
Practical guidance for nursing foals includes waiting until they can stand before nursing, cleaning the mare’s udder, and using colostrum. It covers mild treatment for constipation with castor oil, rectal vaseline aiding ejecta, and naval care to prevent joint ill with disinfectant washes and drying powder. If navels fail to dry or show inflammation a veterinarian should be called.
The Better Sires Better Stock campaign reports ratios for breeding stock from over 200 000 head on farms nationwide. Bulls to 12 cows, stallions to 16.9 mares, boars to 11.6 sows, rams to 37 ewes, ducks to 26.6 does, roosters to 23.3 hens, and 1 male to 8.5 females in other poultry. The figures stress sire quality as sires sire a larger share of offspring.
For hog feeding operations a mature soybean hay mix is fed so hogs nose out beans and crack them like corn. Hogs relish the beans and hay, consume with minimal waste, and the ration lowers pork production costs while improving meat quality with better lean and fat marbling.
Inbreeding generally lowers vigor while concentrating existing good points. It exposes any bad traits in the bloodline and requires exceptionally good stock to withstand the test of inbreeding.
During harvest, when all focus on saving hay and grain, hogs are forced to shift for themselves as farm work concentrates elsewhere.
Water is neglected and farmers fail to water stock and cattle, while hog care receives more attention, highlighting uneven livestock management across farms.
Seed selection improves corn performance as farmers report quick germination and strong early growth. Experts note variety choice influences yield potential and disease resistance, guiding planting decisions for growers across regions.
The display features heavy glitter with sequins and beads toned by black, including all white or all black gowns. Velvet gowns in black blue or brown dominate, with embroidered nets, ribbon details, and original fringe motifs. A bright blue velvet gown shows a low neck, chemisette, and contrasted ribbon edging.
Throngs visit the Ribbon Counter UYERS to choose gift-worthy ribbons and bag styles. Shoppers see bags made from satin and metallic ribbons with varied mountings, decorative cords, and floral embroidery. The display also features lingerie bows rosettes garters sachets and other ribbon crafts and gift items.
A description outlines a butterfly boudoir cap with chiffon butterflies wired in brilliant colors over each ear. Under them sit soft chiffon strings that fasten under the chin, completing the accessory’s delicate design.
Shoes and stockings described with focus on high heel pumps and vamp lengths. Notes that most shoes seen are pumps with varying vamp heights and tones, while some styles remain lighter in color.
The piece observes tan and gray suede stockings as popular while lace and dropped stitch stockings appear in use. It suggests stockings with skirts will yield to woolen stockings as the season grows colder and skirts remain short.
Pajamas feature quilted silk trimmings and heavy silk cord belts, highlighting ornate fabric and belt details.
William Smith, 92, jailed in San Jose on counterfeiting charges, speaks of a life spent in work and exile from home. He recalls arriving in California in 1866, losing use of his left arm, living homeless, and fearing return to jail as he pleads for freedom rather than a home. He carried $27 at arrest, after years of grinding scissors for income.
A visitor to Madrid received a severe reprimand and warning after kissing his wife goodbye in the Puerta del Sol area. A police captain explained that Madrid law forbids a man from kissing any woman in the streets, with or without consent, and the offender was led away for the incident.
Roseburg Oregon Mrs J M Lane finishes a 40 day fast taking only lemon and orange juice. She reports a loss of 25 pounds during the period.
Sixteen year old Mary Petrovich was shot and killed by Joseph Savage, also sixteen, as she headed to school in Scranton Pennsylvania. Savage then killed himself after the quarrel that began the day before.
A man with a long goatee greets a family. the father presents his son Willie to Mr Blank. Willie glances at the caller’s facial hair and blurts out a wary line about biting his father, prompting a humorous moment in a domestic scene.
An old advertisement touts Cole's Carbolisalvein for burns and cuts claiming quick healing with no scars. It promises 60 cents at all druggists and offers free samples by writing The J. W. Cole Co. in Rockford Illinois.
The excerpt notes a family that rose from poverty to wealth and education. Indulgent parents take their daughter abroad to study music while remaining naïve about the outside world. A mother recalls watching two acrobats in Cleveland, hinting at a deeper local story.
An advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a century old remedy for nervous dyspepsia indigestion constipation and related symptoms. It claims fifty four years of use across thousands of households worldwide with consistent relief and promotes availability everywhere.
A Louisville Courier-Journal quip notes a man admitting his lesson on love backfired as the subject now teaches others, implying romantic missteps. The brief humorous remark frames unintended consequences of overinstruction in affection.
An advertisement targets women with back pain headaches and nervousness linked to kidney or bladder disease. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy and urges readers to obtain a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer & Co. and to mention the paper.
A witty remark about romances arising in business life ends with a jab about a match factory. The quote suggests workplace romance as a common trope and hints at industry-specific settings.
The exchange recalls Battle claiming a raw deal and feeling sore from being roasted, reflecting tensions over perceived mistreatment and public scrutiny.
Bold advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use for wool silk linen cotton or blends. It claims guaranteed perfect results and notes a Diamond Dyes Color Card with 16 rich colors available through a druggist.
A brief dialogue presents a child asking about marriage and a parent expressing concern, hinting at early anticipations of trouble. The exchange underscores generational caution and familial hopes amid foreboding.
Mrs. Mary Morgan of 120 Orange Street Wyandotte says months of pain and illness ended after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She notes prior doctor visits failed and credits the treatment with enabling her to return to housework and maintain the remedy at home.
Tobacco growers' union agent G. Adams of Paris Tennessee offers aged tobacco of 1919 crop with special September prices. Advertises boxes and prices per amount, notes tobacco improves with age and requests buyers state chewing or smoking preference.
A Yonkers Statesman humor trope centers on Othel who expects to graduate this year while anxious about finishing exercises. His aunt questions his readiness as he laments new shoes that fit too tightly. The exchange highlights student stress and light domestic humor.
An old advertisement claims CATARRH MEDICINE cleanses the blood and nasal passages, restores normal conditions, and aids natural healing. It mentions J. Chensy & Co. of Toledo as distributors and offers free circulars. The copy uses promotional language typical of patent medicines.
A humorous vignette in which a grocer admits he printed a misspelled sign. The proprietor explains simply that he made the sign, explaining the errors. The exchange highlights quick wit and a misprinted window display.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura for sore hands. It suggests soaking in hot Cuticura Soap, drying and rubbing in Cuticura Ointment, then removing surplus with tissue. It touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum as multi use toilet products.
In a humorous exchange from the Louisville Courier Journal, a husband dismisses claims of marrying for good sense, while his wife retorts about her looks, reflecting a light domestic moment in the paper’s humor column.
A vintage medical advertisement promotes S.S.S. as a blood purifier that cleanses impurities believed to cause skin disorders and itching. It promises expert medical advice without charge upon request and directs readers to the Chief Medical Adviser at Swift Laboratory in Atlanta.
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