Doctor Fights Wolves With Syringe Amid Wild Frontier Peril
In a nineteenth century frontier tale, Dr Eben Kirk rides into a snowbound night to tend a sick patient. Wolves clash with his dwindling ammo as he improvises defense using ammonia and a large syringe. Two riders arrive, astonished to see medicine over weaponry, while locals recall the dramatic rescue and joke about the doctor’s pill rifle.
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Hen Fucky
Eben Kirkavae
Aery
Williy
Toc Kirk
Sallus
Doc Kirk
Doc
Kirk
Sheep flocking wisdom from old hands and breeders
A feature on staying with sheep through market cycles. An old flockmaster’s advice urges building a strong flock of Merino or Delaine sheep, noting steady profits, hardy stock, and the benefits of patience over chasing high prices. The piece cites breeder Wing and includes a National Stockman cut showing a Delaine specimen in Ohio.
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Kenry
Randall
Obio
National Stockman
Ohio
Feeding Lambs From Weaning Through Spring Practices
The article outlines LEnglish methods for feeding Tlatopshire and Lincoln sheep from weaning in June to the following spring. It covers ram and ewe lambs on vetches, cabbage, rape, turnips, swedes, kale, and grains, with varied daily rations and pasture changes, citing W. J. Kennedy as a breeder.
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Lincoln
W. J. Kennedy
Summer piano care tips from the Boston Traveler
The article urges thorough summer maintenance for pianos to avoid muffled sound and tuning issues. It recommends dusting interior parts, moth protection with camphor, tissue paper on keys, newspapers over strings, and a rubber spread with a flannel ring. Open the piano on sunny days after damp spells to dry thoroughly.
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Boston Traveler
Feeding Tankage for Sows and P pigs
Feeding tankage blended with ground corn or grain creates a rich, cheap ration. A mix of one part tankage to seven or eight parts corn yields flesh forming nutrients similar to middlings. Slop with water, prepared a feeding period ahead, is the preferred method.
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Iowa Homestead
The Right Horse to Raise
An exchange remark suggests farmers should choose horse breeds based on market demand and production opportunities for that style.
Ivy poison and its swift treatment in the field
The piece warns hikers and wood workers about ivy poison causing swollen wrists and itching. It advocates two steps: wash affected skin frequently with hot water to stop spread and apply grindella to dry skin for rapid relief, noting the remedy is old but not well known.
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Pield
Neck Muscle Exercise to Prevent Headaches
The New York Journal suggests headaches often stem from neck muscle fatigue rather than digestion. Regular neck exercises, such as standing with the back against a wall and moving the head side to side and back and forth, can reduce pains and improve posture and neck appearance.
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The
New York Journal
How to Slice Pineapples Property
A National Magazine writer notes the fruit becomes tender when sliced along the grain from blossom end to stem end rather than through the core. Hold the pineapple with a fork at the blossom end and slice to the core, discarding it to improve texture.
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National Magazine
How to Enlarge a Piazza with a Hexagonal Porch
A Boston Herald idea suggests enlarging an old narrow piazza by adding a wide hexagonal porch at the entrance. Steps occupy one side an oblong table another a porch set and a willow seat another. The center stays open for a square rug with small chairs plants and stands in the nooks.
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Boston Herald
How to Clean Burned Dishes
A simple method cleans burned cookware by adding water and ashes, warming the dish, then the burned and discolored portions lift away easily without damaging the dish. This terse advice appears as a practical cleaning tip from an old kitchen guideline.
How to Mend Men’s Gloves
Glove maintenance notes advise using silk for repairs to minimize visible differences since men’s gloves are heavier and often stitched with silk. Use silk to mend without noticeable contrast, preserving the original look and wear.
Mrs Ruth Wilson and Mrs M Schroeser aboard Firefly
Miss Ruth Wilson of Washington returns home from a visit at A. H. Kiepper's north of the city aboard the Firefly. Mrs. M Schroeser of Waterloo leaves on the Firefly for Washington to visit relatives and friends briefly.
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Ruth Wilson
Washington
A. H. Kiepper
M. Schroeser
Waterloo
Muscatine Journal
Washington First Nine Versus Forepaugh Sells Circus
Washington first nine faces Forepaugh Sells circus performers in a Saturday afternoon game at 8S. KE. ball park with admission set at 25 cents.
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Ball Park
Washington
Beard Returns to Washington Home for Fourth Holiday
Mr Beard has returned to his Washington home to spend the Fourth after a period of vacationing here on business. Mt Pleasant News reports the resident’s visit during the holiday.
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Beard
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Electric Bitters touted as rejuvenating tonic in ad
Mrs. E A Bronson of Dublin Georgia praises Electric Bitters claiming it keeps age at bay and strengthens the weak. The ad says it cures dyspepsia liver and kidney issues and chronic constipation after a reasonable trial. Guaranteed by Stewart's Pharmacy with a price of five dollars.
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Sam
E. AA. Bronson
Dublin
Stewart’s
Humorous Lawyer Offends Witness with Quick Quip
A well known lawyer excelled in cross examination using humor. In court he quipped to a hesitant young woman in the witness box, Your age grows with hesitation, and she responded by taking the hint. Pearson's Weekly notes the wit and its impact.
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Pearson's Weekly
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed by Farmville Reader
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia reports recovery from chronic piles and malignant sores after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He says the salve cured both conditions and left no trace. Useful for old ulcers cuts burns and wounds. 25c at Stewart's pharmacy.
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A. M. Bruce
Farmville
Stewart's
Mrs J W Scott Opens Dress Making Parlors
Mrs J W Scott opens dress making parlors at 603 East Madison Street offering cutting fitting style fit and finish guaranteed. Telephone 506.
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J. W. Scott
Madison Street
Annual Meeting Notice for Baptist Young People’s Union
Omaha Nebraska hosts the Annual Meeting of the Baptist Young People's Union of America from July 12 to 15 1906. Iowa Central offers round trip tickets on July 10 11 12 and 13 at one fare plus two dollars with exceptions for certain routes. Return limit extends to August 15 1906 upon paying 50 cents. For details contact agents or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis.
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Omaha
Nebr
Iowa Central
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
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