Odd Fellows encampment installation reported from Letts and nearby towns
Several Odd Fellows from this vicinity went to Washington Monday evening to install an encampment. Among them were James Thompson and H. M. Griffin of Letts Walter James Jim Snyder and J. J. Carr of Fredonia and Jerry Hamilton W. G. Roberts and Jay Crim of this place. They report a fine affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Thompson
H. M. Griffin
Letts
Walter James
Jim Snyder
J. J. Carr
Fredonia
Jerry Hamilton
W. G. Roberts
Jay Crim
Columbus Gazette
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by Maine Reverend
Rev. F. Starbird of East Raymond Maine endorses Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for an old army wound and other obstinate sores. He reports strong healing results in his veterinary practice. Price 25 cents at Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Starbird
East Raymond
Maine
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
My Hennys Chicken Craze Keeps Village Busy
A light verse notes a man swept by a yearly chicken craze. He talks of hatch machines and high priced eggs, building coops, and more running around. By season’s end the same old flock remains, while the man forgets beer in his passion. Credit to Cc. M. B.
How to Prevent Brassiness in White Layer Chickens
A humorous critique of brassiness in yellow quilled chickens. It explains that excess fat from corn-rich diets causes brassiness in White Rocks and Leghorns and offers practical feeding guidance to keep plumage white, lean, and egg productive. It warns against overfeeding corn and suggests reducing corn, limiting heat, and promoting active scratching to restore proper feathering.
Fruit trees as poultry yard solution at Shamokin Valley
At Irish Valley near Shamokin Pennsylvania an Italian chestnut grove of 600000 trees and a nursery of 2000 young trees produced 2000 bushels last year sold at 12 dollars per bushel. The grafted trees grow on waste ground are hardy, not tall and require little attention. This suggests a fruit to plant in poultry yards that will not be spoiled by fowl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irish Valley
Shamokin
Don'ts for Vermin and Temper How-To
A quirky admonition list on avoiding slugging and temper, urging calm, restraint, and humor. It contrasts sly advice about not provoking others with playful cautions about animals and social behavior.
Civil War Poultry Surgery Says No Hatchet Remedy
The piece argues against brutal surgical cleanup of diseased chickens and promotes humane veterinary approaches. It notes a system of poultry disease symptoms causes and cures aids poultrymen and fowl alike, contrasting with grim farm practices.
Don’t quote Scripture to the man who swindies you on poultry
A humorous regional piece warns against the dangers of poultry fever and bad stock. It contrasts honest farming with hype and warns owners not to overexpand or gamble on incubators, stressing practical care and the value of homeproduced eggs and roasts.
Is he a new bird or an elder myth?
A riddle-like passage discusses a male bird figure older than an elder hen linked to a cock that crowed thrice. It asks about universal reach, noting a rooster challenge in Maine answered by a Shanghali in Porto Rico and a Plymouth Rock clarion beacon rising with the sun over the Atlantic, returning in response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Porto Rico
Plymouth Rock
Atlantic
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Quick Health Boost
Promotes blood and muscle speed, claiming health, strength, and vitality. Praised as superior to other remedies for making sick people well and well people better. Available as tea or tablets at Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Weller
Lemmon's Pharmacy and
McElhinney Drug Co
Poultry Trade Woes and Incubation Rants in 1907
A rambling 1907 column sails through eggs and hatchery woes. It notes Canadian fanciers crossing lines, California inducements to poultrymen, and a mix of Bird and business adages. It cites Pennsylvania and Cornell quack lore, fresh eggs pricing, and corn mold concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
John
Pennsylvania
Jeff
University of Pennsylvania
Cornell
U. of P
Hall's Catarrh Cure offered with $100 reward
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo declares the firm will pay $100 for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, dated December 6, 1886, describes internal action, suggests testimonials, and lists price at 75 cents with a recommended constipation remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Ohio
Local Moves and New Arrivals in Kalona Area
Mr and Mrs Ed Jacobs of Muscatine formerly of this city plan to move to Keota on April first where Jacobs will work at the Nelson barber shop. Mr and Mrs Chas Brown of Washington welcome a new daughter born Tuesday. Mrs Brown's health has deteriorated with cold lagrippe and pneumonia. friends hope for her speedy recovery. B J Shetler toured Washington Tuesday, and sister Fannie Eiman returned with him to visit locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Jacobs
Muscatine
Keota
Jacobs
Nelson
Chas. Brown
Washington
Mi-o-na stomach tablets promise lasting cure
The ad argues against quick fixes and urges two to three weeks of Mi-o-na use for chronic indigestion. It claims relief from headaches, bloating, heartburn, and nervousness, noting Mi-o-na stimulates digestive juices and strengthens the stomach before meals. Lemmon's pharmacy offers a 5-cent box with a money back guarantee if it cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mi-o-na Lemmon
Washington woman visits grandparents in town reunion planned
Celesta Critz of Washington visits Capt and Mrs Frank Critz at their home. A railroad men reunion is set in Des Moines on May 26 and 27 with John Gibson spearheading publicity. Notable attendees include Alex Coffman of Washington and Alex Stephen of Keota, longtime railroad workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celesta Critz
Washington
Frank Critz
Riverside Leader
Des Moines
John Gibson
Alex Coffman
Alex Stephen
Keota
Pazo Ointment Claims Piles Cure in 6 to 14 Days
Advertisement promises to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. Includes guarantee and refund offer.
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A. W. Chase
A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Sylvester Pappert
South Main St
Shenandoah
J. E. Lemmon
Iowa
the Royal
Oriental Perfumes
A. A. Vantine & Co
New York
Vantine
Flower Kingdom Bouquet
Lemmon
Pharmacy
Prescription Store
Prop
Ic.m.barnitz
Riverside
Cc. M. B
Lionomima
Mantiaony
The
Equitable Life
W. E. Ghilcote
Agt
Vienna
Japan
Windsor
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