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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
3
A collage of aphorisms and snippets on weather, wisdom, wealth, and social quirks. Harsh opinions on politics, romance, and human foibles fill the page, followed by notes on chemistry, press snubs, and odd local anecdotes about ice men and fish breeders.
A collage of witty newspaper quips from Brooklyn to Omaha critiques on freshness banking defuncts Henry James and Count Szechenyi. The items mock media bias, banking fears, literary style, and press treatment in light humor.
Instructions describe crafting a post driver with a sled and cross bar, weighting iron or lead of at least 25 pounds, and using it to drive posts. It covers setting up wells with 114 inch pipe, iron point, welded tips, threaded couplings, and lead or hickory blocks to cushion impacts.
Farmers are urged to loosen the topsoil early to create an earth mulch and reduce moisture loss. A smoothing harrow used twice early in spring prevents crusting, keeps moisture near the surface for quick germination, and can improve yields for the coming season.
A Minois farmer lauds the drag as the best, cheapest road improver, usable with locally available dirt. He explains starting at the road’s outer edge and pushing material to the center creates a crowned, well-drained surface with minimal effort. Roadmasters are buying drags to keep roads ready in spring.
Daily barnyard cleaning keeps the area tidy. A covered, movable manure receptacle preserves moisture and nitrogen, preventing waste. Leaving droppings to dry wastes the manure’s value as nitrogen escapes into the air.
Bernard Quinn describes a durable gate method inspired by truss bridge bracing. He recommends five inch by three quarter inch members, a double X pattern on one side and inverted V on the other, plus firm hinge-post anchoring and slight bottom hinge setback to ensure uphill opening and ground clearance.
A well house keeps water cool in summer and prevents pump freezing in winter. Following the illustrated design, build on the square plank platform with a six inch overhang, curved roof, and optional north side doorway. Add lattice windows with sash in winter and plant vines for attractiveness.
A historical note describes dissolving five ounces of copper carbonate in three pints of ammonia followed by adding forty five gallons of water to form a dilute mixture for processing.
Sunday School lesson for April 19 1908 covers Jesus anointed at Bethany with nard by Mary in Simon the leper’s house on the Mount of Olives. It explains cultural details from John 12 1 11 and reflects on gratitude love and service to Christ.
The article warns that riding street cars in changing temperatures leads to frequent spring colds and rheumatic issues. It advises wearing wraps, avoiding exposure, and taking Peruna at the first symptom until the cold fully vanishes to prevent a longer illness.
Letters from readers laud Peruna for curing colds and catarrh. M. J. Deutsch of Chicago notes its efficacy against pad effects and catarrh, while Mrs. C E Long of Atwood Colorado reports dramatic improvement in a coughing child. James Morrison of Paterson New Jersey says two bottles aided his family.
In a light exchange Mrs. A complains about offices being horrid as her husband searches for one, while Mrs. Z notes her own spouse is detained at the office late at night. The playful dialogue highlights worklife quirks.
Mrs. T. W. Hyde of Brentwood Essex recounts a severe eczema outbreak on her daughter that spread to the back and head. After two doctors failed, Culcura Soap Ointment and Pills were used and the disease vanished well before finishing the ointment, described as magical.
A dessert promotion for Plymouth Rock Coffee Jelly Compound from Boston Massachusetts. It instructs to mix with boiling water add sugar and cream and serves as a coffee jelly. Readers are asked to mail 10 cents and grocer name if unavailable.
A Cornell Widow quips about Peekaboos as men speculate on women’s clothing revealing few secrets. The aside hints at fashion intrigue and male curiosity in a playful, era-tinged remark.
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