Surgical Operation Fear Common Among Women
A historical note states that many operations on women are unnecessary and expresses concern that a vast number of procedures are performed despite potential avoidability.
31 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
1
A historical note states that many operations on women are unnecessary and expresses concern that a vast number of procedures are performed despite potential avoidability.
Letters from women in Kansas and New Jersey praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing severe female troubles without surgery. The ad extolls thirty years of use, mentions misplacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities and backache, and invites letters for advice from Lynn Mass.
A Scotchman sends a marriage proposal by telegraph and survives a long wait for the answer. The operator warns him, but the Scot counters that a girl who awaits night rates is the one for him. Humorous quip from Everybody's.
Mrs. M. F. Johnston of Richmond Indiana reported at the Boston biennial of the G F W C Art association, noting ten years of activity. The group allocates 500 dollars annually for pictures and the council adds 100 dollars for the yearly exhibition. She notes rising standards and anticipates enhanced culture and art knowledge for children in the coming years.
A cleric who knew the bishop’s first wife returned from Africa and asked the verger at the cathedral where the bishop’s wife is buried. The verger replied he could not be certain but noted the bishop mostly buries them at Brompton.
A Chicago clerk describes how poor health nearly ruined her career and earnings. After adopting Grape-Nuts as a major part of two meals daily she reports relief from brain fatigue and dyspepsia and retains her job and income. The letter, used by Postum Co. to illustrate health benefits, ends with a call to read The Road to Wellville.
A farmer description outlines a low cost portable stock handling system with a stock scale dipping tank loading chute branding and marking areas plus a movable platform over the dipping tank to allow loading when not in use. It includes dimensions and materials from Wallace's Farmer and a practical plan for weighing sorting and marketing Livestock on the farm.
The Drovers' Journal notes rising weight in draft horses and demand for heavy, economical animals. Extreme weight drafters pull six to eight tons, offering maintenance advantages over lighter teams. Farmers seek docile, marketable horses suited to farm work amid increasing machinery, with steady profits over time.
Open sheds in pastures are roofs supported by strong posts eight feet high. The wind sweeps through day and night, yet the roofs shelter farm animals from rain and sun, offering a humane refuge for livestock even on hot summer nights when rain comes and wind blows through.
Mr. Myatt of Wisconsin preaches turnips for cow feed after each milking to improve milk. He notes flavor would not pass through the cow if fed long before milking, and suggests rape and cabbages have similar properties.
The best feed for sheep in milk is whole corn and oats of equal weight all the animals will eat up clean. The Swede turnips shed in a machine are good to add succulence to the feed. Then alfalfa is given in abundance but not so the animals waste.
Hood farm in Massachusetts uses open air winter care for Jersey calves with long south facing sheds and outdoor yards. Calves roam daily, receive stable manure for warmth, and are kept outside through winter to build vigor, health, and later robust cows and bulls.
Instructions describe building a derrick using three 14 foot 2x6 poles and a rod from a self dump hay rack. A wheel at one end supports a pulley at the top, with a 50 inch rope and a hook on its end guiding the load.
A Farm and Home correspondent shares a method for feeding a brood sow and litter of pigs using ground oats and corn with some mill feed. Soak the mix ten to twelve hours, feed until clean, and pigs will learn to slop early. Feed varied by adding fruits and vegetables as they grow, and use green items in summer. A small amount in a clean trough keeps the feed tidy and can help pigs reach about 180 pounds in seven to eight months.
The article discusses feed and work for horses fed mostly grass hay, criticizes the Lorge for useless labor, and suggests rotating the barnyard and screening cow stable windows to keep out pests and animals. It emphasizes practical farming measures and protection of livestock.
Marching through the biblical narrative, Samuel anoints David in Bethlehem as the future king, amid a council of elders at Ramah and tied to Saul’s fall from grace. The event marks David’s spiritual commissioning with the Spirit of the Lord resting on him from that day forward. The passage links Jesse’s family to the messianic lineage and notes Samuel’s prudent secrecy.
An Adirondack omnibus driver known as Uncle Hicks leaves his mountain life for a 28 year dream of visiting New York City. He tours the Hippodrome and Bronical Zoo with puzzled wonder, recalls subway crowds, Broadway, and tall buildings, then returns to Central Park West where his son and grandson await.
A Lake City Minnesota customer reports severe kidney trouble causing back pain dizziness nervousness and eyesight issues. After using Deans Kidney Pills she says she has enjoyed perfect health since. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A light dated anecdote of a duke choosing a safe approach in courtship and a witty reply from a father. An advertisement extols Defiance Starch as pure and safe for fine fabrics, offering strong whitening power and requiring less product for a perfect finish.
The statement reflects a belief that for every man there is at least one woman who will value him, suggesting balanced gender representation in affectionate regard. It emphasizes universal admiration rather than demographic data.
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