Bitter rot harms apples amid July to August
A cautionary note describes bitter rot in apples, its winter survival on decayed fruit and limbs, rapid spread when weather favors, and the characteristic brown spongy fruit with small black pustules. Bordeaux spraying and sanitary orchard conditions help control the disease. Also noted: Samoan snakes on the island of Samoa and their use in dances described by London Mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Faurot
Ramon
Sivan
Samoa
Iva
Sovall
London Mail
Calf Cholera Remedy Reported By Stockman
A stockman recounts remedies for calf cholera observed after feeding cows corn. He describes using lime water, milk with Ilmo water, cornstarch, and laudanum, noting recovery in calves and caution about dosing. He advises separating sick calves from healthy, limiting milk intake, and continuing oats and stock food.
Destructive cows use sharp fence posts to stop pushing
An Iowa reader shares a simple device to deter cows from pushing through wire fences. Pegs driven through posts jab at a cow’s shoulders when she reaches through, discouraging crossing. Also notes mildew on gooseberries and a salt hay mulch method, with brine soaked grass as a potential alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Farm Journal
Nameless in Corea Describes Korean Women Roles
A Nationalzeitung report notes that Korean women lose personal names after adulthood, being known only as sister or daughter by others. Upon marriage they are identified by the district of their husband and only children grant a maternal label. In court, judges assign a temporary name for the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corea
Nationalzeitung
Pepsin Syrup Company
Monticello
Woman Overcomes Despair With Dodd's Kidney Pills
Miss Naisie Barfoot of Maplehill Iowa recalls a dark period of misery and thoughts of death. She credits her recovery to Dodd's Kidney Pills, claiming she now feels renewed and urges other women with similar suffering to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maplehill
Naisie Barfoot
Miss Barfoot
Stray Stories and Brief News Snippets
A fragmented prose sample shows a niece modestly praising her music while neighbors boast of sleepless nights. Multiple lines reference Chicago Daily News items about rail gains and a humorous quote. Also mentions a patent cure for opium and liquor habits and carpet dyes.
Get What You Ask For In Advertising
The article warns readers to beware of counterfeit advertised goods and to insist on the genuine article when purchasing. It emphasizes that advertisers and sellers must "make good" and that readers should avoid substitutes to ensure they get what they ask for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascareta
The Usual Thing in College Talk and Katy Ads
A humorous exchange notes a parent seeking college course details and the president citing the common “half-mile course of cinders.” The piece shifts to promoting “She Town That Jack Built” and related Katy publications, urging readers to send a two-cent stamp to Katy in St. Louis for copies.
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Philadelphia
Jack
Katy
Suite A
St. Louis
Striking Coincides in London Lit Bits Remark
A fragment recalls a young woman noting a startling coincidence linked to Harold and his marriage. The tale mentions friends persuading him to join a club labeled don’t worry, reflecting light London literary bits tone.
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Harold
London
Uncle Allen Sparks Overcomes Rheumatism Cage
Uncle Allen Sparks quips about rheumatism while noting timing. He remarks that “better late than never” fails in the cage of rheumatism, wincing with another twinge. Chicago Tribune tone hints at humorous resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Allen
Uncle Allen Sparks
George
Chicago ‘Tribune
Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold
An old advertisement cites Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets at 25 cents as a remedy for coughs and colds. The item includes quotes about belief in Piso's Cure, plus a testimonial from J. F. Boyer of Trinity Springs Indiana dated February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Boyer
Trinity Springs
Ind
Mrs Stafford Voicing Endorsement for Pinkham Remedies
Mrs Frances Stafford of New York City adds her testimony to the long list of women cured by Lydia E Pinkham's remedies. Skeptics faded as the product gained widespread use and praise from scientists, physicians, and thinking people. The piece urges reliance on the Vegetable Compound for a cure.
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Frances Stafford
E. 4Th St
N.Y
Lydia BK. Pinkham
America
Lydia E. Pinkham
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