Ten Cents a Dozen For Eggs
Texas farmers face ultra low egg prices as merchants and buyers pay 10 cents a dozen. The writer argues for educating producers to raise quality and advocates cooperative marketing to solve poultry and egg pricing, noting Houston traders pay higher prices for graded infertile eggs while local markets offer 28 to 30 cents.
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F. W. Kazmeier
Texas
Texas Egg
No Worms in a Healthy Child
An advertisement states that worms cause pale color and stomach upset in children. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is promoted to enrich the blood improve digestion and strengthen the system. Regular use for two to three weeks is claimed to expel worms and restore health at 60 cents per bottle.
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GROVE
Eggs Sold Too Low in Summer Months
The speaker condemns poor egg quality and price in summer markets. Northern eggs in refrigerator cars are used to satisfy local trade to avoid disgust with eggs as food. The note argues excessive laws and urges banning fertile eggs for human consumption in June through September.
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Cery
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Brom quinine
Medicine ad touts a fast cold cure with laxative bromquinine tablets and promises relief from cough and headache. Burdened by a signature from E W. Grove on each box, the pitch emphasizes rapid action and a 30 cent price.
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E.W. Grove
Statewide egg campaign promotes high grade infertile eggs
Campaign backed by a robust law seeks to produce only high grade infertile eggs. Emphasis on hens properly fed and cared for, with scavenger viewpoint noted in coverage.
Profit and risk in choosing football and boxing careers
The piece contrasts Red Grange leaving college to turn pro for fortune with Fidel La Barba staying in college to chase a boxing title, framing both as stories of choices and consequences and ending with a moral about writing one's own path.
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Grange
Mr. Grange
Fidel la Barba
Honey Grove
Auto accidents peak at five to six p.m. survey finds
A survey indicates that most automobile accidents occur between five and six o'clock in the afternoon. The finding highlights peak traffic hours and the need for heightened caution during commuters' return home.
Farmer Should Use Want Ads to Sell Surplus Crops
W A Sumner of the University of Wisconsin urges farmers to use classified ads to sell small quantities of surplus seed or stock. He argues detailed, clear notices attract buyers among local newspaper readers, preventing stock deterioration and delivering products to those with immediate needs.
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W. A. Sumner
Agricultural Journalism Department
University of Wisconsin
Classified Journal
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