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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1900
Page
6
A reader quotes public praise for a tonic claimed to cure liver disorders and other ailments. The note references a patient named Thomas H. Rudasill of Henry County praising relief after using the remedy, noting prior long illness and improved health from the treatment.
The article argues for valuable tips on preserving stable dressing in good condition. It notes the desirability of manure cellars and covered barns but acknowledges many farmers lack these facilities. It discusses that barns without cellars cannot easily be fitted, and adding roofs to cover stable manure is discouraged by tight finances.
A practical sectional design for a manure heap foundation using a rough edge wall, loose ground stones, and a two inch cement saucer. It explains placing cow and horse manure, watering to heat, and saving liquids with absorbents for a village stable to prevent leakage and health hazards.
Portable pig pen that can be moved daily. advocates outdoor access for pigs and land, notes need for direction to prevent damage. describes a convenient design suitable for seasonal use.
A portable pen is described with sun and rain protection at one end and two truck-like boards attached to the other end, with handles for moving. It can be shifted along its length daily to dig and fertilize ground during the season, per Farm Journal.
The article argues that investing in a thoroughbred ram increases lamb sale value and fleece quality. It notes lambs from a pure bred ram bring higher market prices per head and wool value, making the cost of a superior ram quickly offset by gains in the flock. It cautions against using a poor male since he halves the flock’s genetic quality.
Practical guidance from Prairie Farmer on plowman like soil prep. Emphasizes planks to pulverize clods and thorough mixing of nutrients. Recommends crimson clover as a nitrogen sparing cover crop and phosphates and potash as beneficial inputs. Wood ashes shown as versatile fertilizer for gardens and grasses.
A collage of comic dialogue and medical product pitches shows local color. Mrs Briddleman reports salt rheum relief after Banner Salve while Quiett Ayres promotes One Minute Cough Cure for throat and lung care. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Foley's Honey and Tar are endorsed for digestion and cold prevention.
Reports from the coast indicate about half of New York state hops are no longer in first hands and that around 30 000 bales remain unsold in the Pacific states, signaling a broad market squeeze.
The Northern Pacific offers low rate excursions from Chicago Saint Paul Minneapolis Duluth St Louis and Omaha to Little Falls Portland and western points. One way settlers rate to Spokane and west from St Paul is 25 dollars, round trip 40 dollars. Chicago to Spokane and west 30 dollars one way, 50 dollars round trip. Tickets good on select Tuesdays October 16 to November 27 1900 and February 12 to April 30 1901.
An old advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets stop a cough and work off the cold in one day with no cure no pay. The note lists price at 25 cents and mentions oil pricing such as Pearl bulk oil at 18 cents per gallon and a line about 38-52 Down with the Standard Oil trust. Corrm Bros appears as a listed entity.
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