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Newspaper
Advance Hustler
Location
Advance, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
3
The article explains borer eggs are laid on tree bark in June near ground. Larvae bore through the tree. kill by inserting wire into burrows or cutting out worms. A red sawdust indicates infestation. Remedies include resin soap fill, leaving ashes around the base, burning fires under chippings, wrapping trunks with coarse paper, and warming and inspecting trees in spring and fall while removing surrounding grass.
The text discusses choosing a desirably orchard site and methods to test soil and drainage. It covers using a soil auger, constructing a DIY probe, and prioritizing air drainage and frost protection in valleys or depressions. It notes specific tools and steps for assessing soil depth and moisture.
Orchard closeness to the house ensures frequent care and protection from prowlers, benefiting residents living near towns or cities. The farming couple and their family are too busy to travel far for small harvests, so nearby fruit trees receive priority.
An old farming note discusses reducing spraying costs through cooperative ordering and home made arsenic based mixtures. It describes mixing arsenate of lime and arsenite of lime solutions, quantities, and safe usage for apples grapes and some vegetables, warning against use on stone fruits and Delate foliage.
Acting Chairman Eliot Wadsworth urged immediate nationwide aid for allied wounded. The appeal lists hundreds of thousands of hospital garments and bedding items to be home produced with Red Cross patterns. Chapters across major cities coordinate requests and volunteer efforts to supply dressings and convalescent wear.
The Fabry tam crowns Col. Fabry of France in a bold headpiece that charms American fashion. Shops show blue velvet designs with cross stitch flowers, velvet scarves, and matching bags, all simple enough for the average needlewoman to craft.
A small wicker suitcase for children can be turned into a practical sewing kit suitable for veranda sewing and vacation days. It can be carried easily and fitted with all materials for mending sewing or embroidery at hand.
A cheerful tale where Mr Sun awakens early as the Brownies enjoy a summer swimming party. They race to a rock, dive, and sing a playful song about seasons, noting summer fun but cherishing winter too, while Mr Sun smiles and shines above.
A board placed in the machine drawer holds nails at two inch intervals to drive finish ing nails. Spools of thread are hung on the nails with numbers facing up, white thread on one side colors up the other and silks at the back.
A mother asks her son Denis to help a ragged boy with no father. Denis first considers giving a toy rabbit, then unexpectedly offers to give the boy his father instead.
A Louisville woman describes four years of female troubles including headaches and nervousness. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health, enabling her to avoid surgery, care for an eight pound baby girl, and resume housework. She encourages others to seek advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.
A light exchange questions if Mr and Mrs Curnisee work as a unit. The answer suggests she handles him without gloves indicating harmony or control in their dynamic.
Alice Pork and Beans, Soja Beans claim nine times the fat and half again as much protein as Navy Beans. Alice Beans are part Soja. Ask your grocer. Two Ohio officers’ reserve corps members at Fort Benjamin Harrison were seen on East Tenth Street two weeks ago. A boy shouted funny big Boy Scouts.
The Lamb recalls a stirring patriotic address by a grand old senator urging youth to defend the flag. The tale parallels a private 1863 appeal to act as a substitute in troubling times.
A Canadian newspaper reports on a recent automobile race. The writer notes that cars sometimes leave the course and to prevent loss of lives the promenade ground level was reserved for members of the press.
A commentator muses on keeping white shoes clean and the folly of thinking last, noting that luck and care affect appearances and judgement. The remark reflects everyday wit and practical humor from a human-interest column.
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