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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
8
A reader from Cleveland Ohio recounts relief from a long illness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The testimonial mentions hospital stays and urges others to obtain the product from a drug store before treatment.
Europe is buying more American films than ever, supporting export trade and employment. A report from vice consul David G Kerr in Birmingham notes demand but urges American studios to curtail indecent content to preserve morale.
Dean Mumford of the Missouri College of Agriculture warns that overproduction is unlikely this year and stresses the U S must maximize crops to feed England France and other allies. He notes war-induced food scarcity domestically and warns a poor harvest could hurt Americans too while wartime exports absorb surplus. Wheat per capita has fallen sharply from 1915 to 1918 and the world crop remains below average.
Ames extension engineer K G Smith notes physical work drops 16 percent at 75 degrees and 37 percent at 86 degrees versus 68 degrees while fully rested. A New York ventilation study found max effort not reduced by 86 degrees. inclination to act slows as heat rises.
A leading food supplier argues against buying and selling eggs by the dozen. He advocates weighing eggs for fairness, noting inconsistency where one dozen large eggs and one dozen small eggs cost the same per dozen. He calls weight-based pricing the just method for buyers and sellers.
Eggs of various sizes may differ as much as 25 percent in the value of the food elements provided. The fairest way to buy or sell eggs is by weight. Because size varies, weighing eggs or measuring them out of their shells yields more accurate results in recipes.
A simple device can hold doors open when using an old-fashioned lock. Cut a three inch wide piece shaped like the shown cut, screw to a 2 by 4 on a half inch board eight inches long, attach to the barn where the stick on the lock.
The text describes a method to prop a door open using a projecting stick aimed to strike the lock about a quarter inch above the point. With slight pressure the stick rises along the lock slope and then drops into a notch to lock the door securely.
A grounding wire added to fence strands every 200 to 300 feet and buried four feet deep provides an outlet for electric current. This keeps farm animals from being killed by contact with heavily charged fence wires, making the fence as safe as standard electrical safety practices.
It is costly to hatch eggs from an uncultured flock and keep males year round. Better obtain fertile eggs from a neighbor who culls hens for hatching or from a breeder. A small yard for one's own hens and mates is not an expensive setup.
The withering of tomato blossoms after moving from a cold frame to the open may stem from insufficient hardiness. If mild weather lasts after transplant, plants adjust. a sudden north or northwest cold snap causes a shock that drops blossoms. Growers delay transplanting to avoid losses.
Alfalfa growers report manure boosts growth and yields. A survey shows 626 fields with manure averaged 3.0 tons per acre versus 414 fields without manure at 3.4 tons per acre. Manure cost may offset gains and is applied before seeding.
President Wilson creates a Red Cross war council led by Henry P. Davison of J P Morgan & Co to broaden wartime relief efforts. Davison says the council will supplement the Red Cross and help raise public support to strengthen morale and manpower for victory. He notes France’s dire needs and urges immediate aid outside battlefield efforts.
Count George von Hertling, premier of Bavaria, travels from Munich to Berlin with a decisive political card. The elderly professor is calm amid a noisy reception as he seeks to advance a peace term. Hertling is linked to potential imperial chancellor ambitions and faces Junker opposition at every turn.
Representative Augustus P. Gardner of Massachusetts resigns from Congress to enter active army duty as a reserve officer. He has pushed military preparedness and sits on Ways and Means. Gardner will report to Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood at Charleston. Other lawmakers may later join the Navy as bluejackets for wartime service.
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Carl Vrooman denounces food gamblers and economic parasites exploiting wartime needs. Joseph Lester condemns grain speculation, calls for harsh punishment for profiteers while praising business leaders for patriotism and willingness to aid the government.
The article warns gardeners to buy fresh seed that is true to name to avoid germination failure and disappointment. It advises purchasing from reputable houses to ensure seed quality and reliability for successful planting.
A historical note traces the origin of Tammany Hall from 1788, founded by William Mooney, an upholsterer, as the secret St. Tammany society later incorporated as a fraternal aid group. It details its totemed tribes, halls, political role, and Burr's alleged tutelage, plus the origin of the name from Delaware chief Tamanend and its social dress.
A lighthearted note recalls a tenderhearted woman who speaks of not planting potatoes if it means cutting out their eyes. The exchange highlights her kindness and humorous stance on simple farming chores.
A provocative adage circulates claiming that offering money buys gullibility, stirring debate about influence, manipulation, and the ethics of wealth in shaping opinions and trust in public discourse.
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