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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1928
Page
7
The article surveys superstitions in Buddhism and medieval life. It notes three causes of demerits Lust anger and ignorance with fire water and wind as their destroying agents. It mentions three precious things Buddha the law and the assembly and outlines three great divisions in sacred books.
The author argues luck shapes thought and action, noting many dismiss superstition yet carry lucky tokens like coins with holes or rabbit feet. It claims even educated people retain private beliefs, citing ants’ mounds as signs of rain and reflecting on enduring and evolving superstitions across history.
USDA guide explains boned stuffed shoulder of lamb 3 to 4 pounds seared at 480°F then roasted at 800°F until tender. Include bacon if fat is thin, 2½ to 3 hours for medium doneness. Prepare stuffing from bread crumbs butter onion celery mint watercress and seasonings. bake until blended and serve with brown gravy.
A historic note on integrating a breakfast alcove into small kitchens for comfort and multitasking. It discusses seating at a work area for shelling, canning, peeling, planning meals, and keeping records, with design tips from Farmers Bulletin 1513 and an example in a Massachusetts home.
A period note explains that silk stockings and heavy socks last longer when washed or rinsed in cold water after each wear. Perspiration acids and uneven foot pressure wear fibers. rinsing readjusts fibers, removes acid, and prevents premature breaks, keeping hosiery useful for a surprisingly long time.
The marketing season for turkeys runs from mid November to late December. Confinement during fattening fails, as turkeys thrive on open range bread with grasshoppers insects weeds and grain. Begin fattening with small grain at night and morning then add corn until they eat fully three times daily. End with corn and sour milk. use acorns where mast is abundant.
Cautions from the Ohio state poultry calendar advise proper penning by age and laying quality, avoid exceeding a 14 hour day, and prevent overproduction. Maintain regular feed and water when lights are on, feed generously, and ease lighting changes slowly to prevent slump and molt.
Pullets that begin to lay early are the heaviest producers and should be marked for performance next year. Late starters are least desirable as breeders and should be kept out of pens. L. E. Card of the University of Illinois suggests banding with leg bands and recording start dates or using colored bands to mark laying months.
Practical poultrymen compare wheat rye and oat straw for litter with no clear winner. Rye straw is stiff and oat straw breaks easily. Use what is convenient and keep the coop sanitary.
The piece describes Eberthella san guinarium as the germ causing fowl typhoid, a destructive disease in birds. It notes symptoms include dullness, droopy birds, pale combs, and greenish yellow diarrhoea, with liver enlargement and brownish green coloration and faded kidneys as key signs.
Plainsman Pete jokes about marriage and bridal tours in a Western style quip. Higgins responds with a dry line about simply taking a fancy to his third wife.
A back and forth over singing reveals a plea not to perform the ballad again. One party asks for restraint while the other resists, framing the dispute as a personal preference in a domestic moment.
A compact observation notes that many men will not meet your gaze or react when confronted by force or resistance. The remark emphasizes detachment and intimidation absent direct eye contact.
The Philadelphia Bulletin reports a humiliation where a wife criticizes her husband for lacking style and awkwardly complains he asked for an old fashioned shortcake, highlighting public embarrassment.
The wild roses flourish in numerous varieties across the temperate zones of the globe, thriving in many regions worldwide.
After praising a man repeatedly without receiving acknowledgment the subject opts to rest better and end the cycle. The note reflects social etiquette concerns and fatigue from one sided praise.
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