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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1922
Page
6
In a Birmingham exchange the merchant recalls that his window display of bathing salts aimed at women failed as no woman came within forty feet. The comment notes the poor business outcome and suggests a misread audience.
An exchange recalls Hamp Smathers in ill health with a friend asking about his funeral. Gap Johnson doubts Hamp’s death, while an acquaintance cites Doc Smith saying Hamp cannot last another day, suggesting Hamp’s end may be near.
A four bladed rotary cutter mounted in front of a tractor powers through land clearing by reducing stumps to chips.
The United States Department of Agriculture warns that digging out barberry plants must be thorough to prevent regrowth and seed spread. Seedlings appeared under dug bushes and even from partly matured berries, with higher viability for immature seeds. attention should target areas where bushes were dug in 1920 or earlier to stop regrowth and fruiting.
The article reviews curculio species attacking walnuts and hickories and cites U.S. Department of Agriculture Bulletin 1066. It details control methods including burning fallen nuts and lead arsenate sprays, noting effectiveness varies by tree situation and timing.
The bureau of animal industry reports many inquiries on poultry raising averaging 50 to 75 letters daily since early year. Poultry literature distribution by the division of publications exceeds previous records, covering breeds, management, housing, incubation, breeding, and culling. The department publishs over thirty general bulletins and additional technical works on poultry topics.
Mitchell Nebraska residents document a poultry based grasshopper control on an 80 acre plot. Five hundred chickens in colony houses moved across fields reduced hopper numbers to about 20 percent of untreated areas. The method proved profitable and the owner plans to stock 1000 birds this year as pest insurance.
Growers note that very young fruit trees can bear crops early without harm as long as growth remains normal. Peaches and plums may fruit at two or three years old, sometimes even at one year. Modern pruning tends to higher, earlier yields, while thinning is not always necessary.
H Clifford Brokaw of the West Side YMCA Auto mobile schools says corrosion at battery terminals causes starting and electrical issues. He advises scraping to bright lead, washing with ammonia, and ensuring full contact. He warns against overvoltage, suggests vaseline on joints, and notes routine water additions as needed.
The article explains that gentle braking reduces strain on tires wheels and suspension. Full force braking can lock rear wheels cause tire rubber wear and damage the car components. It advocates sparing brake use to save money and avoid trouble.
Guidance warns against ordinary soap on varnished auto surfaces due to alkali and wax wear. Recommend water hose or sponge with rinsing, and offer linseed oil mixed with varnish to refresh dull surfaces without dulling gloss. Copyright 1922 Wheeler Syndicate.
The Scientific American describes an automobile bumper by I Rosenberg of New York. It aims to protect both vehicle and struck object and to provide multiple springs for gradual resistance when the bumper contacts an obstacle. The device is designed for easy application and removal.
The article advises that children and dogs are not responsible for actions on highways. It recommends using flake graphite mixed with oil to reduce rust and squeaks, keeping the carburetor leaner for summer, and flushing the radiator more often as water evaporates in heat. It warns to throw out the clutch before bumps to reduce shocks and curb engine knocking from loose bearings, carbon, pre ignition, and spark timing.
An imitative pet presumes ownership of the home in a humorous exchange. Mr. Peckton jokes that the poodle left in his care mirrors its mistress behavior and eyes him with disfavor when he relaxes with a cigar and a newspaper.
Representatives from twenty five athletics and health groups urged President Harding to back universal physical education in schools. No new laws were proposed, but a stronger federal interest was requested as only about ten percent of U S schoolchildren receive physical training.
A young observer notes a casual remark about hoot leggers during a spring walk with her mother. Mamie mishears two girls in galoshes and asks if they are the rumored hoot leggers discussed by her father.
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