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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1910
Page
2
An article notes coal ashes hold fertilizer value for soil improvement especially on heavy clay. Soft coal ashes, rich in phosphorus, potash, nitrogen and lime, may yield more value than farmers realize. Ashes need not be sifted. however, large half-burned coal can harm soil.
Farmers study farm accounts and land handling at the Ohio State University Agricultural Experiment Station in Wooster. Experiments compare methods to maximize profitability. a plan to price cows by milk yield and quality is discussed. Tree trunks may be wrapped in paper to protect against mice rabbits, using cord to secure it.
Practical notes on dipping sheep to rid external parasites using coal tar dips tested by dip-to-death method. Guidance on selecting heavy seed grain, moisture, and temperature tolerance for strong crop stands. Includes farm topics on fertilization, potash use, cultivation for tree growth, poultry vigor, hog type differences, and incubation ventilation.
A fragment from a Chicago News page blends verse on women with fashion notes and health tips. It cites a defiant view of womanhood, then shifts to turban fashions, hair styles, wartime beauty hints, and practical advice on remedies, exercises, and pillow making, reflecting early 20th century lifestyle coverage.
The article notes several notable women achieving recognition this year at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. It mentions Ellen Day, an organist living in London at 81, who played for Queen Victoria when eight, and Elizabeth Moore, a Vassar graduate entering Missouri University’s agriculture department in Columbia to pursue farming. It also spotlights Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia and Danish-Norwegian connections, plus various lighthearted anecdotes and etiquette tips from the period.
Nothing could be more delightful than the lovely party dresses shown for children and young girls. The trio illustrates elegant frocks in pale pink messaline with white lace and a sash, a babyish Mother Hubbard style in pale blue chiffon sarah silk, and a white crepe de chine gown with lace and pink rosebud decorations.
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