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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
7
In England desperate renters and buyers advertise that ghosts are no obstacle to renting. Owners of haunted houses find demand remains strong, with traditions of haunting not lowering prices. The landlord is often viewed with suspicion as a profiteer, though some landlords are considerate.
An old page features Cascarets promoting "They Work while you Sleep" with prices 10 25 50 cents and notes on liver and bowels. It also includes a witty exchange between Mrs. Torkins and Charley about voting, ending with a remark on the value of looking up to pick a winner.
New rules effective Aug 1 tighten safeguards on prohibited and restricted plants and plant products entering U S ports. Vessel masters must report arrivals, allow inspections, and take steps to prevent insect or disease escape. officials may order destruction or removal and vessel disinfection as needed.
Straw is valuable roughage for wintering stock and can be used as bedding. It absorbs the liquid part of manure, which is the valuable portion, and fresh oat or wheat straw is recommended by the United States department of wet culture.
Instruction lists culling criteria for poultry: discard weak or dull fowls, those with drooping tails, rough plumage, or crow heads. exclude non layings. cull hens shedding early. keep only strong vigorous males of desired breeding type.
Advice on destroying poison ivy and poison sumac on fences and trees using cutting, soil saturation with salt brine, and careful handling. Recommends fall or spring work, protective clothing, and mentions Farmers' Bulletin 1166 from the U S Department of Agriculture for more guidance.
A New Jersey farmers' exchange saved $2,000 by delaying a ten car purchase after reading Market Reporter details. The weekly bulletin, published by the U S Department of Agriculture Bureau of Markets, reports livestock meats poultry dairy products fruits vegetables peanuts cotton wool grain seeds hay and more. It gathers data from major market centers and 474 railroads via direct reports on carload lots.
The U S agriculture dept uses corn bushel values to track farm goods. A 100 pound hog value equals about 13 bushels of corn, with regional variations. presently the ratio is unusual, implying hogs may rise more than corn or corn may fall relative to hogs over the next year.
Agriculture brief advises more alfalfa, drainage improvements, seedbed prep for sorghum, seed before weed end, grass should be cut back before shocking. Mentions limited commodity trucks and carloads on American rails, highlighting rough transport figures.
Old cookbook style recipes describe Nut Cutlets with Hickory Nuts and Cheese and Onions on Toast. Instructions cover bread crumbs, milk, almonds, walnuts, butter, cream cheese, and nut blends, plus a sponge cake, sorbet, maple custards, and a closing poem about duty and planting a tree.
A list of home kitchen recipes presented in a vintage style includes Tomato Crean Toast Sausage baked with apples Luncheon potatoes Chocolate pudding Ginger cookies Tapioca griddle cakes and other simple dishes with steps and measurements for home cooks.
The French Academy of Science calls the rocking chair the most hygienic seat and physiologically correct when still. It warns oscillation and psychological effects can harm the beholder, noting popularity depends on restraint. New England tests once judged newcomers by their ability to resist rocking.
The London Mall notes a tradition about Thomas Parr living to 152. Inquiry shows Parr’s age relied on gossip and dubious sources. He reportedly died after a short illness following his long life tale, with the claim dismissed by critics.
The American Museum of Natural History reports a major find at the Aztec Pueblo ruin in New Mexico. A well preserved shrine room with plaster walls a white surface red border and triangular frieze. palm print marks on ceiling beams and hanging ropes suggest sacred use. a curving serpent carving measures about two and a half feet and differs from known designs.
A casual talk among old friends recalls Tie Ja the big guide hunter and his happy outdoor experiences. A friend asks about Son and So, learning one has gone to jail and that a visit to the jail prompted renewed conversation about outdoor life.
A playful exchange about whether weather forecasts pause for vacations. The weather man responds with a wry remark about sin before explaining the forecasting process and the need for continuous coverage.
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