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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1919
Page
7
The article explains making a compost heap from lawn clippings leaves vegetable scraps manure and earth in layered additions. It notes air slaked lime and sifted ashes aid soil, and advises covering watering turning and allowing rotting to produce rich soil by spring for pots beds hotbeds and frames.
Dandelions hailed as a free spring tonic grown in backyards and vacant lots. Instructions show washing with vinegar, drying, and recipes including Creamed Dandelions, Dandelions with Tomato Sauce, Boiled Dandelions with Sorrel, Dandelion Special with ham, and Dandelion Soup with cream sauce, eggs, and toast.
A historical discussion suggests plans to cut expenses through community wide discounts for cash payments, lower delivery charges, and abolishing returned goods departments. If cash discounts of 1–5 percent, delivery deductions of 2–6 percent, and a 1 percent savings from no returns are adopted, a typical $50 grocery bill could drop by about $2 per month, depending on use.
An old advertisement warns against harsh soaps and alkali in shampoos claiming coconut oil soap cleanses scalp effectively with less drying. It asserts two teaspoons of coconut oil produce rich lather, remove dust oil and dandruff, leaving hair soft, silky and manageable.
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