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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
8
The article notes the high monetary value of flowers in event cities and details how flower farming requires little labor, with peony and hydrangea highlighted for hardiness and marketability. It explains planting, fertilizing, seasonal timing, and the economics of acre yields and seasonal windows for peak prices.
Practical guide for amateur gardeners detailing potting steps and equipment. It covers soil mixtures, pot preparation, drainage, planting depth, watering, and post potting care for indoor and outdoor use.
In a harsh winter, Myrtle organizes a family plan to gift Uncle John a homemade Christmas dinner and jelly gifts. Despite tight funds, the family improvises, turning scraps into a thoughtful, hopeful gesture. Myrtle leads, enlisting Tim and their mother in a small act of kindness.
A red cardinal box packed with nostalgic gifts and baked goods travels from the old home to Uncle John. Tim and Myrtle orchestrate the unique Keepsake, including a daguerreotype, photos, and a cake. Uncle John, reading his mother’s handwriting, vows to return home for New Year’s.
Dr James Naismith urges mothers to mail candy and lemons, a good book, and light music records to soldiers in training rather than sob letters or nightgowns. He notes the value of home papers and simple sweets to sustain morale for Wade on the border.
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