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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1935
Page
4
Rita Weiman recalls a near miss with a published tale about an executioner and capital punishment. Percy Crosby recounts a childhood ghost sighting in a haunted house and how that memory spurred his creativity and fear.
The Norfolk Agricultural Committee removed the Lark from the updated wild birds protection act order. The move aligns with agricultural interests amid local debates on bird conservation and farming practices in Norfolk.
Workmen uncover a hidden brick lined tunnel near Sheffield during garage foundation prep. The tunnel measures about six feet high ten feet wide and lies roughly ten feet below ground, a previously unknown discovery reported in the area.
Experiments in Ohio on seven county farms show winter manure top-dressing on wheat increases yields by about six bushels per acre over five years and improves the following hay and corn yields. Manure also protects wheat from heaving and supplies spring nitrogen, aiding clover stands.
At Bellsville Maryland federal experimental farms cows fed continuous grain and hay with no pasture for seven years remained healthy and productive when green No 1 hay or alfalfa were used. Poor quality No 3 timothy reduced milk yield and calf mortality rose while green hay with high vitamin A produced better results. Badly weathered hay loses vitamin A and is unsatisfactory for dairy cows.
Ohio State University agronomy notes lime content governs forage suitability. Alfalfa requires natural lime or liberal liming, red clover needs half to two thirds the lime, Alsike and Timothy struggle on very acidic soils without manure, and bluegrass pastures grow where lime suffices for red clover with adequate fertilizer.
The best grades of citrus are sorted at packing houses, washed, polished, wrapped, and packed in crates for shipment. This careful handling raises retail price due to appearance, not flavor, while oranges are often packed in open mesh bags for small quantities so households can see size and condition.
Switzerland values trees to prevent soil erosion as mountain slides threaten. Forest laws ban residents from felling trees without government consent, even on private land, underscoring the importance of forests as natural barriers.
Public notice warns rats and mice damage barns in winter and all seasons. It emphasizes starting campaigns now to protect granaries and reduce losses as each rat causes at least $5 in damage annually.
The forthcoming agricultural census is expected to reveal changes in land tenure and a shift in population between rural and urban areas. Analysts note urban dominance may soften as rural births exceed rural deaths and former city workers return to farming, potentially moving the 1935 balance closer to parity.
Many home craft articles require edging patterns for handkerchiefs spreads scarfs and more. Book No 26 Crocheted Edgings and Insertions lists 72 patterns with full size instructions and some motifs for napkins or tablecloths. Send 15 cents to Home Craft Company Dept B St. Louis Mo for information and include a stamped envelope.
Washington Post reports a Department of Agriculture study confirming that east winds indirectly threaten celery delta area crops. Warm, moist air enhances dew formation, fostering fungi and aphid spread that injure foliage and cause burn during temperature rises.
Dr. Walter H. Eddy in Good Housekeeping notes spinach only one source of iron vitamins and minerals. He urges parents to vary greens to prevent monotony and tailor portions to meet nutritional needs for children.
A feature on the entre category in menus and hotel bills of fare explains the distinction from main dishes, noting substantial entrees like chicken a la king and escalloped preparations. It describes how sauces and fancy preparations, such as a sauted filet of fish with cabbage tartare, define entrees and offers a cabbage tartare recipe with mayonnaise base and variations.
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