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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1923
Page
6
In a barn dwelling called The Custard Cup manager Mra Penfield, known as Penzie, runs laundry driven income under unseen patron Mrs Horation Weatherstone. Homeless boys Drink and Thad stay with her alongside a found girl Lettle after a stranger asks for Penzie by her maiden name.
In a crowded scene Mrs. Penfield welcomes Lettie and Thad as a new capitialist era arrives in their home. The family gathers for a humble supper prepared on a cloth of flour sacks and recounts a ritual grace, while Lettie peers with wary savvy at the unexpected turn of events and the meal begins.
Lettie declares she will stay with Mrs. Penfield forever after a meal. Mrs. Penfield accepts the triumph with notable modesty, while Lettie emphasizes the depth of affection in a moment of contentment.
Mrs. Penfield meets her long lost uncle, John Jeremiah Winston, who left home for Oregon’s woods. He recalls family tension and new loneliness while the pair reconnect. Gussie Bosley disrupts with Sacramento plans, and Thad joins as they navigate unfamiliar ties and a neighborly visit. Lorene Percy stops by with talk of a Mount Diablo trip.
The U S Department of Agriculture explains strawberry gardening basics. Use perfect blossom varieties with imperfect types, plant early in spring, trim leaves, and set roots properly. Space hills or rows to suit small plots, keep runners cut, and cultivate well for strong plants and abundant fruit.
The farmer planning an orchard should study varieties for climate adaptation, fruiting habits, keeping quality, and disease resistance. Avoid untested novelties as only about one in twenty are fit for general planting. Too many early varieties like Yellow Transparent or Red June can exceed family needs. replace with standard winter sorts.
Dusting of apples has not compared favorably with spraying in New Jersey. It seems useful as an adjunct to spraying when liquid treatments cannot be applied at the proper time. The chief weakness of the dust mixtures now available is their failure to stick to smooth fruit and foliage for more than a very limited time.
Yearling trees allow shaping to uniform head form as they grow, a key advantage not possible with established trees. Gooseberries prefer deep moist loamy soil, not waterlogged, with a moderate humid climate instead of dry heat.
Wisconsin Agricultural College advises controlling cherry leaf-spot by Bordeaux 3-3-60 spray. Apply three times: just after petals fall, two weeks later, and after harvest.
Western Canada farmers report seeding started 10 to 15 days earlier than recent years with soil in prime condition. Manitoba faced floods but recovered. Saskatchewan and Alberta show excellent moisture from snow and rain. By May 16 wheat sprouted, oats sown, corn planted. farm labor scarce but easing as year‑round hiring grows. Government agents offer crop condition updates on request.
The Escurial, a palace of the Spanish kings twenty five miles from Madrid, is described as the eighth wonder of the world. It resembles a gridiron, houses numerous art treasures, and has cost about 50000000 dollars.
A simple jelly recipe uses one box Plymouth Rock Pink Gelatine to make four pints with no lemons needed. No cooking required. Advertisements highlight an easy, ample dessert option for many people.
A compact reflection on devotion as a temple of inner sacrifice. The living altar shines with a saintly flame that burns unseen yet accepted, as expressed in Hannah More's verse tone.
Cuticura Soap cleanses the skin scalp and hands while Ointment handles needs. The trio is completed by Cuticura Talcum, praised for fragrance and freshness.
A compact quip from Life contrasts rough sentiments about Russians with a wry note that Russians should handle their own scratching. The exchange hints at cultural stereotypes and humor without naming individuals or events.
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