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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1924
Page
2
A new vein and ulcer remedy called Emerald Oil is promoted for swollen varicose veins. The ad advises obtaining a two-ounce bottle from a pharmacist and using it twice daily with a soft brush until swelling lessens. It claims hospital use and long-lasting concentration for quick improvement.
The article notes that in India and Persia babies’ faces are washed with a Holly bark infusion to ward off evil spirits while in the Belgian Congo the Bantu tribesmen use calico money as the medium of exchange.
Advice on preventing anthracnose in black raspberries outlines using disease free plants clean cultivation pruning and timely spraying. Watch for reddish spots on canes in mid May with.grey center patches and potential cane whitening. Remove old canes plant roots only, ensure air drainage and spray twice in spring with lime sulfur and me sulfur to protect both old and new growth.
Experiments at Geneva show that adding casein-containing preparations in proper proportions prevents the undesirable reaction between lead arsenate and lime sulfur in a spray. Dr W Thatcher of the New York state experiment station notes that while spraying tests are needed to confirm any efficiency impact, existing use of casein spreaders without reduced efficacy suggests little risk of lowered killing power in the combined spray.
Dr W H Rankin of Geneva station outlines four key steps to fight mosaic in New York raspberries. Recognize diseased plants, perform two roguings in June and August, remove and destroy infected bushes and roots, and maintain clean stock. He cautions against planting red and purple varieties with over 20 percent mosaic and notes younger plantings with 10 to 15 percent mosaic can be improved by roguing.
The text warns that having San Jose scale on fruit trees harms the owner and spreads infestation to neighbors. A quarantine sign on the gate does not stop insects from hatching and crossing the fence to nearby orchards.
Diseases in trees come mostly from fungi, with bacteria causing a few. Effective sprays include Bordeaux mixture, sulfur, ammonium copper carbonate, and flowers of sulfur. Bordeaux and sulfur washes resist washing off once dry, while the last two are used in cases where fruit is washed before eating.
The article outlines spring steps for bee colonies including inspecting for winter deaths and removing honey combs to relocate to strong colonies, substituting queenless hives from the South, cleaning bottom boards, and removing ants. It advises painting, section boxes, brood frames readiness, occasional corn meal feeding, and using pollen substitutes when natural pollen is scarce. Water access is emphasized with a drip-barrel setup near the hive.
University of Wisconsin poultry expert J G Halpin warns that chicks need direct sunshine to prevent leg weakness and avoid basement confinement. He cites experiments showing some sun rays do not pass glass and recommends green foods cod liver oil and egg yolks as substitutes, with sterile incubator eggs giving best results.
The text describes a traditional lime wash recipe to create government whitewash. It instructs slaking lime with boiling water, straining, dissolving salt and glue, adding rice and whiting, boiling the mixture, then diluting with boiling water and letting it stand before reheating for use.
Birds enhance home surroundings and become neighbors when nesting sites are provided. Bird houses attract wrens, blue birds, martins, and nuthatches while windbreaks and fruiting shrubs invite orioles, phoebes, robins, and thrushes. They reduce injurious insects and improve scenery with Juneberry, black haw, sheepberry, and cherry plantings in thickets.
A. F. Gustafson of New York State College of Agriculture at Ithaca explains clover and alfalfa boost soil nitrogen, provide protein for dairy cows, and supply lime and phosphorus essential for milk and calf health. He notes lime needs, application timing, and seeds as key to strong red clover hay.
Thousands of dollars are lost yearly as broody hens stay on nests instead of laying. Do not starve or withhold water. provide ample water and constant mash. Feed scratch twice daily and use a wire broody coop to break the nesting urge, open it twice weekly to allow escape, replace persistent hens back inside.
Ohio experiment station results show disked corn stubble yields 52.83 bushels per acre versus 52.82 for plowed land over 15 years, while dish-drilled no-prep seed beds produced 47.43 bushels. In extreme seasons unprepared land sometimes underperformed, and weed pressure varied. Plowed or thoroughly disked land remains safest if seed bed quality or weed control is uncertain.
The article notes 90 days from seed to head lettuce maturity and advises sowing sweet clover with barley as a nurse crop in spring. It contrasts early versus late lettuce prices, discusses using a grain drill for sowing Sudan grass, and argues that delaying alfalfa to June can double yield. It promotes replacing human labor with mechanical work where possible.
Oakland California nurse Mrs J Clark testifies after fifteen years as a trained professional that Tanlac stands without equal as a stomach medicine and tonic. She recalls severe illness after influenza left her weak, appetite gone, and six months with little energy before Tanlac restored strength and daily life.
A reflective note on fate and accountability as a person travels, acknowledging that despite avoidance of earthly collectors, responsibilities and debts tied to nurture persist throughout life.
An advertisement extols Fletcher's Castoria claiming over 80 years of use to ease constipation flatulence wind colic and diarrhea in babies and children. It asserts relief from feverishness and improved digestion aiding natural sleep without opiates, noting the genuine product bears a signature.
A succinct, playful verse notes that both giver and recipient share in joy. It reflects a religious tone, implying mutual favoritism for generosity and kindness. The line centers on cheerful giving and the reward of shared happiness.
An advertisement touts Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments and uric acid related rheumatism. It offers a sample bottle by parcel post with ten cents and cites testimonials from a druggist and customers. The ad ends with a quotation from Emerson.
A dialog between Mr Brown and Mrs Brown humorously notes a bachelor friend seeks a partner for joys and sorrows, with Mrs Brown remarking he is slow and quiet in his pursuit. The exchange portrays a lighthearted domestic scene about matchmaking and patience.
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