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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
8
W R Gilbert explains best practices for growing onions and parsnips. He details soil preparation including deep tilth and dry conditions, seed sowing methods with two seeds per drill, spacing, and drilling depth. He emphasizes firm, dry surface, careful thinning, and consolidation to ensure strong, clean roots.
Plant ornamental trees and shrubs in groups with open space for grass. Cut-leaved birch grows pyramidal with drooping branches, Japanese maples offer vivid cut-leaf color, and many shrubs keep bright fruits through winter. Dig wide holes, spread roots, avoid twisting, and pack firmly. Do not block street view from windows and doors to maintain visibility. Place trees to form a background for the dwelling.
The article warns against planting seeds too deep, noting deep planting prevents growth and can cause seeds to rot. Side figures show inches, urging adherence to seed packet directions learned by experience.
Hancock County raised 2200 at the Mt Blanchard Methodist Protestant church campaign and reported victory loan over subscription figures. The report covers sheep pooling talks, court activity, a Lincoln garage fire, proposed Blanchard river dams, a skidding collision injuring Mrs Hardwick, rising soy bean demand, youths sent to reformatory, post campaign subscriptions, Grange progress, and local public notices.
Ohio League to Enforce Peace announces a May 27 ratification convention in Columbus with Taft Lowell Chamberlain Wise Houston and Thompson among speakers. The Peace Special will tour 16 states May 21 to rally support for the League of Nations covenant and U S Senate ratification.
A Detroit Free Press item recounts a woman who agrees to marry a man despite his repeated anger episodes. She demands an immediate marriage and cites lessons from other engagements to avoid another broken engagement.
George M. Fowles announces in New York a gift of 750000 dollars to the Methodist centenary fund. The donor, described as a western non Methodist, asked his name not be disclosed.
A reflective commentary on selecting a spouse urges weighing practical traits over charm. It warns that looks beside kindness can mislead and notes the long term nature of shared mornings at the breakfast table.
The Boston Herald notes multiple applications for cotton, cotton seed, and cotton seed oil including photographic films, automobile windows, buttons, ivory substitute, artificial silk, combs, knife handles, trunks, book bindings, shoes, furniture, headwear, handbags, tar, roap, butterine, paints, rubber, guncotton, and smokeless powder for explosives.
Fragmentary excerpt quotes Beecher on the idea that true value comes from hard fighting. It contrasts cheap imitations with the worth of items earned through struggle, reflecting a moral perspective on merit.
Carey resident Scott Long of 204 E Main St says Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his back strain from hard work. He reaffirmed the benefit in 1917, noting continued relief and urging others to use the 1909 remedy. Price listed as 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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