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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1931
Page
3
An article argues farm to market road development boosts rural progress. It notes drought and unemployment spur funding, urges fair citizen committees to choose high impact routes, and emphasizes using asphalt materials for durable, low cost roads serving the most people.
A simple pot roast plan lists a 3 to 4 pound chuck roast with 2 tablespoons fat, onions for searing, 1 to 2 cups water, plus carrots and potatoes for a classic home meal.
Remove rack from the Thrift cooker and heat fat to brown. Roast in the Thrift cooker on high, brown all sides, add vegetables and water, cover and cook on low for 3 to 5 hours. Tomatoes Au Gratin uses canned tomatoes onion butter bread crumbs cheese salt sugar paprika, bake at 460F for 35 minutes or 8 hours at 375F.
A fragmented 19th century style snippet compares experiments to Edison and suggests fishing methods. It mentions trying worms and various wet flies such as Royal Coachman Brown Hackle Black Gnat and Wickman’s fancy to catch trout but notes failure when the stream yields no fish.
Different methods of tailed fly movement are discussed with emphasis on trout taking in April. Padison’s experiment is cited as a model. The piece lists an assortment of flies lures rods reels and lines and urges anglers to stock the box with proper variety before spring trips.
Bass reels must run smoothly with balanced handles and ample line capacity. Use eight to twelve pound test, replace lines as worn, and carry a variety of surface and underwater plugs. Cast near lily pads and weed edges, wiggle the plug as you reel for best results.
A garbled snippet mocks petty theft and uses odd phrasing like gays Nitty Mike and udder bizness. It contrasts common sense with comical jargon and implies social tensions in a rural dialect. The fragment hints at theft and sly humor in a period-voice voice.
Prof W B Kruéck reports Idaho Experiment Station trials on eight pigs per group fed 84 days with barley alone, barley plus tankage, and barley tankage plus alfalfa leaf. Gains rise from 0.84 to 1.45 lb daily. costs per hundred pounds of pork fall from 7.25 to 6.58 dollars with protein supplements. Additional protein sources could further boost gains and lower costs. fall and spring market timing affects profit.
The article notes rising interest in fly fishing with more rods and reels sold. It advises matching line weight to rod action, using a line heavy enough to develop the rod's power, and that after April rains trout feed beneath the surface. It recommends wet flies fished deep and using split shot if needed.
Open brooks reveal wary trout that seek cover and shadow from predators. Fishers should cast with sun behind them and stay back from banks to avoid spooking fish. Emphasis on wearing light hip rubber boots for opening day to stay dry and improve chances.
The piece notes how April signals trout fishing season with a traditional angler’s epigram, praising the month as ideal for angling and reflecting on the old timer’s thoughts as April approaches.
A seasonal checklist prompts readers to inspect fishing lines rods reels and tackle. It notes new sporting goods items designed to improve success on the upcoming fishing season and urges shopper awareness of shop offerings.
The skilled worm fisherman is a rare bird who returns at dusk with a heavy trout basket. Local spring fishermen seek his guidance on bank safety, stealth, split shot placement, baiting under banks, and dependable tackle. New reels and automatic types are improved. inspect them before deciding.
Lake trout dominate the North American scene as large trout. In spring they near shores to feed on minnows. trolling works best near lake edges after ice-out. Use minnows, imitation minnows, or marabou as lures. Landlocked salmon show similar patterns. As temperatures rise they move deep making them harder to find and selective.
The guide advises broiling a one to two pound trout over coals after splitting and bacon-wrapping it. Cook ten minutes skin side, remove bacon, brown meat side, then serve. April fishing trips may bring chilly winds. wear a wind breaker or thick fishing coat.
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