Farm Advice From The Past On Spraying And Planting
Practical agricultural guidance urges alfalfa rotation, fruit tree planting, and systematic spraying using extension bulletins. It notes the promise of single germ beet seed, pruning with a pocket knife, and managing blight in pears while comparing orchard results in Niagara and Orleans counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
New York State
Orleans
Niagara
State
Niagara Orleans
Farm Advice on Stock, Herd Care and Dairy Standards
Practical guidance for farmers includes hawk deterrence with box kites, horse handling tips, and the need to plan ahead for crops and livestock. It covers horse collar fitting, colt handling, rotation of crops, and government pamphlets, plus new dairy standards in Pittsburgh emphasizing floors, ventilation, space, cleanliness, milking hygiene, and proper milk cooling.
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Pittsburg
Timely Chat on Fads and Hobby Talks
A lively home party highlights diverse personal hobbies from plate collecting and monograms to books and Chinese carvings. The piece notes sociable games, a red geranium luncheon setup, and a menu plan emphasizing red decorations and coordinated dress for a stylish gathering.
Chafing Dish Fudge Party for Eight
A South Side fudge guild hosts a night of fun as four girls and four boys learn fudge making. They prepare divinity fudge and various nut and cherry creations amid merriment. The event highlights communal cooking and a thriving craft among local youths.
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South Side
Cavalier Hat Styles and Morning Wear Trends
The text notes Cavalier hats as stylish for morning wear and praises oxford low shoes as slightly smarter than pumps. It describes Pongee serge as a new texture, cotton flowers on hats, dark purple spangled hair ornaments, and chiffon scarves with spangled borders. Black suede shoes are seen as smart but prone to smudging.
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Oxford
Practical French origin napkin case for weekly use
A practical week long napkin system described as an envelope like case. Made from fine linen or cambric with a perviette width folded to fit, the edge ornamented with embroidery. Case fastens by a loop and small button, designed to keep serviettes clean during meals.
Secretary outlines Indian Board efforts against tuberculosis
Gates describes the board of Indian commissioners work to eradicate tuberculosis and educate Indians in sanitation. A joke about an old Warsaw farmer and bacon is noted as part of a dropped-in anecdote from the Washington Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill BE. Gates
Board of Indian Commissioners
Mr. Gates
Warsaw
Washington Post
Selfish tariff talk echoed in Missoula anecdote
The Selfish Invalid Benator Dixon questions a tariff proposal and recalls a Missoula tale about George Cartwright who lay sick for a week. Cartwright groaned loudly and his wife joked she would rather the whole family be ill than him, to which he agreed.
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Benator Dixon
George Cartwright
Missoula
George
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Comfort for Weary Feet
A vintage ad style roundup highlights Allen's Foot-Ease as a trusted foot powder curing and soothing tired feet while walking. The piece touts testimonials, imitators, and the original status, along with assorted brief quips and product mentions from era advertisements.
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Allen
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Howard Bros
Buffalo, N. Y
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Paxton
Boston
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Memearecus
Thempeen
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Wall
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