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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1923
Page
3
Mrs. Helen Sevcik of 2711 Thomas St Chicago says backache weariness and female troubles improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She offers to write to other women suffering from similar issues to share experiences and answer questions.
A father explains standard time to his son Harry in the Wayside Tales excerpt. Harry doubts his grasp, while the father notes that many eighth graders struggle with longitude and gratitude as they advance through school.
An old advertisement advises that children’s handkerchiefs look hopeless after washing. It promotes washing with good soap and rinsing in water blued with Red Cross Ball Blue to restore brightness.
A newspaper note observes shifts in picnic habits over the years. It claims that past picnics centered on potato salad, while modern gatherings focus on coffee as the essential staple.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap as doubling razor efficiency while promoting skin purity comfort and health. It claims one soap for shaving bathing and shampooing with no mug slimy soap germs waste or friction even with twice daily shaves.
The excerpt notes the young couple leaving on their wedding journey in a vivid state of joy. A bystander questions the car maker, adding a casual aside about unfamiliar vehicle details.
In a playful exchange Lifa praises a man’s style noting his darling dark blur ties with white dots. The remark highlights a favored accessory and personal taste in fashion.
The essay argues adventurers are those who seek new and hazardous enterprises rather than fortune alone. It praises lone-hand pioneers from Norway to Britain, contrasts real exploits with vanity, and lists notable figures while stressing the enduring appeal and evolving era of adventurous men and women.
Sir William Fraser quotes Words on Wellington detailing the duke's perilous ride along the ridge at Waterloo. He judged exposure necessary to steady troops mostly composed of youths, aiming to boost morale and ensure the army's resolve. He understood his death could mean victory or ruin for his men.
A Basque in British Columbia feature describes a lake of Epsom salt at the site near Basque. It reportedly reaches at least 41 feet deep with a seven acre area and a hard crystal surface. Snowmelt fills it with shallow brine that the sun then evaporates to form crusts, with spring freshets creating another seven acre pan.
A USDA prepared warning from the Committee of Trade Interests warns shippers that keeping young and immature lambs at home is essential to avoid a glut and steep price declines. The panel notes light receipts since May and a shift toward lower quality lambs, mainly immature stock, driven by high prices. If such consignments continue during heavy arrivals in June and July, sharp price drops are likely.
R W Clark of Colorado Agricultural College urges farmers to protect mares during foaling and limit exertion after foaling. He notes demand for good heavy horses exceeds supply and emphasizes clean foaling spaces, immediate navel disinfection, careful feeding, and gradual return to work with the mare allowed to take it easy.
Orchard cover crops depend on local conditions and tree size. Shaded ground makes stands hard for crops like vetch and clover, though alfalfa and rye are easier. Alfalfa boosts early growth but harms fruit production after a few bearing years, so limit its use to three or four years.
Pure bred dairy cattle breeders should keep official records on every cow in their herds. These records, though they may seem valuable later, will be worth more than their cost. Weigh milk at least once and ensure both milks are recorded for accuracy. Records help identify underperforming cows and add value when selling surplus animals. Bulls with known production records are highly sought by dairymen.
An orchard poultry plan by Herbert A. Shearer in the Los Angeles Times recommends letting fruit trees share the land with chickens. Hens gain shade and sun from trees, while droppings fertilize fruit and fowls help control pests. a 12 by 10 foot coop suits 80 to 50 hens, with weekly cleaning and spraying advised.
New York college of agriculture researchers in Ithaca report barley with tankage nearly equals corn for fattening hogs. Trials of six groups show barley over 90 percent as efficient as corn, with mixed rations yielding strong weight gains and good pork quality. The test used corn tankage barley and tankage in various combinations, noting feeding methods and barley preparation. The top gain came from a 46 lbs corn 46 lbs barley and 8 lbs tankage mix.
Five stock experts say pasture cuts feed costs for hogs and raises profit by lowering grain needs. Good pasture, including bluegrass, alfalfa, sweet clover, rape, and small grains, can reduce the grain amount for 100 pounds of pork by about 80 percent, though some pastures are seasonal.
The portable hoghouse offers a sanitary solution by allowing hogs to be moved to fresh ground, preventing filth buildup during seasons. It suits farms of any size and can ease shelter shortages for renters who relocate herds to new farms.
Federal coop programs push reclamation of arid lands with growing speed and confidence. From 1860 to 1920 irrigation farms rose from 696 to 1,916,891 with irrigated acres reaching 19,101,716 and protected areas above 86 million acres. Future projects include Columbia river and Colorado basin plans, funded by bills and appropriations.
In a Hoosier town moving pictures captured an entertainment event. Residents later watched themselves on screen and one man joked that there were not enough feet in a reel to fit him, while his friend quipped about too much reel in his feet for his own good.
A historical note reflects on immunity granted to those deemed brave for their sacrifices. The statement laments or defends the idea that courage in facing danger deserves protection from repercussions.
A playful note contrasts eyeopening versus eyecloser marriages, suggesting surprising outcomes and varied perceptions among couples and observers. The item captures social humor and modern relationship attitudes.
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