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Newspaper
Clearfield Herald
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1913
Page
7
A scanned agricultural column covers crops ideas for field and garden, notes on potatoes and apples, dairy and poultry tips, weed control, silage, and new government rural programs. It mentions Iowa bounty changes, gas leaks harming trees, and the rise in food costs since 1890, with practical reminders on pests and garden practices.
Instructions for making Bordeaux mixture to control apple scab and potato blight, including copper sulfate and lime preparation, arsenate of lead addition, and spraying方法. Also reports on the Cole commission bill strengthening the New York agriculture commissioner's license powers, fidelity bonds, and hearings. English White Leghorns lead the international laying contest with scores and averages by breed, with detailed weekly averages across pens.
Agricultural notes recommend April on May as optimal for egg setting and water glass preservation. Use a scalded stone jar, ensure daily egg selection, and store in a ten to one water glass solution with boiled water. Dilute to ten volumes water for one volume solution.
The report surveys varied topics from cattle in the United States and copper production to housing cleanliness rules in New York and a plan to erect statues in Buffalo. It notes a Russian refrigeration study commission, naval fire response ideas, and technological inventors in Europe with references to marriage, education, and public works in multiple cities.
A London Answers piece argues for drinking at least three pints of water daily to stay healthy. It notes water losses through perspiration and breath, and that milk, cocoa, tea, toffee, and alcohol are less effective or advised. Plain water is praised as nature’s product for keeping skin clear and blood pure, with a suggested schedule to drink water after rising, after breakfast, after dinner, in the afternoon, after tea, and before bed.
Travelers bound for Beirut describe a quirky Syrian rail system. A red flag theft spurs a train stop and ticketing by guards as a porter chips in with honey fed to campers. The scene closes with a witty exchange and a note on truth in inquiry.
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