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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1918

Page

3

Crimson Clover Cultivation in Tennessee 1880s to 1920s

A historical Tennessee agriculture note describes crimson clover in Franklin County from 1880s to 1920s, noting acreage growth from 100 to about 4,000 acres by 1926, weather-caused fluctuations, and its use as a soil builder and winter grazing crop. It covers sowing practices, pasture timing, seed yields, and benefits to milk flow, with recommendations on crop rotation including red clover, wheat, and corn soybeans.

Franklin County Berridere Tennesweal Loigtin

Plant rape and kale in garden for chickens

A short agricultural note from Crane of the Division of Agriculture at Knoxville advises sowing winter greens early for a good start before frost. Plow ground in July, harrow every two weeks, sow late in August, and reuse space from early potato harvest for this crop.

Jwy Crane Division of Agricultural Jon Knoxville

Mite and Lice Control in Chickens From 1947 Advice

Agricultural extension notes from Knoxville offer methods to combat mites and lice in poultry. Techniques include spraying walls and ceilings, painting perches, applying blue ointment to feathers near the vent, and dipping feet and legs in black oil to deter mites, with a claim that these measures increase egg production.

R. N. Crake Division of Agricultural Extension Knoxville

The Mid Season Costume and Its Smart Wardrobe Tips

A fashion column notes women lavish attention on mid season wardrobe details. It highlights veils, tulle, beads, novelty weaves, coats in plaids, and fur accents as key trends for autumn and winter, stressing finishing touches and practical wear.

Remer Ames

Weekend travel gift ideas in compact shop cases

The article notes that winter wear and treats are insufficient to deter travelers. It suggests preparing for journeys with compact, stylish weekend cases stocked with toiletry and clothing items. Shops offer appealing weekend cases and toner aides, enhancing portability for travel.

Roll of Honor entries by state and date in 1918

The list records state names and dates of roll of honor entries: Mississippi Virginia Kentucky South Carolina North Dagett Maryland Montana Texas Delaware South Dakota Massachusetts Ariona Georgia Louisiana with dates spanning January to August 1918.

Mississippi Virginia Kentucky South Carolina North Dagett Maryland Montana Texas Delaware South Dakota Massachusetts Ariona Georgia Louisiana

Start Tomorrow and Keep It Up Every Morning

A lively pitch for morning internal cleansing with hot water and limestone phosphate. It promises health improvements from daily use before breakfast, claiming benefits for digestion, skin, and general well being, urging readers to start now and watch costs via wartime savings stamps.

Flag Station Schedule Listing and Late Sunday Rail Notice

The notice lists train numbers 1 through 4 daily with Sundays excluded for Nos 7 and 8. It mentions a connection at Shulls Mills with an automobile to Dowlag Rock, a distance of seven miles, and is signed by W. HawdIn, vice president and superintendent.

Shulls Mills Gho. W. Hawdin

Southbound Travel Notes Across Several Towns

A daily update covers southbound routes through Pordtown and Kingsport, Venn, Waycrosa, Tenn, Speers Ferry, St. Paul and Dante, Va. The bulletin outlines travel conditions or service status across these areas.

Mordtown Kingsport Tenn Waycross Apears Ferry St Paul Daant Elkhorn City Cinccinnati Lousville Via Cincinnati Ashland Cadetteburg Jenkins Louisville Louisa Paintaville Pikeville Stelly Charleston Huntington Kenoya W. Way Pordtown Venn Waycrosa Speers Ferry St. Paul and Dante, Va

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