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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
3
Ashion shifts away from all black with sedate blues dominating street and afternoon wear. Navy and royal blue prevail in frocks and wraps, with crepe, satin, and velvet fabrics. Evening capes, fur collars, and jeweled trims define luxurious fur or sheer options for warmth and glamour.
A United States Department of Agriculture study reports farm fires cost about 20 million dollars annually with 33 percent preventable and 37 percent partly preventable. Major causes include defective chimneys, sparks on roofs, matches, petroleum, stoves, and lightning. Prevention measures include regular building inspections, proper storage of kerosene and gasoline, spark arresters, safe handling of lanterns and flames, and firebreaks along railroad rights of way.
Alabama county agent notes three farmers near Gantt each had 200 bushels. One sold from the field at 1.20 per bushel, another stored and sold at 1.75 with losses from rats and weevils, while the third shelled and stored properly, killed weevils, and sold at 2.25. His extra effort netted about 100 dollars more.
Organizing a bull association requires thorough planning. Seek information on operation plans from the county agricultural agent or state college. If unavailable, contact the USDA in Washington for guidance. Visit nearby bull associations to study operations and improve prospects for a well organized group.
The U S Department of Agriculture advances sweet potato storage and disease prevention to improve utilization. More than 20 states produce the crop and three farmers' bulletins are available on request No 970 storage No 899 growing and No 1059 disease.
Fall and winter are best for cutting timber. Insects and fungi that attack wood are less active then. Seasoning is slower and there is little excessive checking. It is easier to haul logs on sleds than on wheels, and labor suitable for woods work is usually more available.
A new teacher recalls a formal city faculty meeting where a guardian-like elder with a long white beard sat among school leaders. A joking question prompts a sharp correction as a sedate woman reveals she is the narrator’s father.
A gray haired woman on a streetcar rejects a seat sliding request. She refuses to slide and moves to the front of the car, asserting her dignity rather than yielding to others' demands for space. The incident, cited by the Indianapolis News, highlights etiquette and respect for elders in public transport.
A description of a visit by Americans in a town famed for a pageant, with lively remarks by an attendant about ancient arches and possible links to rulers named Alfred and Edward. A guest asks why the arch should be sent back, wondering if it suits the locale.
A proud father recalls his son's path from dance and ukulele to steady labor. He admits earlier doubts when the boy rushed into life but stayed confident that he would become a man through perseverance, sharing the family's belief in his eventual success.
Mrs Porcupine notes nations debate disarmament while Mr Porcupine insists his quills stay. The exchange highlights a humorous contrast between diplomacy and stubborn defense.
A brief exchange among soldiers in The Leathernneck about a missing pair of leggings. Ike asks if anyone has seen them. Boston Mike jokes that with about two hundred men in the company all wearing leggings, the find would not surprise many.
A playful fragment shows Bluebeard and partners trading flirtatious lines. The speaker declares renewed devotion while joking about grooming, ticklishness, and playful claims of love, capturing a lively, intimate banter.
A concise remark notes that conversations soften when money is involved, implying caution and restraint in financial discussions among men.
A vintage ad urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup to relieve constipation in children. It promises a safe, fruity taste that opens the bowels, claims one teaspoonful can prevent illness, and notes directions on the bottle for babies and children.
A southern magistrate hears a colored woman's claim that a man attacked her with scissors. She describes multiple stabbings and a torn face, while the judge notes no marks on her face, prompting her insistence that she has witnesses.
George L Fallon recalls a stormy Atlantic crossing where a ship’s doctor treated his seasickness with champagne. The physician regularly arrived at the appointed hour to share the prescription, illustrating an ironic shift from common beliefs about doctors and medicine.
A citizen earning $3000 a year notes that while stars earn $2000 weekly, obscurity brings contentment as he avoids sharing personal details about meals attire amusements and romantic life with the public. He acknowledges the contrast yet values private restraint.
In a Chicago Herald snippet Mrs. Jones asks why her child wasn’t brought home after a ball game. Mr. Jones replies he wasn’t in the game and that the batter was responsible for bringing him home as the scene plays out at second base.
Mr Constant Knagg teases a husband and wife debate during a lecture scene. Henry N Peck quips that the wife allows interruptions as she nears the finish, pausing to gather breath for the final word.
The Boston Transcript notes doubt about Maude’s preservation and questions whether she would endure a chemical analysis. The remark frames skepticism over forensic testing of Maude without confirming its validity or purpose.
An old report notes that air in a poultry house quickly grows toxic as carbine acid-gas forms, continually contaminating the atmosphere and requiring ventilation to prevent unhealthy conditions for birds and workers.
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