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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1911
Page
4
An article argues that crowded, low ventilated story and a half dwellings contribute to tuberculosis among children. It cites cases of four children from sturdy families enshrouded in close sleeping quarters, triggering disease after adolescence. The piece mocks bunenlow homes while urging better sleeping spaces.
A Japanese writer notes Japan has more than 4,000 agricultural schools and contrasts its farming with U S norms. He recalls Japan’s early schooling in farming before rapid modernization, then cites 1903 data: 1,375 agricultural schools with 182,260 pupils and 93,408 graduates. The piece discusses land area, farm sizes, and national priorities.
A French concept proposes driving upright six foot rods with noncorroding tips into soil to discharge electricity and induce oscillations. Proponents claim electrified plants such as spinach strawberries currants and peas grow earlier and better than those in untreated plots.
To keep plants moist during drought, place a water-filled pall at the edge of a hill and drape a long rag over its edge to reach the roots. Leave overnight to deliver water where needed, then remove the pall and lay the rag around the room to curb evaporation.
The article discusses dairy farming tips highlighting efficient milking, careful handling of butter, and the role of barnyard manure in soil health. It notes that high producing cows, proper salt usage, and timely churning affect butter quality. It also mentions alfalfa feeding and color in butter, plus water practices for potted plants to ensure root nourishment and growth.
Sale offers men and women underwear at 9c to 69c per garment, including 25c 50c and 1 custom prices. Shoes are deeply discounted with all low cut styles from $1 to $1.98, plus a small lot of boys shoes. Hardware items like Moline Gang Plows Acme Harrows Iron Drags and Spring Tooth Harrows also advertised at bargain prices.
The J. E. Baker Company announces sale items and promotions across its catalog. Customers are invited to browse featured goods and take advantage of discounted prices this week at the store location.
The United States Government and the Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiments Stations endorse finely ground limestone as the best soil lime. It does not destroy manure, poses no crop burning risk, stores indefinitely, and can be applied any time. It costs less and yields equal or better results than air slaked or hydrated lime.
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a tested remedy for kidney trouble and related symptoms. A Denton resident testimonial from Charles W. Carpenter of Eas ton Md praises the product, claiming three boxes cured his back pain and irregular kidney secretions. Sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, 50 cents per box. Remember the name Dean's.
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