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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
2
The U S Department of Agriculture urges farmers to grade clean and pack sweet potatoes, using neat attractive packaging and paper during severe weather. Poor handling cuts quality and prices, with peak demand December to March. keep undersized and damaged tubers for home use or canning.
The text explains that bruising occurs if handled and describes packaging options for winter potato shipment. It notes burlap covered barrels for summer, double-headed stave barrels or tight boxes for winter, and smaller bundles like bushel hampers and baskets are rising in popularity. It warns against chilling potatoes and suggests paper wrapping and heated cars to protect quality.
If any birder in the flock develops colds, dissolve as much potassium permanganate as will cling to a dime in a gallon of water and give this to the birds for several days until symptoms fade. Remove sick birds from the flock, either treat in separate coops or kill and bury if not worth treating.
A brief note advises saving poultry droppings to boost soil fertility. It emphasizes careful collection and proper storage or disposal, even for small flocks, to maximize agricultural benefit.
The plan describes building a storage room in a basement corner with square plumb framing using 2 by 4 studding spaced 16 inches apart. It covers floor options, door placement, header and sill dimensions, exterior sheathing options, and interior finishing with lath and plaster or wall board.
The hog acts as an effective labor equalizer for farmers facing overwork during harvest. Hogs harvest corn and other crops more efficiently than transient labor, reducing supervision needs and waste. Using hogs increases farmer health, family time, and yearly profits, while reliance on temporary workers tends to shrink farm wealth and soil fertility.
Straw or oat straw is valuable roughage for wintering stock and can be used liberally as bedding for farm animals. The text emphasizes straw as a usable feed and comfort material to support livestock through winter.
A collection of seasonal guidance on lighter foods and simple repasts, with recipes for creamed fresh beef, Delmonico hash, cheese and olive canapes, Moravian apple pie, Russel sandwiches, and olive oil pickles. Also notes on corn relish, mint vinegar, and herb vinegars, emphasizing thrift and preparation for winter.
A loaf of miscellany: remarks on ancient Egyptian masonry in Aden, claims about worm remedies and a vermifuge, quips on laughter and misfortune, a 100 reward for a catarrh cure, and a brief Cuticura skin care endorsement.
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