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Newspaper
Duchesne Courier
Location
Duchesne, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1929
Page
2
Readers learn neglected houses lose value and buyers avoid dilapidated streets. Fresh paint and light renovations lift curb appeal and market price, while small updates preserve character and structural beauty, making homes desirable assets in any community.
A statewide drive to beautify major roads with trees advances as the Missouri state highway commission plans milelong lines of spirea planted every 200 to 800 feet over about 30 miles near Louisiana. The gift from a Louisiana nursery aims to inspire broader highway greenery, countering unattractive billboards and promoting safer, more pleasant travel.
Ferruccio Vitter of New York, on the National Commission of the Arts, argued at a symposium that open spaces outside congested areas serve public health and democracy. He warned that Mudscape development could become a symbol of pomp, unless masses demand relief and shared spaces.
The text argues that in country life there is everything. It notes neighbors and friends form strong bonds, and that city dwellers can reconnect with friends occasionally. It suggests simple, meaningful activities common in American life are accessible in country settings.
The piece advises careful use of evergreens and shrubs in garden design. It notes evergreens and weeping varieties complement deciduous trees, while overuse can look out of place unless the house has a formal landscape treatment.
A fragmented report notes that road sign interference reduces the effectiveness of guidance for travelers. Advertising signs distract drivers, limiting visibility and attention to important directions, hindering safety and convenience on cross-country routes.
A garbled OCR passage hints at a dreamlike or reflective line about a favored place and recurring phrases. The text mentions a city or place and a repeated sentiment tied to memory, with archaic spellings and unclear attribution.
The United States Department of Agriculture announces a new quick method by Dr. Hawley to calculate energy, protein, calcium, phosphorus, and iron in family diets. A 40 percent time saving enables analysis of more records, improving the picture of American food habits and cost. Copies of Technical Bulletin 85 T are available free from Washington DC.
A somewhat novel and dainty noodle ring recipe described as a baked dish. It suggests using creamed meat such as chipped beef minced finely in gravy, or chicken or cooked fish in white sauce. Directions resemble a home economy lesson with steps on soaking, drying, and forming the ring, then baking until firm and serving with creamed meat.
A government notice discusses choosing a comfortable summer dress for women of medium build. It highlights washable cotton fabrics, two piece designs, and simple trims for cooler wear. The garment shown features a blue darted swish with voile trims, photographed to illustrate practical styling for hot weather.
United States Department of Agriculture describes tattooing hogs as a simple inexpensive permanent mark to identify ownership in mixed shipments and trace disease sources. The revised circular outlines instrument use, applications, and benefits for eliminating infected stock and aiding health officials.
Prepared by the United States Department of Work? outlines simple washable play dresses for girls. Describes small brim fronts and short sleeves with varied finishes to suit warm weather. Emphasizes ease of movement, modest necklines, and practical design using lightweight fabrics over plastics.
The United States Department of Agriculture conducts trials at an experiment farm in Beltsville Maryland where pigs show a strong preference for corn kernels. Swine crack kernels with their teeth and shells are gathered, though kernel cracking is not common among the herd and experts doubt training the animals.
The text discusses curing hot pests and managing plant storage to avoid infestations. It notes that removing infested patches helps plants develop leaves for food production, while starvation could occur if patches remain bare. Mentions university authority and unclear procedure references.
New York ware markets pay two to three dollars a ton for cabbage that is solid and well formed. Three pounds per head is convenient for housewives, says KO Underwood of the State College of Agriculture at Ithaca. The Intermediate Danish Ballhead is recommended for medium yields, with heads that are round and slightly flattened on top and tight leaves. Plant spacing, soil moisture, and preplant manure improve production. taller stem types yield less and leaves don’t cover as well.
Instructions describe using a bee escape and cone to force bees from a cavity into a hive. A queen remains in the old site while workers move to the new hive, with careful timing to ensure exit and transfer before the cavity is sealed. The method requires a temporary escape device and a hive placed beside the entrance for bee collection.
A dated note discusses August cutting of Canada thistle, reporting mixed results from a trial at Pardue experimental station and observations that cutting when the plant is mature may reduce effectiveness. The text notes variable outcomes and questions why some methods nearly destroy the weed in one outing, while others fail.
Agricultural notes discuss alfalfa varieties for dairy cows, windbreaks, and pasture management. It emphasizes alfalfa for dairy rations, high protein grain on good pasture, milking practices, aeration of milk, and the benefits of sweet clover and bluegrass in grazing, with observed advantages in production and feeding efficiency.
Dr Caldwell’s laxative, once sold as Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepers, is touted as a mild liquid vegetable remedy. Marketed since 1802 for women and children, it claims to ease constipation without harsh physics. Trial bottle requests sent to Svrip Pepers Dept EB Monticello Illinois.
Fragmentary report notes nursery concerns as extremely cold weather impacts fruit tree stock. Mention references a chemical fish preservation process developed in Norway said to keep fish ready for a menu at law eis.
A Cleveland woman at 407 Hinle Avenue reports severe weakness and misery from illness. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she feels stronger and able to stand again, praising the remedy in a testimonial letter.
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