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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1911
Page
6
The article explains how plants absorb water through root hairs and leaf transpiration, noting field crops use 200 to 600 pounds of water per pound of dry matter. It details deep and shallow root systems, the plant’s dependence on upper soil layers for food, and the need for moisture to sustain yields.
An inexpensive cement water tank design suited for farms holds water for sixty cows in a 6 by 16 by 3 feet form. Construction uses sand and cement in a 3 to 1 mix, with crushed rock base, wire netting or rods for reinforcement, and a compact one-day build by three or four workers. The article notes dimensions to prevent cracking in freezing weather and suggests an 16 by 16 by 4 option for irrigating gardens with about thirty sacks of cement.
L W Forman explains a simple iceless refrigerator made from a dry goods box. A sealed water basin with burlap strips cools by evaporation, aided by wind when placed outside. Shelves inside adapt to needs while keeping butter and milk cool.
Lafayette Indiana reports Purdue University President Winthrop Stone has been granted custody of his minor son Henry after his wife Mrs. Stone left home to join a South Sea sun worshiper colony following her involvement in a Yoga philosophy class led by Dr George Moulton. The article details the class, its beliefs about withdrawal from family, and the couple's disturbing separation amid Stone's resignation from Purdue being declined.
In June, New York brides set a record with 6,059 marriage licenses issued, surpassing last year’s 6,728 for the same month, which had held the record. The data reflects the month’s peak in civic nuptials across the Greater New York area.
A Tennessee mother describes her infant’s six month battle with a widespread skin eruption, hair loss, and facial rash. After failing with doctors and ointments, she reports rapid improvement within days of using Cuticura Resolvent, Soap, and Ointment, and continuing use afterward. She endorses Cuticura products for cuts and sores and offers free samples by mail.
A street scene in Cherryvale Kansas features an elderly man remarking on a passenger’s attire after a trolley stop. The fragment captures local color with a humorous aside about spending on bonnets versus socks. The page also promotes Bre Winslow's soothing syrup for children and mentions cigarette brands and motivational phrases.
A noted quip from a judge describes a light hearted courtship plan: one buggy, one horse, one good road, one doctor, to begin at 3 p.m. The saying suggests a love affair can end with letters and pictures burnt or forgotten, reflecting a humorous take on romance.
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