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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1922

Page

3

Diary of Mary Marie and a fractured family tale

A fragmented narrative begins with Mary Marie recounting a double life and a diary linked to a forthcoming novel. She details birth via an admired astronomer father, a mother named in childhood plans, and parental estrangement. The child alternates custody between Boston and the father’s home as divorce reshapes family loyalties.

Mary Marie Croga Andersonville Mary Nuree Sarah Viola Abigail Jane Sarah Nurss Rajah Boston

Family disputes over Marys schooling and mothers marriage

Mary recounts a tense day as Father resists sending Mary back to school over reactions to her mother’s situation. Aunt Jane pushes for schooling while Mary reveals pressure from peers and a wish for her mother to remarry. The scene ends with a quiet, shared understanding between Mary and her father.

Mary Mother Almont Jane Stella Mayhew Carrie Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Marie Father

After College Hours The House Wins Female Favor

The remark notes how popular the house becomes with women after college hours, highlighting social appeal and changing perceptions of campus life. It suggests an informal trend in student social spaces and gender dynamics.

Many Varieties of Crowe Revealed in Birds of Note

A brief discusses crows and related birds listed as notable, including ravens, blue jays, green jays, magpies, jackdaws, and others. It notes crows as birds of distinction or personality and mentions a global kinship among crow family members.

New National Livestock Reporting Service Planned

The U S Department of Agriculture is preparing a nationwide livestock reporting service funded by a 70000 dollar appropriation. It will publish monthly farm changes including births deaths losses marketing purchases and animals bred with classed totals for regions. It aims to track feeder cattle lambs and hog movements from range to market and forecast yearly calf and lamb crops.

Perts Car- AD Hive Atookeceetimneroe Stern Corn Belt Lancaster Middle West West

Prevent Outbreaks Of Webworms In Corn States

United States Department of Agriculture bureau warns outbreaks of webworms in corn across the Middle East states can be prevented only by cultural methods. Native American pests, they survive winter webs. late fall plowing is ineffective. July or August tillage helps prep infested fields for spring planting. Grasslands fuel problem as sod webworms gnaw young plants. Once infestations occur, no practical worm removal exists. focus on growing despite pests with spring tillage, fertilizer, and good seed. Neither poisoning nor trapping works.

United States Apartment of Agriculture Bureau of Entomology United States Department of Agriculture America

Keep Weeds Out of Garden With Flat Iron Weeder

A homemade weeder is described using flat irons, old buggy tires, and a wheel from a wheelbarrow or truck. A blade runs parallel to the ground to slice weed roots outside garden rows, offering an efficient method for weed control.

Homemade Garden Weeder Serves as Cultivator and Moisture Saver

C L Meller of Fargo North Dakota describes a homemade garden tool in Popular Mechanics Magazine that not only kills weeds but also cultivates by breaking up the hard crust between rows, conserving soil moisture for crops.

C. L. Meller Fargo, N. D Popular Mechanics Magazine

Green Manuring Aids Soil Improvement Since Antiquity

United States Department of Agriculture notes green manuring is an ancient practice. Romans used lupines sowed in September and turned under in May. Germany expanded lupine use in the 19th century to reclaim sandy Prussian lands. England India Japan also rely on legumes and green crops for soil health. in the U S practice more common in the South, with irrigation aiding orchard culture in the West.

Saya United States Department of Agriculture Germany Parte Prussia England India Japan United States

County Agents Aid Farmer in 1921 Activities

Twenty four northern and western states have 30 specialists for farm management extension work. County agents in 895 counties reported distributing 51 083 farm account books in 1921 and 618 counties reported 18 448 books kept, aiding 454 454 farmers in summarizing accounts. In 237 counties, 2 872 farmers changed their business as a result. Over 800 farm-account schools with 20 000 attendees were held in 1921.

United States Department of Agriculture

Skunks Trouble Beekeepers Says Ohio Report

A U S Department of Agriculture survey notes skunks in Ohio raid bee hives at night and eat bees. It recommends fencing hives with chicken wire at least three feet high to deter the pests.

Ohio The Biological Survey of United States Department of Agriculture Biological Survey

Great Importance of Grit in Poultry Rearing

The article urges poultry raisers to maintain regular grit for fowls to aid digestion and health. It suggests keeping grit in boxes or hoppers and placing gravel near the chick rearing home to boost health and egg yield on many farms.

Arguing Is A Habit With Aeldom Spoken Of

A brief adage notes arguing is seldom spoken of though it has become a habit for some. The saying hints at the persistence of quarrel in daily life and the subtle social embarrassment it causes.

Free copy of Reliable Recipes offered by Calumet Baking Powder

Free for our readers. The Home Economica Department of the Calumet Baking Powder Co offers a free 76 page booklet titled Reliable Recipes. Readers may request a copy by writing to 4100-28 Fillmore Street Chicago II. The company also offers free cooking advice and kitchen equipment guidance. Exports of locomotives from the United States in 1920 totaled 1 711 valued at $53,620,847.

Home Economica Department Calumet. Baking Powder Co Fillmore Street Chicaugo Calumet Baking Powder Co Home Economics Department Fillmore St Chicago United States

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Omarie Eleanor H. Porter R. H. Livingstone Mars Pather Aunt Jane Charles Marya Weill Joe Anay Charlies Ettle June Janet Jessons Lea Bode Marla NEW Livestock Report Service United States Department Radio Merchandising Radio Industry Ratio Publishing Corporation Miao Ara New Yrk Cy Holland Beatos Spiess Dsr Brookday N. Y, Chicago
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