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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1926

Page

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Woman credits Lydia Pinkham remedies for sleep relief

Mrs. Bella Thompson of Bowie Georgia reports years of insomnia and poor appetite. After using six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Lydia Pinkham's Sanative Wash she regained sleep and energy, caring for her three children and resuming daily work.

Bella Thompson Lydia EB. Pinkham Lydia m. Pinkham Bris Thomerson Bowie Georgia Lydia — Pinkham

Doubtful Witch Lifetime Question In Quick Banter

In a terse exchange the speaker questions the lasting nature of a witch, asking how old they are and noting a planned reception at St Bub. The dialogue hints at a social event with women expected in force and men by force, revealing a charged social dynamic.

St Bub

End of Britain general strike marks uneasy settlement

Britain’s general strike ends as the Trades Union Congress halts action after talks with Sir Herbert Samuel. The government moves to resume negotiations on mining disputes, while the miners refuse terms seen as wage cuts. Archbishop of Canterbury praised for conciliation efforts as legal authorities deem the strike illegal. Byrd’s pole flight is reported along with other international upheavals across Poland Germany and Belgium.

Edward W. Pickard Britain Trades Dion Congress Laborites Trades Union Congress Sir Herbert Sampel Baldwin House of Commons Herbert Samuel Toyal Coal Commission Arthur Pugh Miners' Federation Canterbury Liberal Party Sod Aye Herbert Sumnet United Kingdom Senate Watson-Parker Railway Federal Railway Labor Board

Improved Seed Corn Will Swell Profits

Improved strains of corn boost yields with the same capital and labor, reducing losses from disease and insects. Disease resistant strains offer lower seed treatment costs and potential price premiums for sound grain. Erect stalks during harvest cut harvesting and threshing costs, enabling more efficient use of machinery and higher profits. OC AL Woodworth of the University of Illinois notes these advantages.

AL Woodworth College of Agriculture University of Rlincig

Heavy Tree Losses and Birds Against Bark Beetles

Experts warn Bark beetles threaten forests with millions in damage. In Oregon a single section saw destruction of trees worth about 10 000 dollars, while song birds help curb losses. Emphasizes protecting birds as part of forest defense.

Oregon Yosemite National Forest Rocky Mountains

Penn State Earliana Tomato Sets Profit Record

A central Pennsylvania grower reports Penn State Earliana yielded $700 from 1,100 plants, setting a profit record. Seed sowed March 5 in a hotbed, transplanted twice, planted May 10 three by three and a half feet apart. First fruit picked July 14 with continued picking to July 90.

Penn State Department of Horticulture Pennsylvania State College

Cutworms Threaten Sod Crops and Control Tips

Cutworms are likely to trouble sod lands. It is safer to plant grain crops or delay corn. Fall plowing and early spring cultivation help destroy catworms by starving them, as worms do most damage before June 1 to June 16. Late planting also reduces harm.

Cultivation of Alfalfa Debate On Yields And Stand

The question of cultivating alfalfa to destroy noxious plants has been widely debated with experiments indicating doubt that cultivation actually increases alfalfa yield or thickens the stand.

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