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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1920
Page
8
A vintage ad notes Home is where the heart is with a quip about a landlord. It promotes Cole's Carbolsaive for burns and cuts claiming quick healing without scars, listing The A. W. Cola Co. of Rockford and a sample offer.
Mabel proclaims relief at ending engagement with Tom. Tess is surprised as Mabel recounts returning gifts except diamond ring and a few items, noting Tom sent back a box of cigars, a pen wiper, a knit necktie, and five boxes of face powder claimed as repayment for his conduct. A human bouquet note follows with a Boston Transcript tied item and a quip about borrawing and diamonds per karat costs.
A fragment notes a cautionary line about not rocking a canoe and warns that attempting to kiss a girl in such a setup is equally risky, reflecting dialogue or admonition from a vintage source.
The article notes the poppy as the memorial flower of the American Legion, praising its scarlet bloom in waste places and its historical link to soldiers overseas. It compares varieties, mentions perfume absence, and highlights the poppy’s prominence in literature and holy books.
A 1910 guidance piece warns that dirty nests and poor poultry conditions can contaminate eggs with bacteria. It stresses marketable eggs be cleaned, stored, and handled under sanitary conditions and advises cleaning shells just before use to prevent contamination.
Peat has been tested at the Minnesota north central experiment station as a cattle bedding. It proved superior to straw for absorption and cleanliness. Manure output doubled and straw remains for feeding. Peat not ideal for dairy cows due to fine particles reaching the milk pail despite brushing.
Soy bean seed is rich in oil and easily heated if stored damp. Do not store newly thrashed beans in a bin until thoroughly dry to prevent loss of germination. After drying, store in bins or sacks. keep under occasional inspection during drying.
Care of harness is crucial for horse health and longevity. Keep gear clean and oiled, wash thoroughly before oiling, and avoid heat drying. Each horse should have a properly fitted collar, neck coverage, and clean bearing surfaces. nightly salt water washes help hot weather care.
A new device uses dynamite free stump removal. Made of blue sheet metal in three sections, it covers the stump and ignites at the base. Thirty burners daily can be run by one man, each freeing three or four stumps.
A bone cutter is an important part of equipment for every turkey poultry department. In summer fowls range and supply themselves, but in winter egg supply must be boosted by attention to the fowls ration.
Poultry losses rise as mites and lice sap vitality and egg production. Thorough house cleaning, regular disinfectant use on roosts and nests, and frequent dusting of birds are advised to control these pests.
Early hatched pullets should be kept in winter quarters by mid October and moved cautiously. Once in place, avoid sudden changes in seeding methods. Properly housed pullets should lay and produce eggs throughout winter.
The Baltimore American quotes a mix of literary opinions and aphorisms. It emphasizes right living to counter heredity and asserts virtue lies in the struggle, not the prize, attributed to Lord Houghton.
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