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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1920
Page
6
Agricultural note outlines corn silage advantages over fodder and shock husking. It explains air expulsion in hollow stems, sugar effects in certain crops, and the efficiency of silage for nutrition and land use. Farmers' Bulletin 678 offers full guidance from the U S Department of Agriculture.
Farmers are highly individualistic and farm conditions vary. ready made accounting systems rarely reveal the farmer's full needs. Systems must be developed to fit each farm's requirements, or efforts to fit them to a preset system will likely fail.
Carcasses of animals dying from blackleg should be burned or buried deeply to prevent infection. Do not permit decay in place or leave carcasses in the field. Handling or opening a carcass increases the danger of spreading the infection.
The pork producer without alfalfa is handicapped from the start. Hogs are not built for bulky feeds like alfalfa as cattle and sheep, though there is an exception when alfalfa is used.
A brief note from the United States Department of Agriculture discusses a mistaken belief that scrub plants show greater hardiness if only those with good constitutional vigor are kept. It emphasizes careful selection based on vigor rather than excluding weaker stock.
Recent experiments by the United States Department of Agriculture and Iowa State College show white sweet clover is nearly as self fertile as cross pollination, unlike red clover. Findings suggest breeding white sweet clover for forage and seed production, with moisture availability aiding seed maturation and second crop yields.
The article explains drying sweet corn for winter storage. It covers pulling, husking, milking the ears, cutting kernels, sun drying, oven finishing, and storing in a cool dry place for later use. It notes cost savings if market supply is adequate and advises using garden surplus.
Missouri State Board of Agriculture urges continuous use of quality sires to imprint desirable traits on cattle. Officials say a good sire strongly shapes offspring, making them resemble the prized animal more than the average herd.
The Iowa State College notes blue grass harms alfalfa growth and that using a disk is more effective than the springtooth harrow. The disk tears out blue grass while largely sparing alfalfa, though some crown damage may occur. Discing should occur after the first or second cutting.
The text explains that young cutworms from brown or gray moths attack corn and other cereals in spring after sprouting. They live in soil during winter and damage seedlings. fall plowing is recommended as a beneficial control where practicable.
Readers learn of soldiers dying overseas and returning for burial in Solon, a theater burglary in Liberty Theater, and awards for Iowa soldiers. Stories cover young drivers killed near Mount Pleasant, a gassing death at Iowa University, court actions against a still operator near Altoona, farm declines in Iowa, and the largest Jackson county hog sale.
An old advertisement promotes Bayer Aspirin tablets with phrases about genuine Bayer packaging and a price of a few cents for a 12 tablet tin. It notes uses for headache toothache rheumatic pain and colds and mentions the medicine’s acetylsalicylic acid ester origin. The piece also includes a joke about a couple and politics with their cook.
The Diamond Dyes advertisement urges women to dye garments and household textiles with a simple set of directions included in each package. It claims guaranteed perfect results on wool, silks, linen, cotton, and blends, and notes Drugelst offers a Diamond Dyes Color Card featuring 16 rich color options.
The fragment records a humorous exchange about tooth pain and born-without-teeth, with a suggestion to consult an authority. It notes a common belief that people object to flattering remarks, implying a lighthearted social commentary on self-compliments. The text lacks clear event details or identifiable persons beyond generic references.
An advertisement extols Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a top remedy for kidney liver and adder ailments. It claims rapid mild effects and urges readers to buy bottles or request a sample by sending ten cents to Binghamton New York with paper mention. The piece also contains a humorous Scotsman exchange about debts and schooling.
Green's August Flower is promoted as a marvelous remedy for indigestion nervous dyspepsia constipation and related digestive complaints. The advertisement insists it has lasted fifty four years and spread to thousands of households worldwide with no reported failures while also serving as a gentle laxative and is sold everywhere.
In a quippy dialogue a wise owl contrasts hesitation with a quick money scheme. Characters question why they are sending out dreams about the business, insisting the message is to prove honesty and fairness.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a beauty tonic that makes hair appear heavier and thicker after use. It claims to refresh the scalp, reduce dandruff and prevent hair loss, boasting a 85 cent bottle at drugstores.
A Louisville Courier-Journal fragment quotes a person unable to work in a private office due to a jazz orchestra in the dining room, noting disruption from “Walter” dropping a bag of dishes and a need to stay in the dining area.
For quick relief from burns or cuts apply Cole's Carbolisalva. Heals fast without scars. Sold by druggists as 26a. Free sample offer from The J. W. Cole Co. Rockford, Ill.
A fragment shows a wife scolding a husband for late nights and unfaithful rumors. She argues marriage is real and mocks a spinster’s romance while noting her own commitment and the family’s fading lineage. The tone hints at domestic dispute and social expectations.
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