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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
7
Dolblay's income is unclear but likely about a third of his annual spending. The remark suggests he can sustain such a lifestyle as long as his rich wife deems him too precious to work. The Birmingham Ages Herald notes the piece as a witty, conversational column with sharp social satire.
Itching skin disorders stem from blood infections with disease germs that attack the skin. Only a remedy that reaches the blood can bring relief, described as a reliable old blood purifier that kills germs and renews circulation. The ad notes successful use in eczema and similar conditions and offers literature from a Medical Adviser in Atlanta, Georgia.
A 20 percent inch baton for marshal Ferdinand Foch, with gold inscriptions of his battles and allied emblems, will be presented by James A. Flaherty of Philadelphia when Foch unveils the Lafayette statue. The baton features patriotic legends and a Pennsylvania alloy base, signaling a major ceremonial gift from the Knights of Columbus to France.
A birthday book prompts a humorous cross examination as Johnny asks what an optimist is and the father delivers a satirical definition about an Englishman buying from a Jew to sell to a Scotchman. The scene ends with a quip about trying to outwit a physician.
The article recounts ancient beliefs about rubies as the July birthstone. It notes myths of granting night vision, warding off evil, plague, and poison, and the practice of wearing rubies to prevent illness, reflecting credulous past societies as reported by the Brooklyn Eagle.
In Vigo County Wyckoff the scout executive is described as very tall and slender. A friend jokes about needing a khaki uniform and asks to borrow one, prompting a playful reply about rolling it up instead.
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes the Bibbles clan as a literary family. Mrs Bibbles writes verse and club papers Evangeline Bibbles crafts short stories Augustus Bibbles attempts scenarios. Papa Bibbles pens a sharp monthly letter to the editor about rising costs, a pointed satire.
A Kansas City Star quotation shows a proud homeowner asserting full insurance coverage and protection against “everything imaginable,” even explosions of home brew, highlighting a skeptical view of justice once stakes are spoken.
A U S Department of Agriculture survey of 10 015 farm homes in 33 northern and western states led by Miss Florence Ward warns that women’s energy is wasted on farm houses. It urges investing income into better home equipment to reduce drudgery, cut hours, and boost farm profitability.
A survey highlights the labor burden on farm women including early rising, long days, and limited vacations. It notes many lack regular time off, fetch water daily, milk, wash clothes, and care for poultry while contributing to bread, sewing, and garden tasks. The piece discusses rural living standards and urban pull.
Experienced cooks face trouble with large quantities. This United States Department of Agriculture guide offers a cocoa and cream soup recipe serving fifty, including cocoa, milk, potatoes, onions, and white sauce. It notes substitutions for other vegetables or fish to adapt the soup.
A household tip suggests using peeted boiled and mashed green bananas in bread pudding as a frugal substitute. The note adds a caution about rind preferences for citrus fruits when preparing the dish.
A Lincoln garden club of 4,000 members, mostly girls, created an open-air Saturday market to sell surplus garden fruits and vegetables. Initially opposed by local merchants, the market boosted weekly demand and became a regular city feature. The piece cites women’s marketing roles and notes successful girl run canning and egg programs increasing local supply and prices.
A bulletin summary explains carpet grass seeding methods for pastures. It covers sowing rates of ten pounds per acre, timing from early spring to midsummer, and seed bed preparation. It notes deadening trees by girdling, winter burning to remove debris, and confirms five pounds per acre can be sown with warm moist conditions.
Cottonseed meal makes a good feed for horses and mules but should be fed sparingly. Experiments indicate a safe portion is one pound daily for each 1000 pounds of live weight of the animal.
The note outlines maintenance steps for machinery including keeping it lubricated adjusted and clean. It also mentions sowing crops such as wheat or stubble crops and cowpeas with guidance on proper handling and preparation for successful cultivation.
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