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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
5
Rotation of crops has proven effective against diseases and pests and is recommended by U S Department of Agriculture specialists. The guide stresses deep soil plowing, careful cultivation, proper spacing, clean cultivation, and timely, thorough spraying with safe dilutions to protect home vegetable gardens.
Depth of corn cultivation favors shallow work overall, with deep cultivation only in packed waterlogged soil to help dry and aerate. Avoid breaking roots. after the plant reaches 2 or more feet, cultivate no deeper than 4 inches, and keep a loose 2 to 3 inch soil mulch to retain moisture and aid rainfall infiltration.
Correspondence from regions with undeveloped livestock shows farmers recognize the value of better cattle though goals remain distant. A farmer from a town ship requests posters about better sires to post near a sawmill carriage shop and blacksmith shop, and mentions plans to head his herd with a pure bred Holstein bull.
Gardens and small fruit thrive with a winter vegetable patch. A overlooked larger area can be dedicated to hardy produce, ensuring fresh harvests through colder months and maximizing space for seasonal crops.
A Kansas City Star piece recounts a playful exchange between two young bearcats from Rumpus Ridge. One asks why the other cries, and the reply insists they have not been fighting, promising only one would be crying if they had. The tone is light and regional.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment for clear complexions and soft hands, adding Cuticura Talenw for a full Toilet Trio. A separate cartoon caption features "Mr. Gloom" debating with an alderman candidate, exposing petty political squabbles.
An ad claims acid stomach causes universal body sourness and promises a remedy BATONIC that removes acid and restores health. It touts relief within a tablet and cites half a million users, with druggists offering refunds if unsatisfied. Also includes a short child’s toy anecdote about Nancy and a company doll for company days.
An old newspaper fragment markets Othine double strength to remove freckles promising rapid results and a clear complexion. The item also includes light, humorous exchanges about love and an author’s remark on storytelling, reflecting period newspaper filler.
An old newspaper ad urges rheumatism sufferers to stop local remedies and cleanse the blood to remove disease. It promotes S. S. S. as a superior blood purifier, claiming it eliminates Rheumatism by addressing the underlying cause. The ad provides a drug store purchase path and offers medical advice from the company director at Swift Laboratory, Atlanta.
A dealer notes time speeds up aging as genuine antiques appear faster in this rapid era. Earl recalls grandpa’s boyhood tales while a calf’s kick prompts a quick quip about earning life experience to teach grandkids.
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