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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
3
A USDA prepared guidance stresses timely, efficient cultivation to maximize corn yields amid labor shortages. Use a two-row cultivator if possible, cultivate only when needed, and avoid harming roots or drying soils. Monitor soil moisture, weeds, and plant growth to time operations, aiming to increase per-acre yield with limited labor.
The message announces that market reports from the United States Department of Agriculture will be sent by telegraph on request, with collect charges from nearby stations. It explains coded terms such as market excited, market stronger, and market demoralized to describe price and demand conditions.
A scrambled OCR-style line mentions poultry and crops with unclear phrases about a crop that does well against enemy conditions. The text is fragmentary, offering no clear people, places, dates, or events to anchor a fuller summary.
An old style advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease powder to relieve tight shoes and extend wear. It claims the antiseptic powder softens boots, helps stockings last, and even lets ladies wear one size smaller by shaking the powder into each shoe each morning. Sold everywhere.
On the farm of Mr James Champion the old home place of his father John Champion boys once tossed stones ball fashion. The same rock lies in the yard and local men now in their eighties say it has grown to about 500 pounds near where it was laid for almost a century. Mercer county elders testify the rock has grown since their babyhead days.
A brief dialogue scene centers on Ferdie and Miss Straight debating fashion and travel. Ferdie questions the practicality of a broadened outlook while Miss Straight advocates a world trip as a solution.
A Boston Transcript quip jokes about the new singer Tones praising most aspects, while noting a playful caveat about her performance when she sings. The exchange captures contemporary media wit and crowd reactions to a rising vocal act.
An old safety reminder urges mothers to examine Castoria bottles for the Fletcher’s Castoria signature, noting it has been in use for over 30 years and remains a familiar remedy sought for infants and children.
Youth view army service as a remedy for annoyance from collectors and a path to lawful respect. Students from Ohio Illinois and Montana express beliefs that enlistment strengthens rights, teaches discipline, and even benefits health, with tones of curiosity and patriotism.
A puzzling aphorism set discusses earning power and caution against criticism. The piece contrasts ambition with scrutiny, noting that those who profit without vetting may rise, while sharp judgment can harm a benefactor. It comments on morality and enterprise without naming persons or places.
A brief exchange records a child asking if a mother can carry seats for a circus outing. The dialogue notes the author’s plan to attend and obtain seating.
A witty exchange questions candidates and purposes of office while musing on a future invention. The speaker jokes about a noiseless phonograph and a genius rising to the occasion.
Herbert M. Gessner of Berlin New Hampshire recounts ten year stomach trouble worsening until Eatonic relieved his pain. After taking portions of the remedy he reports rapid improvement and now eats freely with no discomfort, crediting Eatonic for his return to health.
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