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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
15
The article explains two main lime production methods for farms: burning lime using a heap method and grinding lime from local limestone or shells with portable crushers. It covers when to burn, how to construct the heap, heat control, and mixing with ashes, plus on farm grinding options, equipment choices, and application rates for different crops and rotations.
Kansas officials report Kanred wheat, a hard red winter variety developed by the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station, is widely grown in western states. It yields 3 to 5 bushels more per acre than other hard red wheats due to stronger winter hardiness rust resistance and slightly earlier ripening. About 500,000 acres sown in Kansas, with 15,000 to 20,000 acres certified as seed sources by field inspections.
The campaign to eradicate tuberculosis from livestock is now conducted in 45 states in cooperation with livestock owners and state sanitary officials. Arrangements are being made to involve more states. Success hinges on full cooperation of owners, as state and federal officials cannot prevent losses without it.
Soybeans can be threshed with an ordinary breaking machine. Build up your wall with limestoneyour live stock with purebred sire. Out corn for grain and fodder when the kernels have fairly hardened.
Advertisement claims Diamond Dyes dye wool, silk, linen, cotton and blends in new rich fade resistant colors. Drugstore displays a Diamond Dyes Color Card for shade selection. A humorous exchange about life guards at a bathing resort notes pay from 40 to 60 dollars weekly and emphasizes equal attention to all patrons regardless of appearance.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a night remedy for liver and bowels that will leave you alert and refreshed by morning. It claims to ease headaches stomach upset and bad breath and even appeals to children. Prices listed 10 25 and 60 cents.
Catarrh is described as a constitutional disease requiring internal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is promoted as acting through the mucous surfaces to destroy the disease separation and strengthen the patient. Circulars are offered free by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
A conversation questions whether a brunette woman can be a fair sample of the locale's beauty, with others defending her appearance. The dialogue centers on appearance and judgment in a social setting.
An advertisement touts Bochee's Syrup as a safe soothing treatment for coughs colds bronchitis throat irritation and lung troubles. It claims fifty four years of world use and promises relief with a good night's rest and easy morning expectoration. Available through druggists and dealers everywhere.
A vivid, old newspaper-style quip on drowning in cold water, likening it to a man who cannot carry water on both shoulders and make progress. The colorful line suggests hardship, humor, and the era’s vernacular without naming people or places.
An ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as the fastest safe relief for indigestion gas bloating heartburn sourness and fermentation. A few tablets provide immediate relief and enable eating favorite foods without fear. Cost is about one cent per dose at drugstores. Millions use it annually.
Poetic fragment notes gulls wheeling over rocks and mud as winds bring rain. It warns against false alarms, suggesting coastal residents watch nature’s cues while not fearing unwarranted responses. The scene emphasizes gulls and weather as signals.
An OCR fragment mentions Fletcher's Castoria with a fifty year signature claim for infants, then shifts to a political audience moment. Senator Sorghum recalls audience enthusiasm lasting at least thirty minutes, noting folks prefer demonstrations to speeches. A quirky line about wise men soaking up information ends the fragment.
Paris fashion notes two gowns from Lanvin and Worth illustrate the coming season’s balance of form and finish. Long full skirts with peplums, long waists, and grouped tucks define tailored suits, while chemise dresses, lace capes, and draped evening gowns push feminine ease. Lace remains strong, capes diversify, and hats stay small with varied fur trims.
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