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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
6
Practical horticulture advice on extending cut flower life by placing stems in mild soapy cold water and keeping roses in bud with a soft snug thread. The tips promise longer freshness and reduced shattering even after days.
An illustrated guide from Wallace's Farmer shows how the King road drag improves deep rich soils after grading and drainage work. It explains proper placement, timing, and sequence, noting the tool's limits and the need to avoid overbuilding the center.
The piece explains how dirt roads on prairie soils respond to heavy rain and clay, and how a split log drag can improve surfaces. It details timing, technique, and progressive widening to create a firmer crown and better drainage, stressing gradual work and repeated dressings after each rain.
The article explains how drag use on clay saturated roads improves surfaces. It compares mold board plows and wagon tires to road wheels, describing puddling, bricklike hardening, and water retention in surface layers. It argues against grading first, saying two or three drag passes can smooth and widen old roads.
Richard Le Gallienne argues that poetry is a tragically beautiful calling. He compares poets to Virgil Verlaine and Francis Thompson, noting their suffering yet noble status. He claims poets read heaven and human hearts and shape words like flowers and bronze.
A July Woman's Home Companion recipe highlights two egg dishes. Savory Shirred Eggs require six mini sausages fried in butter, tomato sauce, parsley, then baked with six raw eggs in shirred dishes. Stuffed Eggs mix mashed yolks with butter anchovies tarragon vinegar mustard capers paprika and reseal into whites for serve on tomato and lettuce.
Gladys recalls Harry Morton’s harsh conduct as she describes his latest gesture a string of face powder boxes with a note claiming they repaid all past wrongs from their broken engagement. Marie reacts as Gladys vents about the betrayal.
Chronic indigestion to disappear by Dr. A W Chase's Kidney and Liver Pills claims success for liver kidney indigestion. Testimonial from Claud D Ellison of Brunker Colorado praises complete cure after using pills. Advertises 25 cents per box from Buffalo New York firm, Thoma's Pharmacy listed as dealer.
Baltimore July 28 Judge Grannan dismissed the charge against Senator Stone of Missouri after finding the assault justifiable due to provocation from waiter Lawrence G. Brown on a Pennsylvania Railroad train. The magistrate cited Brown as discourteous and praised Stone for his restraint.
A July column describes a picnic sandwich using round rolls scooped out and filled with chicken paste made from chopped chicken and cream. It suggests seasoning with salt, black pepper, and celery salt for a flavorful result.
Baltimore American notes a humorous clash over words with old time phrase usage. A reader observes city life speech, contrasting rustic flavor with refined talk as a nephew’s dinner sparks local amusement.
In a terse exchange a wife recounts how showing her husband the dressmaker and milliner's bills caused his temper to flare then leave him speechless. The dialogue highlights domestic spending tensions and witty reproach.
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