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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1918
Page
8
A newspaper piece notes fall school frocks for all ages will be simple and sturdy, with wool garments emphasized for reuse. It highlights a dark serge dress for eight plus children with a plain bodice and platted skirt, plus a chambray dress with white pique trims and practical pockets and sleeve banding.
The article highlights navy blue serge and georgette dresses with a narrow skirt and sleeveless jacket featuring a long back panel. Georgette sleeves form an apron front with beaded embellishments and a knee-length beaded fringe echoing the embroidery motif.
The guide stresses cleaning items before dyeing. Boil to remove dirt then rinse thoroughly in clear cold water to ensure best color results.
Women who sew well find needle work among the pleasantest occupations in midsummer. Undermuslins are made in light cottons and silks such as crepe de chine and batiste with fine hand stitching, lace, and embroidery. Pink ribbons and delicate finishes popularize gowns, gowns feature sheer fabrics, lace, and hemstitching.
An elderly Boston traveler recounts how Cap'n Ben, a sea captain, traded his engraved spy glass to the U S Navy for the war effort. The glass aided transports and saved thousands of lives, earning a letter from a destroyer commander thanking him for patriotic service. Cap'n Ben hopes to reunite with the sailors next summer.
A mother writes to her son serving abroad in wartime, praising his duty and home life. She recalls family pride, the father trusting him, and the sister with his gun, as the sun rises over seas where he fights for victory. She signs with love from a mother glad her boy is in line.
In wartime America the bootblack is praised as a national institution yet the essay questions whether bootblacks should polish shoes or join front line service. It argues even small tasks merit attention when facing Germany and urges readers to consider self reliance and sacrifice.
A fable where a snake eats a tame squirrel during a ground play. The squirrel resists and the man offers to judge the dispute. The snake seeks a peaceful log meeting but bites the man’s foot, warning the world to heed peace talks.
The USDA argues combining teams and using larger implements increases efficiency, allowing one driver to manage bigger power and boost acreage. For large farms with labor shortages, installing machinery and pooling resources among neighbors can spread costs and raise overall productivity.
The United States Department of Agriculture promotes using sheep to control weeds on farms. Sheep reduce labor costs while producing meat and wool, and help meet national needs for meat and wool. they can also keep pastures clean and increase cattle-carrying capacity.
The USDA notes losses from poor road shifts weak packaging and poor ventilation in potato shipments. Diseased tubers and late blight reduce value. The double headed barrel is favored for supporting potatoes with end loading reducing breakage when top layers rest on strips and headliners prevent bulging.
The article warns against using sacks or hampers for tender potatoes due to bruising and poor ventilation. Sacks should be capped at 100 pounds and loaded on end. Crates are preferred if strong enough to handle weight. Trampers are unsuitable, and crates must be tight with bracing to prevent shifting.
History notes Roman farmers stored chopped green feeds in pits for winter use. The article highlights the long tradition of storing green crops for livestock, leading to the modern silo. Benefits include year round feed, higher storage capacity than other buildings, and ready access for stock.
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