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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
14
Design outlines an eight room house 28 by 36 feet with beveled siding and cement plaster, offering cozy interiors and practical planning tips. It emphasizes a single cohesive plan, matching furniture to woodwork, and using manufactured decorative guidance to achieve harmony.
The Agriculture Department highlights a cost effective corn crib and granary design to reduce losses from damp grain. The 26 by 36 foot structure stores 2810 bushels small grain and 3540 bushels corn, features drying racks and removable ventilators, and can include a concrete hog feeding floor. Complete plans and materials lists are available from the Chief, Division of Rural Engineering, USDA, Washington DC.
The text explains distinct diets for laying hens and fattening fowls. Laying hens require protein rich feed to boost egg production, while fattening birds need carbohydrate rich meals to maximize weight gain. It warns of health risks from improper feeding and mentions general remedies.
The article notes infertile eggs are produced by hens without a mate. Removing the mate bird does not affect the number of eggs laid by hens.
A brief item notes a medicated oil treatment claimed to kill head lice and mentions its use for turning away tormenting blood-sucking pests. No further verifiable details.
Advice on choosing purebred stock over mixed grades in raising birds and livestock. Emphasizes value of quality feeds for sheep and other livestock, noting oats cottonseed meal and oil, plus rich hay alongside pasture.
Party frocks for girls ages ten to twelve feature lower waists and skirts reaching mid calf, a shift from ten years ago. Georgette and crepe de chine lead fall fabrics with white over pink, yellow or tan schemes. embroidery, open work and bright sash ribbons in white satin and color accents highlight numerous models.
Elbow sleeves are described as faoagata after noon and evening frocks with sleeves widening below the elbow and edged by a narrow band of plaited net. The description emphasizes a tailored finish and decorative net trim.
The Galveston News notes that Mrs. Peavish fondly remembered singing "Ilomie Sweet Pane" before marriage. Her memories describe how the tunes cheered her through chores like rattling dishes on the table, reflecting a nostalgic view of married life.
An examining physician from a major life insurance company notes many applicants are rejected due to kidney trouble, often undetected by the public. Drugstore reports praise Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root, described as a herbal remedy, with a sample offer by mail from Kilmer & Co.
Harsh promotional copy promises $100 for an uncured catarrh case using Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The ad claims internal action through blood on mucous surfaces and targets druggists, with price stated and testimonials offered.
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