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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
3
Peru hosts vast guano deposits on the Chincha and Ballestas islands fed by guanay, pelican, and gannet colonies. The industry relies on ancient surface deposits and newer workings with lanchas and aerial pulleys. prospects depend on protecting breeding birds and potential buried deposits for future fertility.
The Red Karen tribal omens use chicken bones to guide village sites journeys marriages and farming timing. Spiritual beliefs reflect varied spirits with malignant deities worshiped with sacrifices while other spirits are honored during special occasions after drinking.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports Hessian fly infestations in winter wheat, with Imperial Valley California suffering about fifty thousand dollars in milo crop damage. The piece outlines gas trials to suppress migratory blackbirds and burrowing rodents, and urges plowing under heavily infested wheat to prevent further loss.
A U S Department of Agriculture bulletin by LE Ramser outlines ten erosion losses and the main issue of fertile soil wash. It describes gullies types causes and practical control methods including plowing seedings tree planting and dam construction. Inexpensive materials like brush straw and stones are advised with free access from Washington DC.
Minnesota growers favor the hot formaldehyde method for seed potatoes. Two pints of 40 percent formaldehyde are mixed with 30 gallons of water and heated to 118 to 122 degrees F. Potatoes are dipped two minutes and covered for an hour. They may be dried or planted. Without heat the chemical fails to control rhizoctonia and needs longer soaking for scab.
A guide from the U S Department of Agriculture outlines how women should choose clothing based on body type. It advises soft matte fabrics for stout figures, avoidance of across the body lines, and colors that harmonize with eyes hair and complexion.
The article explains early American breakfast cereals and alternatives. It notes New England settlers copied cornmeal mush from Indigenous neighbors, mentions popcorn as a cereal use, and suggests economical options like crackers in milk and bread with milk. It ends with a cornmeal batter recipe.
Le Roy Cady from the University Farm urges city and town leaders to promote planting on vacant lots. A 50 by 100 foot space, when soil is rich and well managed, can yield nearly all vegetables for a family of four year round. High vegetable prices this year enhance the return of well directed labor.
The simplest way to kill sorrel without cultivating the land is to spray with a solution of copperas. Dissolve two pounds of copperas in one gallon of water and apply repeatedly as growth resumes. An alternative method is to spray water mixed with slaked quicklime over the plants and repeat as needed.
The best gardeners are those who show the greatest interest in plants and cultivate them. Good gardeners often make good farmers.
A wagon can be greased by half the lifting effort. Remove burrs from wheels on one side, grease, leave wheels about two inches out. Move to the opposite side, remove burrs, and shove the wagon toward the loose wheels.
The article outlines methods to reuse stale bread without mold. Crusts are discarded while scraps are dried, then ground into fine or coarse crumbs. Fine crumbs suit croquettes and croquettes, while coarse crumbs top gratins. Store in glass jars in a cool dry place for long-term keeping.
Household Questions presents practical tips and simple kitchen ideas. It covers soapsuds for roses, leather care with linseed oil, boil treatment for clotheslines, clock placement, and hearty weathered meals. It also includes tips on nut meats in pumpkin custard, bread board cleaning, macaroni with butter, planked steak with creamy potatoes, and methods for 3 minute eggs and caramel custard assembly.
Brief note suggests drying stockings rapidly by washing at night and stuffing crumpled newspapers into the stockings to absorb moisture, then letting Dady dry them faster.
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