Indiana Farm Notes and Local News Snapshots
Indiana farmers report corn cutting and seeding activity as winter rye and wheat go into, while Evansville wheat advances to $2.50 a bushel and $2.47 offered at stations. Jay county held the first woman jury verdict. multiple county cases and indictments are noted along with tax, school, and public notices across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
East Chicago
Howard County
C. T. Brown
Democratic
Indiana
Jay County
Daisy Farber
A. G. Lewis
Portland
Cameron Silvers
Calvin Mitchell
Lon Mitchell
Illinois
S. N. Cragan
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Ohio
Kentucky
Cragan
Indiana Harbor
Anna Mirmak
Anna Maicha
St. Joseph
August Schultz
Henry Muessel
Frank Chrobot
Muessel Brewing Company
South Bend
Steven Bartek
Ernest Garlepy
Carl Cook
Laporte
Baker
Michigan City
Cook
Madison County
Texas
Harry Lear
Brazil
American Legion
State Department
L. Russell Newgent
Department
Legion
Lemuel 8
Bolles
The
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Techniques for Large Batch Jelly Making and Sugar Savings
Instructions cover choosing sweeteners from honey to molasses and syrups, achieving bright clear jelly, and testing doneness. Steps include fruit prep, juice extraction, sugar adjustments, salt optional for non acidic fruits, and rapid cooling and canning for best color and texture.
Proper Footwear and Care for Long Walks
The Public Health Service advises well fitting shoes with heavy soles and moderate heels, laced for most people, and Congress gaiters for quick changes. Wear new shoes enough before use, keep toes free, smooth out darns, wash and dry feet after work, air hose between uses, and alternate two pairs daily. Treat tender spots with surgeon's plaster if walking continues, and blister care includes hot water soak and pricking the skin to drain fluid. toughen feet with tannic acid or medicated alcohol and salt solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Public Health Service
Congress
Cooperative Marketing Concepts for Farmers
The article outlines how cooperative marketing works, stresses careful formation including population makeup and by-laws, and notes 14 000+ farmer co-ops. It explains member control, voting, and profit distribution by patronage, with examples like Michigan Potato Growers Exchange and California Fruit Growers Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Department of Agriculture
Michigan Potato Growers’ Exchange
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
Manner of House Cleaning
Many common cleaning methods are flawed. Dry sweeping is often worse than useless while soap and water scrubbing helps. Damp cloths, sun drying fabrics, and periodic ventilating improve cleanliness. Use turpentine on surfaces and paint or whitewash to protect wear areas.
Welcome source of pin money in Sumac
United States agriculture data show strong demand for American sumac with 500 to 700 carloads (5,000 to 7,000 tons) this season. Prices around $2 per hundred pounds delivered to shipping points or extract factories. Harvest July to September. gather leaves, avoid stalks. cure under shade, keep dry, and market in usable quantities for bonuses for clean leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Warnings On Canning Powders And Safe Preservation
The U S department of agriculture warns against using any preserving powder or canning compound sold by druggists or under fanciful names. These acids and powders can harm digestion and health. fruits and vegetables can be safely preserved by heat processing instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau ‘of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Cleaning a Basin with Salt and Turpentine
To clean a basin or bathtub, dampen the surface and rub with coarse salt using a cloth dipped in turpentine. This method scrubs away grime while leaving surfaces bright and sanitized.
Household Hints on Cleaning and Drying Tips
Aluminum pots and pans should not be washed in water with washing soda. If you need to dry clothes quickly in rain, hang them indoors and use an electric fan. Save old newspaper for polishing mirrors. Fix up a special place for cleaning.
Freshen Up Silk Frock with Colored Laces Fashion Tip
A style note encourages updating a silk frock with colored laces as a current vogue. The piece suggests bright trim to refresh a classic garment and keep it in step with contemporary colors and accessories.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiana State
Department of Public Instruction
Herman Uecker
Tolleston Banch
Crempacker
Valparaiso Superior Court
Thomas Batchelor
Pardue Ant
W. N Logan
State Department of Conservation
Indianapolis
H. H. Friedley
John W. Miller
Waterford Mills
Goshen
Fear Campbell Poultry House
Elwood
Muncie
William A. Thompson
Delaware
State Special Coal and Food Commission
Statehouse
District 8
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Indiana Retail Coal Merchants’ Association
E. E. Heller
Coal and Food Commission
Mr. Heller
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad
Harry W. Little
Southern Indiana Coal Bureau
Indiana Board of Election Commissioners
Johnson County
W. W. Spencer
William H. Thompson
State Board of Election
Maurice E. Tennant
State Board
Webb Packing Company
Bloomingdale
Allen
Monroe County
Bloomington
College Avenue Motor Sales Company
Hub Clothing Company
Hub
Tors
Tal
Sumac
Poltalling
Doan
Ines
Melburn CO
SUFF
Buffalo
Holland
Teamster
Peterson Ointment Co., Inc
Peterson
William Haase
West Park
P. G. Reitz
Bar
Ointment Co
Canada
Ivestigate
Canasda
Dept. of Immigration
Ottawa
W. & Setrery
Skillman Electric Go
South Capitol Avenue
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