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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1914
Page
9
The article surveys sheer fabrics for summer gowns, highlighting organdy nets and silk muslin options. It describes a girl’s day dress with an undergarment, a two-skirt ensemble with scalloped edges, lace trimming, and an organza overskirt. Accessories include a pearl neck finish, a wide ribbon girdle, and a flower cluster headlined with a marine hat featuring a sash and medallions.
The piece surveys feminine hair fashion with elaborate twists and side parts. It describes a French twist variant, side comb accents, and bare foreheads as key trends. It notes the refined, sophisticated look favored by young contesting wearers and mentions the ease or challenge of styling waves.
In midsummer trimming of tomato vines boosts yield by about 59 percent and increases weight. Experiments with plants started in greenhouse April 1 and field planting June 1 show six inch cuts to leading branches and removal or shortening of side shoots to admit more light, enabling vines to grow five to ten feet high and facilitating easier picking.
A Nelson Oregon Experiment Station note describes adopting a dead lamb by placing its skin on a live lamb to trigger the ewe’s recognition. The method relies on scent, with skin removal after about 48 hours and periodic nursing to ensure the ewe accepts the fostered lamb.
A fragmentary old note suggests a method where a ewe is bred for mutton or wool by the fifth or sixth lamb. It mentions sprinkling “owe'e milk” over the lamb as a helpful practice, though context is unclear.
Time for selecting seed potatoes urged by M A Coverdell. Do not wait until digging time or vines die. Mark good hills now while vines bloom to ensure sturdy plants next season. Use sticks to mark hills and select seed from strong, productive hills only.
An article by J W Griffina promotes using scrap lumber to build hog houses. It argues that if scrap is scarce it pays to buy new lumber, especially when pig prices are four to ten cents a pound. The author describes ten Duroc Jersey brood sows and ten colony houses built from timber salvaged from an old frame sawmill building, 33 feet wide by 100 feet long.
A dated farming briefing covers building efficient hog houses with sturdy framing, two sheep pastures, and pasture rotation to prevent overgrazing. It urges keeping a farm record book, using mature cow or sheep mothers for stronger offspring, and balancing labor with life. It cites Canada Field Peas outperforming oats in Texas trials and suggests sheep as lawn substitutes where busy.
The article stresses litter quality as vital for chick growth. It warns against musty or damp litter and favors easily digested materials like cut clover or alfalfa. Dry leaves or straw suit different ages but must be kept dry, with a sand and clover mix noted as highly effective.
A guide on building a home farm workshop to save money and time. It outlines essential tools such as a portable forge, an 80-pound anvil, a combination vise, and drills, with approximate costs from three to eight dollars for a forge and about twenty eight dollars total for a complete outfit. It stresses practicality and self-reliance for repairs and educational value for workers and boys alike.
The article highlights several pepper varieties such as Upright Scarlet Lady, Magnum Dulce, Ruby King, and Chinese Giant, noting their color, size, flavor, and prolificacy. It also advises planting peppers only after soil warms. A separate farm tip urges farmers to reduce hog disease by improving housing, sanitation, and pasture management. It ends with a temper guidelines note to keep calm during farm chores.
Cattle manure is regarded as best for gradual decomposition and reducing potato scab compared with strong horse dung. Good pastures help keep weaned pigs thrifty and healthy. Hog houses should be built on high dry ground.
By D. Lyon a long-ago Ohio institute attendee recalls pod corn experiments showing seed mixing occurs easily when planted near other corn. He notes uniform pure seed is hard to maintain with close neighboring crops, so pedigree seed is often experimental and bought instead. He argues science aids farming but many resist. other notes cover manure spreading, salt in troughs, wealth impact on sons, and corn between potatoes.
New York trials show shaded strawberries under thin Bombay cloth yield larger leaves and more berries, with frost protection. Lighter cloth increases berry size in shade but heavier cloth reduces yield. shade with cheap cloth costs less than open-field losses. Sunflower ash content boosts manure value. early green feed via crimson clover, wheat, and sand vetch sown in September. Eggs and other farm products could be sold by the pound. Brood mare needs daily exercise, steady work, good grain and hay, and a roomy stall near foaling time.
Fashion notes on bathing frocks urging refinement and modesty for sport. Describes fabrics like satin and moire, skirt varieties including pantaloon styles, and practical details such as seams and closures. Highlights water resistance of satin and durability of cravenetted mohair, with color guidance toward black and dark blue and safer accessorizing.
The article surveys summer net curtains showing a shift from plain bobbinet to elaborate hand made lace. It notes tiny edged nets, two inch insertions, finer thread, and lighter ornate borders with German and Venetian influences. It highlights machine made edges, shadow embroidery looks, light finishes, and cost comparisons to prior years. A short cleaning tip for white plumes uses raw cold starch and blueing.
The group above shows dainty furbelows made from new embroidered chiffon ribbon in many colors. Wings are formed by molded and wired pieces, bodies stitched from self-tone silk or satin, padded to shape. A small cap features embroidered and plated chiffon with delicate edges.
A note on coat linings drawing attention with vivid stripes. Plain tailored cloth hides bright colors as dark serge coats open to display orange green or blue stripes on white grounds.
New cre tonne table covers cushions and bags in oblong round square and roll shapes feature white or natural grounds with bright floral designs. Sets blend flowered fabric with heavy filet or crocheted insertions. Luncheon sets of Japanese toweling edge hem stitched, suitable for porches and summer cottages. Advanced summer blouses use cotton crepe voile and embroidered voile with raglan sleeves and collar details. Patterns in cotton follow silk designs, creating coordinated summer frocks.
The piece catalogs neckwear, fabrics, and trims for the season, citing tursdown caltar, plaque shaped hats, and winding floupce draperies. It notes beads called tango beads, rice cloth sheer fabrics, and rich brocades, with emphasis on buttons, mosaics, and decorative tassels as key style elements.
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