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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
3
Mrs C F Pmmuuirs of Toomaboro Georgia reports long standing backache and headaches, says the Vegetable Compound restored strength and allowed her to work again. She urges other weak nervous women to try the product and shares her improvement.
United States Department of Agriculture urges farmers to destroy weeds after seed-bed prep. The piece cites wild onion as example and outlines steps: plow deeply in late fall, plant intercrops like corn to kill bulbs, mow roadside weeds, rotate crops, use cover crops, and apply surface cultivation. It emphasizes ongoing, disciplined weed control and soil improvement.
A sturdy hog hauling rack with hinged partitions aids transporting hogs of varying sizes. Built like a hayrack, it sits on a level floor with two hinged gates, allowing up to ten bags or hogs to be moved with less crowding on the way to market.
Seed bed preparation should reach eight to nine inches deep with well rotted manure and fertilizer. Pepper plants need warmth and housing until transplant. Large sweet peppers come in Ruby King Chinese Giant and Bull Nose. Pimento peppers suit pickling or canning and mature to red ripe for storage. Continuous cultivation and light liquid feed aid vigor.
Department of Agriculture experts urge lattice ventilators 12 to 15 inches square for hay barns especially alfalfa or clover. Ventilators laid 10 to 12 feet apart horizontally and 8 to 10 feet apart vertically carry off steam from evaporation and prevent overheating, preserving hay and extending durability.
The bureau of markets of the United States Department of Agriculture finds that many public municipal markets fail due to poor siting. Specialists say a retail market should be centrally located near the main shopping section with good streetcar access to serve the largest possible number of people.
An old guidance piece notes that broadcasting fertilizer over plowed ground in home gardens can significantly increase carrot yields. It details mixing plant food with soil, storing surplus as feed for rabbits or poultry, and emphasizes organic matter's constant change through decomposition. It also touches on cooling fruit shipments to curb decay and warns that poultry diseases are transmissible without proper disinfection.
Pasturing woods damages them, with severity tied to stock numbers and wood size. Notes on preventing chick chilling during handling, enriching soils, turkeys foraging, growing more corn per acre, and boosting bee profits with improved methods.
United States Department of Agriculture provides Farmers' Bulletin 110Q for boys and girls clubs detailing soil selection. Gravelly or sandy loams, well drained and fertile, are best. prepare land deeply but not subsoil, disinfect seed, plant 15 to 18 bushels per acre, and use shallow tillage as crop grows.
The article stresses cultivating gardens promptly rather than delaying for spare time. It argues cultivation aligns with crop needs and proper farm work priority, warning that waiting can yield poor vegetables and lower yields. It emphasizes timely cultivation as essential among farm tasks.
United States Department of Agriculture recommends freezing fruit in areas with surplus production and cold storage. The process, tested in the Midwest and Pacific states, preserves strawberries raspberries loganberries currants and cherries by freezing in commercial lots at about 10 degrees. Frozen fruit must be thawed and used promptly as thawing causes decay.
Advice on preventing summer losses in farm flocks by removing broody hens promptly. Describes a pine coop with a raised floor and slatted sides to break broody behavior, stressing proper feeding and water.
Food inspectors of the United States Department of Agriculture inspect perishables at select market centers and issue certificates stating quality and condition on arrival. These certificates serve as prima facie evidence in U S courts in disputes between interested parties. A nominal inspection fee is charged depending on the amount inspected.
Hunters wasting time may harm public road markers as Lincoln highway signs cost seven dollars each. Town highway commission declares destruction punishable by law since signs are public property. Future hunters might remove or reuse signs during travels next summer.
United States Department of Agriculture advises care of breeding stock in Farmers Bulletin 1116. Inspect birds and houses for mites or lice and keep poultry free from infestation. Early feathering and crowing signal early maturity and profits, while poor results often reflect operator error with incubators.
The article discusses efficient house cleaning methods emphasizing preventive care, organized storage, and daily dusting to reduce work. It includes early 20th century hygiene advice and practical homemaking steps, followed by several old fashioned cooking recipes for waffles, ham pancakes, griddle shortcake, and sweet red pepper jelly.
A family moves to a new neighborhood and a neighbor asks Donald how many sisters he has. He replies with a wry line about having “a whole house full,” reflecting a humorous, lighthearted tone from a bygone era.
A promotional item cites Kilmer’s Kidney health tonic as a widely used remedy and notes its claimed high success. The piece also weaves in anecdotes about laundry tips with Red Cross Ball Blue, social quirks, and humorous vignettes about Bolshevik misunderstandings, domestic life, and civil service exams in a collage of unrelated clippings.
Mrs Morgan confronts her maid Sarah about her lover wearing white in the house. Sarah deflects with humor about the beau looking blacker in white. The exchange ends with a wry remark about the groom’s conduct as a sparrow is noted for its flight speed.
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