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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1918
Page
7
A brief cartoon style exchange shows Mothar asking how to stop Vaby from thumb sucking and Uncle replying that it is easy for Muzzie.
An old promotion touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a universal remedy for backache rheumatism and kidney and bladder trouble. It claims 200 years of use, guarantees satisfaction with money back, and urges daily use to restore vigor and prevent relapse, sold by druggists with authentic import.
The Agriculture Department released the 1918 production program urging expansion of market gardens near cities to cut transport needs and ease distribution. Home gardens should be emphasized for family use and preserved foods, while commercial produce of perishables is to rise beyond normal where transport and markets allow.
The department of agriculture urges maintaining Irish and sweet potato acreage in 1918 despite large 1917 crops. Emphasis on conserving perishables for canning, drying, and storage, with best practices in seed treatment, variety selection, and blight prevention to stabilize yields and support bread making.
Three new publications from the department of agriculture aim to aid war gardens. Farmers Bulletin 957 The Farm Garden in the North Farmers Bulletin 984 Home Gardening in the South and Partners Bulletin 986 The City and Suburban Vegetable Garden. The department will cooperate with state agencies and colleges to boost planting, maintenance, and preservation of perishables, and expand market news and truck crop production reports.
Secretary Houston notes last year’s record shows farmers can overcome current difficulties with unity and effort. Labor and fertilizer challenges loom, and farm machinery prices rose. Cantons built reduce urgent labor demand. drafted regulations allow deferred skilled farm labor. National army furlough power urged for agricultural service.
The secretary of agriculture asks Congress for a 6 million dollar appropriation to buy and sell seed to farmers at cost. If approved, funds would be used to secure test and store seed for this season. Seed sales would be cash only at a reasonable price, with the money acting as a revolving fund until the emergency ends. The plan anticipates returning most or all of the funds to the treasury.
Secretary Houston warns that despite 1917 production, wheat supplies are inadequate worldwide. He notes short crops reduced reserves of key commodities and foresees strong ongoing demand for meats and livestock due to population growth and European needs, whether the war continues or ends.
The piece notes that acid soil is a major alfalfa failure cause and farmers lose a third of their stock feed. It stresses drainage as essential, warns heat value from certain plant materials, and stresses seed treatment before sowing. It discusses clover on sandy soil, Alsike clover benefits, Brussels sprouts maturity, weed seeds, seed cleaning, and wood use as coal substitute.
The lesson centers on Jesus feeding thousands, teaching disciples to offer what they have, trust God to bless, and recognize the living bread. It contrasts material sustenance with spiritual provision, urging action, compassion, and faith amid crisis. mentions Philip Andrew Moses and the boy with lunch, and cites John 6 and Matthew 20 25.
A collage of quotes contrasts old time fashion with modern demand and humor. The Houston Post notes that the old generation claims nothing to wear while the young boast the same. a Garfield ad promotes relief from constipation. a Louisville Courier Journal joke about a court defense. Cuticura advertises relief for rashes. a modest bride contemplates asking for meat, failing to name the cut.
An old ad claims a simple home recipe or Barbo Compound darkens faded gray hair without staining the scalp. It mixes Bay Rum glycerine and Barbo Compound with water, promising soft glossy hair that won’t rub off. The ad also invites readers to join the aviation corps for atmosphere.
An advertisement asserts catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a internal remedy that treats via the blood. It touts tonics and purifiers, claims a perfect combination produces results, and notes free testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo. Also mentions German masons and helpers in military service.
A quip about spouses and friendships notes sweeter wives would curb dues, while a close friend is defined by refusing to cancel favors. The light saying hints at humor in relationships and social circles.
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