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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1920
Page
2
Local Oddities and Accidents Stir Morning News
Ambrose Crosslets jokes about judging men by actions not appearances while Truman Bilge plans to distrust most of what he hears. Ote Gimber’s bicycle collision leads to a lawsuit from Neil Bushnell as town gossip notes miscues and minor misfortunes. Witt Larcom’s shotgun mishap blasts into Mare Quidd’s shop. Sherm Spoor’s hat scare spooks a horse. Bill Waite’s closing sale leaves rare molasses in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Crosslets
Truman Bilge
Doc Wade
Ratio Roundtree
Ote Gimber
Neil Bushnell
Witt Larcom
Mare Quidd
Morg
Witt
Sherm Spoor
Lumley Hill
Bill Waite
Jadee
How to plant cabbage after potatoes for a good crop
The article advises sowing seed in drills one foot apart, thinning in the row, late May to early June planting, and setting plants on ridges four feet apart. After digging, plant deeply, cover leaves, and mulch with soil. If dry, tramp around each plant and lift with a fork rather than pull.
Sheep Breeders Notes Warn Against Foundered Animals
Notes advise avoidance of overfed sheep and warn against wasting effort on weak stock. They urge against weaning on barren pastures and recommend rapeseed or second growth clover as better forage for lambs.
Combatting Cotton Pests Through Crop Rotation and Plant Care
The article argues one third of cotton pest losses could be prevented by low-cost cultural methods. It stresses rotating crops to protect soil health, prevent pest buildup, and reduce reliance on per-acre insect treatments. It notes specific pest risks for cotton following weeds, cowpeas, corn, and suggests dusting poison on foliage as a field-wide remedy.
Sage and Green Cheese Methods and Variations
The article describes making sage and green cheeses from milk with green sage, parsley, and marigold, detailing two methods a colored aged cheese and a soft fresh cheese. It notes curing times and hints at flavoring with caraway mace cream or butter and stresses using rich fresh milk for best taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
New Zngland
Feeding and raising hens for better eggs and incubation
The article explains overfeeding causes soft shells and fat hens produce unreliable eggs. It recommends varied diet incl green food, limited grain, and regular exercise. It covers incubation temperatures, blood spots, selecting incubable eggs, and washing eggs to prevent disease spread.
Coal Ashes and Henhouses Tip for Homemakers
Coal ashes dumped into hen houses from the stove provide feed scraps hens store in crops and gizzards. Ensure no live coals remain to avoid roasting a hen by accident. The text also notes that investing in a dipping tank and dip benefits a sheep breeder.
Sunrise Party Ends In Exhausted Laughter
In a Hyde Park scene, Imogene leads a dawn excursion with friends from Woodlawn and Hyde Park. The group endures a sleepless night, chilly air, and misty streets as they push toward sunrise, only to return tired, quarrelsome, and oddly moved by the attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
Wisl
Imogene
Jackson Park
Gary
In The Park Bear Dialogue Sparks Cinnamon Confusion
A playful scene features a child asking what kind of bear lingers in the park as a parent answers cinnamon bear, the child notices the scent mismatches the name, and the exchange ends with a humorous moment in a city park setting.
Gentle Treatment of Milkcows Curb Curbing and Tail Kicks
An article argues for humane milking of cows and bans amputating tails for fly control. It prescribes calm handling, restraint for persistent kickers, and simple devices to avoid tail brushing while milking. It warns against brutal practices and champions kindness to improve dairy profitability and welfare.
An Automobile Lexicon Of Autos And Attitudes
A humorous list defines car terms as metaphors for people and finance with quips about garage talk and road behavior. It pairs terms like shock absorbers and center control with social satire and wry reflections on money, consent, and gender roles in an early 20th century setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunrise Court
Sarage
The Settlement Scene in a Family Dispute
Dialogue reveals a marriage tension as Suiter asks about settlements and the girl references the rest of the family. The exchange hints at unresolved expectations surrounding nuptials and financial arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suiter
Banquet Speech Refusal Sparks Odd Exchange
Jones delivered four speeches at the banquet but refused to speak further, prompting a surprised reaction. The remark about a big hit at the event sparked curiosity among attendees.
He Read the Papers. Family Dispute Over Sugar Bowl
The fragmentary dialogue shows a father accusing a son of stealing sugar from a bowl and a son defending or reacting, with shouting and denials evident in the overheard exchange. No clear event or outcome is established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Orchard and Garden Advice for Varieties and Pruning
Farmers are urged to limit new apple and pear varieties to fit bearing times and avoid overplanting. Emphasis on proper picking, gentle handling, packing single-layer boxes, and pruning fruit trees after leaf fall. A simple wagon lifting device is described to ease hoisting heavy loads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorrer
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Fordson Agts
Cloverdale
Samson
Terpsichore
St. Vitus
Emerson
John Kendricks Bangs
Jude
Hill
Cascara
Mr. Hill
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