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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
8
A short discussion notes grape juice as a dairy alternative with nutrients similar to other foods. It compares grape juice with milk and describes a homemade grape juice press with a two post frame, lever, block and tackle, and juice channels for efficient overnight pressing.
The text explains that grafting a very sweet apple on sour stock does not reduce sweetness. Acidity and other qualities depend on tree health and location, with varieties differing greatly. The Northern Spy and Bellflower show wide variation from excellent to worthless fruit.
An Indiana Farmer column extols apple orchards as value boosters for farms not currently on the market. It argues a young thrifty orchard enhances farm value more than its cost, and notes that caring for orchards attracts workers who will tend the land, with basic tools cited as revitalizing an old, undernourished orchard.
It states that deciduous fruits travel better when cooled before loading in cars and asserts that fully ripe but firm fruit can reach eastern cities in excellent condition if kept cold until placed in the ear.
Guidance on choosing trees stresses prioritizing fruit quality over appearance. It notes crooked trees often bear better fruit and warns against sacrificing quality for looks.
Advice notes that sowing white clover on heavy clay lawn areas can improve soil and prepare it for grasses. It states an ounce covers about ten square feet and clover grows readily.
A fisherman reports pikes exhibiting extraordinary boldness. One pike darted at a man’s hand, another struck a keeper washing a boat in Richmond Park pond, and a Weybridge resident who waded in a shallow creek was bitten, tearing his arm and leaving a visible wound.
The Worcester Telegram notes that piracy plagued Hong Kong from the 13th century and Chinese authorities fought sea raiders for centuries. It adds that improvements in veterinary care have raised hopes but not cured hydrophobia, with veterinarians only treating suspected cases.
Propaganda style notice urges reading a religious pamphlet titled The Time Is At Hand as a guide amid global unrest. It claims scriptural proofs place the world on a prophetic stream and frames the imminent crisis as Jehovah’s appointed opportunity, appealing to readers with apocalyptic language.
John Ditmars a bachelor farmer south of the city gave the church his $5,000 Christmas gift to buy and install a new organ in the auditorium. Pastor Dr B W Tyler announced the gift during Sunday morning service and preached on the text It is better to give than to receive.
A frail nod to a nursemaid returns four children from a walk, with the mother doubting their identity and noting how changed they appear since last seen. The exchange centers on whether the arriving children are truly her own, underscoring maternal concern.
A New York politician quips about a careless stenographer, noting the phrase they used to capture a statement. The Ledger quotes him with a wry aside about the expected wording and propriety of the record.
An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease needing internal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as a blend of tonics and blood purifiers, prescribed by leading doctors, and said to reach the blood to cure catarrh. Testimonials are offered free, with the product sold for 75 cents and backed by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
About thirty neighbors and friends gathered Monday night at Mr. and Mrs. William S. Peerys home for a surprise visit. The plan was arranged by Misses Ann Stewart and Lissie Thomeo. The evening featured games and festive refreshments.
Upton Presbyterian church surprised their pastor and his wife at Sabbath school Christmas exercises on Christmas Eve with a purse of 836 to buy a parlor rug. The couple expresses deep gratitude for the gift and other expressions of kindness from friends. Yours truly, C. C. Meek.
Record of attendance and collection from Greensburg Sunday schools. Includes entries likely for Cen tennial M E and Union Mission with figures such as 206 1882 and other unclear totals.
A Nova Scotia reader praises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for relieving heaviness after meals. The ad claims the medicine strengthens digestion and liver function, noting they are superior to pills and offer free samples at drug stores. Also mentions a visit from Mr Crawford's family from South Bend to Nova Scotia.
Disjointed OCR text shows multiple time stamps and monetary values such as 7:30 a m 1:30 a m 9 00 p m and 11 00 p m with scattered numbers and letters. The snippet lacks cohesive context or identifiable events beyond time markers and figures.
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