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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
6
The article explains identifying the pest by a long tender spike and alternating spikelets like wheat or rye grass. It notes underground rhizomes allow rapid spread if fragments remain in the field. Eradication is feasible if tackled promptly when a patch appears.
The text argues early digging to remove weed roots, recommending patch growth then deep plowing to six to eight inches, followed by thorough pulverization and harrowing. It stresses that initial labor prevents years of infestation and weakens the root system for easier extermination.
The readable parts mention illness and trouble but lack concrete facts names dates places or events to form a coherent summary. The text is heavily corrupted creating insufficient information for a proper card.
Notes on removing diseased trees to prevent spread and using timber waste for limber and fence posts. Describes thinning undergrowth, clearing poor timber, seeding with blue grass, and pasture creation to enrich soil with cattle manure, boosting tree health and land value.
Alfalfa rose from a New York start in 1821 then to California and the West where irrigation aided it becoming the staple hay crop. Once its cultural needs were understood it spread coast to coast and earned the title king of forage crops. Pruning guidance follows for wood production.
The article argues that many farms fail with poultry because owners follow the wrong plans. It states poultry will produce if hens are given a fair chance and proper care. Runty or lazy hens usually reflect the owner's initial missteps in management and care.
Alfred M. White of Fairfield County Ohio describes a original coop and run for hens with brood. The design keeps chicks safe from aerial and ground predators and provides near shelter from storms. The two-part structure uses a 3 1 3 by 6 feet run, one by two inch framing, wire mesh, a movable coop, and simple feeding and watering setups.
A detailed description of a white taffeta summer dress features a drop skirt tunic with ample tucking and accordion plaiting, paired with a wide-brimmed lingerie hat, a white chin chin parasol, and white kid slippers. It notes alternatives in white cotton fabrics and sheer voiles for practical wear.
Suede hats with soft silk crowns and narrow flat brims accompany white Russian net veils adorned with small patches. Pale heliotrope silk nets trend for blondes while blue veils suit dark complexions, and light tulle wisps reach only the nose.
A fashion note describes the revival of the old tulle bow worn at the back of the neck now placed at the front on white net collars. The small bow provides contrast and a modern twist, appearing on new collars with rolling pointed francs.
A fragmented notice references a matron who favors black attire and a related service detail, with partial lines suggesting a hospital or ceremonial role and associated duties.
The piece surveys old wedding practices across cultures. It notes that shoes or slippers were borne or removed to symbolize the bride’s subjection to the groom, with examples from East traditions Nestorian rituals and Russian customs. It contrasts these rites with modern sensibilities and odd vintage quips.
A fragmented OCR snippet notes a struggle to secure power, with phrases about striving to obtain all and selecting an exact approach. The readable text hints at a contested effort to control supplies or resources and the limits of achieving total control.
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