Slats Diary Weekend Notes From Farm Life And Mischief
A fragmented diary spans Friday to Friday with humorous misreadings and rural details. Entries mention a talk with Jane about breathing, a weekend fishing plan, a dog and fox, church and dinner, kitchen chores, buying a wireless cap, and humorous miscommunications about daily tasks.
Ford Cars and Trucks Plan for Fall Sales
Ford cars, Ford one ton trucks, and Fordson tractors featured. Port down balance in the fall. Call and see us and investigate our plan. Chrysler Motor Co., Caruthersville, Mo.
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Ford
Crysler Motor Co
Caruthersville
Apple Pomace for Feeding Cider Byproduct Shown Safe for Cattle
Versmont station experiments show apple pomace from cider making provides good cattle feed without reducing milk quality. Start with small amounts and ease cows in, with potential to feed up to 35 pounds daily. Pomace adds nitrogen, potash, and phosphoric acid to farm rations. Farmers near cider mills should consider its use if affordable.
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Versmont Station
Cider Mille
Protect Young Tree Trunk
A Colorado Agricultural College note advises guarding young trunks from stock and pests. It recommends protecting the lower trunk with wire window screen to deter hogs horses cattle rabbits and even cats, while noting protection is easier where shelter exists and heavy snow is uncommon.
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W. J. Morrill
Colorado Agricultural College
Mish Hattie Mae Argo Visits Bruge City Sunday
Mish Hattie Mae Argo, a Bruge City teacher, spent Sunday with local households and families in the city. The event highlighted community ties and neighborhood gatherings.
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Mish Hattie Mae Argo
Bruge City
Hyre
Income Tax in Nutshell for 1919 Filers
Single persons with net income of 1000 dollars or more and married couples with 2000 dollars or more must file by March 15, 1920. District collector handles filings with Form 100A and Form 1010. Normal tax 4 percent up to 4000 dollars, 8 percent on excess, plus surtax 1 to 65 percent on income over 5000.
Italy's Lumber Needs Reflected in Postwar Forecast
Italy faces heavy lumber requirements after invasion damage. Officials expect industrial growth from wartime shifts, with lumber for commercial use likely totaling 2.0 to 2.5 billion board feet despite favorable freight rates.
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Italy
New Idea in Transper A Lovotractor Revealed for Africa
A new vehicle concept called a lovotractor is described for Africa. The design uses a weighty car and cargo on metal rails with rubber wheels running on protected road metal strips along the rails. The system is claimed to be highly effective.
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Africa
SUREST WAY TO HAVE GARDEN NEXT SPRING
The surest way to have an early garden next spring is to prepare a hot bed and a cold frame this fall. Build a frame from boards and use sash or light canvas for covering. Dig a 12 to 14 inch pit, bank with soil, and fill the pit with leaves to prevent soil freezing.
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United States
Silk value guarded in transit aboard special express trains
Silk, the most costly fiber, is described as a value so great it is guarded during coast to coast transport in strong armored express trains. Shipments range from 5 million to 25 million dollars in value.
Not Flattering Exchange at Bookshop Boardroom
A terse exchange reveals tension as a participant accuses another of causing unflattering remarks about Mr. Bestseller. The reply claims a suggestion to hire the ad writer to craft his books.
Freezone Promises Easy Corn and Callus Removal
An advertising note touts Freezone as a painless method to lift corns and calluses. It claims a tiny bottle costs only a few cents and delivers a quick result with pink healthy skin afterward.
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J. S. Larkey
Caruthersville, Missouri
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Concord
D. D. Harbert Hayti
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Lefter’s Drug Store
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