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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
7
An old advertisement touts Jad Salts as a remedy for back pain and kidney trouble. It claims uric acid from meat damages kidneys and promises cleansing and normalization of urinary function with a grape and lemon acid base.
In Proof Positive style the Baltimore American prints a witty exchange. Mr. Peewee and his Hig Wife banter over annoyance and a snapping purse, illustrating sharp humor in a light column.
A Witful note features Walter I Ball of Munele, ex state senator and Republican hopeful for the 8th district, planning a public duel of brevity with a former client. The item includes humorous exchanges about the dead wife of Jim X, and stray lines on constipation cures and a piano joke from vintage notices.
Prepared guidance from the U S Department of Agriculture emphasizes effective road drainage. It recommends crowning roads to shed water quickly, using side ditches in excavations, and balancing a flat crown with good drainage to prevent softening, rutting, and skidding while maintaining even wear.
The text discusses how ditch design and road crown affect water runoff. It compares cross sections for steep grades and flat grades, noting how ditch depth and shape influence soil washing and drainage capacity.
The article discusses side ditch cross sections suited for flat grades and how ditches 1 and 2 can be built with a standard road grader, unlike figure 3. It notes paved gutters for high water, earth ditches with breakers to prevent wash, and underdrainage when the roadbed is springy. Water breaks turn water off the road but hinder traffic. crown the road when possible.
The text outlines uses of goatskin and mohair from Angora goats, noting most dress goods and Pullman car plush rely on Angora fibers. It cites six to eight pounds of mohair per goat, describes Angora size and maturity, and claims goat milk strengthens children and that Angoras thrive as sheep do in various climates.
United States agricultural explorer David Fairchilis identifies a Bohemia discovered variety of horse radish. Plant cuttings in April yield large roots by October and can grow very large if left in ground to spring. The crop tolerates dry soil and suits similar soils and cultivation to strawberries. Poor results come from mismanaged offshoots and spring plantings dug in fall.
The text discusses tile drainage under side ditches using four or six inch tile, culvert placement to cross roads, and rules to avoid diverting water. It recommends a flat cross section to retain moisture, with a slight crown in cold regions for surface drainage when frozen, and notes sand roads require other surfacing with crowned surfaces. It also advises banking outer edges on curves to maintain crown.
A gardening writer explains pruning to boost yield and quality. Pinch center buds on muskmelons cantaloupes and cucumbers at four to five feet to enlarge fruit and speed maturity. Pinch pole and lima bean vine tips at six feet. Prune tomato vines to three main stalks and top stake to redirect energy to fruit, yielding up to 40 tomatoes per plant.
The article emphasizes that each colony needs at least 30 pounds of honey with White clover honey preferred. It advises minimizing dark and avoiding honeydew honey due to waste. It notes bees do not deposit fecal waste in the hive and that residual waste can cause dysentery if retained.
The annual report from the Bureau of Plant Industry describes alternating rows of early and later maturing corn varieties to manage moisture shortages. It advises using two or three varieties with differing maturation in periods of expected drought to avoid reliance on a single variety.
Dean A I Woods of the Minnesota College of Agriculture urges every family to grow a garden this year to free supplies for the armies and hasten the end of the war. He calls for yard and vacant lot gardens, garden clubs including women and children, and intensive effort to supply summer and winter needs.
A teacher asked pupils for three items of information about the river by the town. One student’s poem notes living near it and skating on it, then falling into it, as a succinct reflection of local life. The fragment showcases rural schooling and civic lore.
A playful dialogue hints at a promised diamond ring and rising costs as Gladys and a young suitor discuss proving love through sacrifice. The exchange captures a lighthearted moment about affection and material signals.
A judge rebukes jurors who dissent in a deadlocked verdict, stating that a juror clinging to a lone opinion is unfit for duties. The exchange occurs as the jury remains unable to reach a verdict.
A light exchange between Mrs Suburbs and Mr Suburbs centers on ankle watches. She calls them immodest while he defends their modesty noting the timepieces keep their hands before their faces.
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