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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
3
A study of diagrams from state agricultural stations and the USDA compares spring wheat yields by variety groups. Columns show bushels per acre for winter, durum, white, and other types across years, highlighting cooperative research outcomes.
The readable portion describes a garbled mix of names places and terms. It mentions wheat farming and a region reference to the eastern North Draketn with unclear context and several invented or misread words. No coherent event or identifiable figures emerge from the fragment.
The article notes moles feasting on grubs while researchers search for the cause of unusual vole and insect activity. It discusses suspected factors and observations linking soil conditions, weather, and pest behavior to the broader ecosystem.
Census figures between Poc and VW indicate no decisive rise in farming machinery demand. Corn huskers and shredders row through corn and bean harvesters while crate drills and spring harvesters show notable public support.
Fragmentary OCR text notes cleanliness as a key factor in ads and branding. Mentions experiments with pads and drinks, plus a few garbled phrases referencing teams, beverages, and tech terms. The readable bits suggest a local business or publication stressing hygiene in marketing.
Unable to extract coherent facts from the provided text. The fragment lacks identifiable people, places, organizations, dates, or events to form a factual newspaper card.
A brief note describes feeding a calf with grain and avoiding waste by ensuring it is consumed swiftly. The emphasis is on prompt, complete intake and minimal leftovers.
A brief proverb notes that a stunted neglected colt will never become a good horse, highlighting the outcome of early neglect on a young animal’s prospects.
Farmers should harvest small grass patches after main hay crop to boost stores. Saving limited patches costs a bit more but avoids shortages as livestock consume much hay in winter. Cutting Johnson grass and other thrifty growth prevents pests and yields seed for next year.
A historical account outlines celery growing steps from seed in greenhouses to transplanting and field care. It emphasizes irrigation, spraying, and pest control, noting spraying costs rise but remain essential to prevent disease and ensure high quality stalks.
A historical note describes building a double gate with four hinges, timing and fitting steps, cutting the gate in two to form two equal leaves, and tips to prevent swelling and binding by precise sizing and joint work. The article emphasizes careful planing, hinge placement, and trimming to ensure smooth operation and durability.
Instructions urge high soil fertility for profits. Advocates lime to improve crops and prevent poverty in soil. Recommends phosphorous supply, green manures, proper use of stable manure, and buying stable midware when affordable.
Fragmented note on manure handling urges spreading manure and shoveling waste into gutters. Recommends placing a wagon or manure spreader to spread material as soon as possible to save nutrients and avoid buildup before applying to fields.
Fragmentary text hints at soil and farming themes with phrases about soil health and prosperity. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable. The tone suggests a satirical or cryptic commentary on agriculture and economy, but specifics are unavailable.
Good beds and dry sleeping quarters are indispensable to successful pig raising. Clean pens, proper ventilation, and consistent feeding support healthy herd growth and reduce disease risk.
Kaffir Gorm is touted as one of the best grains for poultry and is described as more suitable than Indian corn for feeding flocks. The note highlights its superior value in poultry rations.
The piece surveys practical and deluxe winter sports clothes and bridal millinery. It highlights a knitted skating suit, coordinating sets, convertible scarves, and hats in velvet, satin, and velvet with metal accents. It notes mustard tones, olive velvets, and pale rose details, with descriptions of accessories and wedding-season styling.
The New York Herald notes evening coats feature capelike swings and deep fur trims. A violet velvet wrap with gray fur reaches the ears and shoulders, with muff bands and ankle length. A second French wrap mimics a cape, full and tassel edged, front edges forming a muff when clasped.
A fashion note introduces a veil design where a single thread run forms a trimming on the front of the hat as the veil is adjusted. The idea blends simple line work with headwear to create a subtle decorative effect.
The article notes early aeronautics use during the French Revolution with Doctor Coutelle producing hydrogen from water. He faced scorn from Duquesnoy and orders to join General Jourdan. Coutelle’s balloons later served at Jenny, Coblenz, and Andernach as Bonaparte suppressed aerostation.
A Indianapolis businesswoman saved to invest in real estate buying ten acres on the South Side. She planted sweet corn, built a small house and chimney to fool neighbors about protection, then revealed the prank to a friend. On the day of harvest the house and chimney vanished, but the corn stayed.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes that football wins by underdog small colleges delight fans. A small college often defeats wealthier rivals by early team building and strong loyalty, gaining cohesion and seizing the defining game before larger programs.
The Army and Navy Journal notes new U S battle and scout cruisers nearing completion will use turbine engines. The battle cruisers will top 180000 horsepower, with scout cruisers at 90000 horsepower. Top speeds are about 35 knots, over 40 mph, surpassing merchant ships.
A hotel party after a Zeppelin raid recounts the night and compares behavior with a fortnight earlier incident. A young guest sighs that this time he received far less attention despite being well dressed.
A lament about people who chase worldly pleasures beyond home, spending freely instead of enjoying domestic comforts. The piece warns that constant outings to distant pleasures invite trouble and expense.
Report notes a highly successful operation and mentions the doctor and his family traveling to Canada for a summer vacation. The tone reflects optimism about medical outcome and implied prestige of those involved.
Physicians identify uric acid as the rheumatism cause and joint pain source. Dr. Pierce claims Anuric, developed at Buffalo's Invalids Hospital, drives out uric acid to reduce swelling and pain. Obtain Anuric at drugstores or send 10 cents for a trial package to test its potency.
Local testimonial from Earl A. Pabrett of Manchester Indiana praising Br Dr Pierce s Anure Tablets for back soreness tied to disordered kidneys. Ad touts quick action and lasting benefits and notes to ask a druggist for Dr Pierce s Anuric Tablets. Also references Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as established products.
A New York Times correspondent argues for naming US warships after Native American leaders. He cites Powhatan Tecumseh Black Hawk and others as fitting symbols of indomitable naval prowess and national history.
The piece argues learning shapes the spirit through doing, not mere teaching. Teachers act as guides to place the child where absorption occurs, since telling facts risks breaking the learner’s trust and the truth. Education is absorption, not professional lecturing.
An old advertisement touts Grove’s Tasteless chill Tonic as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims liver support malaria relief blood enrichment and system strengthening for 50 cents a bottle.
The article traces needle history from bone and ivory to early steel needles made by Moors and imported to England by the 14th century. It notes bone fish bone and ivory needles found in European cave refuse, and praises modern needle machinery as impressive as pin machinery.
A vintage advertisement touts Cuticura cleansing soap to purify and a soothing emollient to heal. It claims to keep skin clear and youthful, hair healthy, and hands soft. Free sample by mail via a postcard to Cuticura Dept L Boston. sold everywhere.
A rich uncle visits his niece and hears how his great nephew loves school. Teddy answers a question about life in school with a gravity surprising for his age, saying the main task is to wait until it is time to go home.
After addressing a woman's cooking club a famed lecturer faced questions about his household and wife. The members praised the wife’s cooking and looks, wondering about marriage. the lecturer smiled and said he had already married her.
This advertisement promotes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children for feverishness headaches teething disorders and digestive issues. It claims rapid cold relief and child friendliness, noting 29 years of use and a free sample with a 25 cent price at all druggists. Address Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
A fragment from Farm Life jokes about differences between clothing stored in a Saratoga trunk and a bloodhound with a cold. A grim man draws a pistol, ending the scene with a veil on the ensuing detail. The line follows a character’s provocative, satirical monologue.
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue claiming millions use it and that sales rise yearly. It promises to refresh old clothes and urges readers to ask their grocer for the product.
In a vivid exchange Mr Erastus Pinkly curses a bet that forces a man to eat a gallon of molasses with a toothpick. Pickaninny Jim notes the toothpick slows the task but the molasses is worth the effort.
A humorous exchange has Mr Chuggins claiming his motor needs to be Erin fixed while joking that the vehicle is a self-stopper. The remark playfully contrasts initiation and stopping behavior.
A brief maxim notes that a wife bears the brunt of a failed marriage while a successful one brings her the best rewards. The quote reflects social views on marriage outcomes rather than reporting a specific event.
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