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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
6
E. Van Benthuysen explains sod versus seed for a lush lawn. Sodding needs leveling, soil prep, and thick but shallow slabs with rolling. seeding requires rich soil, thorough sowing, and regular mowing. Both paths rely on moisture and weed control for a lasting, decorative lawn.
L M Bennington advises using asparagus plumosus as the ideal table plant with dainty lacy fronds. Pinch ends for breadth, keep soil light with sand, water moderately, avoid red spider, and provide sunless light. Combine with Roman hyacinths lilies of the valley narcissus for variety. rotate plants daily for best sunshine exposure.
The plant displays a striking pink hue that appears more vivid under artificial illumination, drawing attention to its coloration and overall appearance.
Advice on choosing seeds, garden placement near the house, and pest protection with nets or hedges. Tips include soil amendment with coal ash and sand, bonemeal use for vines and fruit trees, and early watering and soil covering to prevent baking after irrigation. Plant transplanting best done in evening or on a dark day.
Spraying rose mildew with sulfur or potassium suds one ounce per three gallons of water proves far more effective than the old dusting method using flowers of sulfur. This older practice is less reliable for protecting foliage and blooms.
Blight attacking pansies requires stirring lime and sulphur into the soil. Remove and burn affected plants. If blight persists, establish a new bed and spread lime and sulphur over the old bed, mixing thoroughly.
A vintage collection offers scalable dishes including Escalloped Eggs and Jam Omelet with olives and white sauce. Recipes cover Coffee Custard, Lacto frozen desserts, and buttermilk substitutes, plus a luncheon option of chopped hard cooked eggs on buttered toast.
The article explains early fireless cookstove use with heat stored in water and heat radiators. It lists Irish Stew and Beef a la Mode prepared in the cooker with detailed steps and ingredients, emphasizing long simmer times and preserved flavors through insulated cooking.
The text appears to be a conversational snapshot with lines about times, a college girl, and measurements related to Venus de Milo. No identifiable event or entities are present to form a solid news item.
The exchange jokes about a first edition surviving long on shop counters. It hints at the book’s popularity and the fatigue of being displayed, with banter about exhaustion from standing so long.
A witty line about wealth arising from spousal snubs underlines a comic exchange. It frames adversity as a route to fortune through social dynamics and personal rises.
A fleeting exchange questions the longevity record set by Me Thuselah. One says the high standard may deter others from chasing it, prompting discussion on motivation and ambition in long careers.
The article describes lingerie as airy and dainty with satin chiffon and lace using sheer fabrics in silk-like colors. It notes negligees, ribbons, flowers, and wide vallace in decorative outfits. It mentions a negligee worn over satin pantalettes with a lace underbodice and an empire coat with chiffon flowers.
The article describes new thin white summer dresses with frothy frills and flounces in sheer organdie and lawns. It highlights pale color refl ections, lace applique, and panel fronts with wide flounces, scalloped hems, and an embroidered cape over the shoulders.
Patent leather motifs form a decorative scheme on some gabardine suits, adding a distinctive shine to the fabric and outlining the garment’s trim and design features.
Fairy tale of Woodbine the Elf who proposes a balloon air trip for the Elves. They craft colorful balloons with parasols, fly over hills and streams, share drinks, meet a purple mossed cave dragon, and return home slowly while being admired.
A Frankfort Kentucky woman writes that after suffering from female weakness she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and regained health. She credits three bottles with restoring her strength and ability to work, urging others to try the tonic. The letter promotes the remedy and invites women to seek confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
Toy production in Japan advances slowly amid strong demand as raw material costs climb. Key inputs include colored paper, tinfoil, cotton, silk cloths, dyes, cardboard, metals, and celluloid, with price increases up to 40 percent and further rises anticipated.
A new mourning collar offers a blend of form and function. The three petaled af fair of white organdie features a low front and high bowed back. Boning traces each petal with organdie edging and net backing, accented by black handwork sprays. The collar sits in a cravat of black satin lined with white and is tied loosely in front with a long loop and two ends.
Stores unveil a range of wide and narrow mohair and silk braids along with leatherette trims offering a glossy rubber-like finish. The new trims suit both suits and hats and come in several widths.
A five year old girl Margie living on the top floor asks if heaven is higher than their apartment. Her mother confirms heaven’s height and that they may go there if they are good. Margie replies they should be very good so angels might let them live on the ground floor.
Miss Violette Wilson daughter of former Berkeley mayor J Stitt Wilson defies her father and withdraws from the University of California to seek education from real life. She had enrolled in letters and sciences last August but soon felt college studies hampered her mental growth and chose to leave despite parental wishes.
A Detroit Free Press column contrasts cheerfulness with debt pressures. It jokes that while the speaker can point to others with more money, those wealthier folks won’t help, highlighting everyday financial strain.
In a terse exchange Senator Sorghum opposes mudslinging while suggesting a rock implies tough campaigning. The remark signals a hard edge in the contest as rivals press attacks and the senator frames their approach.
Former tea and coffee users learn of a pure wheat based beverage with a delightful flavor. It avoids sleeplessness heart flutter headaches and other ills often caused by caffeine in coffee and tea.
Instant Postum presents a snappy flavor like mild coffee but contains no caffeine or harmful ingredients. The condensed soluble product suits home, picnics, and travel, offering a convenient substitute for tea or coffee to avoid discomfort or interference with success.
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