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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1920
Page
6
A University of Illinois bulletin argues milk prices should ride seasonal production costs to stabilize supply. It notes pasture reduces summer costs and labor, while total yearly expenses stay fairly constant. fluctuating prices would align farmer, distributor, and consumer interests and prevent shortages or surpluses.
S o R Horton of Washington reports seven White Leghorn pullets began laying on October 22, producing 252 eggs in November and December 1978–19 approx. They earned back their costs by December with egg prices at 60 cents a dozen. Feed relied on scratch, dry mash, greens, scraps, grit and oyster shell.
The 1918 death rate reached a record high with 14,719,367 deaths nationwide. Influenza and pneumonia caused 477,467 deaths, over 32 percent, with influenza 244,681 and pneumonia 252,786. Rates per 100 000 were 289.9 and 284.3 respectively, all-time highs. Other major causes included heart diseases, tuberculosis, nephritis, Brights disease, and cancer accounting for nearly 27 percent of the total.
A Jamaican legend describes a moss known as the life tree or life plant with extraordinary vitality. It allegedly resists all injuries except boiling water or red-hot iron and can regrow from tiny shreds when planted in airtight darkness.
In Montenegro villagers once treated wounds with chewing tobacco, horsehair, rabbit skin, ink for burns, cobwebs to stop bleeding, and dog ear rubs for bites. Since American physicians arrived, many seek Red Cross clinics for relief.
Advice urges eye protection when using cleaning fluids like ammonia to prevent irritation from fumes.
A historical note describes plants with strange effects. Seeds dried and powdered cause intoxicated dancing, laughing, and foolish behavior for about an hour before sleep and amnesia. Other plants alter tastes, emit light, or eject a ball from a small fungus with a loud report.
A government crop report notes tobacco produced in New England New York Pennsylvania the Miami valley Wisconsin Georgia and Florida. Of 1 389 000 000 pounds in 1919 cigar types made about one sixth while chewing smoking snuff and export types accounted for most of the rest. Per acre yields averaged 1265 pounds for cigar types vs 679 for others and in 1919 cigar prices fell behind the rising demand for cigarettes.
A collection of maxims warns that straying from a clear path leads astray. Rumor travels fast and can mislead, while shrewdness teaches to feign ignorance to gain advantage. Folly and talkativeness hinder growth as slowly creeping vines delay fruit.
A string of humorous exchanges showcases social scenes. A girl recalls washing her face before kissing, an old-fashioned uncle comments on makeup, and a boastful suitor contemplates wealth versus worth. A busy housewife and a hungry hobo add bite to the dialogue about desires.
In a light exchange a student of Shakespeare contends with marriage woes and misheard lines. A daughter notes troubles in married life while a father jokes about a young scamp's chances, reflecting domestic humor and miscommunication.
The writing is lauded for its flowing style as a critic notes the smooth rhythm that keeps the piece in the running. The quote suggests admiration for the writer’s technique and pace.
The term pork barrel refers to appropriations for buildings and public works aimed at benefiting a legislator's constituents. It compares to sharing a pork barrel with neighbors, reflecting how lawmakers trade votes to aid each other during political storms back home.
When wood is used as a reinforcing material for concrete it should be impregnated with magnesium chloride. The wood must be placed so that changes in cross sectional area do not affect the structure's durability, else the concrete may crack.
Mrs Gadspur recalls a five year pledge to receive a car. Mr Gadspur responds by adjusting his 25 cent cigar and vows to honor the promise. She warns not to wait until she must rely on a wheelchair for transport.
Nell suggests consulting a hairdresser with higher standards as Belle complains about severe hair loss and seeks better hair care options.
Cartoon magazine joke remarks that a man aims for California to teach elocution to film actors, highlighting humor about theatrical aspiration and misplaced confidence. The snippet reflects light satire on celebrity culture and communication skill training.
Historical remark notes Caesar as a prolific writer and a busy man, functioning as both a warrior and statesman while effectively handling his own public image.
A spring road care guide emphasizes drainage to keep earth roads dry. Daily inspections prevent washouts, the read drag clears slush, and timely grading solidifies subgrades. For heavy clays, sand addition aids maintenance.
Advice urges permanent water runoff design when rebuilding bridges or culverts to allow ample runway for flow. Proper construction aims to reduce future repair costs and keep roads usable year round, saving funds that would otherwise be wasted.
A farmer seeking buyers should improve the farm’s curb appeal. Visible neglect, even if unnoticed by the owner, deters passersby and shoppers from purchasing at a place that looks poorly managed.
A Turkish deserter and a passportless woman are hidden in a shipboard locker. Rosa the kitchen wench hides the deserter in the captain’s chartroom as the trapped woman faints and the lid cannot be opened from inside. The crew travels toward Odessa as conditions grow tense.
Friends of Frank Morrall a Ninety of Franklin New Hampshire claim he is the region’s veteran woodchopper. Despite nearing a hundred he chops wood five miles from home to a wood lot and can cut almost five cords weekly. Morrall helped build the first bridle path to Mount Lafayette and guided many famed explorers in the White Mountains.
Acetic acid is widely used for acetate of cellulose in airship production. A new synthetic method makes acetic aldehyde from water and acetylene, then oxidizes it to acetic acid. French firms are adopting the process and may outcompete wood distillers, aiming to cheaper vinegar.
A local scout executive visited a school to organize a troop and taught the boys several lessons. The principal refused to invite him back, citing regular school work. After repeated requests, the class themselves urged Miss W to reconsider.
A witty exchange at a Christmas dance between a flirtatious young man and a mathematical maid leads to a puzzling age riddle. He asks her age in a convoluted comparison, and she answers with a riddle that leaves him exclaiming in astonishment.
The story explains that the road bed is nearly as important as the wearing surface in concrete road construction, noting its foundational role and impact on durability and performance.
In no case should the use of pit run material in the concrete roads be permitted. The policy clearly bans pit run as an ingredient in concrete road mixes to ensure quality and safety.
Reports arrive detailing continuing progress in highway improvement across nearly all states. Officials note ongoing construction, new routes, and infrastructural upgrades aimed at boosting regional transportation efficiency.
A captioned cartoon scene shows a traffic cop warning an automobilist that signaling to stop will cost a five, while the driver quips about stopping the sheet-iron Lizzard, illustrating a street humor exchange from Cartoons Magazine.
A Boston Transcript quip contrasts Croesus level wealth with middle-class living, via a father son exchange on money. The humorous line highlights perceived affluence without specific figures, reflecting social attitudes.
A prominent artist proclaims the ideal wife is a forty year old woman. He argues at forty she embodies beauty and settled mentality, an ideal companion who is mature, tolerant, and understanding. He dismisses youth as less desirable and critiques others who favor younger, undeveloped women.
A New York artist recalls boarding with a retired New England sea captain who critiques his Impressionist landscape. The captain suggests using older palettes and cropping the canvas, warning the artist to shrink the work to improve it.
A Times letter argues England should issue nickel coins to replace bronze for weight and convenience. Swiss nickels show lighter total weight than copper equivalents, easing bus conductors. London chamber of commerce backs nickel coinization to supplement silver currency with sixpence shilling and half crown values.
The value of precious stones imported into the United States in the recent fiscal year surpassed all prior years. Pearls grow in popularity, but war restrictions on fisheries have made them scarce. South Africa diamond producers are unloading wartime accumulations as the market stays favorable. National City Bank of New York notes about half the world's diamonds being owned in the United States.
After World War II, Japan shows growing interest in western sports with baseball as the most popular and tennis gaining traction beyond student circles. Courts appear in larger cities as the trend expands.
Alfred Nutting reports a London fur market comparison showing C M Lampson & Co sold 35 934 house cat skins in the current year, nearly double 1918 sales. Fur prices rose about 50 percent since spring.
A light anecdote recalls Bages inviting a visitor home to meet his little daughter. The child stuck out her tongue in greeting. The visitor turned out to be the doctor, prompting a witty exchange about the moment.
Report notes a humorous local dispute about a young Spiffins needing an auto license. The remark suggests a reason tied to boasting of being a lady killer.
F J Chamberlain recalls leaving in 1916 after hard times to seek work in Alberta's Gem Colony. He built a life on 160 acres, a 2500 dollar house, and multiple stock and machinery, later joined by his son-in-law who bought irrigated land. Allan Nicholson from Manitoba shares similar success, highlighting relocation benefits, rising land values, diversified farming, and strong health costs offset by Manitoba climate.
A cynic is described as a super-idealist who believes the world could be perfect by correcting a few minor errors he notes. The piece explores the tension between idealism and practical reform.
Diamond Dyes offers a guaranteed way to renew fabric colors on wool silk linen cotton or mixtures. The pamphlet explains diamond dyeing over any color and suggests using the Diamond Dye Color Card for matching fabrics.
Dialog captures a coin saving wager between Jim and Ed about spending, earning, and marriage plans. Jim scolds wasteful spending on a girl while Ed admits he spends to impress and secure a future with someone his friend saves for.
An old advisory suggests using Red Cross Ball Blue in the laundry to give a dainty well groomed appearance that appeals to girls, noted as a dated social tip.
In a discussion among candidates, voices argue the office should seek the man while others warn against overlooking capable women. The exchange reflects evolving views on gender and eligibility in public roles.
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