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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1904
Page
8
A fragmented essay-like passage discusses temperament as a hard-to-define trait seen in Duge Beinhart and Mrs. Carter. It argues that flawless beauty often masks emotion, describing how overconscious vanity suppresses genuine feelings and makes the charming, intelligent woman less memorable.
Herbal remedies from grandma era are praised as safer skin and health tonics. Shepherd’s purse seeds aid blood disorders and rheumatic scrofulous conditions, while bistort yields astringent mouthwash and sore throat decoctions. Catnip wash for cleansing the head is described with plant details and growing habits.
A brief literary notice describes the allure found in the shifting shadows and lights across a woman's face, inviting readers to notice the nuanced play of expression and mood.
A reader explains a home method to preserve roses by layering petals and salt in a lags jar, packing tightly, and sun drying. The process repeats daily until petals diminish, then adding powder and orange peel to complete the jar. The goal is to neutralize odors and preserve the rose fragrance for lasting use.
Instructions for two strawberry desserts. Prepare cream with warmed milk or cream, sugar, and strawberry juice. Layer washed strawberries in a glass dish with fur sprinkles. For jelly, dissolve gelatin in water, add sugar lemon juice and orange, pour over berries, chill until firm, then unmold and garnish with whipped cream.
An essay argues true economy rests on distinguishing needs from luxuries and timing purchases. It cites a man delaying a carpenter for four dollar knives, urging prudent buys. The piece notes summer footwear trends with champagne shades, chiffon, tongless styles, and perforated patterns enhancing hosiery.
The article reviews commercial head formation for apple and pear trees, arguing low-headed trees resist wind damage, ease harvesting, and reduce costs. It cites Professor L. Corbett on branch arrangement around the main axis, with sequenced pruning steps across three years to build a stable, multi-branch head and prevent spilt limbs. It notes 8 inch main branches, yearly reductions, and subdividing limits to maintain symmetry. Also mentions kaolin demand and imports from British Guiana.
A Midwest practice turns corn stalks into paper at mills like Hiluola and Kankakee. A wandering steam machine processes stalks on farms, baling fine material for cattle feed and sending pith and outer coats to separate Maine facilities for different paper grades. The note details farmer payments, costs, and yields, plus tips on keeping stubble soil fertile and improving feed efficiency with ewes and lambs, rye, and rape seed.
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