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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1923
Page
7
The Bergen region in southwest Norway is described as the least desirable residence by women due to heavy rainfall. It reportedly rains about 300 days annually, making hair difficult to manage in the damp climate. A drug store scene in Central Avenue quotes a clerk humorously admitting ignorance in spelling a drug term.
Government figures for the year ending 1922 list raw silks imported at 2,529,920 dollars and silk dress goods at 13,270 dollars. The United States supplied 2,817,230 dollars of the trade, while France and Switzerland together accounted for 8,162,000 dollars, split roughly evenly.
An old farm manual describes manure pits or boxes for temporary storage, with cone maggot traps to control breeding. Concrete bins with top access, removable sections, and foot-operated doors are advised, suitable for towns, cities, and farms, to minimize air exposure and leaching while retaining fertilizer value.
Associate professor A B Roe of the University of Minnesota argues that dry weather is ideal for installing farm drainage systems. He cites cost, visibility of work, and advance moisture management as key benefits, adding that proper design makes drainage an inexpensive, permanent shield against drought and heavy rain.
The Michigan Agricultural College soils department plans testing most state soils for acidity over the next few years. Prof. C. H. Spurway developed a drop test using a few drops of a special solution on soil on waxed paper to reveal acidity and lime requirements, guiding profitable farming decisions.
A farmer detail instructions to spray cattle before milking. Mix a soap solution with one pound soap per four gallons warm water and four ounces powdered naphthalin, then blend with one gallon crude petroleum. Stir until dissolved and apply as a spray before milking to prevent flies from annoying animals.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports bacillary white diarrhea as the most serious poultry disease. It cannot be cured, but can be eradicated by removing infected stock and thorough cleaning of incubators and brooders. State stations test for carriers. eradication is costly and reserved for valuable stock.
The Western Farmer notes that combining poultry with dairying boosts income by providing steady monthly profits, low capital needs, and efficient use of dairy wastes. Hens fed buttermilk or skim milk profitably supplement dairy activity, with rapid capital withdrawal by selling poultry when needed.
Angora goats are described as the most efficient brush clearance method for overland fields. They reduce undergrowth and dry patches, require simple fencing, and can clear ten acres with twenty five to thirty goats in a season. Winter feeding is minimal with shelter, and wool value is modest compared to sheep.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble often misattributed to other causes. The ad promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a remedy, urging immediate use and offering a sample bottle by mail. Also includes a one line joke about a one way street and a judge dismissing.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment promote daily use for clear complexions clean scalps and soft hands. The trio includes Cuticura Talcum marketed as a fragrance enhancing addition. Included quoted sayings add period feel. Dessert tip suggests Plymouth Rock Pink Gelatine jelly made without cooking for a large family.
A plan fit for many farmers suggests growing profitable food and feed staples, estimating production costs, and raising a cash crop or a few animals. It emphasizes balancing cash needs with family sustenance and warns against diversifying without cash considerations.
A mild man on a streetcar notes the humor in people opposing a little fresh air while others complain in a fur coat. A church wedding concludes with an embarrassing fall as the bride slips on carpet moments after vows in a surprise ceremony.
A geologist questions returning to ancestral roots while a character named Cholly replies about stopping at a title. The dialogue conveys themes of identity, irony, and status within a concise exchange.
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