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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1922
Page
6
The early spring frock display spotlights taffeta as the dominant fabric for afternoon dresses and evening gowns. Black and dark blue satin-like taffeta remains the top choice with lustrous surfaces and self trim options. The features include ruchings, plaits, and pipings highlighting the silk’s decorative potential.
A vivid survey of spring children’s party dresses in sheer cottons and light silks. Styles feature straight lines and full skirts with attached bloomers for girls up to seven, and newer silk jersey looks alongside volles organdie and taffeta. Fairly detailed descriptions of frock silhouettes, trims, and decorative features accompany a photographed example.
United States Department of Agriculture guidance argues that killing sick poultry with a hatchet is often more profitable than curing them. Emphasizes prevention, cleanliness, and sanitation to reduce disease and parasite spread, including ground preparation, egg sourcing from disease-free flocks, and regular disinfection.
The Animal Husbandry Division of the U S Department of Agriculture begins feeding and breeding experiments to compare scrub crossbred and purebred hogs. Ten crossbred sows and ten scrub sows will be mated to purebred and crossbred boars, with generations continued and offspring fed or kept for breeding. Trials at Beltsville Md and other feeds aim to resolve farmer doubts on purebreds versus crossbreds and scrubs.
Popular Mechanics describes a method to couple an automobile to a circular saw for occasional use. The design uses a low saw frame to align with the engine shaft, with couplings from pipe slots or a solid bar with pinned sleeves. For continuous use, a larger engine shaft pin and slight frame hole enlargement may be needed.
Analysis shows a ton of wheat straw contains about 10 pounds of nitrogen 2.6 pounds of phosphoric acid and 14.3 pounds of potash. At current prices that plant food would cost about 8 dollars in fertilizer form making straw less cost effective. Handling straw adds more work than using commercial fertilizers.
A poultry breeder gains success by selecting only the best specimens each year. Breeding for heavy egg production hinges on choosing top layers as breeders. Over generations, the habit of producing heavies becomes well established in the flock.
A set of old proverbs compares a courtier to pumpkins grown in dark, a crow to a hungry fiddler, and a judge to a tiger. It warns a fiddler or poet should not know music or poetry to avoid losing work or reputation. A servant or scholar risks trouble or contempt. Vexation: a feast stomach ache.
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