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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1920
Page
6
The piece describes how French endorsed designs let clever remakings stretch limited materials. It notes satin with tricotene or wool blends, panelled skirts with braid, and embroidered motifs, plus bold contrasts and fashionable veils and hats. A story segment on the Stafford poultry farm contrasts city life with rural pride.
In some countries tattooing serves multiple purposes. In Samoa a married woman bears several tattoo marks and in Fiji and Samoa the birth of each child is registered on the mother's hand.
An investigation finds iron can be extracted from street dirt rugs carpets walls and roofs of buildings and even from the skins of inhabitants outlining a broad range of common materials as iron sources across centers.
The Iowa experiment station reports purebred oats such as Iowa 108 Iowa 105 and Iowar are spreading across the oats belt including Iowa Illinois and Missouri. County agents seek seed car loads and a county level inspection and certification plan aims to preserve purity and grow pure seed farms generating income for farmers.
The article urges farmers to focus on seed corn at harvest, selecting ears with high grain per cob and uniform kernels. It advises shelling samples to compare two farmers sides by side, choosing mid sized ears, and avoiding giant ears for seed. It covers drying, ventilation, and long term storage to preserve vigor.
Ann Vraimen adapts to city life after moving into Cousin Allie’s with the help of neighbor Andrew Leonard Andy. The pair’s acquaintance flourishes during shared porch scenes and farm visits. He likens their union to a substantial, lasting alliance as they contemplate future names and closer companionship.
An overview of how grain arrives at central markets and is graded by sample. Commission merchants inspect and blend samples, secure best prices, and represent country shippers while buyers seek lowest costs. Merchants earn commissions and may advance funds or cover losses for farmers and railroads.
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