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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1919
Page
5
A sharp satirical piece on penny misuse and small crimes, tracing penny driven schemes from gum machines to street-level theft. It links penny shortages to social decline, citing a kerosene price anecdote and a Culoraio comparison, ending with a racist joke about an Indian head on currency and a light sleeper.
A brief thrift stamp slogan urges daily saving habits to avoid letting rivals attract the public with cheap offerings. The ad warns that neglecting small savings can lead to a poorhouse situation and harm business.
Public health guidance urges vigilance as April through June mark measles peak. Measles aids pneumonia and tuberculosis deaths, spreads via coughing and sneezing, and is highly contagious before rash appears. Health officers and teachers should isolate suspected cases until proven noninfectious to curb spread.
Farmers urged to raise pure bred poultry noting easier start with one season and better hardiness. American class breeds such as Plymouth Rock Wyandotte Java Dominique Rhode Island Red and Buckeye favored for egg and meat quality brown eggs yellow skins and featherless shanks. They mature earlier for foraging and good mothering, with incubation and natural feeding methods workable. Bulletin 806 from the Agriculture Department offered free upon request to Washington.
Plants started indoors need a hardening off period before outdoor setting says J G Moors. Cabbage and lettuce transplanting fail when plants face sudden outdoor change. begin with midday sun for a few minutes and gradually extend to full outdoor exposure over ten days to two weeks for best results.
R A Moore urges careful testing of seed corn to ensure vigor and germination. With abundant good seed, farmers should test fire dried corn stored dry to know germination percentage and vitality. A sample from 50 to 100 kernels yields a reliable test. detailed methods appear in the College of Agriculture circular.
An agronomist from the Wisconsin Experiment Station urges farmers to plant Marquis seed wheat first, saying early sowing ensures a paying crop. The guidance notes that spring wheat should be prioritized even if oats are sown earlier in Wisconsin, with expectations for strong acreage this spring.
Dr Hart K Dearholt criticizes health extremes and self indulgence in University Health Bulletin. He laments people who overprotect or neglect health, cites pillow use and parental overprotection, and urges balanced, sensible care from individuals.
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