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Montezuma Enterprise

Location

Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1915

Page

3

Causes of Fruit Failures

W W Robbins notes several causes for fruit set failure despite abundant blossoms. Self sterility, frozen pistils, weak trees, rain or snow damage, excessive wood growth, nitrogen fertilizer excess, diseased buds, and heavy spraying before pollination can reduce fruit set.

W. W. Robbins Colorado Experiment Station Bartlet Kiefer Lawrence, Duchess and Anjou

Is progress measured by church attendance versus faith

Dr Ernest C Richardson of Princeton recalls Dr Samuel J Andrews in a library moment. He cites a boast about Philadelphia having twelve hundred churches versus Jerusalem's eight hundred synagogues at the time of Christ’s crucifixion. The exchange frames progress in religious terms.

Ernest C. Richardson Princeton University Samuel J. Andrews Philadelphia Doctor Andrews Jerusalem Jesus Christ

An Alternative at Door of Apartment House

Caller complains about no elevator and protest about stairs. Janitor offers humorous reply that the caller may run if desired.

Slander unfolds as a spreading, deadly force

Beaumarchais' quote dramatizes slander starting soft and insidious in the mouth and ear, then escalating to a diabolical, public crescendo of hatred and proscription that defies any single breaker. The vivid sequence moving from whisper to universal chorus highlights slander's corrupting power.

Beaumarchais

Patience and the messenger tale from the war office

A dialogue recalls a girl named Patrice recounting a failed attempt at kissing and a call to her mother who did not listen. The text notes that girls work as messengers in the British war office and observes that a down and out man is in a dire state.

Patrice British War Office

Apple Scab Seen as Key Cause of Poor Harvest

Professor W Paddock of the Ohio College of Agriculture warns that apple scab likely majorly contributes to crop failures. The fungal spores attack blossoms in spring and weaken fruit, but thorough spraying can control the disease.

W. Paddock Horticultural Department Ohio College of Agriculture

Keeping Trash in Orchard Insect Egg Mass Warning

The text urges keeping orchard soil clean after pruning to prevent insect egg masses and fungal spores. Do not leave branches or bark on the ground, and sweeping up and burning loose bark helps prevent pest problems and ensures effective orchard work.

Currants: hardy shrubs good for neglect and care

Currants are hardy and easy to grow. Plant four feet apart in rich soil, cultivate well or mulch, prune out old wood so new shoots have space. If currant worm appears, dust with hellebore.

Mustache debate tied to British Army fashion

The London Chronicle traces the mustache trend in the British army to Austrian officers during the Waterloo period. It notes Guards resisting line regiments imitation, Crimea winter beard warmth, and the later "Picadilly weepers" symbolizing fashion among London men.

War Office Crimea London London Chronicle

Scottish Lodging Houses in Glasgow

Glasgow runs seven municipal lodging houses, six for men and one for women. The stone structures range from three to five stories and offer individual rooms with bed and chair. Beds include wire springs, mattresses, coarse sheets, blankets, coverlets, pillows and pillowcases, all aired and cleaned after lodgers depart. The seven houses provide 2,235 bedrooms in total.

Glasgow

A Ghastly Fear in a Domestic Exchange

A humorous exchange shows Mrs. Strongmind-Henry fearing for her husband as she urges him to return from work promptly after a late arrival. He reassures she is not harmed, joking about a possible ransom scenario.

Red Cross Ball Blue Whitening Ads From Grocers

Proud to show white clothes becomes easy with Red Cross Ball Blue. Grocers advertise the trusted product promising brighter laundry results and whitened fabrics for every household.

Red Cross Ball Adv Red Cross

Jones Death Report Reveals Medical Attention Prior

In a brief exchange the speaker notes they were not surprised by Jones' death, stating they knew a physician was attending him, confirming prior medical intervention. The remarks imply an expected outcome tied to the health crisis.

Wedding Tears and Laughter Split Among Guests

The scene shows men laughing and women weeping in equal measure, hinting at tension between roles and reactions. Observers note no victims are identified, suggesting a social or ceremonial tension rather than a tragedy.

Motherly counsel for a motorboat trip

Dialog excerpt shows a mother advising her child on proper attire for an afternoon motorboat outing. The reply names Mr. Scatterbrain as the companion, prompting the quip about wearing a bathing suit and life preserver.

Hair or No Hair Promoting Cuticura Shampoos and Ointment

An advertisement extols Cuticura products for scalp care claiming hair improvement and relief from itching and irritation. Free samples offered by mail. A separate humorous anecdote describes a traveling salesman nicknamed a whirlwind wind, reflecting on failed would-be success.

Cuticura Dept. XY Boston

Drink Denison's Coffee Ad Keeps Slogan Repeated

An old promotional copy urges readers to drink Denison's Coffee for health and features an embedded humorous dialogue about card playing in a household. The ad ends with a Red Cross Bail Blue pledge and grocery availability.

Dishwashing Machine Promises 18000 Dishes Per Hour

A Chicago hotel steward operates a two man machine that will wash and dry over 18 000 dishes each hour. Julie notes the machine threatens jobs for mothers while Mamie agrees with the men.

Mamie Chicago Julie

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