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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1922
Page
7
A simple three pole ladder for picking fruit or pruning trees is described. Poles about 100 feet long form a triangular base 66 feet apart with upper ends nailed together. Steps and braces are added to create a stable device usable on uneven ground without tipping.
Horticulturist R. Mackintosh of the university farm advises yearly strawberry bed rotation to reduce weevil damage and ease weed control. Plant early in spring with rows three to five feet apart and spacing 12 to 75 inches. remove flower buds until July. harvest from late July to first frost. fertilize with fine stable manure and keep the beds well watered.
The best time to set raspberries is early spring, with late autumn as the second option. If planted in spring, plow in fall and mulch with straw. If planted in fall, plant late before freeze and mulch. For both, prune to six inches or less of old cane next spring.
Stock quickly accept sweet clover after first exposure and prefer it alongside alfalfa and other clovers. The text notes animals develop a liking for sweet clover with continued feeding.
Fall plantings settle the soil and roots establish deeply. spring growth follows as the earth firms around the roots. Hardening of the ground promotes root stability and future growth.
Proper silage relies on cutting crops at the right stage with fine even cutting and packing. Moisture content in the cut material is essential for a good pack and quality silage.
Instructions for storing spraying materials not used in gardens and orchards this season. Follow directions on cans or barrels. store for next year with careful handling to preserve contents and prevent spoilage.
A practical poultry industry line proposes increasing egg output with fewer hens. It emphasizes efficiency and productivity in poultry farming.
A clipped market note debates fence row crops and their ease in a metaphor about bearing burdens. The piece contrasts agricultural practices with a proverb about a sheep’s back.
A lesson on Jesus as a great missionary teaching the gospel to all, aided by the twelve and grateful women. It covers the Parable of the Sower, kinship with Jesus, calming the storm, and casting out demons, including the healing of the demoniac and the response of the nearby crowd.
A Bible verse urges believers to visit widows and orphans in distress and to remain unstained by the world, emphasizing practical compassion as true religion.
A concise reflection on Romans 15:1 urging the strong to bear the infirmities of the weak and avoid seeking self satisfaction, emphasizing communal responsibility and compassion within faith. The verse guides believers to support others even when it costs personal ease or preference.
A noted quote by Bacon is cited stating that a wise man will create more opportunities than he encounters, reflecting on foresight and self-driven initiative.
A witty note from The Kitchen Cabinet mocks the bore who hamstrings happiness by piling tasks and rising costs from cradle to coffin. The piece jokes that life’s shrinking span is spent chasing ever more chores and prices.
A collection of old kitchen instructions covers Fruit Cake with sugar butter molasses coffee and nuts then steps for Creole Steak Brunswick Roast and Egg Hollandaise. Details include chopping onions peppers suet bread crumbs and seasonings plus baking times and serving suggestions.
A quoted maxim from Sir Matthew Hale asserts that a Sabbath well spent yields contentment and health, while a profaned Sabbath portends sorrow, contrasting virtue with consequence.
A practical guide to economical meals. It suggests a light starter soup and a salad to add color without increasing cost. The dessert should be attractive, with varied main dishes such as squirrel, rabbit, venison, or wild duck. Includes recipes for rabbit pie Spanish Pie and Beef and Corn Pudding.
Two unnamed speakers argue about the temperature as one lists 36 degrees on his thermometer and jokes about wearing an overcoat, highlighting a brisk start to the day.
London Answers notes a preference for longer credits to satisfy old friends even as terse credits remain popular. The debate contrasts concise acknowledgments with extended acknowledgments in social crediting practices.
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura products for baby rashes. It claims hot baths with Cuticura Soap and gentle Cuticura Ointment give relief, with optional Cuticura Talcum. The items are priced at 25 cents each.
A reader recalls childhood succotash made simply from pole beans and corn, noting regional variations across the U.S. Lima beans often replace native beans in many places. The letter mentions Johnnycake hoecake apple turnovers and frizzled beef as traditional items.
The passage asks if the oldest sister married the capable woman in domestic science who focused on fitting herself for marriage while neglecting pursuit of a partner. Philippa dismisses the idea as unlikely.
A casual remark notes losing thirteen dollars on a Friday as an unlucky omen, reflecting superstition around small financial losses and days of the week.
A woman defies a queue at a railway station window by paying for two tickets and rushing ahead. She rebukes a man named Jim saying men pressure women to hurry, while she contends women face abuse for similar acts.
A 1900s advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as safe for fabrics and effective to whiten clothes. It claims the product leaves textiles undamaged and recommends purchase from all good grocers.
A woman recalls an evening visit by a young man and a dress mishap. She borrows her sister’s new dress but her little sister reveals the swap, complicating the social encounter and adding a dash of embarrassment to the tale.
An anecdote from Everybody's Magazine about colored troops playing baseball where the chaplain acts as umpire. A batter quips that the chaplain is judging balls with his spiritual eye after a high pitch, revealing humor in a wartime color line context.
A humorous dialogue shows a man searching for his cap while his wife coolly points out it hangs on the gas jet. He laments the choice of hiding place and jokes about possibly putting it on his head instead.
A man given latitude in his methods proceeds to work as he sees fit to attain the sought outcomes.
A Kansas City Star quip contrasts Smackover with a joke about small town suspicion. The Grudge tavern landlord notes that a man who shines shoes and wears a clean collar may be suspected of planning to elope with another’s wife, highlighting local prudishness and rumor.
A family reunion brings mentions of Marie and Maggie sparking a tale of names and fashion. An elderly relative notes how Marie mirrors Mary and Maggie mirrors Marguerite, revealing playful pretensions and old-fashioned etiquette.
A dialogue captures a clash between old and new ideals of marriage. The mother praises Adelbert as an ideal husband while the modern daughter resists being fully understood, reflecting evolving views on partnership and individuality.
A witty remark notes that the man fond of his own voice may be the sole listener who values his words. The line suggests self-regard outlasting public interest.
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