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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1928
Page
6
The bulletin discusses cattle feed economics comparing purebreds and grades, soybeans inoculation for soil, and methods to inoculate soybean seed or soil. It covers chick feeding from hatch and early management, plus postcalving cow nutrition including reduced hay before calving and gradual feed increases for high producers.
Practical notes on carving large platters to avoid spoilage, slowing oven for puddings and mer ningue, creating bluing solution just before use, testing shade with garments, and adjusting for fabric weight. Warns against crowding and overheating, suggests small cereal stock as warm weather nears.
A garbled excerpt discusses keeping breakfast cereals and grains in the pantry while warning about weevils and pests. It mentions dehy dration or tin containers and the need for proper storage to prevent infestation, though many words are illegible.
Health reports show typhoid fever deaths in Pennsylvania have fallen to 2.7 per 100,000 and are no longer a major mortality factor. Rural areas credit septic tank construction for curbing disease and boosting health. The note also covers corn borers, cabbage leaf breaking, preserving spring eggs, and grain needs for cows on pasture.
Dr. Theodore B. Appel warns against hypochondria and health phobias spurred by sensational medical ads. He notes many fears are exaggerated, urges natural care, moderation, and annual checkups, and advises readers to avoid obsessive self-diagnosis while enjoying reasonable health practices. He promotes subscribing to The Item for reliable guidance.
The Lehigh County Pratt Growers and Lehigh Valley Beekeepers Association held their annual meeting at the Emuts late Thiratiy W/E with more than 100 farmers and wives attending. Floyd Th Sandt and others were present. Charles D. Kath presided as Lehigh Valley Beekeepers Association head. Speakers included Charles M. Green who traced the state bee keepers’ lawmaking progress since 1904, R S Kirby on apple scab control, and E J Anderson on the value of bees to orchards.
Public sale notices advertise a pig sale near Bel fast to Bangor with 23 head of MontA Fania Chester White Berkshire stock and a separate listing for personal property near Nazareth to Cherry Hill. Items include harnesses, plows, furniture, utensils, an organ, carpets, and household goods. sales hosted by Joseph H. Shiteman and Robt. Miheim with terms announced at sale.
Administrator William J. Kunkel advertises a public sale of the estate of Sarah J. Kunkel deceased on May 10 on the east side of Washington Street Bath Borough. The site includes a two and one half story frame house with outbuildings and numerous household goods. Terms require 20 percent cash with balance by June 14.
A fragment lists prices for crop commodities with per unit notes. Corn per ton 80 dollars, wheat per bushel 6, oats per bushel unknown, barley per bushel unknown, straw per ton 18 dollars, hay per ton 20 dollars. Names, dates, or places are not provided.
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