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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1913
Page
9
A gardening piece on growing Baby-Breath gypsophila paniculata from seed. It details sowing in June, mulching and watering practices, and how the plant mats into a loose airy border that enhances blooms from May through summer. The hardy perennials thrive in sandy, manure-enriched soil with heavy mulching.
The new method trains tomato plants to a single stalk on stakes with early pruning. It concentrates growth in few fruit clusters for large uniform fruit, offering earliness and color while requiring higher culture costs for canning use. Plants move well if soil is moist and roots shallow.
Practical tips cover cleaning cookware with salt and vinegar, drying and washing coffee pots, using lime to absorb moisture, protecting fabrics from lime bleaching, polishing with chamois skin, cleaning jewelry, refreshing velvets, mending kid gloves, breathing to aid health, improving ventilation, and easing sleeplessness with air, baths, and a warm soak before bed.
Kerosene removes ink stains from furniture and a few drops of ammonia prevent fading. Borax in last rinse makes clothes whiter and linen dresses need no starch. Add borax to starch to make items stiffer.
The article argues farmers should maintain detailed farm accounts to reveal true profitability. It stresses balancing debits and credits including living costs, interest, labor, fuel, rent, and resources, and warns against overlooking farm credit or misreporting figures.
Guidance for pruning and handling roses from Julie Gordon. Cut back to a strong leaf bud for future symmetry and use a sharp knife for clean slanting cuts. Harvest in the morning, place stems in water, avoid sun and drafts, change water daily, and keep roses shaded if possible.
An agricultural note emphasizes pruning tomatoes to increase vine strength and yield. Start when eight inch plants are set in a six inch cold frame, pinching the tops then removing suckers every day or two. Regular toppinning every two weeks widens the stalks for heavy fruit loads and better support.
Paying cash increases the purchasing power of the dollar by reducing financing costs and avoiding interest. This shift can improve immediate buying capacity for consumers and affect spending patterns in markets sensitive to price and credit conditions.
The article extols the deut zias for hardy low growth suited to odd corners and trellises, describes microphilia rose as spring blooming and fragrant with red berry clusters, and advises planting hollyhocks along paths. It also suggests using hotbeds or indoor seed boxes to start flowers before warm ground.
Practical guide advises avoiding poles by using stakes and wires or strong twine set at planting. Plant beans 18 inches apart in rows three feet apart, with roots undisturbed. Gas pipes offer an excellent but costly alternative for small gardens. posts determine support spacing.
A small amount of kerosene oil added to starch just before ironing helps prevent sticking and adds a gloss to clothing. This quick trick suggests a smoother press and a shinier finish.
Emerson noted that true greatness scales memory and restraint. The passage argues that love expands usefulness while hate narrows it and that ego and overbearing parenting curb a child’s mind. It also humorously notes how wisdom hides in unlikely places and mocks self claiming perfection.
A reflective note on denying pleasure, fostering honesty, and shaping a child’s character through tough choices. It warns that more land buys do not guarantee contentment and that a single day lived rightly outweighs a lifetime of error.
Articles advise timely raking and burning of fallen leaves, maintaining soil moisture through cultivation, and using tobacco dust to control pests. Pruning guidance favors gradual shaping for apples and pears, light cuts on cherries, and consistent tillage for strawberries to promote fruit buds and soil health. Two busy women can fatten their bank accounts from half-acre strawberry work.
Boil water over frozen items and let them stand until cold for reuse. Sunlight removes scorch marks from white fabrics by hanging them to dry. Browning flour and keeping a cup on hand yields quick brown gravy. A few grains of rice in salt prevents caking and keeps it loose when shaken.
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