This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1917
Page
3
Experts detail seed bed preparation for wheat including firm moist soil with three inches of mellow topsoil and deep stubble plowing after oats or wheat. They warn early prep ensures moisture retention, weed control, and better subsoil use. Advertisers anticipate billions spent locally, urging merchants to advertise to capture increased trade.
Shiloh Miss Bertha Roach returns to Worthington after a week with her parents Mr and Mrs James Roach. Mrs Norman S Tighe of Terre Haute visits her parents Mr and Mrs A N Long. Mrs Earl Roach of Lawrence County visits William Harper and family. Homer Boardman and Ethel Lamb of Illinois visit Mr and Mrs Clark Lamb. Amy Hill returns from Vincennes. Mrs T C Faith leaves for Missouri for an extended visit. Jesse Chestnut spends week with home folks. Tracy Chestnut of Illinois visits. Will Roach of Illinois visits. Delos Monts of Illinois visits his mother Cora Monts and family. Chris Long of Jasonville spends weekend with A N Long and family.
Article explains a method for preventing horn growth in calves by applying caustic potash to nubs at one to two weeks old. It warns of skin irritation to handlers, advises removing hair, and keeping calves dry after application. Three applications are usually needed for effective horn growth prevention.
War will divert steel from farm tools unless implements are treated as war gear. Farmers should order new machines early for 1918 to ensure supply, as manufacturers may lack steel. Proper care can extend existing equipment and help prevent a food shortage.
The article cautions against hogging corn and explains that hogs root and tramp the fields, reducing yields. It suggests growers plow the land before winter to expose soil to freezing, which helps counteract hog damage and improves subsequent crop outcomes over the next two to three years.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.