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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
4
A Metropolitan Magazine excerpt by JDward S. Martin imagines a world without children and Christmas customs. The piece contrasts bleak consequences with gratitude that children remain, noting endless toys and holiday rituals depend on the infant population.
The article compares plum pudding with plum pottage or porridge once popular in England. It describes plum pottage as beef or mutton broth thickened with brown bread and flavored with raisins currants prunes cloves mace and ginger. Obsolete by 1800s, plum pudding eclipsed it. references cite Poor Richard's Almanac 1750 and cooks like Mrs Frazer and Mrs Yrazer in Edinburgh.
Mrs F E Smith of Spring Brook Wisconsin reports years of stomach and kidney trouble relieved by Dr Richards Stomach Liver Kidney and Blood remedy. She vows it made her feel like a new woman and guarantees refunds if not pleased. Available at Odon Drug Co and other druggists.
USDA guidance warns farmers to ease dairy cattle onto pasture in spring. Gradual reduction of grain is essential to avoid a drop in milk, especially for high producers. Early immature pasture lacks dry matter, so limit grazing to a few hours daily and supplement with 3–5 pounds of grain.
The piece portrays Christmas Eve at home as a jovial time when the father finds relief from daily cares, the mother feels overflowing gratitude, and children savor the joy of gifts, with the scene framed as a timeless family moment.
Public auction announced for Saturday December 25 at 10:00 A M to sell the Willow Lick School building and all school fixtures. Trustee R D McCarter signs as fiduciary.
We guarantee 36.00 per week full time or 75c per hour spare time selling Guaranteed Hosiery. Agents earning 75.00 to 100.00 weekly. No experience needed. FAGLE HOSIERY CO. DARBY PA.
Young Mary and Robert aged four and six are taught to ride ponies near Central Park New York. They enjoy riding with grooms but later ride solo. Mary asks if the wife of General Sherman led his horse, reflecting on the statue nearby.
A second floor Rexall Store advertises a toyland display inviting shoppers to explore new seasonal toys. The note emphasizes a bright, child friendly setup and convenient access within the store.
Records of cow testing associations show well fed cows yield the most profit. J B Witch head of the dairy department at Kansas State Agricultural College advises milkers with ten cows to sell two and feed the rest, noting it takes time for owners to realize the value of feeding cows well.
Silage is well suited for dairy cattle but is not a complete feed. It is bulky high in moisture and low in protein and minerals. Feed alfalfa or clover hay with silage and supply a balanced grain ration.
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