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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1920
Page
2
A USDA Farmers Bulletin No 1050 outlines dangers from diseases like black rot stem rot and foot rot in sweet potatoes. It covers proper storage, digging timing, and handling to reduce losses and extend winter availability.
The 1920 War Savings stamps in carmine feature George Washington and start at £12 in January, rising monthly to $4.28 by December. Thrift stamps remain on the market for evidence of War Savings payments, with a 1925 maturity value and cross-series rules for certificates. Post offices require ten days advance written demand before payment, and the certificate must be surrendered within 60 days after demand.
A Field of Sweet Potatoes explains how free air circulation among potatoes is improved by using crates rather than bins. The crate enables many potatoes to be sold at once in winter without disturbing the rest, though sweet potatoes resist frequent handling and movement.
William Mather Lewis director of the savings division treasury department voices a plan to reduce the cost of living. He argues determined thrift and saving will stabilize industry and commerce and sustain prosperity.
The piece urges readers to begin building wealth now by investing in Government Saving Stamps and keeping up the habit throughout 1920. It likens fortunes to Rome, built stone by stone, and emphasizes steady, disciplined saving.
Mr and Mrs Steeve Critchlow received a telegram from Mrs Bertha Singleton and Francisco announcing Mildred Critchlow death while visiting son Austin Critchlow who died from Mrs Cora Fiddler. Grace Grove spent Friday. Vern Reed visited with Mrs Goldin Myers Sunday en route to ill children. Dennis Don Opal Don Bernice Staniford visited Ot Mallice Sunday. Goldin Myers and Effie spent Monday with Cora Myers. Donald Keller visited Joseph Myers. Alma Cavness visited Ossie Scamp Sunday evening.
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