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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1917
Page
4
Southern Indiana faced severe frost damage risking millions of bushels of corn. Experts urge utilizing existing crops, note shelling tears grain, and propose apple butter as a waste‑avoidance solution with traditional and modern methods for home kitchens.
A Blankenship farmer named Allen brought a small wagon load of produce to town. Three sacks of beans earned 54.90, four sacks of potatoes 11.00, one sack of onions 2.80, and a bucket of butter 3.50, totaling 72.20. Prices are high and in strong demand, with wagon loads arriving daily.
Indiana Power and Water Company seed aid via the Odon Chamber of Commerce spurred more ground tillage and higher crops. Many who received seed report good yields and are returning seed as agreed, while cow peas and soy beans largely failed to produce seed. Navies performed well, potatoes show good results, and a general fall clean toward improved egg production is noted.
A wartime muffin recipe uses potatoes and cornmeal with fat sugar egg milk and baking powder. Mix in order, fill muffin tins, bake forty minutes in a hot oven to yield twelve muffins.
The article states potatoes provide body fuel comparable to two slices of bread and more than one egg. It notes proteins from milk cheese eggs fish and meat are logical partners with potatoes, while potatoes themselves offer a small but especially valuable protein fraction and essential minerals for bodily health.
A well stocked pantry with home canned fruits and vegetables offers a varied, attractive, and wholesome winter diet while reducing living costs.
Parents urged to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first sign of croup for quick relief. The ad promises noticeable easing when directions are followed and notes availability at the Oden Drug Co.
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