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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1911
Page
6
A description in Scientific American explains Clifford A. Cowin of Riverhead New York presents a cultivator with a series of hoes linked together. The hoes can be raised and locked in elevated positions and set at multiple intermediate heights. A carriage carries the device with adjustable wheels to guide the apparatus.
William H. Underwood argues seed potatoes must be kept very cold and hard to prevent sprouting. Sprouting wastes stored starch and costs energy to remove sprouts. He stores potatoes in cold storage at 33 degrees to ensure plump potatoes and strong growth in spring.
A description of concrete as manufactured stone formed by mixing cement, sand, and gravel with water. It notes cement is a small part of the mix, with sand and gravel often forming a large share, and emphasizes farmer-supplied materials and the ideal mixture filling voids between stones and grains.
Fragment describes winter readiness including maintenance tasks like fixing broken hinges and organizing supplies. Mentions women needing handy items for a day and suggests budgeting or spending options for household readiness.
An old Homestead tip describes making a simple mouse trap using writing paper stretched over an earthen jar bound with string. A cross is cut in the paper center, a jar is suspended, and toasted cheese placed inside to lure mice. A barrel trap for rats is suggested but warns they may gnaw out unless the barrel holds water.
The portable elevator makes loading corn from a wagon into a high crib quick and easy, replacing hard shovel work. It runs on horse power, with front wagon wheels raised to feed the hopper, and changes of team take only moments. The device is becoming common in the corn belt as workers seek farms equipped with elevators.
About half the market gardeners in Johnstown Pennsylvania grow Golden Bantam sweet corn. The cream colored ears faced initial opposition for flavor but its high quality won buyers. Ears are small but stalks are productive, making the variety popular for home tables and markets.
The guidance warns against sowing old seed and planting on poorly drained soil. It advises discing land, avoiding first or second year pastures, and not sowing too deep. Emphasizes well prepared seed beds and sweet soil, with fall plowing and use of 25 to 50 bushels of wood ashes per acre for potash and phosphoric acid.
The piece recounts Christmas legends and parables from diverse lands. It narrates the Christmas rose miracle and Glastonbury's holy thorn, tales of bells in buried towns, and a Been sinking beneath waves where Christmas bells rise again, illustrating spiritual renewal and hope through myth.
The piece explores Christmas myths from Ireland and medieval lore. It notes beliefs about the Babe's birth hour, mirrors revealing the devil, Judas Iscariot wandering earth at Christmas Eve, and the value of such legends as spiritual parables.
A brief reflection notes that true blessing is not earned by receiving without giving to others who forget to give. It emphasizes reciprocity and awareness of generosity in social bonds.
A resourceful young woman transforms a country room using plain brown linen and cheap materials. She creates hangings and upholstery by hand, upholsters an old wing chair, adds a papered wall with tiny pink roses, and outfits a window seat with a linen cushion and simple mahogany furnishings.
The guide advises placing lace about a quarter inch from the raw edge and whipping closely to form a neat durable hem. This method works well for bias or circular edges and yields a washable finish as sturdy as a separate hem.
Description outlines a gray delaine tea gown with coral pink trimming. The design features a dainty cut with light fullness at the front gathered to a band or plain gray delaine braided with coral pink Russian braid. Sleeve and front trimming details noted. Materials listed include six yards of delaine, three quarters yard plain fabric, about twelve yards of Russian braid.
The article advises alternating cold cream with regular washing for finger tips and nails. It recommends warm almond oil soaks for rough nail surfaces, uses tepid baths, and suggests Vaseline for nail nourishment. It details applying Vaseline, pushing back cuticles, and trimming ragged edges with manicure scissors.
Illustration shows a raglan coat for a girl suitable for school runs in cold weather. It is waterproof yet light, ideal for 16 winters, with options in tweed scree or cloth and a small feather garnish. Material required is two and a half yards of 48 inch wide fabric.
An article details a stylish winter outfit featuring a plum purple gown with a narrow knee length skirt and two back panels for a broad waist emphasis. A large coat with black satin across the back and peplum fits the hips, fastened by two buttons above the waist.
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