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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
3
The 1910 census shows a drop of about 800000 bee colonies on American farms amid fewer farms reporting bees. Experts attribute most losses to widespread bee diseases, urging farmers to learn proper treatment to keep bees profitable for home honey and possible surplus in good years.
Temperature in hotbeds should match the crop. Lettuce parsley and radishes need ventilation below 70 degrees F, while cucumbers eggplants and peppers may tolerate higher heat. Cloth or sash coverings reduce light and risk drawn plants so keep temps modest, vent during bright weather, cover at night, and avoid overclothes to prevent injury and ensure thrifty growth.
Beekeeping tips by H F Grinstead advise feeding ten pounds of sugar to bees during maple bloom to induce swarming two weeks early. The strategy aims to have strong swarms at peak white clover and basswood flow, boosting brood rearing regardless of honey stores.
Bee keepers describe a simple feeding setup with bran or flour near hives to attract bees. They note bees consistently work the mixture, drawing pollen like nourishment from nearby flowering plants. The article mentions no ill effects and that bran or flour dries but remains usable for animals.
A man explains his method for a 300 pound squash harvest. He mixed two wheelbarrow loads of old hen manure into the soil on the hill, planted deeply over a wide area, and allowed only one plant and one fruit to remain on that plant.
Bees and a hive of bees could yield 156 pounds of honey in a season if honey producing flowers are available. At current prices, a few stands of bees would be profitable. Bees work well with alfalfa.
A historical notice describes ordering a queen bee by mail for one to two dollars. It notes that when a queen dies and the swarm cannot raise a new queen, another may be ordered.
When soil is wet it becomes coarse and lumpy, hindering work for the entire season. The statement advises delaying tillage until the ground dries to avoid poor seedbed and uneven texture that slows farming progress.
Emma Jacquelin notes in the Kansas City Star that light summer gowns will favor mosquito netting with machine applied roses. She predicts a cool season may come if opposites rule, contrasting last year’s velvet and fur predictions, with scrim fabrics and bright color clashes noted.
Instructions describe a simple wagon jack built from four pieces of wood three bolts two screws and one wire. Materials include a 2x4 hardwood two feet six inches for the upright a 1x4 hardwood two feet for the lever a notched 1x4 and a 2 inch by 10 inch base with a half inch bolts and wire securing the parts.
Census data show a fall of nearly 800000 bee colonies on U S farms and fewer beekeepers reporting bees. Beekeeping, a profitable minor agricultural branch, suffers while city and rural hobbyists lack returns. market surplus depends on good years.
Poultry manure boosts vegetable gardens and onions, while crop rotation increases farm productivity and labor efficiency. Beekeeping life is brief, and dogs can become soft robes. coal ash improves stiff clay soil, and careful seed-bed prep yields returns.
In stocking tops a fearful bane to women, sew satin ribbon through loops of braid at the garter ends and tie a bow to hide Madeira work and ornament suspenders. This simple device eliminates fraying and adds a neat finish to stockings.
A small decorative box for the hall table is described. It uses silk covered sides, a long front slit, and a front panel labeled Messages. A pencil on a silk cord allows guests to write notes, tear off the paper leaf, and slip it into the box for the owner to read later.
A craft note describes placing sheets of paper on a box lid and joining them with holes near the edge. Colored ribbon is threaded through and tied in a bow on the reverse side. An accompanying diagram explains the construction method.
A simple tidy designed to hold hatpins hangs on a wall beside a mirror. Crafted in pale blue art linen, it is lined and stiffened with pale pink material, edged with white silk ribbon, and decorated with a spray of tiny white daisies.
A simple craft describes shaping a tidy from gram or fabric by folding and sewing. A small key ring at the top lets it hang on a wall while a silk tassel decorates the base. The extreme point holds a cotton wool ball to receive pins and the tidy can be washed and customized in various pretty ways.
A note urges collecting lace remnants to recreate a Valenciennes edged bedcap with guipure square, lappets, rosette bows, and pale blue ribbons. The bedcap, once common, is favored by the young and the old, with costs described as infinitesimal under current conditions.
New lace veils in Chantilly and Malines tacés appear as spring trends in cream white tones. Long veils drape hats, while belts return with slim patent leather designs adorned with jewels. Jeweled shoes in gold and silver brocade with precious stones complete the chic look.
A Victorian style guide describes floral bows made from satin or velvet nosegays with long green stems and tiny buds finishing the look. Green velvet foliage can substitute flowers and drape beneath the chin onto lace. Detachable neckbands use silk fringe and front fastening with decorative Moksning clasps or cords with tassels.
A cheerful statistician helps a tram rider by returning a £5 note he found. He notes the owner’s name and address but reveals he did not find a single reward, remarking that many £5 notes are lost in London and that the man is the 131st to lose such a note that morning.
The Kansas attorney Captain Joe Waters tried a case at Council Grove and delivered a tearful, lengthy speech. A fellow lawyer began removing shoes mid-argument, explaining he was ready to wade out as the courtroom grew sloppy, while Waters continued his defense.
Bleary Weezy recalls wealth while speaking at a rear door as a house keeper offers coffee and invites him inside. The exchange hints at a past of riches and a present struggle, with a hint of nostalgia and irony about former fortune.
A light dialogue on skating mishaps as Tom and Ethel discuss losses on the ice and a confession of a heartache felt that night. The scene captures a tender moment amid the rink's bustle as emotions surface softly.
City editor instructs Sims to go to the hotel for an interview and obtain the subject's denial of a review at game time. The judge approves the plan and urges swift action.
A fragmentary dialogue mentions deep study of men and asks whether insight comes from observing a husband. It cites a poet noting that the proper structure of mankind is man, reflecting on human nature. The reading is terse and literary in tone.
A distressed patient on the bed laments a mounting doctor bill while his spouse consoles him, mentioning insurance money as a potential relief. The scene hints at strain caused by medical expenses and the hope of coverage to ease the burden.
A domestic exchange centers on locking the front and basement doors just before bedtime. Ida suspects a lapse, William insists he secured both. The pair reference a reported burglar and contemplate checking again, revealing tensions over trust and vigilance.
Fragmentary dialogue hints at family kitchen memories and ongoing wedding talk. Mrs B speaks of her husband’s praise for a motherly cookery while Mrs W notes that sons will be cooking after the wedding. The snippet suggests a domestic, intergenerational scene without a full narrative.
George Foster the toastmaster shared a humorous tale at Dr Lynn P Houghs farewell dinner about a green servant maid who washed only the insides of the front windows to please her mistress and left the outside dirty so passers-by could not see in.
Miss Antique chides Mr Oldchapp about marriage. He admits wishing for a wife with simple domestic quirks like a sewing machine and a squeaky office chair. The light dialogue highlights humorous longing for companionship.
A pair of quoted lines reflect a misperceived age and a banter about turning a certain age. One speaker questions a woman’s death age while the other jokes about their own age and birthday. The exchange hints at social views on aging.
A statesman argues self approval is insufficient urging belief must be shared. One asserts the motto suits a single vote, while the other counters that broad consensus is needed to advance any act. The exchange highlights reliance on personal conviction versus collective support.
Stage dialogue shows applause and emotional reactions as performers win approval. Women weep openly, leaving with renewed spirits and facial expressions reflecting joy. Characters discuss the success and audience response, indicating a strong reception.
A humorous exchange claims a woman cannot drive a nail with a hammer yet proves she can drive one with a hairbrush. The dialogue highlights ingenuity and challenge to gendered assumptions in tools and tasks.
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