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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1934

Page

7

Tree Growing on Retired 3 A Land

L B Sawyer explains that land contracted to the government under AAA wheat and corn-hog programs can be planted to trees for woodlot windbreak or forest use. Such plantings offer protection without reducing cultivable area and may yield timber or erosion control benefits, with a potential higher income than average crops when taxes and transport are favorable.

L. B. Sawyer University of Illinois WNU Service AAA

Legume Seed Scarcity Predicted for Spring Planting

Legume seed is expected to be scarce and pricier next spring due to Agricultural Adjustment Administration rules. Land contracted from crop cultivation cannot grow competing cash crops. only soil-improving or erosion-preventing crops are allowed. Enos C Blair urges saving velvet bean seed now, noting home-saved seed can outperform bought seed.

Agricultural Adjustment Administration Enos C. Blair Extension Agronomist North Carolina State College

Snowdrift erosion hits Northwest wheat yields

The Department of Agriculture identifies snow as a soil thief in the Northwest, lowering wheat yields. Government experts note furrowing in fall, planting next spring, and drifts forming on leeward slopes carry away unfrozen soil during spring melt, worst where drifts are deepest.

Department of Agriculture Montreal Herald

Agricultural Briefs Highlight Mixed Yields and Policies

The roundup notes a 1,800,000 timothy weed weight per pound and a 1933 Hungary grain surge. It mentions a US farm census next November, six British Friesians delivering over 60 tons of milk, legume hay at 10 to 15 percent of brood sow rations, Texas hog home butchering up 50 percent, a 47 year old Central apple tree yielding 50 bushels, and that New York State College of Agriculture now enrolls more agricultural students than any other US institution. England imposes 50 cent duty per bushel on US apples while Canadian fruit enters England tax-free. global agricultural employment varies by country.

New York State College of Agriculture

Chic Prints Show Simple Yet Fashionable Spring Frocks

The piece highlights new print gowns with simple lines like straight skirts and shirtwaist tops, emphasizing fashionable necktie prints, navy accents, and three quarter sleeves. It notes new prints in navy backgrounds, sheer wool, mossy crepe, and bordered patterns, plus chic accessories and footwear.

Milady Navy

Two color dresses again find favor

The two color frock, once a favorite, is staging a fashion comeback in women’s spring wardrobes. Designers show contrasting sleeves, yokes, or body colors, with Lanvin featuring cherry red satin sleeves on a black frock and bold green satin trims.

Lanvin

Tweed Good Serviceable Fabric for Spring Wear

Tweed remains durable and versatile for spring garments. Once hooked, wearers find it hard to abandon this fabric as weavers offer imaginative colors. Tweed suits coats and skirts are popular, and matched with tweed hats and scarves for stylish outfits.

Inflammable silk and straw gown dazzles at spring fashion

A novel dress combines silk and straw creating a striking but highly inflammable gown. Designers tout it as a sensational item though impractical for regular wear due to its flammability.

Hood Collar furs replace bulk with chic hooded design

Cherie Nicholas notes the hood collar trend replacing fur along the back as stylish hood shaped collars and capelets become detachable. The spring coats feature a fitted waist and rippled skirts, designed to pair with spring suits and light frocks.

Geniuses Born in Hard Times

A Pathfinder Magazine report suggests children born during economic depressions may have higher odds of becoming prominent. It cites 1837 1857 and 1873 periods shaping artists writers and leaders, notes later stars born after 1893, and cites debt births and older parents as possible factors. Advertising ends with a seed ad.

Whistler and Nast Bret Harte Horatio Alger, Jr Mark Twain General Custer Frances Willard Andrew Carnegie David Belasco Sargent and Pennell Lillian Nordica William Jennings Bryan Woodrow Wilson Theodore Roosevelt Kate Douglas Wiggin John L. Sullivan Victor Herbert Charles Gilpin Fraf R. M. Harper Alabama University Edison, Darrow Einstein Pathfinder Magazine

Solitary Occupation Trains of Thought

A compact reflection on inward focus and mental discipline as a personal practice. The piece explores how solitary activity shapes cognition, attention, and self-directed inquiry.

Safe liquid laxatives for regular bowel movement

The dose of a liquid laxative can be measured and regulated to suit individual need. A mild liquid laxative like Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is widely used for adults and children and is based on senna. It is safe and does not cause dependence or kidney irritation.

Old Age Pension Information from Judge Lehman

Notice from Humboldt Kansas regarding old age pension information sent to eligible residents. Details include application steps, required proofs, and where to obtain forms or further guidance from local offices.

Atamp Lehman - ‘Humbodt Kan

Seed Crop News From Lauderdale County Seed Shippers

All varieties of Laapellete seed new crop germination reported by Lauderdale County seed shippers in Halls Tennessee.

Lauderdale Cou Halls Tenn

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