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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1922
Page
7
The piece describes outfits blending coats with separate skirts or dresses, highlighting contrasting fabrics and trims. It cites a photo model with a soft pin fabric short coat over a heavy crepe dress, accented by wine mar ten fur at the collar and cuffs, and discusses knitted coats for children with brushed wool collars and cuffs.
The United States Department of Agriculture displayed survey results from a four year study of steel feed in the Middle West at the International Live-Stock Exposition in Chicago. About 20 000 steers per year were involved with two main feeding methods tied to local hay. The exhibit illustrated feed amounts required under each system and urged readers to request bulletins from the Washington department for more information.
The New York state agricultural college at Ithaca outlines a two man method for docking lambs using a sharp knife or docking iron. One man holds the lamb while the other locates the tail joint. A flap forms as skin is cut and a cord stops bleeding, to be removed after eight to ten hours. Hot irons sterilize the wound to prevent bleeding. Docking is justified to prevent filth around a tail, improve breeding outcomes, and enhance leg appearance.
The United States Department of Agriculture has prepared a bulletin on beef and dual purpose cattle breeds. It outlines characteristics, development history, and includes a comparative standard of excellence to help beginners assess which breed best fits their conditions.
The University of Minnesota professor demonstrates nose prints as a simple cow identification method. Minnesota tests use this technique to identify cows for milk records.
Federal potato grades grow in popularity with buyers. More than 75 percent of potato buyers in carloads demand U S grades, a Agriculture Department survey shows. In Minnesota 18 of 24 buyers required U S Grade No 1. October forecast pegs potato crop at 433 015 000 bushels. Officials urge strict No 1 grading to move the large crop profitably.
The piece argues that Venice cannot become a world port without compromising its aquatic grandeur. A policy diverts trade to a mainland harbor at Margera and Mestre, connected by a new ship canal, preserving the city while enabling growth.
An advertisement claims no ugly grimy streaks when using Red Cross Ball Blue. It asserts good bluing yields good results and notes that all grocers carry the product.
A woman teases with a tintype of family lore and a sly vignette of old romance. She then draws attention to a nearby wrecked car, hinting at a contrast between nostalgic dream and present reality.
An exchange notes Mr. Wadleigh as a two man of affairs and disputes his involvement in the uplift effort. The Birmingham Age-Herald quote remarks he would not give ten cents to the uplift.
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