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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
7
Mrs Theresa Coventry of Newark New Jersey reports eight years of misery with organic trouble and mobility loss. After trying Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained strength to do housework and laundry and recommended the product to three friends.
United States Department of Agriculture notes coastal plain pastures in the South need better utilization. Bluegrass heavy grazing is agronomically and economically best, but demonstration trials are limited. Experts favor carpet grass with lespedeza and golden crown grass, with new seed-stripping machines aiding market supply.
Thousands of sheep die annually from preventable causes. The killer doe is not the main loss source. Owner neglect and shepherd error cause most deaths, with lack of shelter at lambing and sudden weather events causing many fatalities.
W H Peters of the animal husbandry division at the University farm says pasture for hogs can cut next year’s pork costs. He notes most pasture grasses are high in protein and reduce reliance on high grain rations as hog prices fall. Alfalfa and brome grass suit growing pigs, though some grain is still needed for profitable gains.
The bull is described as having very changeable moods and the advised plan is to avoid chances by keeping the bull under full control or out of reach at all times.
Pasture alone will not make big boned stocky pigs. Clover grass rye rape sorghum and any green forage pigs will eat are good for growing pigs, but ample pasture is essential alongside other feeds.
Experiments by the bureau of plant industry show that planting large, productive corn varieties Earlier than usual increases profits and yields. In northern regions it enables profitable ensilage. in the South, early planting realizes very early maturity and improved corn quality.
A home made poultry fountain uses a watertight barrel as a cistern connected by a pipe to a drinking tank. A float and plunger form a self locking valve that shuts off water when the tank is full and resumes as water is consumed. Box the valve area to keep chickens from tampering. Regular replenishment ensures a constant supply of fresh water.
Green foods provide succulent moisture and digestive salts valuable for winter laying stock. They aid digestion and, in many cases, raise egg production, making green feed a favored component of winter rations for poultry keepers.
The article explains there is no single grain that provides all nutrients a hen needs. It notes different foods are required to form the yolk, whites, membranes, and shell. Proper combinations supply the full set of egg components.
February 29 lesson outlines Peter's call to growth through renunciation and appropriation of spiritual food. It frames Christians as sojourners upholding honor, obedience, and love while suffering, following Christ's example to end oppression.
Quote from Lord Avebury on tempering anger with time. A night’s delay can save a hurtful, scathing letter from being sent, as morning often brings a different perspective.
A reflective note on today attempting to live up to the standard set by yesterday's thought and determination. The statement emphasizes consistent effort across time and the value of historical resolve guiding current actions.
A humorous exchange unfolds with a hotel clerk teasing Mere Tyro about his supposed abundance of unthought kicks. The quick banter suggests the clerk knows better, offering a sly jab in a light tone.
An ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as instantly easing a severe cold. The first dose clears nasal passages and relieves headache, feverishness, sneezing, and congestion with no quinine, priced at a few cents. The text also includes a stray anecdote about a cook.
A laundry tip promotes Red Cross Ball Blue as a remedy for rust spots caused by inferior bluing. The ad urges readers to try the product and observe the results.
These are gloomy times. No wonder, with everybody out of spirits.
A witty line about press agents avoiding bankruptcy due to their lying ties. The remark notes their lieabilities function as assets, underscoring cynicism toward public relations figures and financial risk in media.
A dialogue defines a bear as pessimist and a bull as an optimist. The speaker reframes a bear as an optimistic pessimist who believes things will smash and hopes to profit if they do.
An advertisement urges readers to try Cascarets as a gentle laxative cathartic. It claims quick relief from bilious feelings and headaches by removing liver and bowel poison, noting it works while you sleep and costs only a few cents per box.
A quoted passage depicts a man of extremes, alternating between high garret and low cellar moods. The remark suggests prudence in staying in private stock, with implications he often resides in the cellar rather than the garret.
Short home remedy promotes a hair dye mix using Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine in water. Suggested use twice weekly to darken gray hair without cooling or greasiness, available from druggists or homemade at low cost.
A man accused of loitering at a railway station pleads not guilty stating he sought his wife's described niece. The magistrate notes the error as the principal witness refrains from prosecution, saying anyone could have mistaken the man.
A countryside scene describes witnesses seeing a man back a car into a tree while a girl explains he is shaking nuts from a tree. The brief dialogue captures a humorous misunderstanding in a rural setting.
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