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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
7
The article explains two woodlot types and how to manage them for steady wood supply. For old-tree stands, remove mature trees in stages to allow new seedling growth and better floor conditions. For even-aged second-growth, thin by removing poorer trees to let better species prosper and maintain healthy stand development.
The article explains producers near cities can sell directly to consumers using motor trucks. It describes a Providence area farmer who runs two to three weekly trips each autumn, collecting orders via old customers and ads. Customers respond by postcard orders with prices and totals, paying upon delivery. apples potatoes and cider are main items, with 15 to 20 stops over ~20 miles per route.
A Grit editorial urges individuals to develop their talents to claim their rights and be recognized. It argues fear of failure and lack of demonstration deny people bread for their families and emphasizes hard work over spectators.
Investigators report a vast Lampmean Saskatchewan coal deposit as one of the world’s best. They estimate 32,000,000 tons of coal spread across two and three quarter sections of land, marking a major provincial asset.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine is presented as a tonic and blood purifier that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation and restore normal conditions. Promoters claim those in run down condition are more affected by catarrh. Circulars free from B J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
A simple method to remove loose fur from a cat uses a vacuum cleaner. Hold the device close, switch on, and gently brush the fur while the suction lifts loose hairs away. Ensure the animal stays calm and monitor for stress.
A saying notes that living aimlessly can turn into harmful intents and actions. It cautions that lack of purposeful living increases the risk of negative behavior and consequences.
Corporal Sweeney leads engineers to mop up after infantry. He enters a cellar in an abandoned chateau on orders from his lieutenant while the rest of the squad guards the door. He warns the men not to shoot the first evacuee if more than one comes out.
The spreader shows an adjustable upper beater whose position changes with manure load. It lowers for shallow loads of heavy manure and raises for high loads of light manure, adapting to material consistency.
A practical ration for egg production combines 18 pounds of corn and 7 pounds of mash as the grain base. Add 5 pounds bran 5 pounds middlings and 8 pounds tankage. Birds eat 18 pounds mash and 25 pounds grain daily with adjustments for meat scraps. Feed one third of daily grain in the morning to stimulate mash intake.
The 1910 census shows 19,833,000 horses and 4,210,000 mules on farms. January 1, 1920 estimates add to 21,109,000 horses and 4,995,000 mules, up by 1,276,000 horses and 785,000 mules in a decade. Exported through June 30, 1919, 1,149,763 horses and 376,836 mules. Prices for draft animals rise despite large herds, signaling rising agricultural and transport needs.
A short quip notes that amateur theatricals are worse than amateur paper hanging, offering a wry street level aside on local entertainment ineptitude.
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