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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
7
An aspirin advertisement warns buyers to ensure the Bayer name appears on the package or tablets to confirm genuine Aspirin. It highlights approved uses for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache lumbago and general pain and notes small tin boxes of twelve cost a few cents with larger packages from druggists.
A satirical note in American Legion Weekly depicts a young woman asking for a car as a bargain song. Her weary parent replies that the price will be steep, likening it to a tune that drains the family finances and lands them in the poorhouse.
A humorous exchange notes a cold bank interior with many drafts as residents wonder about the damp atmosphere. The lighthearted banter mocks the weather and the bank’s stuffiness, reflecting local wit in short dialogue.
In a Pasadena tea Upton Sinclair argues in the matter of the high cost of living that when a dealer charges exorbitant prices for essentials the response is to leave the shop and buy from another dealer on the same terms.
A fragment shows a dialog about cultural understanding and a London wedding. A line asks about whether some Erishmen understand Americans, mentioning a daughter’s London wedding and an Earl's cable urging travel.
Miss Elisabeth Marbury discusses a young woman who drowned due to gossip. She criticizes cruel gossip and notes that some people spread it while others profit from it, reflecting on the harm caused by rumor in society.
A mother shares the Christmas story with her child and the boy adds a humorous twist. He recalls three wise men riding camels to visit the Christ child born in a garage, highlighting a casual modern setting.
A humorous reflection on self awareness and conversation. The quote frames talking to a man about his own life as a reliable path to truth and understanding. The text suggests a paradox about insight gained through direct dialogue with the subject.
A Farmers' Bulletin 1128 from the USDA outlines detailed steps to compile an annual farm inventory listing all assets and liabilities. The method allows farmers to determine exact financial status, track yearly changes, and base accounting on a permanent, reliable system.
The article notes a trend of letting fanning mills rest and rust while paying mills for cleaning grain, causing losses of screenings. With high grain prices, neglected mills should become profitable again, offering farm work on bad days and cheap feed for chickens, pigs, and other animals.
More fall pigs are being raised now than a few years ago due to high grain prices. Properly equipped farmers can winter fall pigs as cheaply as spring pigs and gain more by breeding twice a year. With proper attention wintering fall pigs is not difficult.
United States Department of Agriculture releases Farmers Bulletin No. 1144 on Co-Operative Marketing. The bulletin encourages cooperative farming initiatives and offers free copies on request to anyone interested in developing the movement among farmers.
Poultry specialists from the United States Department of Agriculture advise year round training for show fowls. Key steps include selecting birds then placing each in an exhibition coop part of every day, gentle handling to prevent fright, smoothing wattles to soothe, and avoiding overly long confinement before shipping to the show.
The article discusses how there is no fixed rule for whether to purchase feeder steers in fall or spring. It describes a four year feeding trial in Greenbrier County WV, showing winter rations and gains, and notes silage and cost efficiencies.
North Dakota Agricultural Collegeexpert Prof J H Sheperd advises sows nearing farrow in April or May receive a bulky feed of one to one and a quarter pounds per 100 pounds body weight plus alfalfa hay. He suggests scattering feed to boost exercise for two hours daily, noting active sows produce stronger piglets than sedentary ones.
Farmers show disinterest in rotten eggs and rarely inspect weekly egg supplies. Eggs from old nests or suspicious shells should be candied at home before sending to market.
Farmers see farm tractors as time savers and seek full information on ownership. They plan to study the machine and manage it to maximize benefits from the learned details.
Analysts foresee major growth in transporting farm goods by trucks across the Middle West in the coming years. The shift marks a significant economic change for agriculture.
A plump little pig is a porker while a smaller pig is called a runt. The terms describe size and vigor differences.
A terse moral maxim stating that enduring a beating for righteous action is preferable to achieving success through wrongdoing. The note presents a principle of integrity over expedience.
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