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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1922
Page
7
Mrs Frank Wilkie of Syracuse New York previously matron at the State Reformatory Industry New York reports eight years of poor health improved by Tanlac she says.
The United States Department of Agriculture warns against preferring porous tile drains. Openings between tiles provide ample water entry. durability matters more than porosity, and hard burned tile or sewer pipe with bell ends are recommended for drains above the frost line or near surface.
A Dutch girl with almost complete baldness recovered with ten grains daily of thyroid gland over several weeks. Hair began growing across the entire scalp, described by Dr. H. W. Barber of Guy's Hospital in The Lancet.
An advertisement urges readers to use Red Cross Ball Blue in the laundry with a promise of dazzling results, noting it is available at all good grocers.
A seaside scene features a bustling exchange about time, money, and a wife’s remark. The dialogue hints at aviation expertise and a lighthearted, sunlit coastal setting.
Cumberland Maryland mother of seven says the remedy eased pain from adolescence to childbirth. She reports improved strength, easier labor, and ability to manage chores and husbandry after using the Vegetable Compound. She invites other women to write for her personal testimony and advice.
A new one reel motion picture from the United States Department of Agriculture demonstrates best practices in bee handling and disease control. It covers requeening, winter preparation, hive unpacking, swarm control, and related management details with entomology samples used to identify diseases. Prints may be borrowed by extension workers or purchased for about $87.
The article notes that adding organic matter to soil greatly increases moisture retention and aids bacterial activity. Humus from decaying material holds more water than sand or clay, and organic matter improves friability, aeration, and moisture availability for plants and soil bacteria.
A poultry feed device shows slats that open to receive dry mash. The bottom guard prevents hens from throwing feed out. The feeder occupies minimal floor space and remains accessible to fowls as mounting brackets extend upward.
A Farm Journal note describes a coop feature with a perch three to four inches above ground to support hens while eating. It suggests a shorter box to hold a water pail or fountain for the birds.
The article explains how pressing hay into bales transformed handling and shipping. Baling reduced bulk, cut space needed, and enabled long distance transport at lower costs, shifting supply and demand from local to broader markets.
Death camas, with four principal West range species, mostly harms sheep but also sickens horses and can fatally poison people. Cattle poisoning is rare. children may eat bulbs out of curiosity and adults sometimes mistake it for sego. No antidote is known for camas poisoning.
The article cites dental practitioners noting a shift from gold crowns and bridges to preserving original teeth or using removable plate dentures. It highlights health concerns with crowns, failures of bridges, and a modern focus on serviceable plates, per New York Sun. It also includes brief ad copy and a London trivia note about a six foot Boundary House near Kensington.
The passage recalls a playful exchange about youthful impulses and a cinema lion gag. A comedian describes a big lion chasing a slapstick artist while a child in the audience shouts Run lion run reflecting a lighthearted moment on instinct and humor.
The article notes France with about 40 million people has a government run system issuing one directory for Paris and another for the rest of the country. Together the two directories list fewer names than Chicago's phone book, illustrating limited subscriber coverage.
Canada’s 1921 census records 8 769 489 people across provinces led by Ontario and Quebec. Population gain 1910 1920 reached 1 600 000 or 21.5 percent. Prairie provinces posted the strongest gains. Manitoba 33 percent, Saskatchewan 53 percent, Alberta 55 percent. Parliament membership next decade set at 36 250 per unit based on province populations.
A reflective note on aging and self perception as a bald, overweight middle aged man observes younger people passing by. The piece explores identity and place in public spaces.
The article lists beer as a remedy for several conditions and mentions chicken snake bite as one of the diseases treated. It notes the practice in a historical medical context without endorsing modern use.
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