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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1920
Page
7
A Cleveland businessman relates his near miss at a Illinois junction as a lunchroom operator offers to hold the train to let him eat. The counterman calls the superintendent, who agrees to pause the train for a meal on a branch line.
A historical transcript records a phoner exchange where a caller asks for a number with haste using a movie style line. The document captures mid century telephone procedure and radio era communication tone.
A brief cartoon gag presents a joke where Pop asks when a man is called hardboiled and the answer is that he is a bad egg. The line reflects a humorous exchange likely from an opinion page.
Catarrh is presented as a local disease influenced by constitution. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is claimed as a tonic and blood purifier. By cleansing the blood and building up the system it restores normal conditions and allows body to function. For sale by druggists with circulars free from EB Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
A Chicago bar member recalls a lawyer who once pledged to defend an offender, blurting out the prisoner at the bar's character as a consummate scoundrel. He quickly recovered, asking what great man has not been calumniated by contemporaries, illustrating wit under social pressure.
The excerpt presents Edith asking if a man who is her inferior would be considered marriage material and Helen answering that she would marry only if she chooses to marry at all. The dialogue riffs on social superiority and autonomy.
Specialists from the Bureau of Biological Survey urge constant warfare against rats with proven methods to rid homes of infestations. rat proofing, sanitation, and multiple guillotine traps with fresh foods are recommended, while poison use is advised only where warranted.
Correspondence addressed to the Bureau of Biological Survey at the United States Department of Agriculture in Washington D C.
A reader reports an effective waterproof wash for masonry silos in Wallace's Farmer. Mix three quarts of liquid paraffin with 100 pounds of cement and apply inside hollow tile or brick silos. paraffin can be bought from regular oil companies.
The alfalfa's real worth lies with livestock operators who pasture hogs on it or use the hay for feeding cattle and horses. A four to five ton per acre yield promises returns that cover crop establishment and handling troubles during busy seasons.
The United States Department of Agriculture notes proper containers are vital. Bamboo baskets with handles resist damage in transit, while splint veneer baskets offer cost advantages if new ones are used for each shipment. Wood handles require secure nailing to prevent breakage.
Certified seed potatoes are in high demand among farmers across Wisconsin Maine Minnesota and New York. Growers report strict preplant treatment and state inspections ensuring only true to type stock.
North Dakota Agricultural College fed hogs to 16 acres of flint corn in 1918. Using 48 stays, J. H. Shepperd reports a return of 45.54 dollars per acre. Hogs entered September 6 at about 109 pounds, left by November 12 after gaining 94 pounds each, totaling 281.75 pounds per acre. Market price of 16.31 cents allowed the same returns after shrinkage.
Farmers in Michigan report growing sunflowers with corn as a silage crop increases yield and feeding value. They caution sunflowers should not exceed about one third of the silage material.
Ad touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use for dyeing any fabric from wool to cotton. Guarantees perfect results if the Diamond Dyes Color Gard kit is used. Available from the local druggist in 16 rich colors.
A brief aphorism notes that small savings act as stones in a bridge, creating firm support to endure financial floods during emergencies.
Squash should be handled cautiously from field to storage to preserve quality. Place on wooden racks in a storage house in a single layer. Ensure the house is warm and has good air circulation.
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