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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1920
Page
7
A Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph item describes a courteous police officer asking a park lounger for his name and address after accusing him of stealing flowers. The exchange includes requests for a sheet of paper and a pen, with the suspect complying.
Advertisement touts Cuticura products including Soap Ointment and Talcum for soothing itchy baby rashes. Claims purity and fragrance with a recommended hot bath routine and gentle application. Available at 25 cents each everywhere.
A historical brief notes birds possess vision about 100 times sharper than humans. It cites a bird spotting a worm on freshly plowed ground from a distance of 300 feet.
In rare cases a young man defies his inherited wealth by pursuing ambitious undertakings, showing initiative and drive beyond expectations.
Dialogue shows Maggie replying to Lizzie that she plans to go to the dentist and intends to have gas rather than sit in the dark with a strange man. The excerpt reflects a humorous tone from the Houston Post.
A long standing household remedy Boschee's Syrup is promoted for coughs bronchitis and lung troubles. It claims to soothe irritated throat and lung membranes and aid restful sleep with easy morning expectoration. Advertisement copy notes fifty four years of global use and sale everywhere.
A description notes that if New York City water and gas mains beneath streets were laid end to end they would form a continuous pipeline long enough to reach from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast, illustrating the vast underground network.
Historical agricultural report outlines grading up scrub herds via purebred sires, crop rotation, and seed treatment to combat cucumber diseases. It details white pickle virus spread by striped beetles, disease control with 4-4-50 Bordeaux, and emphasis on seed treatment, rotation, and eradication of wild cucumber.
United States Department of Agriculture findings suggest 1000 to 2000 tons of tomato seeds wasted yearly east of the Mississippi could be recovered. They could yield edible oil and stock feed meal, with gross returns over 85000 dollars and net about 35000 dollars. Plants would run two months annually and may also handle grape and pumpkin seeds to cut overhead.
The article explains a root disease causes corn to lodge in storms. Experiments show the disease transmits through seed. The U S Department of Agriculture urges field selecting seed from healthy stalks to reduce losses.
North Atlantic farmers received more per bushel on average than other regions from 1866 75 to 1886 95. After 1886 95 they ranked second as the South Atlantic region posted the highest prices.
The life of cotton duck used to protect farm machinery lacks grain market crops and other field uses. Water proofing and mildew proofing methods developed by the United States Department of Agriculture may prolong its life and make the cloth more serviceable.
Prices received for corn show Rocky Mountain and Pacific states leading earlier periods until 1896 to 1905 when South Atlantic farmers record the highest averages. This marks a shift in regional pricing dominance over the decades.
The United States Department of Agriculture estimates one billion dollars in value lost from shade trees and ornamental shrubs due to insect damage. Annual insects cause about ten million dollars in harm to shade trees.
Advice urges placing the sow in exercise during the day for her health and for stronger offspring. It suggests shutting her from her pen at midday and feeding her away from her sleeping quarters to encourage activity.
A labor leader in a New York interview defends strikes as necessary to win higher wages. He recounts a bookkeeper tale about asking for a dollar raise, highlighting the boss’s reaction and the idea that mere requests may provoke opposition rather than agreement.
Benham suggests Mrs Benham should not acquire more clothes as he aims to win the prize offered by their society for old-fashioned costumes. The Kansas City Star notes the lighthearted exchange on prize rivalry and wardrobe choices.
Popular Mechanics notes a family of Bassia trees in India producing three main types including the Indian butter tree. Sugar-rich petals drop daily and are gathered by women and children to dry in the sun. A single tree yields about 800 pounds of flowers yearly. Fresh petals taste sweet, resembling figs and are eaten or cooked. Seeds provide oil for butter, soap, and candles.
A six month old infant shown in Film Fun prompts reactions as Carter notes the child’s bright demeanor while Parker asks about the crying during a sad moment at the movies.
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