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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
7
Evelina awaits a visitor while her mother is out. William Edward interviews Mr Slowcombe and jokes about peinjay, a rare bird. He notes the confusion of being called a jay and the father’s remark about popping the question. China has 200000 square miles of coal fields.
John Arthur, a Jeffersonville pupil, ranked Woodrow Wilson above Washington and Lincoln for World War leadership in a school essay. His father cautioned griping the claim, noting the teacher’s Democrat alignment.
Dorothy, three, tested a cup her mother served at lunch and declared no tea was present because she could not feel it in her mouth. Her mother had been discouraging coffee and tea use in her young daughter.
Researchers study soil samples from multiple sites to compare composition moisture content and microbial activity. The investigation centers on how land use and environmental conditions affect nutrient cycles and soil health.
The article outlines factors for farm ice houses including size and ice availability, and notes ongoing U S Department of Agriculture Bureau of Soils work. It highlights soil studies, alkali solutions, hardpan fixes, nitrogen fixation plans, and extensive soil surveys, plus a kelp potash project in Summerland California and a free Farmers Bulletin on harvesting and storing ice.
Advertisement touts Cuticura products for pimples blackheads and clear skin. Claims include Cuticura Ointment Soap and Talcum for daily toilet use. The Italian proverb about a saved farthing frames the ad copy.
The article argues that about one-fifth of farm receipts should come from crop sales with oats identified as the most economical cash crop. It notes oats are less profitable than some crops but serve as a useful rotation link between corn and hay, as corn often yields higher per acre but is cheaper to feed.
A report outlines standard weights per bushel for crops used in production and price estimates. It lists specific values such as wheat 60 pounds and corn 56 pounds shelled or 70 pounds in ear, with other crops like oats 82 pounds, potatoes 60 pounds, and several seeds and nuts. Yields and prices are stated on a 2000 pound ton basis.
The article advises testing soil acidity before sowing alfalfa and sending a sample to the experiment station. The station will determine if soil is acidic and recommend the amount of ground limestone per acre to improve conditions for alfalfa and other legumes. Lime can be applied next winter if this fall is not possible.
A dialogue notes a candidate described as a front-porch climber, a figure who rises in local politics through steady, behind-the-scenes campaigning. The exchange highlights persistent, steady ascent rather than dramatic leaps in influence.
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