22 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
1
Readable text outlines corn cultivation under irrigation approaches. Focuses on irrigation techniques and their impact on yields and water use. Details remain sparse but emphasize practical considerations for growing corn with accessible irrigation methods.
Agricultural note describes how wet conditions affect irrigation, grazing, and sheep exercise. Guidance covers whether to move ewes, spread forage, and keep animals indoors or outdoors based on rainfall and barn comfort. Emphasis on lambing timing, fleece care, and avoiding saturated wool.
Fragmentary notes describe attempts to keep two lactating cows of different breeds in captivity for cross breeding and study. The text mentions a young mariner and a naval captain role, with disjointed observations about dairy stock, pasture movements, and a camera setup at Pain Beeson.
In Chicago and New York the engineers union warns of possible action as officials report firings amid wage talks. A conference is planned in New York on Thursday to address the deadlock with little public comment expected until then.
A damaged Washington dispatch notes rising concern over poisonous substances in common condiments and spices. It cites reactions to alleged food dangers after the death of Representative Cyrus of New Mexico and mentions nutmeg pepper cinnamon and other oils as potential poisons. The piece frames public alarm as a political issue tied to food safety and government action.
The article discusses frostbite in poultry, noting that fronted combs and wattles suffer in open structures exposed to cold. It attributes frostbite to poor bird condition and dampness with sudden temperature shifts, with healthier birds occasionally afflicted by cold winds.
Fragmented OCR lists vegetables and fruits and notes on digestives, highlighting carrots beets cabbage lettuce corn and legumes. It mentions weekly meals and a blend of vegetables with emphasis on digestion and nutrition.
A guide describes folding blotting paper four folds, dampening it, and pressing with an iron to lift dents and erasures. The method relies on moisture and heat to draw out marks, with repeated applications if the indentation is deep and persistent.
A collection of simple Lenten recipes including cheese tostine and croquettes. Instructions describe cheese topped baked bread, codfish use, cheese rolls with nut meats, and macaroni with tomato sauce. Also included are croquettes using tuna or salinga, breadcrumbs, eggs, butter, and parsley flavors.
A garbled OCR passage shows steps for making a fig and cream dessert with sugar and syrup, doughing, batter, and whipping. It includes incorrect phrases and unclear measurements, with scattered references to cream, flour, water, and heating, suggesting a kitchen note or recipe draft rather than a finished dish.
A brief item notes a Thursday event labeled Kitchen JPboard. Details are limited in the fragment. Further context from the source would clarify location, people involved, and the purpose of the gathering.
A fragmented page lists several soups and basic cook instructions including Cream of Carrot Soup Clam Soup Parsnip Soup and Bean soup. It details steps such as simmering stock adding milk butter and seasonings and serving suggestions though many phrases are garbled. The handwriting appears as a household kitchen guide with measurements in cups quarts and spoons.
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