10 May 1917
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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
1
A fragmented agricultural note advises farmers on using phosphate fertilizers and soil amendments for potatoes. It warns against overreliance on peat, muck, or fertilizer pestiles and suggests applying nutrients at planting for a strong start while avoiding harmful or unsuitable manures.
A fragmented item notes a host event involving the hogs and a Rose and a location in 20 Ferm Diogenes. The readable text is limited but indicates a community gathering with an agricultural or fair context. No clear dates or organizations are fully captured.
The text discusses using bordeaux mixture to prevent plant disease and hints at farm management steps. References to chemicals, application rates, and timing imply guidance for growers on protecting crops and improving yields.
In an Ohio Experiment Station feeding trial cows on a silage ration produced 17 percent more total milk and 9 percent more butterfat than cows fed Braig based rations. The silage diet was also notably cheaper.
Reading notes describe WEW blouse lines and distinctive features tied to the late Serna models. The article outlines design elements, fabrics, and market reception among shoppers.
Advice on milk safety to reduce bacteria through proper covering and handling. Use cap or glasses to protect bottles, keep in clean areas, wash with hot water, and avoid using milk bottles in infectious rooms. Do not return spoiled containers without health authority approval.
A historical note from Kansas State Agricultural College addresses why unsoundness in horses arises from neglected hoof care. It explains trimming feet as essential in colt rearing to prevent later life ailments and lameness in horses.
Agricultural note discusses cabbage worm pests and recommended control methods. It describes timing for spraying, types of formulations, and mixing guidance for effective coverage on cabbage leaves. The article notes a spray drift and dilution details and mentions using a similar approach for potato pests.
Farmers complain bean seed stored for seeding is full of holes due to the common bean weevil. Weevily seed should never be planted as germination fails or seedlings grow poorly. Heat at 143 degrees can kill weevils in all stages if maintained for the full period without harming germination.
Kelp breeders stress sanitary brooders and drinking fountains to keep chicks healthy. They note that proper watering and feed need careful management and caution against changing conditions too quickly.
A vintage guide describes a blue checked gingham apron for a child with decorative white stripe and painted sheep motif. It explains crochet edging and machine stitching to create perforated edges and tidy seams, noting craft effort and appearance.
The text appears as garbled OCR from a fashion section with scattered phrases about clothing items. It mentions necklines, waists, dresses, and models, but lacks coherent events or clear entities.
The item describes young women in a social club context and hints at a fashion and behavior craze among students. Details reference style, charm, and evolving social roles as the scene shifts toward modern youth culture. The piece frames the era’s teenage trends and public interest.
The text describes a blouse with a belt and wire details in black velvet fabric. It notes slit features for effect and a front closure using two small buttons, with unclear terminology and possible typos.
The text lists color names like pumpkin yellow and Chinese orange as shades for armaments. It mentions red shades such as fuchala and scarlet, and notes greens like jade and chrysoprase, with garbled fragments about materials and regions.
Fragmented text mentions eduex and efforts to keep them from fraying. The note hints at a difficult process and the idea of securing coherence, mentioning a “muching” and a “poe te macking” without clear context or subjects.
A man petitions the high court seeking to challenge a ruling on a disputed property claim. He alleges overlooked ownership and requests a detailed review of prior judgments and records.
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