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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1921
Page
2
An apologetic notice from Chicago American announces that the lecture on How to Keep Fit will be postponed because the lecturer is indisposed. Laughter followed as the audience reacted during the stage moment.
The Department of Agriculture weighs claims that a gapling grown from Kentucky coffee tree seed, developed by late Professor George F. Holmes of the University of Virginia, emits a poleon fatal to flies. Holmes planted it in his garden and asked it be his memorial.
Jerome tells his mother that Pearle Peterson was upset when Miss Finn explained Washington is dead. Pearle had brought a Washington handkerchief for the birthday party, prompting the lesson and Pearle's sorrow.
A concise Albany Herald item notes Sona of Rest as the resident expert on fish activity, with a fellow who knows where the bite is and can borrow a quarter. The blurb hints at local wisdom and shared resources among fishermen.
Missouri reports on a fatal shooting case where a woman claimed accident while hunting and a related manslaughter charge was dismissed. Other items include a Cape Girardeau shooting incident involving a railway engineer, a Y M C A summer camp in Hollister, and community notes from Charleston, Nodaway County, and Kirksville.
A coroner’s jury in Sedalia finds Walter O’Tanbon died from gunshot wounds inflicted by neighbor William Breeden of Elk Fork township. Breeden is jailed after testifying that Bannon visited his home Sunday and threatened to shoot him.
Maryville Missouri speakers include Sterling Williams Kansas City state superintendent of young people's work and Miss Lottie May Rose of St Louis as notable presenters. Other notes report oil discovery near Warrensburg via P M Whitt and a high grade crude result.
United States Department of Agriculture summarizes grain feeds for farm poultry. Corn remains most popular for abundance and palatability but should be balanced with meat, bran, and nitrogenous feeds. fed with exercise and green feed it yields better eggs. Wheat is safest alone but not as fattening as corn and should be supplemented. screenings can be used but weed seeds pose risk. Oats add variety and aid egg production but are pricey. barley and buckwheat provide protein but are costly. rye is not favored and may upset digestion.
The USDA condemns reliance on sunshade over riding cultivators as a sign of laziness. It argues that using mechanical comforts to ease labor reduces energy for work and lowers output. The message urges workers to favor efficient, easier methods to maintain productivity.
Fragmentary lines describe sheep-like following a leader and peril if the follower becomes oriented to a corrupted guide. The text alludes to a Lamydrd figure and collective motion toward danger, with dramatic imagery of devotion and consequence.
A brief note states a sow near farrowing should have her feed reduced from a quarter to a third to prevent milk production from starting too early. The plan aims to manage onset and health during the impending farrowing event.
A fragmentary report notes Teetraellen took a loot that included a binder and a tractor engine. The text suggests there may be time in an emergency, hinting at further implications or consequences.
Farmers pursue weed management with 30 percent of cultivation time. USDA researchers promote methods and offer bulletins and circulars on Bermuda grass, Canada thistle, dandelions, poison ivy, weed killers, and lawn eradication. Readers may request copies from the Bureau of Plant Industry in Washington, D C.
Farmers are advised to cultivate potato fields weekly for about six weeks after emergence. Soil should be mounded around plants to shield tubers from sun. Keep off hard shell potato bugs and soft shells by hand removal or early morning spraying with a mixture of one ounce of arsenate of lead per gallon of water, or dust with Paris Green at one ounce per four quarts of lime. Check fields regularly for fresh infestations and repeat applications as needed.
A soil builder, sweet clover, grows vigorously and decays to restore fumins and large plant food, sustains the soil by fixing nitrogen from the air, and its fleshy roots improve soil texture as they feed surface plants.
There is no universal rule for planting depth as different vegetables and soils require different practices. Generally smaller seeds need shallower coverage, and in very light soils the cover should be lighter than in heavier soils.
A brief note discusses keeping a profitable flock under 500 birds for breeders with substantial experience. It suggests chickens are best kept in small numbers and hints that specialization advised by the United States Department of Agriculture, while acknowledging seasoned breeders may achieve better results.
A sagas of Senate pages and their patrons unfolds with Senator Mhelan's retirement leaving a gloom. Senator Davis Bil King steps in as official angel to secure tickets and baseball outings for the youths. Eskine rumored to own coal tubes and oil wells, his imagined grand generosity heightens the pages’ summer expectations.
An American visiting England stepped on a wishing machine and, with a playful eye, asked what it means. A friend, more seasoned in the matter, replies deductively by weighing him in stones and boards as a humorous anecdote from the American Legion Weekly.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a steamship propeller issue aboard the Manne tania with salt water intake problems. The garbled text indicates a damaged mechanism and potential wear affecting propulsion. No clear dates or named organizations are recoverable from the fragment.
A study suggests a surge of a familiar energy may influence risky aid given to a treacherous friend, raising questions about loyalty and decision making in stressful social contexts.
Officials in Sacramento advertised a full window exhibit on a gender themed subject to lure local payers. The chosen day arrived but crowds found the window empty, prompting charges of profiteering against the department store.
A short note describes mint leaves appearing in a yard and garden tips. It suggests crushing a few mint leaves with lemon juice to add brightness to drinks and foods. The tone is casual and instructional, focusing on practical herb use.
An exploration of how strong leadership blends pride with humility to guide a team toward shared goals. It highlights core traits, practical examples, and the value of balanced confidence in collaborative success.
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