Administration Seeks Substitutes for League in World Peace Plan
President Harding and his cabinet consider an international economic conference to follow Brussels and a European armaments conference to stabilize Europe. If ratified, these steps could push Washington treaties toward swift adoption, while post office stamp reforms unveil a large new stamp series featuring Hayes Roosevelt and others.
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Preparing Fuel for Winter Use
A USDA prepared article notes coal dealers struggle to meet demand this winter while farmers may replace hand labor with machines. It covers skidways, power saws, and safety, urging efficient wood fuel prep with drag and circular saws for farm kitchens and furnaces.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Lubricating Loose Pulleys With Self Lubrication Tips
A Ma chinist correspondent shares two methods to keep loose pulleys well lubricated. Drill holes through the bushing and fill with graphite and cylinder oil, or bore along the hub interior and insert oiled pine plugs to restore the bearing surface. Self lubricating pulleys are claimed to prevent trouble for years.
Porch visit ends in cautious warning after disrupted call
A man in a dilapidated car annoyed friends on a porch. I asked what he wanted, and the woman revealed it was her brother calling. We agreed to be more careful in the future as tensions cooled.
George Washington Birthplace Enrolled in Livestock Improvement
Wakefield farm in Westmoreland County Virginia enrolled in the Better Sives-Better Stock program. Latane Brothers, from Washington stock, operate the estate famed as George Washington’s birthplace. Sires and females on the farm will be purebred or crossbred to gradually improve cattle horses swine sheep and poultry. County Agent Walker Jr. and Virginia extension director Hutcheson praise the move as fitting a historic farming legacy.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Wakefield Farm
Westmoreland County
Virginia
George Washington
Latane Brothers
L M. Walker, I Jr
Lacane Brothers
John KR. Hutcheson
Extension
Quail Devoa Many Bugs
Quail Devoa eat adult beetles of the corn rootworm and possibly larvae. The USDA entomology bureau notes up to two beetles found in quail stomachs. Birds such as the red headed weeny nighthawk cardinal kingbird and phoebe also prey on beetles to lessen corn damage.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Cardinal
Weed seed in screenings contaminate chick feed
Screenings fed to chicks often carry weed seeds because farmers fail to grind them. Seeds of wild oats mustard ragweed corn cockle and European vetch can germinate and cause trouble. Some screenings even supply poisonous corn cockle seeds. grinding and monitoring are needed.
Wire partitions replaced in swine farrowing houses
The United States Department of Agriculture findings urge replacing wire partitions with solid wooden divisions about 32 inches high. Wire fencing causes drafts that harm piglet comfort and health. Open partitions let sows observe neighboring pens, causing nervousness and potential fighting. Farrowing sows must be kept quiet.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Give Bees Care In Autumn
The beekeeper should watch colonies in autumn after honey harvest. Late summer and early fall often require a new queen, and poor queens must be replaced promptly to protect the hive.
Destroy Weevils in Beans and Peas
Instructions warn that weevils in beans and peas can be killed with carbon disulphide. Place a teaspoonful per ten gallons in a tight container with the beans and let fumes work overnight, then store in dry quarters. Avoid flames and inhaling fumes.
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing for All Fabrics
A Diamond Dyes advertisement touts simple directions to dye or tint worn garments at home. It claims the product works on wool, silk, linen, cotton, and blends, never streaks or fades, and guarantees perfect results when bought from a druggist.
Equitable debt payer earns wry Louisville quip
A Louisville Courier-Journal item notes a man who settles debts with unusual fairness, prompting a humorous remark that he pays no one. The odd appraisal underscores local humor about frugal residents and creditors.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Cuticura Promises Soothing for Itchy Scalp
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for itching and dandruff relief. It advises rubbing affected spots at night and shampooing with Cuticura Soap and hot water the next morning. Encourages making the products part of daily toilet routine for clear skin and soft hands.
After the Boat Ride Bashful Bunny Kiss Query
A playful exchange between Bashful Bunny and Dolly ends with a coy reply hinting at a kiss, capturing a lighthearted, flirtatious moment. Dolly responds with an eager “At last,” suggesting anticipation or affection in a domestic comic tone.
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Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Claim
A promotional appeal extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder remedy. It cites testimonials and offers a sample by mail with ten cent payment and lists Binghamton New York as the company base. Large and medium bottles are sold in drugstores through the advertisement.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Polyandrian queen rejects seven novels for a daring romance
A queen on the isles laments dull literature and orders seven virgins to fetch a risqué imported tale about one man and one woman defying social norms. The Ledger quotes her sigh over repetitive stories and desire for an immoral but thrilling love against polyandrous conventions.
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Polyandrian Isles
Philadelphia Ledger
Polish Silver With Borax Solution
To remove tarnish from silver use one tablespoonful borax per quart of water. Soak the silver and bring to boiling point. Wipe with a flannel cloth for a wonderful polish that saves time and labor.
Dentists Urged Toward Bold Stimulant Extraction Idea
A Washington Star quip suggests a bold, impractical dental method where extraction is followed by patient effort and a final combined pull. The note mocks novocaine techniques and imagines taking over a building through such an innovation.
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Washington Star
Then She Dares Love Tales In A Witty Exchange
A London exchange notes a playful remark about fairy tales and marriage. The speaker quips that those seeking advantage often face wordplay and social witticisms in conversations.
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London
Designed for High Place
A Scottish anecdote tells how Sandy McIntosh builds a brick outhouse from the inside with his son John bringing dinner. Seeing the wall rise he asks how he is getting on and the son notes no door. Sandy smiles and proclaims John will be an architect, a builder in time.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Lone Survivor Fashion Notes From a Rough Night
A survivor describes a sailor in rough condition joking about a wild night at sea. The piece weighs fashion choices and mentions making clothes at home and knitwear as a fashionable option.
Postum Beverage Described As Caffeine Free And Rich
The text extols Postum for its fragrant aroma and full bodied flavor. It states Postum is made from roasted wheat and contains no caffeine or harmful ingredients.
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