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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1919
Page
6
An old style advertisement touts a GOLD MEDAL remedy alleged to cleanse kidneys and urinary organs, relieve backache and joint pains, and support urinary health. It promises quick relief with a single dose and urges readers to consult their druggist for the imported product.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports the 1918 farm crop values. Cereals total 14.222 billion with grain at 7.07 billion. Cotton and hemp valued at about 1.01 billion. Hay and forage total 1.393 billion. Vegetables show gains, onions lead vegetable value, tobacco and sugar crops contribute significantly. Seed crops like peanuts reach 148 million, sugar crops total 187 million with sugar beet and cane around 177 million.
The United States Department of Agriculture urges home gardens as a profitable effort this year. It notes many households enjoy fresh produce while saving money, but stresses planning to avoid overproduction and to meet market needs.
Discussion on soy bean seed viability and germination tests for buyers and growers, stressing seed curing and storage quality. Notes on selecting varieties suited to southern conditions, including Cargie and seed prices, with emphasis on Italian test quality and recommended varieties such as J. Miowitoth Leto and Lokse for forage and yield.
A telegram from the secretary of agriculture urged all users of farm implements to prepare for repairs and replacements in advance of the working season. It cites cooperation with manufacturers and dealers to stock needed parts, warning delays from unknown demand and stressing pre season checks and ordering.
Fragmentary note discusses soil readiness for plowing and working. It mentions when earth splits upon opening, the soil is dry and suitable for cultivation. Emphasizes heavy soils resist early working and the need to test density before deep cultivation.
Fragmented OCR notes describe lettuce packaging and marketing in India. It mentions varieties, packaging quality, and distribution timelines with references to freshness and potential sales channels. The text is garbled but centers on marketing lettuce in bulk and rapid turnover.
A fragmentary reminiscence describes a newsboy shouting headlines to attract readers, while a judge dismisses or mocks the idea, and a dismissive note hints at lively street banter about headlines and advertisements.
The piece blends fragmented dialogue and stagey introspection with wartime pressures. It hints at personal loss and longing amid broader social notes, including a New York State Hospital admissions spike after war and a murky critique of realism in theater.
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