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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1924
Page
6
An odd recount from North Burramento features Frank Minort and others describing a strange bottle of Tenis and a failing health cure. The tale includes misread labels, dubious ingredients, and warnings about supposed miracle pills sold locally with questionable medical claims.
A garbled note indicates a product named Dandelion Butter Color, described as a vegetable booster or color additive used by a company or group called Mons for goods sold to general stores. An item named Dumdelen is cited with a price around 85 vent-Ady, details unclear.
The article discusses grafting as a satisfying task for fruit growers, detailing timing and preparation. It advises taking cuttings from previous season’s growth, selecting well-formed wood, and aiming to set grafts in early spring during favorable conditions.
A detailed step by step description of wedge grafting on stock to improve cambial contact and bark growth. It covers preparing, splitting the stock, aligning cambium, using a grafting wedge, applying hot wax and resin mixture, and curing steps. Also notes pruning, securing, and timing with winter work to promote a strong union.
A fragmented note describes a dairy advisory urging grain during the dry period for cows in western province conditions. It mentions a thin weak cow, mastitis-like concerns, and advice from the State College dairy department on proper care and feeding before calving.
Fragmentary OCR yields a local note on pruning roots of trees and vines at a university site. The text discusses root trimming, plant health, and adjustments to irrigation and supports, with references to methods and timing across several unnamed locations.
Report of a U S Department of Agriculture cattle demonstration at Myron Stratenlone Barina Colo showing pure bred Hereford and scrub steers. Higher value of pure bred cattle due to weight, yield, and price differences. estimates indicate Hereford steer worth over double scrub steer with better slaughter returns and improved feed efficiency. Officials note demand for better-grade sires and say adoption could raise pounds per steer.
The text lists multiple remedies for killing lice on calves and other stock, including dipping solutions, washing, and powder applications. It notes preparation steps, with cautions on warming effects and repeat intervals, and provides a recipe mixing sulfur and mineral powders for dusting.
The text argues against fall fertilization for trees and promotes spring applications before growth begins. It notes trees need spring stimulation and soil nutrients then, especially avoiding nitrogen-rich fertilizers for young fruit trees. It cautions against plow or fertilizer mixes and mentions manure and cover crops as nitrogen sources, with emphasis on improving soils.
In hog house planning the orientation of windows matters. East and west positions give more direct sunlight and hours of daylight, while north and south provide different benefits. The article emphasizes placing windows to maximize light for hog care and notes determining the approximate spring farrowing date before final window layout.
A gardener faces insect pests as a warlike struggle on the surface. Initial steps and wartime tone frame method and measures, urging proactive control and steady effort.
A damaged note discusses a product pack labeled Diamond Dyers with guidance on dyeing textiles. It mentions applying color to items such as skirts, dresses, stockings, kimonos, draperies, and covers. The advice targets first time dyers and suggests choosing any color at a drug store while noting stubborn nature of substitutes. The fragment references a package and potential names but lacks clear attribution or full context.
A disrupted line of text notes a person once sharp reclaiming brightness. The fragment hints at a fall from peak ability and a later recovery, mentioning a confident, self described former sharpness and resumed competence.
An advertisement touts Ganderfoe TM as a refreshing stimulating tonic for lifeless neglected hair. It promises hair that regains gloss, luster, strength, color, and youthful beauty, claiming to revitalize thin dry or fading hair quickly.
An old advertisement urges buyers to insist on Bayer Aspirin banners and the Bayer name on tablets as proof of safety. It warns against counterfeit products and promotes original plaster brands, while noting dubious claims amid a garbled town scene and a stray political jab.
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