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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
5
A fragmented note describes a commemorative display showing 23 flags or variations. It mentions supervision by a committee and a display date or event in the community. Names and precise places are unreadable, but the item reflects a public item or exhibition tied to suffrage themes.
The readable text is highly scrambled with mixed fragments about a school cadet event and a tobacco related note. Names, places, and dates are unreadable, producing a garbled item with no clear event or outcome to report.
The article argues dairy farming supports high land values and profits, noting dairy land rents reach $1000 to $2000 per acre and prominent Jersey and Holstein breeds. It warns that few farmers wisely maintain a small herd as a valuable adjunct to farming, supplying soil fertility and steady profits amidst rising land costs.
An adjustable plow attachment loosens soil depths and loosens the bottom of furrows, valuable for leafy clay subsoils. Demonstrated in Wisconsin, it enables depth adjustment and attaches to the plow for field use.
Instructions advise heeling in trees when received from the nursery. Dig a trench one foot deep, lay trees side by side with roots in the trench and taps leaning over the earth, then cover and compact. Move to cover roots with a second trench parallel, repeating until trees rest in a single low row.
A garbled report cites a dairy expert comparing cow milk production to steer output. The text mentions calving, rinsing, and milking routines but becomes an unclear fragment with multiple misspellings and stray phrases. The readable parts hint at beef versus dairy production without coherent details.
Hogs face disease pressures described as tough, with sense of resilience amid scarce and poor rationing. Despite rough conditions, the herd shows no predicted losses and maintains health under stress.
A readable note explains a simple method to inoculate seeds using a table setup. It argues the arrangement reduces fatigue and streamlines the process, with Farm Progress cited as endorsing the technique. The description emphasizes ease and practical benefits for the operator.
A compact description of a mixing and drying table used to mix seed, remove moisture, and tilt to drain surplus water. It explains edging to prevent seed seatering wet, the fuel that aids tilting, and the final tilt to direct seed into a sack box. The device doubles for seed corn selection and can be lifted and stored against a wall.
Frequent tomato growth leads to many blossoms dropping and poor fruit. Cut upper parts of vigorous vines so branches nearly sever but still cling. This halts blossom drop and prompts a surge of healthier fruit, as the plant reduces its load to focus on fruiting.
Horseradish is typically grown from sets not seed. It is planted as a fall crop after cabbage, with four to six inch sets and square topped, bottom angled ends. Bundles are stored in sand over winter, then planted in spring between cabbage rows and covered two to three inches.
Passenger text discusses grapes, raspberries and currants, arguing neglect reduces profits but proper care yields rich rewards. It asserts well cared for two or more fruits can produce about $200 in quality table supplies through culture, pruning and fertilizing, claiming the practices are attainable.
The article explains that spraying poisons to kill aphids is ineffective as it harms beneficial insects and may fail to reach pests on soft plant parts. It suggests alternative methods and emphasizes careful application to avoid harming pollinators and plants.
Grow sorghum for forage to meet grazing needs in hot weather. Plant by late spring, aiming for a spread from May to early June and a 6 to 8 week harvest window. This ensures ample forage when erher ceows fail to grow well.
Paris dispatch reports British and Canadian forces advancing in the Champagne region on May 1. They captured Presnay and Fresnoy, with gains along the Hindenburg Line near Rethelu and Finlergurt. French troops also took a position near Meant Haut, charging German defenses and taking more than 300 prisoners as fighting raged along the river Vines corridor.
In New York Herbert Hoover, back in the United States, announced from a shipyard his plans to assume the presidency. He warned that submarine restrictions have risen for six weeks and stressed Europe’s food needs and the urgency of production for wheat, meat, and beets while calling for collective American effort.
Daniel Willard told a national defense conference that the United States will curtail 70 passenger trains and divert rolling stock and rails for freight and war use. He said 34 000 locomotives exist and 4 000 will be released for freight, stressing France and Russia must receive locomotives.
Washington dispatches report the czar and czarina to be banished from Russia. The provisional government aims to avoid a counter revolution as the deposed rulers face exile, likely to England, with the czar seeming bound to inspire fear among the ruling class.
May 7 reports that Washington accepts a steam yacht from New York owner Joh A. Mare for use as a patient care vessel. The ship Sart will serve as a hospital on the water, with cast Gary named as part of the crew.
May 7 Washington dispatch reports definite plans for sending base hospitals to the fighting front in France. The number of units required and related details were disclosed, outlining the orderly mobilization of medical support units for war effort.
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