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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1919
Page
3
The ad touts Cuticura Ointment for pimples redness and itching followed by Cuticura Soap and hot water rinse. After drying, a light application of Cuticura Talcum leaves a fragrance. Price listed as 25 cents each.
The Agricultural Department urges better horse power utilization to save labor. It promotes fall plowing, multi-horse plows, and two-row cultivators, plus machinery sharing for harvesting and spreading manure to boost efficiency and reduce manual work.
The article advises selecting vigorous, well grown birds for breeding to ensure healthy chicks. Yearling hens are preferred as they mature earlier and lay fewer eggs in early winter, preserving vitality. Choose a young, active rooster and provide hens with large runs and minimal early winter egg pressure.
The article notes the record wheat harvest may delay thrashers in many neighborhoods. Much wheat could wait beyond the usual thrashing time and suffer damage from rain or dew if left in shocks. The agriculture department urges considering stacking for farmers unsure of prompt thrashing.
The article advises using lice powder as essential for poultry health. It recommends a dust bath of road dust and wood ashes and mentions sodium fluoride as an effective powder. Apply a pinch at multiple feather bases including head neck back breast vent tail thighs and wing undersides.
The article advises keeping cabbage worms down by spraying arsenate of lead when worms are present. It notes dust sprays as effective and popular among growers.
Alsike clover makes a very satisfactory pasture plant and is superior to red clover for pasture. It is a more certain crop and probably improves land just as well as red clover.
Sorrel proves hard to eradicate except by cultivation of the land. It will likely reappear if the field is sown to grass or clover, indicating persistent weed issues and the need for ongoing control.
Sumac is described as a pretty and practical plant for stabilizing steep banks. It offers soil retention and attractive growth, making it a favorable choice for hillside landscaping.
A caricature describes a white lieutenant and colored corporal recruiting near Birmingham Alabama for a negro regiment. During a large barbecue the corporal uses a stump as a podium and pauses to brush away ants delaying his grand after dinner address.
A man explains how a burn occurred while demonstrating to children a safe method to light fireworks. He emphasizes follow safety steps and supervising adults during pyrotechnic displays.
Green's August Flower is advertised as a remedy for tired and disordered stomachs during peak summer produce season. It claims to ease indigestion fermentation sour stomach and constipation by stimulating the liver and cleansing the intestines, with wide availability stated.
A mused line questions belief in proximity to soil while noting India faces an average life expectancy of twenty four years. The remark contrasts labor, pay dirt, and mortality in a brief topical snippet.
A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt shows a restricted suburb agreement requiring a house built for at least $20,000. The seller and buyer discuss compliance, with one noting an architect brother to ensure the rule is observed. The fragment reflects early zoning or restrictive covenant practices.
Concrete walks improve the appearance and value of the farm home, offering durable paths that resist weathering and reduce maintenance. The feature highlights curb appeal and practical benefits for rural property owners.
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