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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
3
United States Department of Agriculture outlines terrace types to curb surface water flow and soil loss. It details horizontal bench and ridge terraces, spacing, shoulder height, and maintenance, with notes on advantages and farmer objections on slopes and cultivation.
Potash aids in forming the grain, strengthens stalks, and promotes healthy growth. Nitrogen speeds stalk growth and accelerates the season, giving a quick start. Phosphoric acid helps fill grain, improves quality, and hastens maturity.
After deep plowing and planting costly seed corn, farmers must carefully plan cultivation weeks ahead. The article emphasizes timing and technique to maximize yields and protect the crop from weed competition and soil moisture loss.
The article notes that the best-informed farmers prefer surface cultivators, praising their effectiveness. It claims widespread adoption of ancient methods yields 10 to 25 percent more corn in the upcoming crop.
As soon as possible after the first cultivation of corn planted in check rows the same type of cultivator should be used to cross cultivate. This tears out ridges from prior cultivation, kills weeds in the row, and leaves the land in good condition.
A columnist questions why some men lavish care on livestock but abandon fruit trees after planting, arguing neglect leads to poor orchard outcomes and higher costs. The piece contrasts animal husbandry with idle tree planting practices and urges proactive care.
The piece extols Green's August Flower as a fifty one year favorite cure for biliousness and stomach troubles, claiming it solves headaches and digestion troubles. A street scene then contrasts two men discussing patriotism and duty, highlighting a loud man wanting to serve and a meek man offering blunt advice to stay quiet.
An advertisement urges using Cuticura Soup and hot water nightly and Cuticura Ointment before bathing to treat pimples and dandruff. Claims no better daily toilet preparation with a free sample offer by mail from Cuticura Dept. L. Boston.
Willis claims he will clean up money this year by tearing down his eighteen story building and planting the site with onions and potatoes. Gillis questions the plan as local commentary from Town Topics notes.
A Cincinnati authority promotes freezone for corns and calluses claiming direct application relieves soreness and loosens the corn or callus so it can be lifted out root and all without pain. A small bottle is inexpensive and safe for surrounding skin, with druggists urged to stock it if unavailable locally.
A garbled snippet shows Briggins named among ten individuals seeking advantage. Quoted lines hint at confusion and unfinished dialogue as attempts to outrun others fail to present a clear narrative.
A fragmented dialogue depicts a tramp asking for aid as a governor-like figure dismisses him. The exchange touches on desperation and a promise of a meal, with a suggestion to wait in the kitchen for breakfast.
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