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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1913
Page
9
The article outlines meadow yield factors including drainage soil organic matter weed control and soil fertility. It provides detailed acre by acre mixtures for different regions and recommends drainage improvement plowing manures tillage crop rotation and specific fertilizer blends to boost growth and quality. It also notes the link between soil nutrients especially phosphorus and grain or forage yields.
The article compares dairy cows and horses to corn and other grains, arguing that maturity yields stronger offspring and better harvests. It cites Ontario Agricultural Experiment Station on winter wheat maturity and warns immature grain risks from frost, urging farmers to select early maturing varieties and diversify crops.
Alfalfa benefits crops and livestock, claims it enriches soil, resists drought, and boosts profits. The text extols alfalfa as a superior feed, soil improver, and financial boon, noting wide adoption across New York and viability on most farms.
Hammond Indiana April 10. A group of manufacturers plans to build one thousand workers homes costing 1 501 000 for men with saved hundred dollars as credit. Homes to be bought by buyers who live on weekly contributions from 52 to 5 dollars to the housing company.
A five year review of Calumet Canal Section 10 real estate records shows missing accounts and insufficient detail on money spent. No fraud found in books per Chairman Reading, but gaps noted. Work on the canal will be curtailed this week after a $495,412 contract to Schnable & Quinn and a $20,000 allocation to strengthen walls at Lockpot. A lost K of C gold cuff button from Riverdale or Harvey is sought.
Paris April 12 Dr Guisez reports a cure for many chronic headaches after a minor operation addressing a nose malformation called hypertrophy of the middle horn. He says over seventy cases improved and urges examination of the interior of the nose for sufferers of frequent headaches. For rent a 5 room flat at 234 136th St inquiries at The Pointer office.
An ordinance of the Village of Dolton authorizes disposal of listed personal property including engines pumps belts and a large iron tank. Bids must be published in The Pointer and opened April 21 1913, with certified checks equal to bid amounts. The village board may reject all bids and the ordinance takes effect upon passage.
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