Preventing Gullies on Farm Land Methods
An article by J G Mosier outlines practical strategies to prevent gullying on rolling Illinois farm land. It discusses using grass sod to bind soil, top growth to reduce water velocity, straw dams with coarser fill, and vegetation like red top to establish quick cover. It also covers earth or stone dams, reserved land contracts, and using brush, grass, or fallen timber to rebuild gullies, with emphasis on timely reseeding and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
How to Combat the Melon Aphis
Assistant entomologist for Northern Illinois outlines methods to control the melon aphid on cucumber and melon plants. Recommends fumigation with carbon bisulfide under large cloth covers, kerosene emulsion sprays, and thorough treatment of undersides of leaves. Emphasizes early intervention and clean culture including weed and old vine removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Stephen A. Forbes
University of Ilinois
Illinois
Dinnerin Woods Veal Loaf and Picnic Egg Ideas
Practical picnic guide outlining veal loaf preparation with eggs and potatoes, plus deviled eggs, cheese fillings, and hot sandwich options. Includes packing tips, waxed paper wrapping, and minor variations for outdoor meals using butter, cream, chutney, and Parmesan.
Refreshing Beverages from Fresh Fruit Juices
Fresh fruit juice can be strained and sweetened to make delicious drinks with cold soda or aerated water. A syrup can be prepared by boiling juice with sugar for later use, then mixed with water to taste for quick lemonade or limeade.
Savory Rice Omelet
A simple rice omelet combines three ounces rice three eggs and parsley. After washing and boiling the rice in one pint water add the beaten eggs and parsley, bake in a buttered dish and serve with a cheese cream sauce.
Mashed Potato Doughnuts Recipe Note
A brief recipe style note describes making mashed potato doughnuts with two tablespoons butter one cup mashed potatoes one and a half cups sugar one cup sweet milk four cups flour two eggs salt and two teaspoons baking powder fried in hot lard. the result is described as delicious.
Washing White Stockings Wash with tepid water and white soap
Use tepid water and pure white soap to wash white stockings. Rub gently with hands and rinse in cold water to prevent yellowing.
Two Ringworm Cases Cured by Resinol Soap and Ointment
Two testimonials from 1912 report rapid relief from ringworm after using Resinol Soap and Ointment. A Chicago mother describes a severe head and hip infection, relief after about two weeks of treatment. A Nessville resident states facial and neck sores, previously unresponsive to other remedies, cleared with Resinol products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Emery Skelnik
Gresham Ave
Nessville
Gilliland
Resinel Chem. Co
Baltimore
O Brien and Oi Clash Over Courage and Recklessness
A dialog about courage and recklessness contrasts O Brien and Oi in a domestic argument. Horan Oi notes a similar warning given to O Brien to temper bravado.
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Doran
Horan
O’brien
Face a Sight with Tetter Moberly Me
Mrs J Brooksher describes two years of facial skin trouble described as tetter or eczema. After trying many remedies she reports cure following a month of Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, noting cooling and drawing out matter. She signs the 1912 testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moberly
J. Brooksher
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Willing to Work in Public Service Says Office Seeker
A humorous exchange among lawmakers and two travelers highlights the appeal of meaningful public work. One representative notes aspirants who admit ambition yet refuse roles with no duties beyond pay. The joke contrasts idle salaries with the desire for productive government jobs.
Our Feathered Friends Read by Phelps-Stokes in Philadelphia
Rose Pastor Stokes visited Philadelphia for a charity society event and recounted a country-week tale titled Our Feathered Friends. She gathered six country-week children and read a book named This is the book, asking the youngsters to name their feathered friends, with a child answering Angels.
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Rose Pastor Phelps-Stokes
Philadelphia
Irrigation Joke Sparks Banter Between Hobos
Two hobos joke about irrigation as a woman in a wayside cottage dumps hot water on one’s head. The exchange plays on homely misunderstanding and rustic humor in a brief street scene.
In Practice
Dialogue milderly critiques marital economy as a wife quips about hardship after death. The exchange hints at prudence in spending and expectations within a domestic life.
Paxtine Antiseptic Sold For Catarrh Remedy
Paxtine Antiseptic is promoted as a nasal spray for catarrh. It sells in druggists for 25 cents a box and can be sent postpaid by The Paxton Toilet Co. of Boston, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton Toilet Co
Baston
Mass
When a Young Man Claims True Love It's Her Call
A witty aphorism on romance states that when a young man declares she is the only one he has ever loved, the woman must respond by telling him to go and build a reputation.
Mirror Reflections and Teething Syrup Advertisement
A reflective quip on self deception contrasts with a Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertisement for teething relief. The ad promotes gums soothing, inflammation reduction, wind colic relief, priced at 25 cents.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. G. Mosier
College of Agriculture
University of Ulinois
Ilinois Agricultural Experiment Station
J. J. Davis
Woods
Tetter
House of Representatives
Fletcher
Shie
ITV
RaiMi
Whittemore Bros. & CO
Albany St
Cambridge
LehrMfg Co
Denver
Cal
American Meacing Agency
First Avenue
Ohlwein
Iowa
N. Y
Arnold
Rayora
South Georgia
Fitzgerald
Nat'l Bank
Alabama
State Board OF Immigration
Montgomery
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