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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1911
Page
7
Dainty garments and extensive lingerie displays mark January white sales with high fashion underpinnings. Bridal sets in sheer mull dress the collection with nightgowns drawers and chemises priced around forty five dollars, lawn sets from twenty dollars, and wide variations in fabric from silklike mull to cottons. Pajamas in blue cotton target slimmer figures while fuller figures face restrictions.
A round calendar for the upcoming year features a stiff cardboard edge, satin ribbon frill, and a ribbon loop with a rosette bow for wall hanging. The center holds a printed calendar fastened with paper fasteners, with calendars available at many shops for little cost this season.
A silk calendar cover is described with the upper section showing the year’s date and the remaining space filled with a delicate floral design. A silk cord is sewn all around the edge to finish the piece.
A Victorian style tip explains reviving discolored lace by soaking in strong black tea for ten to twelve hours. After soaking, squeeze gently, dip in tea several times, then press through a gum arabic solution and shape on a towel to dry. A final pressing with cad fron locks the new form.
An 1890s description of a home made pick plow from Orange Judd Farmer shows a simple two day build cost eight dollars. Wisconsin farmer N E Becker reports using it since 1894 to dig drainage ditches up to four feet deep with two horses and four men, noting advantages in dry clay soil and adjustable depth via a long evener and chain.
Farmers in southern Pennsylvania learn disk harrow value as dry ground can be prepared for plowing. A farmer disked a dry stubbed field, left it two weeks, and found it plowed easily into a moist seedbed. The disking created a dust mulch that reduced moisture evaporation and preserved soil moisture.
Edward Drake of Wichita Kansas sowed wheat he kept at home for 28 years. He testified the new crop produced this season is excellent with nearly every grain germinating promptly.
The article outlines a simple wagon jack built from a 2x6 oak block with a hole for the upright and two for braces. An iron half inch upright, and strong sheet iron braces fit to the base. A bent lever from old farm machinery prevents axle slipping, with a notched casting for proper spring lever action.
A light grubbing hoe for garden use is illustrated. The maker suggests curing a leaf from an old buggy spring about eighteen inches long, cutting ends square, and grinding sharp. Two short strap iron pieces with holes and threaded ends form a nut fastener for the wooden handle.
As shown in the sketch, assemble the Buggy-Spring Hoe to create a compact tool for light garden tasks. Follow the diagram to fit the spring, handle, and head securely for efficient use.
The Bureau of Statistics reports U S farmers harvested the greatest corn and crop yields on record for 1910. Aggregate crop production rose about 7.6 percent from 1909 and roughly 9.1 percent above the five year average. Prices for key crops on November 1 averaged about 5.4 percent lower than last year.
Practical advice for homestead tasks covering corn planting, orchard cleanup, silo feeding, raised beds, frost timing, early crops, shrubs, soil, and lawn maintenance. Includes guidance on seed rates and equipment care for a productive yard and farm setup.
A Western Canada growth piece notes railway lines shaping prosperous towns and rising populations. It cites agricultural bases, expanding services, and new cities of ten to fifteen thousand, with government literacy drives and settler propaganda fueling settlement and rail rate supervision.
A concise reflection on old houses as manuscripts of history with Milton and Hardy cited. The remark links the value of venerable buildings to literature, noting their unique architectural and historical significance beyond mere property worth.
A fragment listing Pettit's Eye Salve for eye relief used over a century, Dr Thierce's Pleasant Pellets for stomach and liver, and a laxative bromine product. Includes generic quotes and advertisements urging readers to seek bright remedies, signatures, and moral aphorisms.
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