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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1911
Page
3
A do it yourself corn cutter can be built for under a dollar using two old saw blades welded to a timber frame. Attach a blade to a 2 by 4 base, fit a second 2 by 4 under, add a platform, and two men on top catch the corn as it falls. The device reportedly cuts six to seven acres daily.
A writer notes collies are safe with children and highly useful on farms. The dogs can be taught to travel long distances to fetch cows from pastures or woods, bringing them home for milking, making chores easier on rainy mornings.
The shortage of workers hinders agricultural development and dairy expansion. The piece urges urban women and girls to farm through the summer, noting rescuers report good pay and health benefits without sacrificing independence, if more help were available.
Grain plants form roots at the same depth regardless of seed depth. Deep sowing delays surface growth and root development, so shallow yet moisture-requiring sowing is better. A compact seed bed helps moisture near the surface for early germination.
A study notes Marie Louise Violet kept cool and dry on the blooming stage yields paler, more fragrant flowers and commands easier sale in the Chicago market.
For grape rot and mildew begin early and spray with Bordeaux mixture at about two week intervals. Newly set grape vines should be allowed to grow only one main shoot which should be tied up.
J N Clover notes rye and Dwarf Essex rape as top catch crops for protecting soil and boosting next crops. Rye sown after potato harvest or on corn stubble yields heavy mulch and reduces wash. Rape proves green through winter. Estimated fertilizing value around six dollars per acre. seed costs seven cents per pound. Crimson clover also viable with good stand.
An illustration shows a movable side 8 by 10 foot shed with 7 foot high ends. Stakes at two corners hold end boards, enabling one side to be left open as the shed fills. The design prevents leaching when immediate hauling to fields isn’t possible.
The preparation for conserving barnyard manure entails expense and labor but all such expenditures will return a margin of profit commensurate with the outlay.
Practical tips cover soil drainage lime for clover, avoiding cold compact soil, mulch to suppress weeds, and safe cabbage planting. Emphasis on proper tillage, crop rotation, and efficient use of home products to enrich soil and support growing corn, potatoes, and willows on farms.
The Perry County Teachers Institute closed after a ceremony featuring Prof. Arthur McMurray of Iowa Agricultural College delivering the address. County Superintendent Elmo W. Lee awarded diplomas to eighth grade graduates including Marvin Griffith Anna Schmalrede Georgia Skaer Sophia Schwebel and others.
A narrator recalls Ben, age forty, who tried remedies years ago to cure baldness. He dismisses efforts after seeing Edward, the Prince of Wales, at a hospital opening, deciding to abandon vain efforts and save his money.
In Gold a light exchange reveals a ball lost in a deep hole with overhanging banks. A spectator asks if it is in a hole and whether the ball is reachable. The reply confirms ownership and the challenge of retrieval.
Miss Geraldine Farrar sits in a deck chair aboard the George Washington and notices six children playing on the deck. She smiles and muses about the origin of the so-called queer old men, reflecting on charming children.
Spohn's Distemper Cure claims to cure distemper in horses of all ages and prevent spread in the stable. Also advertised to cure chicken cholera and dog distemper. Available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents to 100 dollars a bottle. agents wanted. free booklet offered by Spahn Medical Co. Goshen Ind.
A humorous dialogue from Harper's Bazaar contrasts a cook and waitress debating excuses for missing a bell. The cook claims a spouse scolds him and cites mayonnaise as an alibi while the waitress jokes about honesty and clever diversion.
An advertisement touts Cole's Carboni salve as stopping pain from burns or cuts and preventing scars. It claims quick healing sold by druggists at 25 and 60 cents with free samples from J. W. Cole & Co. of Black River Falls Wisconsin. Also includes a brief humorous exchange about romantic lines.
Real estate notices offer land for sale in North Dakota Montana and Canada with requests to write for lists and terms from Hodgson Realty Company of Fargo North Dakota. The page also includes assorted advertisements for patent medicines and cigars with brief inspirational quotes and marketing copy.
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