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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
7
Analysis shows indigo was once plant juice and Germans devised synthesis Indigotine is not indigo According to H E Armstrong natural dye yields 5 to 20 percent deeper color than artificial English manufacturers compare natural and synthetic dyes The quotes also include proverbs about luck and appearances
The U S Department of Agriculture reports true army worm outbreaks in southern China area and in southern Missouri. Farmers are urged to prepare defenses using poisoned baits sprays and traps. Bulletin 731 explains controls and emphasizes vigilance for three months as fields are monitored. The worm appears in north and northeast regions soon and could threaten profits.
Experts from the U S department of agriculture warn that cotton losses from weather exposure run high. Despite its hardiness, cotton cannot endure prolonged outdoor exposure after ginning, and proper shelter could save vast sums and enable warehouses to serve as loan collateral for farmers.
Observe the sickle bar guards align in a straight line as the initial step to bring a binder into harvest readiness. Proper guard alignment helps ensure efficient cutting and reduces damage during operation.
A rainy day spent tuning mowing machines hay loaders binders and other harvesting gear is a wise investment of time. Two reasons labor is scarce and parts harder to obtain due to supply shortages making forethought valuable to avoid later trouble.
Proper timing and amount of spraying protect crops from pests and maximize horsepower. The text notes that correct spray timing yields better results and that load speed for horses affects their work efficiency.
The passage notes soybeans as a legume that enriches soil with nitrogen. It also recommends buckwheat in successive years or alternating with corn or potatoes as an effective control for quackgrass.
An old-time concoction promises total protection from flies for horses dogs and cows. Pennyroyal one ounce alcohol two ounces fish oil one half pint mix shake and apply lightly to the coat each morning for 24 hours of immunity. One bottle lasts a summer per horse and ingredients are available at any drug store.
Better hay quality can be achieved if alfalfa is cured in the shade. Most farmers, however, continue to make hay in sunny conditions to speed production.
Pasture rotation advised to reduce stomach worm infection in flocks. Move sheep to clean grazing areas, avoid contaminated pastures, and monitor grazing schedules to break the parasite lifecycle. Regular drenching and sanitation support control.
A Western youngster returning from an Eastern college enjoys a home visit with his mother cooking his favorite dishes. His father declares the happiest moment is when people share a meal, and John agrees that happiness comes from eating with people he cares about.
The advertisement touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine and safe for millions, prescribed by physicians for over twenty years. It urges accepting only a sealed Bayer package with proper directions for headache toothache neuralgia and rheumatism, noting small tin boxes of 12 tablets and larger packages available from druggists.
A Boston Transcript item contrasts a lion’s status as king of beasts with the lioness’s view. The fragment ponders nostalgia for a fishing hole and simple comforts like a sofa, an electric fan, and a buffet as a wish to relive old familiar scenes.
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