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Riverdale Pointer

Location

Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1923

Page

6

Barberry must go to protect wheat and grain crops

The essay argues the common barberry fuels black stem rust and endangers U.S. wheat. It cites proposed Senate funding to eradicate barberry plants, notes that Japanese barberry is innocent, and details spread via spores from barberry to fields across decades, urging immediate removal nationwide.

Robert H. Moulton Congressional Senate Agricultural Department North Dakota United States Chicago Himalayas Central Asia America Minnesota Colorado Nebraska Omaha Europe England France Austria Hungary Czechoslovakia Germany Holland Denmark Alps Jura Italy

March Speaks On Sympathy In A Windy Tale

The tale follows March as he laments being blamed for weather moods while the Fairy Queen explains the idea of a sympathetic friend. A wind gust prompts March to discuss his awkward role between Old Man Winter and Mistress Spring, and the Queen offers to tell his story.

March Wind Mr. Wind Old Man Winter Mistress Spring Fairy Queen

Hair Groom Comb Works Wonders on All Hair

A drug store favorite promises lasting combed shine with a greaseless formula. It claims to hold unruly hair in any style without visible residue as it absorbs at the scalp for a natural look.

Collector Belowstairs Says Call When Home

In a witty exchange from Life Magazine, a remark about a downstairs collector prompts the response to arrange a visit on a day the speaker is at home. The brief dialogue echoes social norms and polite refusals in a humorous tone.

Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing for All Fabrics

An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use for wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics. It claims complete guidance in each package and guarantees no fading streaking or running. The copy also notes to tell the druggist fabric type and closes with a quip about judging acquaintances.

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