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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1924
Page
8
A New York Times fashion correspondent notes white dominates this season with versatile frocks in one piece, sports skirts, and tailor made ensembles. Soft color pairings and embroidered whites appear, while bold black and white contrasts and plaid options also trend in coats, hats, and accessories.
Hats for the present season showcase handmade white wool cloches with scalloped brims and green ribbon accents. Fine white straw date hats in taffeta and ribbon, dome shaped ribbon flower domes, and silk and straw combinations appear. Beach wear favours include tams and feather weight felts, while wraps suit resort wear and light parasols in sunlit shades accompany gowns.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports widespread growth of farmers accounting schools across states like Ohio Maine Illinois and Indiana. Farmers compare records analyze costs and returns and adopt uniform book types improving efficiency and consistency in farm management.
USDA data show corn silage yields 60 percent more value than shock corn for mature cows in West Virginia wintering and 30 percent more per acre for growing beef calves in Illinois. Silage wastes little, increases appetite for roughages, and preserves palatability. Free bulletins from the Agriculture Department cover sweet crops suitable for silage.
The United States Department of Agriculture cites appreciable corn price increases over the past year due to low receipts at primary markets and a slim visible supply. Despite large farm stocks and heavy production in 1919-1922, hog prices must be viewed in tandem with corn since about 80 percent of the corn crop is sold on the hoof.
The crop reporting board of the U S Department of Agriculture reports 1928 saw 341 million acres planted to 14 principal crops, up over 2 million from 1922. Production is estimated at 265 million tons, roughly equal to 1922 and 41 million tons above the decade average.
A restrained individual considers how his past experiences might help others if he were more forthcoming. He contemplates self doubt and the value of sharing insights to assist peers.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum Powder as an antiseptic and perfume, part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio with Soap and Ointment. It markets the powder as economical for face skin baby and dusting use and as superior to other perfumes.
An old advert extols Allcock's Plasters as invaluable for local aches and pains, claiming they are inexpensive, pure, safe, and effective for home use. The piece also notes a quip about driving ability comparing some women's driving to driving a nail.
The United States Department of Agriculture urges quality seed for red clover stands. Germination tests show 90 percent with hard seeds. avoid Italian seed not suited to the eastern United States. Verify origin and buy from a reliable firm to prevent Italian seed. Fattening rats is cited as a common farm practice that leaks profits.
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