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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
7
The article outlines a concrete cyclones cellar design for western farmers. Walls five inches thick and arched roof are built in a dug hollow with falsework. Vent tiles fit at the top arch. It claims no roof failure from flying debris.
A Farmer's Review writer suggests using sheep to control morning glory by grazing fields in spring and fall. Sheep follow furrows during plowing to eat tender roots and will feed on vines and seeds without harming corn, especially with lambs in August or September. The method aims to prevent seeding and reduce weed problems in small grains and meadows.
A wire reel mounted on a truck uses old buggy wheels with short shafts to wind barbed wire, offering an improved mechanism over the older barrel method. The description notes the reel’s mounting on a truck and its construction from repurposed buggy wheels.
A described method shows how a cart and reel are used to manage wire without tangling. A man pulls the cart while a boy steadies the reel to prevent rapid unwinding. The winding speed should match the wire intake, with a crank aiding the process.
An eastern cement company pamphlet stresses correct concrete mix to maximize density and strength. It recommends two parts sand to one part cement, but two and a half to three parts cement can work for small bridges. Stone aggregate should be about twice sand, with four parts stone common for good coverage and smooth surfaces.
A Popular Mechanics sketch shows a pump mounted outside a building operable by a inside hand crank. A shaft and crank convert motion to a pitman driving the pump rod. An inner hand wheel and an extension spout deliver water to a sink inside the house.
During May the best time to transplant white pines and similar evergreens, with minimal root disturbance. Move trees with a soil ball wrapped in burlap or sacks, set them in large holes at their original level, and firm top soil around the roots without bruising.
The piece argues for early pasture to feed hogs, especially young pigs, noting hogs need diverse forage beyond corn for profitability. It emphasizes providing varied feed to maximize profits and avoid sole reliance on corn year round.
A swine grower reports testing corn silage with corn meal for hogs. He notes the animals thrive when fed silage and clover hay cut in a cutting box, growing more rapidly. Silage keeps them in good condition and, when fed with dry foods, helps maintain health.
National Lead Company offers a free House owner's Painting Outfit No 49 to test white lead purity. The kit includes color schemes and specifications, and the Dutch Boy Painter trademark guarantees purity. Dealers may stock the white lead. otherwise contact National Lead Company.
A 77 year old man describes severe eczema lasting six months, sleep loss, and relief after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. He reports complete cure within a month and credits the products with restoring sleep and comfort. Also includes unrelated ad snippets about remedies and ads from the era.
Gardiner Maine resident Mrs A Williams reports cure from organic troubles and a severe female weakness after three months of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. The ad touts the medicine as a safe alternative to surgical operation and invites women to write Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.
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