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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1922
Page
7
The USDA notes turkey production fell from 1900 to 1920 while prices rose sharply, with October 1915 to January 1916 averaging 15 cents per pound versus 32 cents in 1920-21. Factors include disease blackhead, predation, and shipping losses, though profitable where range and feed are ample.
Dr. J R Mohler of the U S Department of Agriculture argues that raising scrub livestock wastes time and feed. He says herd quality can be improved by using pure bred sires, allowing owners to raise grades or crossbreds depending on the females used.
Farmers advised to house cows in the barn at night and maximize comfort with ample feeding to boost winter milk checks. The guidance emphasizes better shelter and nutrition to raise yields.
The principle favors shallow cultivation to suppress weeds while preserving crop roots. The approach minimizes soil disturbance and encourages rapid weed kill with minimal deeper soil disruption.
USDA guide notes peas adapt from Gulf of Mexico to Canada and Maine to California. Planting times vary by region from February to April with yields in May to August. Depths range from 3 to 4 inches in heavy soils, 1 1/2 inches in light soils. Alaska variety praised for early harvest. Climbing support recommended but not required.
James J. Crossley former WWI major and Portland Post No 1 commander advocates a square deal for veterans. He opposed city officials who favored political influence and secured a municipal appointment for a former service member based on merit, urging Legion vigilance to ensure veterans receive justice.
A Massachusetts mother asks the American Legion to help locate her son Leo Crete who has not written or spoken for over two years. She recalls his Army service in Europe and notes he last claimed to be headed toward Great Lakes boats after leaving Salt Lake City. He enlisted at fifteen and served in France before rejoining the U S Army.
The Richmond Times Dispatch records Charcoal Eph musing that no man owns heaven and predicting uncertainty about a brick likely falling on Broad Street near the plane where Mistah Jackson is mentioned. The fragment presents a folksy aside on mortals and fate.
Geo Davis of San Francisco credits Tanlac with curing a three month bout of ptomaine poisoning that caused diarrhea weakness and near collapse. He says four bottles rebuilt his health and he can work again. Tanlac sold by all good druggists.
A pupil returns after several days away and explains the absence with a simple ache at home. The exchange highlights a lighthearted domestic misunderstanding between student and teacher.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder issues without realizing the problem. Symptoms include back pain headaches and nervousness signaling possible kidney trouble. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is a physician prescription remedy available at drug stores. request a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kalmer Co Binghamton NY and mention this paper.
Mrs A. reports the cook’s resignation due to a cramped kitchen. Mr A. jokes about installing a turntable as a solution in a light hearted Boston Evening Transcript item.
A vintage notice urging mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for the signature of Fletcher and noting its use for over 30 years. The message claims children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and emphasizes the trusted brand name and familiar packaging.
A dialogue on Parisian fashion influence contrasts with American propriety. Mass Cayenne cites delicate trends as examples while noting that some fashions are better left undisclosed in plain English. The exchange hints at cultural tensions over stylistic standards.
Cure for burns and cuts with Cole's Carbonsaire promises fast healing without scars. Available as 30c or 60c at druggists or by mailing 30c to The J W Cole Co Rockford Illinois.
In a terse exchange, Senator Sorghum dismisses the Einstein theory, saying it would not influence votes and urges forgetting it as he questions its impact on any candidate. The remark is framed as a blunt assessment of scientific ideas in political discourse.
A sharp reminder that those who claim to fully grasp women’s thoughts often speak from misconception. The phrase suggests skepticism toward supposed universal insights about gender.
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