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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1923

Page

3

Eradication Tactics for Barberry Bushes in Fields and Yards

The United States Department of Agriculture identifies two chemicals as effective for barberry eradication in pastures and fields where digging is incomplete. Salt applied to the crown can kill average bushes. leaving bushes standing aids easier retreatment and monitoring for regrowth.

United States Department of Agriculture

Fragmented OCR Passage Sparks Education Debate on Nonsense

The readable lines describe a chaotic scene with references to a Congress, a ship, and education for all. Names and places are garbled, but the gist centers on a public discussion about universal schooling and governance, with unclear details on participants or outcomes.

Monaco’s Micro State Gathers Global Gambling Fame

Monaco, tiny principality on the French Mediterra nean coast, spans eight square miles with about 23,000 residents. Once part of a larger realm, it was reduced after 1881 when Prince Charlow II ceded much to France, leaving Monte Carlo as the famed casino hub.

Monaco

Nautical Depth Instrument Aids Shipboard Soundings

A new device lets a hull mounted pilot hole drop a probe to sea bottom, measuring water depth while the ship remains in depth. The system uses an observation window and a vertical tube to project light views to the bridge, with a multitor at the end.

Hallow

Novel Motor Canoe

A Western man builds an unusual water craft by mounting a detachable motorboat rig inside an ordinary canoe to pull it forward. He adds an airplane propeller driven by a separate engine and installs safety devices and central steering.

Qwantyond

Substitute Liquids for Delicate Fabric Washing

The article lists soapbark, starch water, and bran water as safe cleaners to protect delicate colors. It explains preparation by boiling bark or bran, diluting with water, and using full strength for sponging or half-strength for a tub. Starch water helps wash delicate cottons and rice water can substitute if clear. Bran water with soapbark preserves color but does not foam.

United States Department of Agriculture

Household Hints From Everyday Kitchen and Laundry

Useful tips on stain removal with tomato juice and salt. Cooking helps prevent scorching when ironing. Salt improves whipping time for whites. A peach nut cheese salad with mayonnaise is suggested. Salt water saves greens under cooking. Tarnished silver cleans in potato water to restore shine.

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