Transportation Frustrates Farmers Calls for Adequate Facilities
In a 1920 column by Frank Comerford, the piece argues that better transportation and farm-to-market facilities would let producers pick optimal markets. It surveys postwar unrest, Bolshevik influence, Allied policy failures, and the need for truthful public information to stabilize the economy and protect farmers' rights.
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Russia
Red” Army
Lenine
Trotzky
Kolchak
Cenerals
Semenal
Kidrainkeid
Kozenott
Vwenerdis
Phes
Alliied
Wilson
Western Newspaper Union
Bulgarian Blood Tea Promises Faulty Health Boost
Consumer warnings accuse Bulgarian Blood Tea of promoting false health claims for decades. The piece alleges ineffective ingredients and deceptive marketing aimed at American buyers, citing induced fear and misrepresented remedies.
Mulching in Vegetable Gardens Lags Among Small Acreage Growers
The article notes mulching aids small fruit culture and summer mulching in vegetable gardens is undervalued and underused by many one to ten acre farmers, despite its recognized benefits.
Overloading Freight Cars Hurts Hog Transport
The article warns crowding hogs into one car is costly and suggests adding a second car. It argues freight rates stay similar but losses from overloading rise, making extra cars economically sensible.
Problems Facing Stricken World
Editorial argues allied governments failed to counter the Bolshevik threat wisely and prudently amid global turmoil. It calls for more coordinated actions and stronger policies to address the menace affecting nations and civilians.
Johnson grass control by summer mowing and plowing
To destroy Johnson grass in summer keep it short to weaken roots. An oat or wheat crop helps. Plow in August to kill many plants, then cultivate to fall. Surviving grass freezes out. If tall grass returns, plow in late fall to expose roots to freezing.
Soybean as hay substitute yields two and a half tons per acre
The text argues soybeans can replace regular perennial legume hays for two to three years. If cured in time the hay is palatable and profitable, with an average yield around two and a half tons per acre.
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America
High Schoolers Invest Curious in Local Stock Activity
Two young high school age individuals have shown interest in financial markets at a local broker’s office. They study ticker tape abbreviations and follow price quotes, reading the guide cards for meanings as they consider buying five shares of a stock quoted at one dollar per share.
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United States Steel
Pal
Val
Ors
Indianapolis News
Time for Play Promoted Over Pure Profit Mindset
A reflective note urges balancing work with leisure, warning against letting relentless money making erode wisdom. It favors insight and lighter pursuits as essential to a well rounded life.
Observance of Holy Day Across Three Weeks Parallels Faiths
Fragmented account describes followers of various religions marking a holy day over three weeks with contrasts in practice. References to Sabbath rest for Jews and rest expectations for Arabs and Moors appear alongside descriptions of street scenes and attire in a historical, Orientalizing tone.
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Althoush
Taos
Piett
The Morning After
A fragment describes a late night with a partner and a critique of choices. The speaker urges better conduct after an evening of drinking ice cream soda and socializing, contrasting effort and failure with resignation.
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Jude
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