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Newspaper
Roanoke Review
Location
Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
6
U S Department of Agriculture notes wheat is safest fed alone though not best for fattening, recommends balancing with nitrogen-rich foods. Corn remains most popular but should be complemented. oats provide variety though costly. Barley, buckwheat, and rye offer limited value, with buckwheat middlings and wheat screenings as economical options.
In adopting a rotation plan, establish as many fields as there are years in the cycle to ensure a steady supply of each crop. If a crop fails, substitute a similar one such as oats for wheat or soybeans for clover to maintain a consistent rotation.
Advice notes there is no universal rule for planting depth as different vegetables and soils need different practices. It states smaller seeds require shallower coverings and emphasizes soil variation affects how seeds should be sown.
A USDA weed survey shows fighting weeds takes about 30 percent of farm cultivation time. The article lists farmer bulletins and department circulars on eradicating or controlling major weeds, with contact details for obtaining each publication and multigraphed sets.
United States Department of Agriculture tests show rich doughnuts absorb more fat than lighter batters. Use precise measures, hot water potatoes improve lightness, and fry at 185 C (365 F). Frying in a basket lowers fat absorption, aids even browning, and reduces cracking.
Advice from USDA specialists on potato care. Cultivate weekly for six weeks after sprouting, hill soil to shade tubers, and remove early hard shell bugs by hand. For soft shells or slugs use arsenate of lead spray or lime with Paris green dust. apply in morning dew and target infested plants only. Recheck crops every few days to prevent new bug outbreaks.
Sweet clover stands out as a superior soil builder through vigorous growth and deep roots. The decay of plant matter replenishes humus and releases nutrients, while as a legume it fixes atmospheric nitrogen enriching the soil. Its long roots reach subsoil to bring up nutrients and improve soil texture for other crops.
USDA specialists advise that keeping around 500 chickens per flock is not optimal and that smaller flocks tend to perform better. The guidance emphasizes practical experience and efficient management over large, single-flock operations.
Careful handling prevents contamination by germs and bacteria that cause typhoid scarlet fever tuberculosis influenza and other diseases. Officials urge cleaning all food areas keeping food in clean receptacles and ensuring handlers wash hands scald dishes and dry with boiling water washed towels.
Careful airing and frequent washing help cotton and linen garments last longer. Outer garments on hangers reduce wrinkles. Sponging and pressing can refresh fabrics but over pressing partly soiled white garments may yellow them and colored fabrics may discolor.
Butter and eggs provide most spending money for farm women and their children. Butter sales rise with cow numbers kept by husbands while chicken numbers depend on a woman's skill and time. Department of Agriculture and state college clubs educate women in poultry care and help form egg and poultry circles for better prices.
The article notes that cooking five pounds of prunes dried apples or apricots requires only slightly more fuel and time than cooking one pound. It suggests canning surplus for future use and using dried fruits in puddings breads and cookies as well as to make marmalades butter and jams.
A fragment lists quirky kitchen tips and substitutions such as using asbestos lining for doilies, pairing canned pimentos with pears in salad, and serving creamed meat in potato cases. It also suggests water in a gem pan to prevent scorching and buttering fingers when stoning raisins to avoid stickiness. Pineapple juice is proposed as a vinegar substitute in French dressing.
United States Department of Agriculture advises on choosing mature hens over pullets for breeding. Use proper mating pairs and provide free range when possible. Maintain clean housing, monitor pests, and ensure warmth for cocks during cold nights. Feed a balanced ration with limited beef scrap and include greens and sprouted forage for winter access.
The text advocates skimmed milk for chicks in the first week as highly desirable. It suggests dipping the chick’s beak in milk to ensure each chick receives it before other food, best done when removing chicks from the incubator. Milk should be offered as long as advisable.
The excerpt advises cleansing with borax water or cornmeal instead of soap. It mentions applying rice powder or powdered starch after a few minutes and suggests dealing with shininess or oiliness of the nose through these old fashioned methods.
Specialists warn that selling fertile eggs for market purposes in warm weather costs farmers about 15 million dollars annually. The finding highlights the economic impact of temperature-related fertility on livestock operations.
The text states salads have a double purpose by tempting the appetite and aiding digestion. It adds that no dinner is complete without a salad, emphasizing their essential role in meals.
J T Montamat of Nashville and his wife report dramatic relief from gas and heartburn after using Tanlac. He says indigestion and fatigue vanished, restoring health for three years, and keeps a bottle on hand for a quick boost. He praises Tanlac as unequaled and urges others to try it. adv notice notes Tanlac sold by leading druggists.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble and may not realize it. Kidney or bladder disease can cause back pain headaches loss of ambition and nervousness. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root offered as a physician's prescription may help and readers can request a sample bottle by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
A pithy maxim argues that blaming bad outcomes signals seeking quick, effortless gains rather than hard work and discipline. It frames failure as self-inflicted through shortcuts and lack of perseverance.
A quirky line extols Aspirin under the Bayer name as a symbol of honest motive. The passage suggests genuine virtue guiding actions rather than external pressure, framing the product as a moral emblem in a reflective note.
A housewife smiles at a basket of clear white clothes and thanks Red Cross Ball Blue at the grocer. A report notes defective electric wiring as the cause of most fires.
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