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Newspaper
Roanoke Review
Location
Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1922
Page
2
The USDA reports on bread costs showing factors that affect homemade loaf price. Tests compare flour quality and buying method, fuel, oven type, and batch size. A five loaf batch with small quantities cost 7.33 cents per pound. an eight loaf batch using an economical formula cost 4.25 cents per pound.
Extension workers developed an iceless refrigerator as a home convenience for hot dry climates where ice is hard to secure. A report shows the principle successfully applied by a Wyoming florist to keep flowers in good condition.
A medium size pair of kitchen shears has a definite place in cooking. They shred lettuce peppers and celery faster than a knife and are invaluable for mincing parsley mint and tender celery leaves for seasoning.
A simple cement for china repair uses alum and hot water to form a transparent glue. Clean and dry pieces, warm in a hot oven, then coat edges thinly and press firmly. The adhesive dries immediately.
A US Department of Agriculture tip suggests adding hot water to leftover cereal mush to thin it and reuse it in new supplies. The method aims to reduce waste and stretch food resources.
A note suggests ETlome style frozen dessert made from cream and egg whites as a nourishing option. The concept headlines a simple dairy based treat emphasizing protein rich ingredients.
A U S Dept of Agriculture entomology bulletin explains home ant eradication using arsenate of soda bait. It covers bait prep, safety, and applying sponges with sugar solution, plus cleaning tips, nest targeting, and cautions about repellents and temporary measures.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports fruits can be safely canned without sugar using hot water or hot fruit juice. Water canned products may lack texture and flavor, but fruits canned in their own juice often suit jelly making and pie filling, especially when very ripe and sweet. Peaches naturally high in sugar may taste as sweet when canned without sugar as acid peaches in 40 percent syrup.
The text offers household guidance on sharpening dull files using dilute sulphuric acid and provides tips for baking cheese straws with rings and straws. It also includes a tip about placing a pan of cold water under cake in a gas oven to prevent bottom burning, and running water before filling a kettle to avoid unwholesome water in pipes.
Farmers in infested area urged to consult county agents as spores spread by wind. United States Department of Agriculture notes area expansion since 1921 and recommends resistant wheat varieties, crop rotation, and consulting state agents for seed supplies this fall.
Weather bureau observations confirm that sanding cranberry bogs near Cranmoor Wisconsin extends the frost-free season by about 68 days from June 25 to August 22. The practice reduces the need for flooding, improves drainage, lowers fire risk, and eases weeding while enabling earlier cropping and water conservation.
Cabbage for storage should be carefully grown and handled. Heads must be solid with all leaves removed and free from insect or disease injury. Store in a ventilated, moist-controlled space at 32 to 50 degrees F, avoiding freezing. Storage houses use broad low designs with central alleys and bins or crates for layered cabbage.
A fairy visits a tiny shrew to learn about his life. He explains his keen senses and need to eat his own weight in food daily and his hunts in darkness. He recalls a battle with a water snake and his resolve to protect himself. He hints at a secret mate waiting below the earth.
After harvest, renew the strawberry patch by leaving only enough old plants to start runners. Burn all old leaves after mowing and raking to destroy overwintering insects and diseases. Do this on a windy day to avoid crown injury and ensure new growth produces the best berries.
In North Dakota farmers can sow two to three pounds of rape seed per acre with corn late in cultivation to create a fall pasture. Rape tolerates light frosts and can provide forage until severe freezing, even if the corn is hogged off.
Farmers waste grain yearly due to poor shocking. The binder operator can assist by timely adjustments to ensure bundles are uniform in size and shape and placed correctly on the bundle, improving yield and handling.
Rye and hairy vetch create an effective soiling crop for cattle. Vetch with rye enhances soil quality by fixing nitrogen. A bushel of rye to forty pounds of vetch forms a strong mix, though vetch seed is often costly so thinning may be used with reduced benefit.
A brief joke notes that longhand may be quicker than shorthand when it is on a clock. The line attributes humor to a boy speaker and centers on timing and writing methods.
Mrs. Lula Vann of Fulton Arkansas reports relief from monthly backache and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She states the remedy restored her ability to work and reduced pain, endorsing it to other women with similar symptoms.
An advertisement urges use of Red Cross Ball Blue in laundry to avoid rust spots from inferior bluing and promises noticeable results.
In a brief exchange, Smith notes Brown has a new roll top while Jones asks if it refers to a desk or a stenographer. The playful dialogue hints at a workplace or reporting shorthand discussion.
A light approach to recurring data rows can ease work and sustain morale. Lean on humor to stay engaged when handling repetitive tasks, avoiding fatigue and maintaining accuracy.
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