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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
8
The piece details a small factory run by two women who started shell production at wartime onset. They shipped to Russia, earning 350000 in cash, with an impending British order that could yield over 500000 in profit and advance payments. They expect at least one million dollars this year from a modest start.
A call for full patriotism and unity across the nation urging citizens to rally to the flag, support the country, and set aside political rivalries. It stresses that loyalty must be complete whether by arms or by action and sentiment, as threats from Mexico loom.
The article details tomato growing in Michigan stressing fertile soil and forearm bed sowing eight to ten weeks before transplant. It advises two or three transplantings, 16 to 18 inch rows, four inch square soil chunks, staking with single then double knots, removing lateral shoots, and using frames to lift fruit for sun and air exposure. Strong plants yield larger fruit with early maturity and reduced rot.
The passage notes Cosson will enter private practice in the city with a strong start due to his wide state network. He plans to leave politics, and C. C. Pugh remarks on the favorable reception and potential large clientele from his acquaintances.
County Agent G R Bliss uses township school picnics to engage boys and girls in better agriculture. In May seven picnics were held with strong food interest and attendance. The Farm Improvement League presented pens to schools showing best overall work across reading writing drawing arithmetic geography physiology language spelling manual training agriculture domestic science busy work and paper cutting.
Farmers are advised to protect winter tools from rust. Melt lard with about two ounces of common resin, stir, then apply a thin coating to metal surfaces with a brush or cloth to prevent rust.
Town State college advises substituting eggs for meat three times daily to save costs. Recipes for eggs au gratin offered with cheese and seasonings. A New Jersey correspondent notes several young chicks died from milkweed leaves, warning of plant toxicity to poultry.
Practical guidance for young corn club members detailing work habits and cultivation steps. Emphasizes starting early, frequent shallow cultivation, weed control, pest study, recording expenses, and attending county meetings in June or July for long term benefits.
Local readers learn common milkweed poses harm to chicks and livestock. The article notes weed management concerns and suggests controlling growth to protect pastures and poultry operations.
An article extols morning hot water with limestone phosphate as a cleansing routine. It claims internal bathing purges poisons, improves digestion, and restores health, asserting benefits for headaches, foul breath, and digestive ailments.
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