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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1937
Page
3
Practical household hints cover cleanup for hard to reach areas with a discarded shaving brush, rhubarb preparation layered with sponge cake and lemon jelly, eggs with mushrooms in butter, embroidery stain removal with methylated spirit, eucalyptus oil to remove grease, and a picnic steak recipe. Also notes on cauliflower soaking, and ham boiled with vinegar and cloves for enhanced flavor.
The article describes Bedouin life in Trans-Jordan focusing on water wells as prized tribal assets and the construction of goat hair tents. It explains social classes, water rituals at wells, a notable story of digging a new well, and details of the house of hair including its structure, central poles, sections for family and guests, and the role of women in creation and pitching these tents.
Roy 8 Dearstyne of the North Carolina State College Poultry Department warns hot weather lowers egg production and urges shade portable range shelters ample feed and water. Cull crippled birds, vaccinate for fowl pox, and prevent lice and mites for fall profitability especially with Leghorns.
A USDA trial at Sin-a-Bar Farms Missouri compared creep fed calves on shelled corn with cottonseed cake to other rations. The shelled corn and cottonseed cake group gained 8 lb more than a ground corn mix, 13 lb more than a mixed ration with alfalfa molasses, and 22 lb more than another alfalfa molasses group. Despite higher gains, price differences did not cover grinding and feed costs. postweaning gains were similar across groups. High-grade Shorthorn calves were used and Kansas City stockyards dealers valued market at the end.
The article discusses risks from careless handling of livestock en route to market and emphasizes water access for cows and poultry. It notes running water as a boon for farmers and families, advises keeping dairy products cold and covered, highlights alfalfa value, and mentions studies at Oklahoma A and M about turkey feed.
A father and son walk. The father finds a glove and places it on a railing hoping the owner returns. Later he finds another glove, tries it on, and realizes it fits his own size revealing a neighbor’s glove mix up.
A brief item notes growing public concern over speed related dangers and frequent police enforcement. Residents express frustration with traffic stops while authorities emphasize the need for safer driving practices.
A farmer named Dave returns home early from a town play and tells his wife he did not enjoy it because he could not see the end. The joke hinges on a program noting the second act takes place in two years.
A Providence Journal humorous snippet recalls a prospector asking why someone would settle in a barren, tree-free region. The response credits a wife’s insistence on learning to drive, turning hardship into a home story.
A New York Mirror snippet shows a young couple discussing a rapid marriage. The boy notes his father is a minister and the girl responds that her father is a lawyer, suggesting they could marry easily. The dialogue hints at family ties affecting their plans.
A father asks about a copy given to Joan and a mother confirms she has written the author with dozens of corrections and two new chapter proposals. The exchange reflects youth inquiry and parental guidance in a domestic setting.
A humorous exchange defines superfluous as unnecessary. Ernie jokes that adding "will you" before a request can be extra. The line riffs on language quirks and casual speech.
The remarks celebrate Mighbrow as a fast rising student who has earned every honor of the college. The playful line notes his ascent by degrees and confirms the high regard held for his academic achievements.
In court the magistrate questions the charge as a constable describes the man as a camera fiend of the worst kind. The exchange reveals a mania for taking photographs and a flippant remark about hating dumb women.
A Scotsman describes returning to Australia after three years to find his three brothers at the railway station all with beards. He asks why and is told he had taken the razor away. The Watchman Examiner notes the humorous twist in a rural Scotland tone.
In a brief Item from Our Paper a husband laments the loss of a cuspidor while the wife notes he missed it beforehand. The quirky exchange highlights a domestic detail as local readers share a light moment.
A fragment describes connecting a davenport chair back with a strip to create a transitional piece. The note suggests assembling two parts into a single ready to use chair back. The language is unclear but centers on furniture joining two components.
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