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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
1
A discussion by Mary Dean on how women increasingly tailor sporting outfits to fit both fashion and function. It details Norfolk suits for tramping, the short skirts paired with blouses and boots, and variations in materials like khaki, worsteds, and tweeds. The piece highlights the Norfolk cut, practical belts, detachable widths, and a Lancaster cape for outdoor use.
An article describes afternoon foot exercises to strengthen arches and reduce fatigue. It details toe lifts and rising on the toes, followed by five minutes of toe work, then cocoa butter foot massage to improve circulation and ease nervous tension.
William Stuart reports that Montreal muskmelon culture remains limited to a small group near Montreal. High prices in eastern cities persist, demand outstrips supply, and growers emphasize skill, soil type, and specialized glass structures. Average returns per acre are strong, with notable variations in melon size and weight.
An article urges dairy farmers to daily seek herd improvement through better housing and feeding before pursuing breeding gains. It frames dairying as essential to farm finances and emphasizes increasing milk yield from cows by optimizing care and environment to achieve a more profitable dairy type.
A health tip instructs readers to relax in bed then perform foot exercises. Start by removing footwear and wearing a nightgown, then sit in a comfortable chair. Raise a stockingless foot and point the toe while contracting muscles, then relax and repeat ten times per foot.
The passage describes sewing a small yet elegant baby layette with an elaborate but restrained smocked dress. It emphasizes soft materials, tiny yokes with two rows of smocking, a low square neck, and minimal decorative elements like a streamer rosette and ribbon on the left side. White thread and silk are discouraged to prevent yellowing against the fabric.
Vogue notes Georgette crepe as a popular blouse material this season. It offers a chiffon like sheer appearance, yet drapes softly, launders well, and wears well for everyday use.
The article discusses the difficulty of treating swine when they are too ill to eat. It notes that medicines added to food fail if the animals will not eat and questions how digitalis could be given to a severely ill hog at risk of heart failure. It advocates keeping swine comfortable to prevent heart failure.
The article urges monthly manure spreading on mixed farms to benefit soil and crop growth. It recommends leaving manure on land rather than in barns or piles and highlights a manure spreader as a helpful aid to unloading work.
Fragment mentions obtaining an even distribution over the soil. Details are sparse and the sentence stands as a standalone fragment without clear context or source entities.
Advice warns not to allow hens to roost on nest boxes at any time and stresses keeping boxes off limits in heat. Recommends burning out straw in nests and roosts since they harbor pests and dampness, improving poultry health.
The article argues that better farming like better manufacturing thrives on competition. It states profit drives progress and that the man who earns the greatest profit leads the field by staying ahead of the times.
A farmer devoted to improving productivity and appearance of his land leaves a lasting monument through his mat work and steady care on the farm. The piece honors his life and the improvements he achieved during his career.
A snippet urges farmers to seed rape or soybeans to corn as hogging down. The note implies economic benefit in using specific cover crops to feed hogs and maximize grain use. The source emphasizes crop choices for livestock feeding, reflecting agricultural practices of the period.
A guide to making green fruit preserves while fruit is not yet ripe. It details specific recipes including Grapefruit Marmalade Rhubarb Marmalade Gooseberry Jelly and Cherry Preserve with steps, quantities and safety tips for sealing jars.
Prepare cucumber slices battered in seasoned flour and fried until brown. In a pan cook onion and ham briefly, add flour and liquid tomato with beef gravy, simmer until thick and smooth, season to taste.
A market cloth combines glove and duster for cleaning and preserving luster on polished surfaces such as piano boxes and phonograph records. The center stitching makes the cloth easy to handle and washable without losing softness.
A fragmented recipe describes cocoanut custard mixing sugar salt and scalded milk, then adding shredded coconut and baking in a slow oven in a buttered mold. The instruction warns to keep surrounding water below boiling to prevent whey and to chill before turning onto a serving dish.
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