Hazards of Farm on Cheyenne County Farms
A doctor recounts farm accidents and safety lapses in Cheyenne County. Johnson falls from a faulty ladder while shingling, others suffer injuries from a rake, loose boards, and unsafe machinery. He urges preventive checks, boiler inspections, and safer animal handling, noting many incidents are preventable.
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Johnson
Brown
United States Department of Agriculture
National Safety Council
Tommy
Maintaining Soil Fertility Through Grazing Practices
The U S Department of Agriculture endorses grazing as the best way to preserve soil productivity, noting long established pastures in southwestern Virginia and the value of keeping land on grass. It discusses differences in grazing methods, fertilizer use, and advises farmers to experiment with lime, phosphate, or bone meal on a small scale to judge benefits.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Virginia
England
Bluegrass
Weed Control On Fence Lines And Waste Places
A farmer urges neighbors to clean waste areas and fence corners to prevent weed spread. Wild lettuce seeds spread rapidly, while perennials like Canada thistles can be killed by oil saturation or by covering ground. Mowing twice yearly helps. neglect leads to infestations, but persistent effort yields a weed-free farm and better appearance for buyers.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Dill Pickles Method Uses Dill Herb and Weaker Brine
The article explains dill pickles differ from salt pickles by using a weaker brine and dill-spiced solution. Open-topped stone jars, dill layers, grape leaves, and a brine of salt one pound vinegar three fourths quart water ten quarts yield rapid fermentation in 10 days to 2 weeks at 86 F. A skimmed surface, paraffin coating, or sealing in glass prevents spoilage after fermentation.
Hog market seasonal trend lowers winter hog prices
A report notes that most southern hogs are marketed in winter when receipts surge and prices drop. The study of receipts and prices at leading livestock markets shows the average price for live hogs declines during this period.
Hog price timing and packing needs in the South
The USDA notes hog receipts are lightest in March April August and September, suggesting buyers may gain from marketing then. Farmers, especially in the South near packing centers, could market hogs in marketable condition during favorable months, promoting a more uniform year round supply to aid farmers and the regional packing industry.
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Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
South
Topeka Woman on Chaperoning Young Party Constraints
A Topeka woman comments on the discomfort of aging when asked to chaperone a party of young people, noting several in the group are older than the chaperones. The remark captures a humorous view on age roles within social gatherings reported by the Kansas City Star.
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Topeka
Kansas City Star
I Got Wet When I Fell Into a Shower Tub
A traveler visiting a friend far from home recounts stepping backward toward the door and slipping into a tub of water on the floor. The shower, ironically, drenched him completely, proving he could not get any wetter.
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Chicago Journal
Home remedy for iodine stain removal
To remove iodine stains, place old cloth in a pan and light it until it smolders. Hold the stained area over the smoke to gradually displace the stain. Wash the fabric in cold water afterward.
Electric Shop Ad Near American Bank
A concise retail note invites customers to visit Electric Supplies at the Electric Shop, located one block east of the American Bank for hardware and electrical goods.
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The
American Bank
For Easy Terms See W. E. Swatzlan Der Home Ad
A compact classified notice invites buyers to inquire about a home offered by W. E. Swatzlan Der. It promotes favorable terms and urges contact for purchase details.
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W. E. Swatzlander
Dr M E Pettibone Dentist Ad Card
A compact 1900s style ad for Dr M E Pettibone dentist listing address MelIn tosh block Reem 562 and a phone number 419. The note also includes a directive to call taxi at 161 and a quoted phrase send it to the laundry.
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M. E. Pettibone
MelIntosh Block
Reem
Fence Weed Troubles and the Spreading Seeds
A farmer complains he has no time to tidy fence corners as weeds invade corn, potatoes, and oats. A neighbor notes balloon and burr seeds cling to people and animals, with tumbleweed spread and fall weeds piling up, threatening the roadside and front lot.
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New England
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William Johnson
Sidney Steam Laundry
Sidney
B. P. Hamilton
Cheyenne County Lumber Co
A. E. Phelps
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