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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1921
Page
20
Agricultural guidance urges seed corn selection from local fields, plus steps to store and dry seed ears. It also details floor finishing for pine and hardwood, including varnish mixes, staining methods, and prep steps for a smooth durable surface.
A writer considers upgrading from carpet to finished floors and removable rugs. The aim is a more sanitary home and easier cleaning by exposing durable flooring that can be swept or aired out.
The Old Gardener recommends propagating bedding plants like coleus and geraniums by cuttings this season. Use strong stock, keep cuttings shaded and well watered until rooting, then carry over for planting.
United States Department of Agriculture specialists advocate using hogs sheep and beef cattle to harvest and market crops. Pasturing crops reduces labor, maintains soil fertility, and provides winter work by keeping livestock. Refer to Farmers Bulletin 1008 for detailed guidance and free copies from the USDA in Washington DC.
The article explains 90 to 100 days after planting for readiness, notes full maturity after vines die, and advises digging around first frost for late varieties. It recommends digging in dry soil with a fork or hook, handling carefully to avoid sunburn, and storing in a cool, ventilated dark place. It also suggests freezing avoidance and options like a root cellar or outdoor frost-proof pit.
Food specialists from the United States Department of Agriculture describe hearty bean soups such as black bean, split pea, cream of bean or pea, and bean tomato purée as inexpensive easy meals. Soak two pints of peas or beans, boil with about two quarts water until very soft, mash, then blend with seasonings water and milk to produce two quarts. A binder of flour and fat is mixed into the soup to prevent settling.
Simple recipes describe making bean and split pea soups from cooked pulp. Methods include black bean or split pea soup thickened with flour, lemon juice and mustard, cream of bean or pea soup with milk, and puree of beans and tomatoes. A bean or pea soup with meat adds meat stock and ham bone, plus optional onions and celery.
Fewer tenant farmers per thousand rose from 236 in 1889 to 381 in 1920, with 1890s and 1900s driving most gains. The increase since 1880 totals 61 percent, while later decades show slowing growth. the note ends with local ads and a quip about a spare tire.
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