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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
3
The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin lauds the varied helpers of the war, noting many items and acts receive praise while a few remain unrecognized. It jokes that even the army mole is cited for aiding victory, and that more praise will come as supplies and labor are acknowledged.
A humorous exchange contrasts a scientist who sings at his lab with Farmer Corntessel who says singing at work is fine unless it lulls him to sleep, highlighting a folkish pride in work and song.
A small girl repeats prayers for a brother after seeing neighbor Susie’s newborn. Her mother guides patience and faith. The moment the nurse brings the baby, the child wonders if all prayers will be answered, mixing curiosity with wonder.
A government summary shows rapid growth in federal and road building since 1916. By May 1 this year 1 974 projects progressed to plans and estimates, with 1 827 recommended for approval and 1 509 under construction, totaling about 11 487 miles.
An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin tablets as genuine medicine trusted by millions and prescribed for over twenty years. It urges buyers to accept only an unbroken Bayer package with directions for relief of headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain.
A Marine captain in France inventories carts and asks Private Wilkins to find a cart capacity. Wilkins peers into the water cart but cannot locate the capacity, sticking his head into the open top in a humorous mishap. The scene ends with the captain noting the misfit measurement.
United States Department of Agriculture specialists report in Farmers' Bulletin 713 that a single sheep dip often fails to cure scab due to mites hatching and depositing eggs after the first treatment. A second dipping about ten days later is advised, with a possible delay to fourteen days if needed, to ensure all eggs and young mites are destroyed. Copies of Bulletin 713 are available from the Washington DC department.
A fragmentary local note mentions Diamond Dyes and a named command or event in Dyea. The unreadable text limits details, but the item appears to reference industrial dye production and a regional locality. Further context is unavailable from the OCR snippet.
An ad claims Freezone eases hard and soft corns instantly with a tiny bottle sold by druggists for a few cents. The product supposedly removes corns and calluses between the toes without soreness or irritation, offering quick, painless relief.
Edward spends time with Betty while his mother goes to the club but they grow tired of playthings. Betty proposes they pretend they are having fun to pass the time. A brief protest note follows quoting Hortense Magee recalling a past year when the seventeen year locust appeared.
Advertisement claims Allen's Foot Exar relieves sore feet by sprinkling antiseptic powder in shoes and foot-bath. Promotes easy wear of new and tight shoes, cures corns bunions blisters and sore spots. Sold everywhere.
Fragmentary OCR presents a garbled quote about a young man who pawned his watch for money, with unclear attributions and missing context.
Mrs Anna Sleva of Bayonne New Jersey describes long period weakness nerve troubles and dizziness before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound She reports improved health strength and the ability to work and eat and urges others to try the remedy for women's ailments.
A hinged top cage protects a water pan in poultry houses and outdoors. It lets fowls reach a drink while the wall mounting keeps the pan off the floor to guard against dirt. The outdoor version shields the water from sun rays.
An August endive planting guide notes sowing from early to mid August, spacing rows four inches apart, and thinning for tighter heads. It warns pests, notes risk of frost, and suggests covering with soil and straw to protect from cold and weather.
Colorado potato beetle is identified as the worst pest for potato growers. It may be killed by spraying with a strong arsenic like Paris green at a rate of half a pound per 1 gallon of Bordeaux mixture.
The article explains that the same fundamental factors apply to beet-top silage as to corn silage. It stresses removing free air and packing tightly to ensure proper fermentation and preservation.
Fragmented OCR notes outline a three year rotation including grain, clover and corn with a stated aim to reduce quack grass. The text mentions oats, potatoes and re-nish phrases and hints at fertilizer and timing, but details are unclear due to garbled transcription.
A brief note discusses investing in forest crops with small initial outlays and low carried charges. It compares a projected $15 investment to the modest long term return, noting a low compound rate around 0.8 percent over the period, suggesting limited profitability.
Moisture injures hay more than moisture inside. Do not rake pile or stack hay when it is wet with dew or rain. Hay makers must keep this in mind to prevent damage from surface moisture.
The text advises using canvas or plastic to cover haycocks and keep mold free. It suggests securing covers with weights and describes making concrete weights mixed from cement and sand. It instructs embedding galvanized wire loops in the weights and letting them cure for seven days before use.
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