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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1910
Page
2
The article explains plum aphids infestations and their life cycle on plum trees, noting the stem mother forms, winged microants, and the natural enemies that help control them. It recommends thorough spraying with lime sulfur and water before spring buds swell, to destroy eggs and reduce bark lice and scales.
Report on Chal Wantzler revealing a method to extract nitrogen from air to create a nitrogen fertilizer. Describes challenges, chemical treatments of limestone, and heating with electricity. Notes progress by Italy and Germany in commercial production and references cyanogen formation and nut flavors as context.
An article on practical dress trimming for young girls describes using French knots on silk bands to decorate bodices and belts, with blue and white checks, narrow braid, and ribbon accents. It covers crocheted button coverings, use of wash fabrics like Indian calicoes, bias bands, and Russian-made children's dresses with simple, elegant embellishments.
A child narrates Henderson’s kindness and mischief with toys and tea treats while aged residents observe. The tone shifts to a police joke where an officer reports 56 violators but the chief questions fairness, noting every third motorist was stopped.
The text asserts that wounded hogs deter wolves and sheep, claiming razorbacks are so fierce that even a hungry hog can overpower multiple wolves and defend the farm, portraying them as formidable protectors against sheep-killing predators.
In a single year, congressmen mailed seeds to constituents totaling 1,360,000 pounds. If postage were paid on these seeds, the cost would approach one million dollars.
Maize colored satin evening dress features a tight fitting princess cut with long train and elaborately embroidered plastron from back to front, edged by deep gold fringe. Net tucker and small puffed sleeves are spangled with gold sequins. fabric requirements listed.
Weekly fashion notes describe smoked gray chiffon drapery over satin gowns. The drapery appears as tunics or decollete coats that fall from shoulder to knee without a front closure, enhancing color and silhouette.
A humorous exchange on emancipation and morals ends as a speaker is interrupted. The piece shifts to advising a Oshkosh reader on selecting a horse, noting fashionable traits such as a Hottentot brown coat, high ears, and gracefully formed legs, with prices listed like 2:15, 2:10, and 1:44.
A customer praises a 36 inch brain switch but asks to dye her hair to match. The salesperson hesitates, proposing instead to dye the hair to the switch color, weighing the quantities of hair involved.
A new novelty in window curtains uses chambray in light soft green rose pink blue or any color harmonizing with furnishings. The dainty ornament suits housekeepers seeking light decorative accessories for living rooms.
A cottage living room project features cretonne draperies with a narrow machine made ruche edge and full gathering. Curtains pair with sash drapery of net and lace, rose chambray fabrics, and green willow furniture, set on rose and white hand woven rugs.
The article argues that the back of a gown is scrutinized more than the front and often reveals flaws. It advises choosing a dressmaker who can produce back perfection and recommends daily handglass checks when putting on a frock.
Instructions advise alternating exercise by side unless left handed. Camphor spirits aid chapping and cold sores with brief smarting. Squid acts as an astringent requiring immediate grease application. Henna tea for hair is made by steeping one ounce leaves in one pint water for 15 minutes, strained, then applied after shampooing and drying. Sun-dry between steps, and a second wash also sunlight.
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