Intensive gardening profits and methods for home growers
An extended discussion extols intensive home gardening near cities as a lucrative venture. It cites examples of profitable market gardens within reach of Paris and other urban centers, detailing crop choices, seedling techniques, and the potential yearly earnings. It emphasizes frugal frame gardens, stocky fruiting vines, and the role of women and children in small plots.
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Wen
Cites
Kreat
Chulee Binnte
Woeda
Bin
Twig Girdling Damage Described in Insect Life Cycle
The text explains twig girdling by a beetle larva affecting trees. It outlines how girdling at the base of a twig harms bark and underlying tissues, allowing larvae to feed and larvae progress to pupation and adulthood. It recommends gathering and burying fallen twigs to destroy eggs and larvae.
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Wand
Minon
Abe
Elbow care and auto dressing pouches in old grooming guide
The passage outlines elbow care for spruced skin using olive oil, soap, and water, plus drying and pore care, with thick emphasis on circulation and skin health. It then reviews evolving automobile dressing pouches and assorted leather luggage styles, noting materials, shapes, and practicality for motoring needs.
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Club
Kit
Oxford
Glad Stone Barn
Elegant Taffeta Waist Item Description
A description of a pretty taffeta waist featuring biscuit colored fabric trimmed with narrow brown velvet ribbon. Gold buttons fasten the waistband area. The ticker chemteette is of chiffon with a velvety sheen, and the fifty fre also aids.
Suits for the Autumn Forecast and Style Cues
A glimpse of forthcoming autumn tailoring describes a long coat over a gown with trim at the cuffs. The outfit features a thin white lining and circular or panel lines, revealed only when the coat is removed. The design hints at a popular future trend in fashion.
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Dave
Fixes the Dancing Slipper Shoes Help Keep Heels In Place
The article advises using narrow waxed tape threaded through the shoe binding and tied under the front bow to prevent pumping at the heel. It also suggests choosing wooden heels to avoid quick wear and notes white leather covered heels resist staining from grass and mud, with tips for suede pumps and satin evening slippers.
Fashions in Trimmings Highlight Elegant Gowns
Fashion writers praise trimmings such as piping lace buttons and embroidery on late romantic gowns. Large and small leon lace duchess lace and braids accent sleeves collars and vests, notes say nots serve as collar substitutes.
Slips for Frocks Offered at Small Prices
Shops advertise inexpensive undergarments to wear with sheer dresses. White or colored slips feature a lace edged rule, a low neckline, and shoulder straps labeled Inco.
Cleaning silk and crepe satin with soap and benzin
Cleaning small pieces of silk or crepe de chine involves washing in castile soap and hot water, then dipping in bensine to restore color and brightness. This method uses a simple wash followed by a benzine finish to enhance luster.
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Castile
Experiments With Feed For Fattening Cattle
Purdue station tests compare silage and various concentrates for fattening Angus steers. Lot 6 fed shelled corn and clover hay shows fastest gains and lowest cost per hundred, with higher market value, indicating nitrogenous concentrates with corn improve efficiency under Indiana corn belt conditions.
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W. A. Cochel
Dheer
Lawrence County
Indiana
Chicago
Indianapolis
Purdue
Rapid strides of tuberculosis demonstrated to farmers
Dean H. L. Russell in Madison showed 2000 farmers that four healthy looking cows and a pie fed with milk from a tuberculous cow could spread disease. He declared tuberculin testing the only reliable method and urged immediate farmer testing to prevent rapid spread to pigs from infected milk.
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Dean H. L. Ruswell
Madison
Wiha
Dean Russell
Preserving Eggs for Winter Use
A farmer friendly tip advises saving eggs when prices fall. Keep eggs under a water solution in a simple setup to extend shelf life for cold months and reduce coal and food costs. The method emphasizes cleanliness and using eggs within a day or so.
Don’t Neglect Poultry and Egg Trade Thrift
Readers urged to maintain poultry care daily to preserve egg quality and steady profits. The piece argues neglect harms taste, market value, and earnings across seasons, stressing consistent attention to flocks for long term success.
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Ford
Paris
Seanan
Winster
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