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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
3
The article describes propagating ferns from spores using a seed pan with drainage, leaf mold and sand, covered by glass and kept in light away from direct sun. It notes careful watering, shade, and the plant’s fruiting berries that attract birds, offering a cheerful yard with mulberries for birds.
The article recommends planting shade trees around homes with the Japanese walnut and Downing mulberry. It notes the Japanese walnut is fast growing, has large tropical leaves, strong shade, and early bearing nuts in clusters from ages three to four. The Downing mulberry grows rapidly and serves as a good second choice, though may not be hardy in the North.
The article discusses finishing the planting season, renewing underperforming plants, and using past experience to improve home gardens. It advises choosing shade tolerant varieties for shady yards, light soil breaking, watering strategies, geranium care, spacing and pruning, and weed control.
A flat is a shallow box three or four inches deep. Bore holes in the bottom and add a layer of cinders. Fill with a mix of light rich loam and sand, half and half. Smooth the soil with a flat board and draw furrows two or three inches apart. Sow the seed into the furrows.
The federal board disapproved a Toledo to Chicago deep water canal plan linking Lake Erie to Lake Michigan, citing poor benefit-to-cost. Separate findings show gas stations adulterate fuel with unknown filler, lowering miles per gallon. Columbus Automobile Club and Prof. J R Withrow plan rapid detection. Chief White Cloud visits Columbus. Col W H Surles, friend of McKinley, featured in civil service and veterans news.
A midseason evening gown leads with an adjustable cape and a front panel flare management. The skirt uses inverted plaits and a V yoke with heavy silk cord trim, while the plain bodice features a drop shoulder and a bloused front. Silk soutache adds color to the bodice and cape, the high neck ruff fading as the back collar stays chic. The cape suits street wear indoors, prioritizing style over warmth, in quiet taffeta tones.
The article notes overall aprons as practical house dresses and breakfast suits offered by manufacturers and shops at low prices. It describes fabrics like percales and chambrays, colors with lavender accents, and two piece breakfast sets priced around three dollars suitable for morning wear and summer outings.
The article discusses hair fashion to accompany oversized hats. It notes puffs and ringlets as practical for adding bulk beneath the hat. Hairdressers praise aerated puffs for healthful styling and ease of use even for amateurs.
The fragment notes a local item involving square crowns and new arraw hay tare with limited readable details. No clear event date or involved organizations are present. Further text is needed for a precise summary.
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