Memories and Farm News From Diller and Nearby Areas
D. R. Kelley visited Wymore to meet his Omaha niece Lizzie Hoover. Hattie Sparks socialized at Cub Creek and Ellis. Congressman Hipshaw to speak at the AOUW picnic in Diller on August 11. Dave Miller opened a blacksmith shop in Thompson. Wheat harvest disappointed farmers near Diller due to blight. Oats rusted and lodged. corn grew late and weedy. JH Pittenger of York farms nearby. New potatoes 4 cents per bushel in Topeka. Clark & Weaver found a new nickel in a slot. Two loads of prairie hay sold for seven dollars per ton. Fairbury creamery turned down Monday. plant cost 75,000 dollars. no insurance carried.
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Congressman Hipshaw
AOUW
Diller
Dave Miller
Thompson
Fairbury
Farmers and motorists exchange friendly tire theft tale
In Summer county two motorists told a Wichita Eagle reader they helped themselves to a farmer's spare tire after the man quipped about taking some of their vegetables. The farmer replied that it was all right and the exchange ended on a light note.
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Summer County
Wichita Eagle
Postwar farm finance cautions and long term planning
The article warns farmers about repeating postwar debt patterns seen after World War I as land prices rose and equity eroded. It argues for cautious credit, gradual production increases, and prioritizing debt repayment and U.S. Bonds during high prices, anticipating depreciation in land and livestock and government bond guarantees. It also suggests investing in farm improvements and housing while preserving purchasing power.
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America
United States
Thrifty Sugar Saver Uses Corn Syrup In Wartime Dessert
Wartime Capper's Farmer recipe by Marjorie Griffin shows a sugar saving cake using corn syrup and shortening. Instructions detail blending, alternating dry ingredients with milk and sour cream, baking in waxed paper lined pans, and Quick Strawberry Frosting with strawberry preserves.
Prompt Action Vial When Child Is Hurt
Report from Cap pers Farmer magazine emphasizes immediate care for injured children. Beulah France RP N advises to keep the child flat on the back, warm, head lower than feet, and call a doctor. If unconscious, preserve condition and avoid unnecessary movement. Pressure on severe cuts with sterile gauze or clean cloth is essential.
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Mommie
Beulah France
Cappers Farmer
Tempting Little Spiced Cakes From Capper's Farmer
Capper's Farmer Home Cooking editor suggests little spiced cakes as an affordable dessert option. The recipe uses 24 cups of sugar or a sugar free option with a lemon- raisin variant, bakes in cupcake tins for 20 to 25 minutes, and yields about three dozen cupcakes. Frosting requires egg whites corn syrup vanilla and salt beaten to stiff peaks.
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Capper
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D. R. Kelley
Wymore
Lizzie Hoover
Omaha
Hattie Sparks
Cub Creek
Ellis
Borhood
JH Pittenger
York, Nebr
Topeka
Clark & Weaver
Dick Tracy
Chester
War Logan
United States War Bonds
W. Preston Thomas
Dept. of Agricultural Economics
Utah State Agricultural College
Logan, Utah
U.S. Treasury Department
Marjorie Griffin
Capper's Farmer
Home Cooking
American Home True Story
Pathfinder
Sports Afield Joutdlors
Flower Grower
Cairistian Herald
Parents Magazine
the Woman Pathfinder
Ohio
American Fruit Grower
American Poultry Journal
Farm Journal
Farmer
Poultry Tribune
Mother's Home Life
Capver’s Farmer
Aia
Weinear
Merican Poultry Journal
Rank Journal & Farmer’s Wife
Grewer
American Home
Capper’s Farmer
Christian - Herald
Country Gentleman
Tra
Farm Journal & Farmer’y Wi Flower Crower
Flying Acca Forum
Hygela
Liberty National Digest
Mensh# Nature
Parents’ Magazine
Popular Mediastee
Porflry
Tribuse
Redbook
Becuaba
Wea
Sieo
Emolta
R.F.D
Postoffice
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