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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1917
Page
3
Lima beans thrive in warm, fairly rich soil but not with excess nitrogen. Use hills with 10 seeds, thin to 4 or 5 plants, spacing 6 feet for pole types and 2 to 3 feet for dwarfs, cover seeds 1 1/2 inches, and plant in two to three waves for continuous harvest.
Corn will produce more food per acre than most crops with high yields in both grain and forage. It offers nutritious outputs and serves as a key feed source alongside other crops.
Study shows rust and smut fungi respond to host factors and environmental cues, altering infection patterns. Researchers highlight tailored disease management across crops as pathogen behavior shifts with plant tissues and microclimates.
Fragmentary note reflects a humorous take on feeding hogs with a quirky phrase about investment of feed. The readable portion suggests a witty comparison implying that well given feed yields strong returns in hogs, though details are unclear.
Officials from the United States Department of Agriculture urge farmers to combat insect pests early. Vigilance and rapid action can prevent major grain losses, with local outbreaks often confined to small areas making eradication feasible before widespread damage. Community effort may be required for broader infestations.
A kerosene emulsion mixed with soap provides an inexpensive lice killer for plants and animals. The recipe calls for dissolving soap in kerosene, mixing vigorously, then diluting with rain water before use. For small quantities, a simpler mix with boiling water is advised.
The text describes a preservation mixture of roughly one avoirdupois ounce of paraffin to one quart of gasoline. It notes application methods for shoes by warming with a brush, clothing by cold dipping, and that the solution preserves softness and color. Uniforms can be treated without removing insignia or buttons.
A preacher noted for absent mindedness would forget parts of his remarks in the pulpit. After sitting down he would rise again to say "By the way." He ended a prayer abruptly and, returning, pointed at the congregation and cried "Oh by the way Amen."
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap as a fast, easy method to remove pimples and blackheads. It claims to wash the affected areas with soap and water for a few minutes, twice daily, promising no better toilet preparations. Free samples offered by mail with Book. address postcard to Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
A farmer solves the loading problem by mounting a small homemade crane on a wagon. Supports at the rear hold the load steady. A pulley at the crane tip and another near the base allow lifting loads heavier than one man can lift.
A humorous exchange questions whether the speaker would look good in white shoes. The reply suggests skepticism about keeping white footwear clean, implying others struggle to maintain whiteness for more than a short time.
The Scientific American describes an invention by R B Fox of Blue Earth Minnesota a fence post and stake puller. It grips posts or stakes and the other end has a handle for leverage to pull from the ground.
The fragment notes concern about crop risk and germination rates to ensure a full stand in the field under normal weather conditions. It emphasizes careful testing of seed germination to prevent poor emergence.
A garbled item notes Soll requesting potash with unclear context. The fragment mentions need for fertilizer material and a possible public or agricultural reference, but remains incomplete and specifics are unavailable.
The readable phrase mentions a person deflecting blame and denying violence with a note of ire, suggesting a denial of wrongdoing. No clear names or places are present.
The passage presents a clipped exchange featuring a veteran and a woman during perilous times. It hints at secrecy and social tension, with phrases like private warning and a reference to a troubled institution and a lamb motif. The fragmentary style suggests a dramatic historical dialogue rather than a complete report.
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a tense bargaining scene where a man faces risk and potential deceit. The terse exchange uses opposites No and Yes to imply trust or betrayal, with implied consequences for the involved party.
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