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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1925
Page
3
Mrs Otto Frederick of Minneapolis Minnesota proclaims to own the smallest dictionary in the world. The compact book fits in a locket and holds nearly 15 000 definitions in a size of one and one eighth inches by three quarters of an inch by three sixteenths of an inch.
A cautionary note warns that rumors against a man begin with individuals who dislike him, suggesting bias fuels misinformation and public mistrust.
An advertising claim touts Freezone as a painless corn remover. A small bottle costs a few cents and supposedly eradicates hard or soft corns and toe calluses without soreness or irritation.
United States Department of Agriculture urges farmers to keep poultry healthy to reduce losses from infectious bronchitis and European fowl pest. Emphasizes stock vigor, sanitation, culling sick birds, cleaning houses, disinfection, quarantine, and careful handling of diseased stock. Also advises spring pruning of raspberries and blackberries, selecting strong canes, removing old wood, and trellising to maximize yields.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports in bulletin 1299 that breeding resistant wheat varieties offers the best protection against bunt or stinking smut amid high Pacific coast losses. Hard red winters show the most resistance, while white wheats are most susceptible. durum and related grades are mid-range. Copies available from the Government Printing Office at five cents each.
The price of producing silage hinges on land value crop type growing costs yields and filling expenses. Figures cited range from 75 cents a ton up for corn silage with examples showing $2.59 to $2.75 per ton under different corn yields and labor costs. Undoubtedly costs commonly fall between $2 and $2.50 a ton for corn filling.
The article advises buying cheap seed as a first step to avoid poor yields. It suggests repurposing an old churn as a grain seed duster, notes that human and horse labor are the major farming costs, and emphasizes monitoring labor efforts. It recommends a trees and orchard belt to shield buildings, warns on horse shoe fitting, and urges efficient use of rainy days and timely machinery repair. It cautions against buying items above pre war prices unless they pay for themselves quickly.
A Rural New Yorker report recalls a 1921 planting of Litham and Cuthbert strawberries in a backyard bed. Close spacing, mulching, and careful tying to a 30 inch wire supported a heavy first eight summers, with irrigation aiding drought periods. A 1928 to 1924 winter held, pruning focused on live wood, but a storm damaged top growth. plants eventually yielded 70 quarts of excellent berries.
Orchard work begins with pruning and removing diseased limbs. James G. Moore notes pruning from leaf fall to spring growth. Apply asphaltum paint on cuts to block entry of insects and diseases, creating a hard surface that resists cracking.
The first spraying for black rot should occur when the second or third leaf appears, well before shoots reach 8 to 10 inches. Experts deem this critical for infection control, while avoiding lime and sulphur once green growth is present due to risk of severe burning.
Testimonial style notice from Mrs Quigg of Royersford Pennsylvania and Mrs Betton of Ridgely Maryland praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from headaches irregular menses and nerves. Readers encouraged to use the medicine and to contact for more letters.
A new sharpener for scissors and lawn mowers features four grinding faces. When renewal is needed, loosen a side screw in the bracket to swap in another rasp face. A few pulls along a dull blade are claimed to restore a keen edge.
A brief, reflective note on cheerfulness as a key element of health and wellness. The author muses on posterity’s interest in current life and asks if we are mindful of our ancestry.
A brief humorous item notes a riddle about the origin of the first maple tree. It wields a playful tone and centers on a question about where the tree began, suggesting a playful historical anecdote rather than a factual report.
An advertisement urges readers to use Cuticura talcum as part of the beauty and toilet routine. It touts the powder as an exquisite skin and baby powder and claims it pairs with Cuticura Soap and Ointment, each 25 cents, available nationwide.
A reflective quotation urging self discipline and oversight. It emphasizes personal accountability and cautions against fearing external forces while endorsing vigilance toward one’s own motives. The message encourages inner integrity and self controlling behavior.
ANLAC promotes Tanlac as a great natural build er that revitalizes the blood stimulates digestion rejuvenates the liver and energizes the body. It claims to revive appetite aid sleep restore color and vigor with testimonials from diverse users and urges readers to buy at their druggist now for immediate improvement.
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