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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
3
Concrete manure pits prevent fertility loss from leaching and heating, increasing manure value 1.5 to 2 loads per load. Walls should be eight inches thick with a three to four inch topping. pit dimensions vary with depth and use. Concrete forms cure in four days, ready for use in ten days. larger pits require eight inch walls and careful slope management.
Purdue University feeding experiments show adding meat food to hen rations raises egg output by about 100 eggs per pullet yearly, boosting farm income. Skim milk feed yielded the highest per-bird income, while many farmers neglect the "grubs" portion of the traditional grains greens grits and grubs, missing a summer substitute.
Buffalo burr, native to western Kansas and Nebraska, appears in alfalfa fields and seed stock. It thrives in dry weather, has spiny burrs and stems, and blossoms yellow like potatoes. The plant completes its life in one year and spreads by seed only. Detect and cut at ground level before seeding to prevent spread. It is not yet common in the corn belt and may stay rare.
A warning urging farmers not to spray fruit trees while in bloom as bees nearby are harmed. The piece argues bees are essential for good fruit yield and quality, and spraying during bloom wastes effort. It advises waiting until petals fall to spray, when pollen and nectar are not exposed to poison.
A misbuilt barn or house without a clear plan proves costly to start, hard to use, and far beyond initial patience, reflecting on practical design and long term value.
A note on thrifty feeding suggests using scraps for poultry. It states scraps from meat and fish can substitute for skim milk when that staple is unavailable, highlighting practical ways to stretch limited supplies.
Dig up rooted raspberry tips and replant them away from the original patch to prevent thickets. Keep the bed clean of surplus plants for better yields and easier cultivation. Dewberries require similar care though their long vines make containment harder.
A Washington Star fashion note describes quick waist making before breakfast, with two dozen simple waists and richer versions featuring embroidery or lace. It suggests all over embroidery for cape collars and cuffs, sheer net edges, and charming frills. It also notes fabrics from linens to ginghams and cotton crepe as affordable options for sports waists.
Fashion in New York embraces silhouette outlines across garments and accessories. White broadcloth street attire features black swallow silhouettes, with colorful silhouettes appearing on wearables and even anticipated for shoes. Designs are inked or painted with durable washes that resist fading.
The piece describes bright green, golden brown, Dutch blue and white corduroy coats and hats as vivid sportwear. It notes a belted loose coat with a rolled collar, a stitched crown hat, and rollable brim, pairing with mohair skirts and white duck skirts. It contrasts sports boots with laced white buckskin or canvas uppers and tan or green perforated trims.
The article describes hand stitching used in bands on skirts and bodices to finish edges with color. It highlights chain and long and short stitches in floss, wool, or silver thread, and notes tulle dresses with tucks headed by silver lines. Next discussed are colored trimmings and decorative lines.
Guidelines emphasize a roomy clean stall in the barn during calving to prevent calf naval infection from filth and ensure safety for both cow and calf.
Lace motifs appear in costumes as motifs and sewn edges with tassels beads and fringes. Flouncing features silver and black threads and color accents for summer dresses. Embroidered crepes white batistes use colored centers and white bead outlines. Braids edge flounces to flare skirt tiers.
Narrow ribbons appear on nearly every new frock and even tailored suits. Cheruit uses a tiny red white yellow and blue stripe at the hem and coat edge. Ribbon fringe borders bows and necklets are popular, with delicate loops and small floral accents creating a bright tailored effect and a signature Lanvin touch.
A fashion note explains how the tulle scarf remains stylish when worn in new ways. It no longer hangs loose but is pinned or draped, sometimes framing the lower face for matching gowns or favored for its becomingness.
A vintage guide to summer salads built around eggs and vegetables. It details several egg salads with variations using sardines beets peas or mayonnaise on lettuce, plus watercress asparagus spinach cauliflower and mixed vegetable combos dressed with French dressing or mayonnaise for bright seasonal plates.
Line a deep crust with pastry. Mix molasses sugar lard ginger in water with soda, then whisk in flour and an egg until smooth. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean. When cooled, top with whipped cream or sweetened flavoring as desired.
A home cook describes saving leftover pie crust by rolling it thin, cutting into shapes, baking under an inverted pie pan, and cooling to store. When ready to serve, a piece of firm crabapple jelly is placed on each wafer. The wafers puff into varied shapes from baking powder.
Pare and slice a pint of fresh cucumbers and simmer in just enough water until tender. Add pepper, salt and a piece of butter, then milk to taste and serve with crackers like oyster stew. This simple dish uses cucumber as the main ingredient with basic seasonings for a light, comforting meal.
A simple salad recipe using a lettuce heart as base topped with green sweet pepper strips. Mix walnuts into small pieces and finish with mayonnaise dressing for a light, crunchy side dish.
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