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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
5
A garbled local paper page combines medical advertismens for deafness cures with community notices. The text lists names, addresses, and various events alongside ads for cures and products, including Toledo, Ohio, and other scattered references.
A garbled text fragment suggests coverage of wartime issues including Russian affairs, economic strain, and propaganda. It hints at government authority, revenue debates, and public appeals such as Liberty Loan bonds, urging readers to support The Press. Mentions locations like New York and references to Eastern Front context appear obliquely.
The piece extols United States bonds as the safest investment chosen by insurers colleges funds and conservatives. It explains bond basics including principal protection fixed rates 3 for initial issues and potential exchange to higher rates, tax exemptions at the federal level and a charity-like campaign with a wearer badge. Subscriptions close June 15 with possible early closure at government discretion.
A wartime appeal urges Americans to buy Liberty bonds to fund the war effort. It argues the United States must prove its professed values of liberty and justice by funding the government, noting bonds can be purchased at $50 each and encouraging swift subscriptions by both men and women. The piece frames bond purchases as a test of national character and resolve.
A wartime promotion urges parents to buy two United States Liberty Bonds for the newborn, touting 3 percent interest in money and a larger peace of mind as Kaiser seethes on the horizon. The ad frames bond ownership as patriotic and urges immediate action.
U B Church Jr Davidson pastor directs Bible School at 9 00 a m with H A Slemmons superintendent Preaching at 10 00 a m and 7 00 p m Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 00 p m into a standard weekly schedule
A garbled OCR text hints at a grand circus event titled the greatest circus with tents and walls, new guards, and performances. It mentions a lively program, various acts, and an emphasis on a triumphant display to attract public attention, with references to vendors, venues, and crowds.
Ohio agricultural researchers at the Experiment Station report that wheat yields can increase through judicious use of manure and fertilizers. The study, conducted across multiple counties over 23 years, shows gains from phosphorus, lime, and phosphates, with manure and phosphates identified as key drivers. Orders for fertilizer should be placed early to ensure timely wheat seeding and delivery.
Readable lines describe Baker tests at an agricultural station showing buckwheat and rolled oats lowering bread cost. Notes on market factors, ingredient substitutions, and practical implications for bakers and consumers. Mentions preheating, heating, and various bread formulations impacting price.
A report from the Wayne Canonry Wooster area notes a new wheat line developed at Cove Verrethterriadl Dspace and tested at the Bayes font Stetrads domes. The study compares yields with existing varieties, highlighting improved average yield and disease resistance. Preliminary results from the Wheatfield Day at the Experiment Station show the line maintaining higher output under varied conditions.
A report on level cultivation as the best method for corn, noting weed control and moisture conservation. Mentions trials and researchers such as Obie Esperiment Stradan and related agricultural testing at a site near a pine tree.
Ohio Agriculture Department findings show losses of about six dollars per calf when rearing dairy heifers aged two to three years. Most farms reported no profit from raising inferior stock, with high-grade calves fetching prices above costs while disposal of inferior calves offered a remedy.
Agricultural Experiment Station tests compare wheat varieties for milling behavior. Some wheats yield high and have straw, others perform poorly on salting tests. Results note differences in color, bran hardness, starch content, and fermentation effects influencing flour quality and suitability for baking.
A local notice outlines spraying with nicotine sulfate and soap solution to combat lice attacking fruit trees and shrubs. It covers application timing, dilution ratios, and safety steps, emphasizing protecting healthy plants while safeguarding bees and nearby crops.
The article discusses seed use of Southern potatoes in the North, noting lower germination and pests when stored under certain conditions. It mentions storage length, crop quality, and how various varieties perform under seed planting on farm plots.
The Wooster Agricultural Experiment Station reports higher potato yields with proper tillage. Weekly cultivations keep soil loose, suppress weeds, and prevent crusting. Well prepared seed, pest control, and moisture management boost tuber production above regional averages.
A tangled, fragmented note discusses fog and field practices for plants, mentioning soil drainage, moisture, lime and phosphate components, and fertility ideas. It references weights and feeds, but the legible parts point to general cultivation guidance rather than a specific event or outcome.
The Lancetewh i fan of West End village invites interested feeders of pupil to attend. Officials encourage attendance and participation in the community event.
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