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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
3
A disjointed exchange features a five year old girl answering a kindly man about being his mother's only daughter. The fragment includes scattered lines and phrases about taste and appearance, with unclear context and multiple stray references.
United States Department of Agriculture experts describe managing onion smut in young seedlings. Infection is possible only before the plants reach about three inches high, after which they become resistant. A formaldehyde solution applied in the furrow near the seed is recommended, with careful strength to avoid seed failure or insufficient pathogen control.
Eastern truck farms report a plentiful curden swede supply this spring with many seed prices down from last year. Prices for garden beet carrot onion and other seeds show reductions, while musk melon squash and turnip seed rise. Labor shortages on farm fronts persist, yet home garden demand rises.
The U S Department of Agriculture notes houses near barns are vital for farm operations. Dwelling value forms a significant portion of farm real estate, ranging from 20 to over 30 percent depending on region. Landscaping with manure, soil fertility, and small tools supports farm efficiency.
The note discusses best soils for alfalfa and inoculation benefits for spring seeding of alfalfa white sweet clover and soybeans. It warns about engine carbon from excess lubricating oil and compares dusting to spraying costs. It also suggests trying new practices carefully and recommends planting smooth peas onion seed and onion sets and highlights asparagus as a valuable spring crop.
Analysis from the American Automobile Association estimates that tire wear and vehicle wear on U S roads costs about 1.0 billion dollars annually. It notes tire usage of around 40 million tires per year and varies with tire type and road conditions, suggesting road design could lower maintenance costs.
George Peck describes a method to cut asphalt using a wire and winding drum. The setup uses kerosene to ease passage, with the barrel shaped and cut into sections. Heat and weather affect ease of handling.
The text praises ongoing road construction and legislative effort while urging that every farm, village, town, and city be connected by travelable roads. It argues that roads are fundamentally essential to the advancement of civilization and that talk of good roads should end only when universal connectivity is achieved.
The article notes that better roads spur farmers to improve home and outbuilding appearance, boosting self-respect and community pride. It argues good roads benefit all, aiding transport of farm products and reducing annual marketing losses of 240 million dollars.
The piece argues that bad road surfaces cause significant economic waste nationwide, detailing the startling total and urging attention to infrastructure.
Fragmentary OCR note references road improvement drive and sarees in connection with better highways. Details are unclear but suggest a campaign or incentive linking textiles to infrastructure goals. No identifiable persons or organizations are readable.
A woman reports eighteen years of stomach distress vanished after six bottles of Milka Emulsion. She praises its palatable formula and notes it restored regular digestion, appetite, and strength. The ad urges readers to try the remedy with a money back guarantee. Also mentions piano value story and a line on faith, hope, and charity.
A reflective line notes that all men hold hope to freely pursue their desires someday, expressing a timeless belief in personal agency and future possibility.
A Vintage ad touts Diamond Dyes with bold claims to empower women to dye garments and textiles at home. The copy mixes product pitches with stray wartime anecdotes and dubious humor, referencing color cards and guaranteed results for first-time dyers.
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