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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
3
Advice column discusses lime or concrete floors for henhouses with a two room plan 20 by 14 feet using a nesting and hatching section. Emphasizes vermin control barefoot-friendly floors, proper ventilation, and double sash windows with a cotton ventilator.
The New York Times notes members of the National American Woman Suffrage Association pride in disposing of superfluous napkin rings. Poultry house practices and lime floors are discussed as relics of a gentler era, with the napkin rings destined for melting to gold this dreamly imagined plan.
An article outlines the revived lacing fashion on collar and sleeves of a rose toned silk frock with white bacL lace and eyelet details. It notes practical sewing tips, fabric choices, and a simple facial cleansing routine for skin care.
A fragmentary dialogue appears to feature a middleman addressing a woman and a figure named Peta in a cryptic thewise exchange. The phrasing suggests a scene of persuasion or bargaining amid an unclear situation.
Summer brings heat winds sun and glare that threaten the complexion. The article advises practical cooling and protection strategies to preserve skin texture and beauty while avoiding uncomfortable veils.
A Paris inspired ensemble features a black silk bodice with white lace edged collar and cuffs. Striped silk belt and shoulder buckles contrast a bias cut striped skirt opening to reveal black silk, with white button holes and black silk covered buttons finishing both pieces.
A U S Department of Agriculture bulletin explains picking stages for local and distant markets, stem attachment, and avoiding pre ripening. It covers grading, packing, box types, crate sizes, shade cooling, and hinged lids to aid inspection.
The piece notes the season's popular harlequin black and white patterns in squares and diamonds. Designers say the bold prints are striking for outfits but work well when paired with solid black, appealing especially to slender women.
To season utensils new agate and dn cooking allow them to stand on the back of the range for two hours. Rinse with scalding water and bicarbonate of soda one ten spoonful to a quart of water. Then wash and dry in the regular manner.
A fragmentary OCR reading references Serge, forms, and a vague note about an ailk or almdat. The text lacks clear names, dates, or events to identify a specific news item or outcome. Further readable context needed for a coherent headline and summary.
Officials urge farmers to keep onion plots clean and well cultivated to protect yields. Proper hoeing weed control and timely irrigation are highlighted as key practices for healthy bulbs and higher quality stock.
A gardening guide urges spraying vegetables with a fine mist using lipzid or knapsack sprayers for Paris green and Bordeaux mixture. It compares methods, recommends a modern knapsack device for small plots, and notes initial costs of 12 to 15 dollars with long-term savings in larger gardens.
A fragmentary tip advises cleaning dirt and applying a standard flea dip in barns. It mentions spraying with a dip solution and washing with a white wash mixture tagged with carbolic acid, mixed per pint of water, for use on surfaces and nearby areas.
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