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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1915
Page
3
A detailed guide on trap nests used on government poultry farms and at the Connecticut State Experiment Station. It covers purpose, labor considerations, and step by step construction of a three compartment nest with moving doors, catches, guarding, and mounting details for improved egg production and selective breeding.
The fencing problem for sheep is not hard if handled smartly. A woven wire fence from 30 to 42 inches high with 5 to 9 horizontal wires and 16 to 20 stays per rod suffices. Posts every 14 to 16 feet prove effective, and adding one or two barbed wires on top helps deter larger animals.
The squash vine borer destroys melons cucumbers squashes and pumpkins by boring through stems and leaf stalks. Spraying fails. remove affected vine parts. Rotate crops next year, harrow fields in fall, plow six inches deep in spring, and cover vines to encourage new roots. Farm Life.
A terse note praises the Gow dairy as highly productive with no stated limit. It suggests any dairyman would value such a cow as a jewel in his herd, highlighting exceptional dairy capacity and potential.
Fashion coverage shows pannier making a comeback at Newport and Paris openings. Lucille promotes panniers in tulle and gold lace for Florence Walton, while Marie Antoinette inspired blue chiffon and yellow taffeta ensembles. Evening wear favors soft taffeta, tulle, and metal-embroidered accents, with panniers highlighted as expressive contrasts to lace and satin.
Mrs Bride-of-a-Month laments unused square crash doilies while Mrs Bride-of-a-Year recalls repurposing six blue embroidered squares into a scarf, candle shades, a bag, and ideas for more items. The dialogue highlights frugal craft reuse and home decor creativity.
Lillian Young in the Washington Star describes a simple charming dress pattern with fine embroidery. The design features two outfits possible in an afternoon, with high waist tucks and tiny sleeve ruffles. Dotted Swiss or sheer batiste fabrics suit the dainty garments.
A practical patch bag article discusses storage options for patches. It contrasts bureau drawer and sewing basket locations with a box or bag approach. The piece highlights a white rep material bag with a flap concealment and cubist designs on the flap.
A Paris fashion directive proclaims that all items from furs to footwear will be beaded. Women may transform ermine mole skin or seal scarves and muffs into beadwork foundations for elaborate embroidery. Beaded furs are unlikely to become general but signal a new departure in chic pelts.
Himmelberger-Harrison Lumber Company advertises 50,000 acres of prime alluvial corn land in Southeast Missouri. Described as rich, level soil with long growing seasons and two-crop yields, the land is sold in 40 acre tracts with 10 percent down and 10 annual installments. Warranty deed backed by over $2 million assets.
Cape Girardeau Missouri firm Himmelberger-Harrison Land Selling Co. promotes use of small aeroplanes to locate seal herds for next year’s hunt. Aircraft could scout cheaper and faster than ships, guiding vessels to reported spots. The report notes enthusiasm for aerial scouting despite possible costs.
A brief dialogue between Youth and Editor shows a prank about ideas for a more interesting paper. The editor notes the office boy is “carrying out your ideas” as he passes by. The exchange underlines newsroom humor and daily routines.
Mrs Bacon calls him inconsistent. Mrs Egbert recalls his harsh method to punish his left handed boy saying he tried to break the habit but used his left hand to punish. The exchange reveals the character's strict disciplinary approach.
An unnamed speaker notes a new idea for a vacuum cleaner. The gag implies the inventor made the concept up in his head with a humorous tone about originality and inspiration.
A brief witticism quoted in the column reflects on marriage and money as motives. The quip suggests that marriage often fails when money is the primary reason, attributed to a speaker advising a young man.
A reflective meditation compares love to an unquenched thirst that drives yearning and obsession, portraying romance as a consuming, transformative force that alters perception and emotion.
A cryptic fragment discusses a singer's voice and public reaction. The lines hint at disagreement about vocal quality and whether the performance met expectations, without naming the artist or venue.
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