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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
7
A fragmented discussion on grooming and dress defines the well groomed woman as neat, clean, and harmoniously styled rather than extravagant. It contrasts her with a well kept man who values routine shaving, hair care, and a domestic finish, noting subtle social expectations of appearance and personal care.
An Illinois farmer reports a troublesome weed with lacelike surface leaves and a head resembling a small timothy. The Farmers' Review illustration shows its appearance. When widespread, the recommended remedy is thorough crop rotation to control it.
A farm note warns that a persistent European weed contaminates clover seed. It suggests using a two inch chisel to remove scattered plants or a rotator for fields, and advises seed inspection by microscope or sending samples to an experiment station. Do not sow clover with this seed.
A pattern description explains a white cotton braid bodice fastened up front under a barplait with buttons in threes, wide shoulder tuck, three braid rows on the inner side, a braided cuff at the elbow, and a small turndown collar edged with braid. Materials listed include 5 yards 48 inches wide and about 2% dozen yards braid.
A fragmented OCR page describes home remedies for hoarseness and hair growth, plus a sewing waist detail. It lists mixtures with elderflower and water, lemon, sugar, and starch, plus ointment components like lavender and tincture of can. The text also outlines a net waistcoat with tucks and sewing instructions for fit and shape.
Cooling the separator cream by running from the cream spout over a water cooler to near 50 degrees Fahrenheit, then keeping cans below 60 by dipping in cold water. Frequent stirring speeds cooling, with a two foot wire-handled agitator attached to the strong wire handle. E. H. Farrington at Institute.
A farmer correspondent urges community spirit during silo filling, noting machinery increases independence and teamwork is cheaper than hiring. He argues neighbors should help each other with plowing planting haying harvesting and threshing to strengthen social life.
Advice urges filling all vacant corn field spots with cover crops like beans to keep every foot productive. It notes annual field dressing after haying can double or triple hay yields and maximize land use.
A bright description of a dark blue linen school frock intended for wear. The kit is plaited with pleats turning from the center front and trimmed at the hem with three rows.
A Paris Letter to Vogue describes gowns with heavy soutache on pink and lavender dresses, white linen embroidery, and black velvet ribbons. It notes Vicomtesse de Janze at a dinner dance wearing a pink tulle ensemble with a white embroidered bodice and velvet accents. Additional images include scarlet cloaks, big feathered hats, and green chiffon ensembles with matching coats and accessories.
Evaporation plays a central role in all agricultural processes by moving water and nutrients through plants. Higher evaporation speeds sap movement and growth, while humid, cloudy conditions slow development and reduce sunshine. Recent weather bureau data show limited sunshine, dampening evaporation and delaying ripening.
Prof. R. Hatbort of Ontario Station explains that without nitrogen plants stall in growth and turn yellow as the lower leaves die. A limited supply causes uneven growth, while excess nitrogen boosts shoot and leaf development but can reduce quality in crops like beans and vegetables.
Instructions describe using warm collected rain water to wash hair with an egg borax mixture, then rinsing with cold water. Also details DIY carrot candle sticks and a teardrop spooling method for marking embroidery patterns, plus tips on scallop padding and faster embroidery prep.
A farm gate is fashioned from an old wheel as shown in Farm and Home. Posts are set and a long gate rests on a low post with a thick section to receive a pin. The other end is shaped to form an axle for the wheel, allowing the gate to move with minimal effort.
Farmers discuss sheep as a business noting profits vary with market and feed costs. They emphasize good management, avoiding neglected stock, and comparing sheep to other livestock while highlighting breed quality and the broader profit potential on well-run farms.
The Farmers' Review urges farmers to combat pasture weeds during dry summers as cows turn to them for moisture. Weeds give a grassy but tainted flavor to milk and dairy products. Deep plowing and timely fertilization can improve pastures, keeping grass green and sustaining moisture during drought.
A hand feed concept is shown in an illustration from Wallace's Farmer, presenting a portable rack design to hold and dispense feed for livestock. The image suggests practical setup ideas for farmers seeking mobile feeding solutions.
A portable feed trough for sheep and hogs is described. Its main advantage is preventing hogs from crowding each other while eating, a feature appreciated by anyone who has fed swine.
This compact farm advisory urges using loader and hay fork to ease labor while promoting cement tanks for cellar ventilation and night airing. It stresses keeping pests out with screens, stirring the earth, and the hoe as a universal tool. It praises faithful teams of horses, proper feeding and watering, and humane treatment.
An advertisement urges residents to stay by the creamery as milk supply at homes runs short and stresses the creamery will seed support year round. The fragment cites ongoing reliance on the creamery for steady dairy supply and community backing.
Editorial note warns keeping the hog fence in repair to prevent animals from escaping. It highlights the wood pasture shade as excellent for the hogs, and mentions line based feet upon parasites of the digestive tem of either young or old pigs as a concern.
Prof Eldridge stresses drainage as essential for durable earth roads and notes that constant inspection and prompt repairs prevent mud holes. He argues roads should be smooth level and well located with proper roadbed and surface materials.
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