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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
7
An agricultural notice explains straw mulch aids potato growth on hill land reducing moisture stress and weed competition. Plant last May or early June, space rows two feet apart, cover seed with soil then ten inches straw. Moon phase superstition is debunked by the department of agriculture after study, noting no scientific link to crop yield.
A young hostess invites six seasoned housekeepers to a Labor Day luncheon to share practical household tips. Guests will present demonstrations, notes, and notebook records while table favors feature miniature labor symbols. The event blends bridal memories and feminine arts with candor and novelty.
The article suggests using a slipper, bell, rose, heart, true lovers knot and circle as place card symbols for a bride-elect luncheon or dinner. Create at home by cutting patterns from paper and transferring to heavier paper or cardboard, then decorate with light watercolor touches.
A hostess hosted a lawn shower for a bride-elect with lanterns rugs and shrubbery creating cozy spots. Tea served in camp chairs and tins on a Christmas tree held parcels with rhymes read aloud as each gift was opened. Refreshments and a short concert ended the three to five time window to praise the event.
Readers may obtain a sewing pattern by sending 10 cents to Pattern Department of this paper. Include full name and address, plus size and pattern number.
A three year old girl in a drug store is drawn to a display item described by a clerk as a scent bag. The child eagerly asks to take two, prompting the momentary clarification from the clerk about the item.
A sharp remark on gender roles contrasts with a historical note that the world spent about a million dollars on pepper in 1908. The sentence implies a shift in influence and a drastic rise in a single spice’s market presence during that era.
The government at its Arlington experimental farm across the Potomac from Washington prepares 100 000 basket willow cuttings for free distribution. Since five years, about 500 000 select cuttings have been given to farmers with planting guidance, aiming to boost domestic willow production and reduce Europe imports. Forest Service reports rising requests from farmers and congress members for cuttings.
Agricultural guidance explains potato scab as a soil borne fungal disease that scars tubers and reduces food value. Prevention emphasizes using uninfected seeds, crop rotation, and planting in pesticide-free soil, with two treatments: formalin for seed disinfection and corrosive sublimate for surface moistening, noting safety cautions and disposal of leftovers.
A dated note describes serving a popular five o'clock drink of grape juice and ginger with about a third ginger. White grape juice is preferred for a brighter taste. Glasses should be half filled with cracked ice before serving.
The article outlines five dress designs with detailed construction notes. Each design uses lace, embroidery and silk or linen fabrics in various colors such as green and mauve. Materials lists accompany the descriptions, including yardages, widths, and notions like tassels and cords.
The article cautions that lice infections deplete hog vitality and hinder growth, urging rigorous management. It notes several dips are effective and that warm mixtures of kerosene and grease can serve as a common remedy for hog lice.
Advice on horse care emphasizes daily outdoor exercise for all ages. Keeping horses stabled for days hinders muscle and bone development, so provide daily outdoor work and if pastures are small, use an open lot for regular exercise.
Guidance notes brood coops should face south during early year to maximize sun exposure for chicks and reverse as seasons shift toward longer months, aligning with flock welfare practices.
Describes Paris Pattern 2709 suitable fabrics cambric muslin jaconet Persian lawn or nain sock for a serviceable undergarment. Neck fullness controlled by ribbon and beading with Valenciennes lace edges. Pattern offers seven sizes 32 to 44 inch bust with yardage for 36 bust: material per width 36 in 3 ½ yards 42 in 34 ½ yards, plus beads ribbon and edging.
A crowd at an aerial exhibition watches an aeronaut prepare. A boy asks who the man going up is and learns the term aviator. He then wonders when the aviator will aviate, showing playful curiosity about old aviation vocabulary.
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