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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
7
A Garden Magazine article by Gerhard Kolligs outlines year round pruning for fruit trees. It details tools, ladder use, planning steps, and specific techniques to shape trees, remove water sprouts to the root, prune lower and upper branches, avoid uneven growth, and preserve buds and fruiting wood for healthier yields.
Apples can stay worm free by spraying with arsenate of lead or arsenic solutions. Use two to three pounds of poison per 100 gallons of water, applied as fine droplets to each blossom calyx. Overuse harms trees, while minimal spray at the right timing kills codling moth larvae with less waste.
A hostess turns yard leaf clearing into a frolic inviting six couples to rake and sort leaf varieties by color. They name varieties, enjoy a picnic, bonfires, stories, roasted apples, and plan to host similar leaf parties next fall. The piece notes pine tree gifts and reflects on home life as a spiritual daily reset.
A hostess hosted a large early morning bird party in a nearby suburb. Invites included a timetable for a train trip, then a bus to the house for coffee and rolls. Participants identified birds in nearby woods using a reference book and prizes honored bird names, variety, and nests.
At a card party the hostess served English walnuts that hid candy boxes with tiny bonbons in many colors. Two of each color. Partners matched by candies, then shared the sweets. Seven tables, rainbow colors shown, chairs tied with bows in one color. The scene was bright and festive.
A bride-elect receives 24 aprons at an afternoon apron shower planned by a friend. Guests tied or pinned on their gifts until the bride was swathed in aprons from head to foot. The gathering included fudge, cocoa, and wafers as refreshments.
Vogue notes velvety chenille dominates autumn hats with silk braid accents forming crown plates and trimming bands. Soft undecided shapes replace sharp midsummer outlines as exclusive chapeaux favor draped rich materials. Calla lilies in velvet and tulips with large velvet blooms add muted tones and floral elegance across the collection.
Folds and trims form the evening gown look with lengthwise decoration and scarfed wraps. Two tone satins, tussore, metallics, and spangles appear in fabrics as coats, gowns, and scarves evolve. Glace and gr ace kid gloves accompany full dress, with subtle color contrasts and feminine touches noted.
A stranger tells the cashier that he has no friends in town and that he is a tax collector. The cashier says someone must identify the man before cashing the check. The exchange highlights isolation and authority figures in a small town.
The article argues that good painting hinges on pure white lead and introduces the National Lead Company's Dutch Boy Painter trademark as a purity guarantee. It notes that a test is possible and offers a lead tester and painter's outfit from the National Lead Company in New York City.
The piece notes a shift in New England rural life as communications improve. Telephone service and free mail delivery bring urban vitality to the countryside, ending isolation and enriching rural interests with human connection. The Delineator emphasizes a thriving rural community energized by broader social currents.
A college prompt asks instructors to answer questions. A handsome male faculty member listed his marital status as Yes to both married and single. The girls wondered if he was married or not, prompting them to request a file check.
The Louisville Courier Journal argues that spending on good roads yields value while funds for makeshift improvements are wasted. The editorial urges readers to support durable, quality road construction over temporary fixes to prevent waste.
An advertised ad promotes Pettit's Eye Salve as a trusted remedy from Howard Bros. in Buffalo New York. It also promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething infants and includes a proverb about worry and the shadow it casts on troubles.
Farmers should keep soil from crusting as it speeds moisture loss. Cultivate corn early to form a dust mulch that slows evaporation. break crust after rain and restore mulch promptly to protect moisture for peak need. A light shower can wipe out the mulch and harm the crop if not renewed.
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a treatment for female illnesses including inflammation, tumors, and nervous prostration. Patient testimonials from Emma Draper of Paw Paw Michigan and Alvena Sperling of Chicago Illinois claim dramatic relief and avoided surgery after use.
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