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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1912
Page
3
Optimism pervades towns and countryside in the Canadian Northwest as settlers head there by the hundred thousand. The piece argues that despite many troubles, nature’s bounty and persistence yield faster success for settlers here than elsewhere, promising advantages unique to this land.
Winter care for fruit bushes favors mulch and shelter to reduce freeze thaw damage. Mulch with manure or straw is common but risks weed seeds. brush or snow-collecting litter can help protect, while raspberries and strawberries benefit from deeper shelter such as prairie hay or earth mounding. For raspberries, cover canes with earth or mulch by burying them from the north side to keep them down.
The note discusses a gardening technique comparing simple mulching with the more laborious method, claiming the latter offers better protection for young canes. It emphasizes that the approach requires more effort but can prevent damage and improve survival.
The piece argues that agriculture and practical science deserve higher respect as scholars’ vocation. It credits benefactors of plant creation like Hubbard squash and Wealthy apple, noting a shift from classical learning to a more vitalized education grounded in physical sciences. It stresses practicality over purely literary knowledge.
A farmer reflects on workload after haying and harvest seasons. He warns against overplanning, noting trying a dozen tasks can lead to falling behind. Prioritize three or four key goals and tackle the most urgent first.
The article stresses breeding hens require ample space and fresh air in portable open front housing. It argues frequent ground changes build constitution and notes weakness signs in tall birds due to rapid growth. Oyster shells are valuable for bone health and calcium.
The text discusses filament fragility in incandescent lamps and notes vibrations from machinery cause breakage. A solution is a filament arrangement allowing free play so vibrations transmit less, improving life. If a lamp fails, tapping the bulb can sometimes rejoin broken ends and restore light briefly.
Purebred G C White Leghorn and barred Plymouth Rock cockerels offered by TRETHE WEY. Advertiser lists P O Box 21 Abbotsford B C for inquiries and delivery or pickup arrangements.
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