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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
8
George C. Husmann outlines grape propagation methods including seedling use for originations, cuttings from dormant vines, layering for varieties hard to root from cuttings, bench grafting, nursery grafting, and vineyard grafting. It covers scion selection, storage, and technique for cleft and bench grafting with emphasis on avoiding drying, ensuring inner bark contact, and preventing suckers.
A practical guide on stock and scion sizing, grafting, and initial year care for vines. It covers planting depth, root pruning, pruning and staking in winter, and developing erect stems by year three. Detailed notes describe sap flow, fruit timing, and methods to shape and renew the plant.
An advertisement page urges readers to inspect ads for cheap insured goods and merchants’ claims. It argues manufacturers and sellers know best about price and value, promising immediate returns and cash profits for readers who buy through advertised offers.
The piece urges readers to support the pure food movement by buying only well advertised items. It argues manufacturers who advertise trust their products and that substitutes hide behind anonymity or vague brands.
The piece discusses the legend of Newton’s apple tree at Woolsthorpe and whether the tale of gravity inspiration is true. Voltaire and Catherine Barton are cited as sources, with the tree noted to have stood until 1820 when it decayed and was cut down.
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