Road Building Practices in Yates County NY From a Farmer Overseer
A Cor Country Gentleman letter details varied road work in Yates County New York. It contrasts district overseers with road machines and describes spring plowing, scraping, and grading methods using a wheel grader and log scraper. The writer shares practical steps to move earth centerward, lay furrows, sluice waterways, and haul stones while avoiding credit for resting under shade trees.
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Water County
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Yates County
N.Y
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Practical Evidence for Good Roads Popular in the South
A Southern road congress in Atlanta highlighted the value and financial gains of good roads. Union and Essex counties New Jersey cited a $850,000 outlay and about 40 miles of toll and macadam roads, with property values rising beyond cost and no tax rate increase due to higher assessments. The report notes county bonds and timely revenue, arguing practical proof will spur southern roadbuilding despite limited local progress.
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South
Southern Road Congress
Iately
Atlanta
Union
Essex Counties
N. J
Board of Freehoners
Telfort
Union County
Mae Httle
H. V. Times-Democras
Neat wire trellis ideas for home gardening
A short note from Country Gentleman on attractive easy to make wire trellises. Uses central wood supports, crosspieces, galvanized wire and poultry netting to create spiral or regular designs. Highlights low wire prices and versatility for peas beans tomatoes berries climbers and flowers, urging gardeners to employ galvanized wire and poultry netting for sturdy decorative supports.
The Farmer's Garden Principles And Methods
The article outlines ideal garden setup with at least one acre of sunlit soil, evenly spaced rows, and manuring each year. It advises plant variety choices, fruiting expectations, and specifics on vine purchases, plus a note on tree trimming from a city report. It also discusses cheese quality tied to milk fat content and processing.
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Concord
J. Kole Jogg
Momastead
Lonisvire
Tariff debate rages in senate over free raw materials
Senator Voorhees chaired the conference on the tariff bill as Senator Smith assailed the president’s stance on free raw materials. The exchange highlighted party division, calls for further conference, and defense of the thrift measure amid Democratic pride in tariff reform. The debate touched on the president’s letter of acceptance and the path to passing a bill acceptable to both houses.
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Voorhees
Moance
Smith
N. J
Mrasura
Senate
Anoh
Bin
Gray
Seans
Mr. Gray
Dinko
Vilas
Vila
Amenlnon
Chicago
Lie House
House
Thenauve
West
Palmer
New York
Cleveland
Congress
Democratic Party
Ted
Jeferson
Madison
Jackson
Grover Cleveland
Hill
Whe
Representatives
Mr. Hid
United States
Fuyer
Free Nua
Mountain and sea voices mingle in nature’s dirge
Fragmentary verses and quotations from varied sources like The Mountains, forests and seas, and lines from poets mingle with brief anecdotes and humorous snippets. The collage references nature’s power, classical lines, and playful salon chatter, ending with a stray observation on vaccination and crime.
Byrup of Figs Promises Health Benefits and Gentle Constipation Relief
Knowledge notes that Byrup of Figs provides comfort and improvement for personal enjoyment by using the world’s best products for physical well‑being. It claims pur pure liquid laxative effects, cleansing the system, dispelling colds and fevers, and curing constipation while not weakening kidneys, Tiger, or bowels. Sold by druggists in 50 cent and $1 bottles, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co, with caution against substitutes.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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