Farm and Garden Across Page Openings on Modern Estate Trends
The article discusses how large land holdings by a few city proprietors reshape farming in older states, with Ireland and Iowa cited, noting reduced small farms, increased tenancy, and possible shift to manorial estates. It also covers Darwin's notes on cross fertilization and plant reproduction, including self and cross fertilization mechanisms and instances of interspecies pollen effects.
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W. Higginson
Harper's Bazar
Higginson
Largees
Ireland
Lis
New Hampshire
Jople
Iowa
Darwin
Science and Farming and the Improvement of Domestic Animals
Dr. R. G. Baird argues that strict application of scientific principles has produced improved cattle horses sheep hogs and poultry and that neglecting these laws leads to poor progeny. He credits agricultural societies with advancing interest in farming, animal improvement, and mechanization while urging continued education and support.
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Commission Ag Cultural Societies
R. G. Baird
Propagation by Cuttings and Rooting Tips
The article advises rooting cuttings by selecting well ripened shoots, removing a lower leaf, and inserting in a sand pot. It recommends using a glass cover to keep the atmosphere moist, exposing to sunless light until the cuttings can stand sun. Sand is favored to prevent waterlogging and encourage air at the base. Other propagation methods focus on tuberous and bulbous types.
Bees Swarming as Natural Method in Honey Production
A writer argues swarming is essential for honey yield and outlines steps to manage swarms. He advises ensuring strong colonies have ample storage space, using multiple supers, and relocating hives after swarms to maximize honey and delay swarming. The piece endorses maintaining swarming behavior for profitable beekeeping.
Division of herbaceous plant roots by J H Gardner
J H Gardner discusses methods for dividing the roots of herbaceous plants. The note outlines careful sectioning of root systems to promote healthy propagation and vigorous growth in replanting cycles.
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J. H. Gardner
Watering House Plants With Rainwater Cautions
Rainwater is best for house plants while hard water can damage roots and wood. Use room temperature water exposed to sun and air. cisterns below ground can harden water. If feeding, keep solutions weak and apply during flowering. avoid over stimulation to prevent flower deformities such as altered stamens or petals.
Feeding Watermelons to Bees
The L Apiculture editor fed 1500 watermelons worth 19.50 to 100 bee colonies from mid August to late September during forage dearth. Feeding honey or sugar would have cost three times as much. The bees thrived on the fruit, storing surplus with good body and pleasant flavor though little color.
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F. L. Tompson
Journal of Agriculture
L’apiculture
Orchard Culture Experiments On Young Orchards 1891 92
The Utah Experiment Station describes a spring 1891 trial with four plats each containing four trees set 24 feet apart. Lucerne killed all trees first summer. clover timothy and mixed plots lost about half. In 1892 extra water reduced losses but lucerne still dominated land. by spring 1893 most lucerne trees died. Other plats remained poor.
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Utah Experiment Station
Moisture and Mulching Advice for Dry Seasons
M A Thayer advises frequent shallow cultivation to form a fine earth mulch that preserves soil moisture for gardens and hoed crops. When full cultivation isn’t possible, use manure leaves straw clover marsh hay or other shading material to reduce evaporation. Apply coarse mulch around fruit plants and fine mulch between rows to endure severe droughts. Begin immediately and continue until harvest.
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M. A. Thayer
Origin of Arbor Day Proclaimed in Nebraska
Secretary J S Morton notes Arbor Day originated under Nebraska leadership with the board adopting January 4 1872. Gov. Furnas issued the first holiday proclamation March 31 1874 setting April 8 as Arbor Day. Prizes and observances urged tree planting and forest conservation nationwide.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Nebraska Board of Agriculture
Nebraska Board
R. W. Furnas
United States
J. 5. Morton
Cow Peas and Corn Planting Method
Rural New Yorker advises interplanting two to three southern cow peas in or near corn hills when corn reaches six inches to knee high. Peas start slowly but later rapidly cover the ground. hogs can forage after corn is cut, or the mass can be turned under for green manuring. This green crop is described as more reliable than crimson clover and more valuable than rye.
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New Yorker
Prepared or Unprepared Farmers and Rain Readiness
A rural wry note compares farmers to weather. rain readiness marks efficiency. It observes how waiting for rain can hinder work and cause field delays. Excerpt reflects on timing, effort, and consequences for planting corn.
The Raspberry and Its Beginnings in Europe
The raspberry grows wild in many regions and likely derives its name from rasping due to rough wood. In Scotland the term raspis persists. The botanical name Rubus Idaeus links to Mount Ida as the plant’s introduction to Southern Europe.
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Scotland
Mount Ida
Europe
Necessity for Spraying in Orchard Management
The article notes spraying with specific materials keeps insect and fungous enemies in check. It argues careful spraying has been proven essential, and progressive farmers now view it as a necessity in successful orchard management.
Disilusionment in a Domestic Row
Excerpt depicts a quarrel over cooking at home. A mother and new wife discuss fault finding and the nature of love as a stomach affair, reflecting domestic tensions and humor in a Boston Transcript snippet.
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Boston Transcript
Veteran Cleveland catcher Charles Zimmer profile
The article chronicles Charles L. Zimmer, born March 23 1869 in Marietta Ohio, long time Cleveland catcher. It traces his early clubs Ironton Portsmouth and Poughkeepsie and Rochester, his major league milestones from 1886 to 1895, and notes his honesty, marriage, residence in Cleveland and his self made furniture.
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Harles L. Zimmer
Cleveland
Marietta
Ohio
Ironton
Portsmouth
Eastern
Hudson River League
New York State
Zimmer
Poughkeepsie Club
Rochester Club
International Association
Cleveland Club
American Association
Rochester
National League
Players’ League
Louisville's Hard Luck and the Rusie Dilemma
The piece blames Louisville’s weak hitting for poor standing while praising fielding and rapid baserunning. It notes pitcher Rusie’s stand with the New York club,Freedman’s support, and Irwin’s management, plus praise for Zearfoss and past star pitchers in a broader view of how pitching factors in team success.
Marksmanship Legends of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
Exhibitions by Annie Oakley and Johnnie Baker headline Buffalo Bill's Wild West Tour. Oakley's rise from Woodland Ohio child to famed sharpshooter is traced, noting records, tricks with rifles, and the Sioux naming her Watanga Chilla. Baker, born near O'Fallon’s Bluff, Nebraska, joins the act as a skilled horseman and marksman alongside Oakley.
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Angie Oakley
Johnny Baker
Buffalo Bill
United States
Annie Oakley
Johnnie Baker
Miss Baker
Miss Oakley
Woodland
Ohio
Turkey
Sitting Bull
St. Paul
Minn
Tiffin
Ruth
Ruth. Miss Oakley
Europe
America
Oakley
The Case of Rusie Delayed Appeal Decision
The league board of directors has decided that Rusie’s appeal does not require a special meeting and the matter is postponed until next fall.
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League Board of Directors
Rusie
Diamond Dust and Ball Field Turmoil Across Leagues
Pitcher Flynn is suspended for the rest of the season by the New York Club for insubordination. Joyce lectures his men on playing the game. The Spiders perform both abroad and at home with similar results. Bergen is nearly useless due to a lame arm. Kid Baldwin accepts a reform pledge from a Cincinnati firm. President Johnson condemns rowdiness in the Western League, angered by St Paul. Last year it was the Millers, now the other twin blamed for field trouble.
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Providence
Radbourne
Sweeney
Cleveland
McCormick
Chicago
Corcoran
Goldsmith
Boston
Bond
Buffalo
Galvin
Tommy Bond
Bostons
Young
Cuppy
Clevelands
Ed Hanlon
John Ward
Oliver Tebeau
Flynn
New York
Lynch
Joyce
Spiders
Bergen
Kid Baldwin
Cincinnati
Johnson
St. Paul
Millers
Louisville Proves Strong Opponents Still Face Tough Games
In the past two weeks Louisville has shown that even top clubs can’t treat them as easy opponents. The team’s recent performances reveal a sharpened defense and persistent scoring that challenge visiting rivals.
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Louisville
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Sase Ball
Katie Gvues
Cassidy
Charles L. Zimmer
Clingman
Shannon
Rosie
Freedman
Washington
Irwin
Arthur Irwin
Band of Young Bloods
Young Bloods
Orth
Dave Zearfoss
O’fallon
John- Bie
Texas
Pony Express
Baker's Station
Lew
North Platte
Old Lew
Johnnie
Mr. Cody
Bill
Cody
Little Johnnie
James D. Gay
Pine Grove
Gus Zimmerman
Switzerland
W. W. McKhaney
Weir City
Kansas
C. H. Calhoun
W. D. Birch
Richmond
Ind
Mr. Gideon
Lewis Geyler
Philadelphia
Bridgeport
Conn
Southport
Herman Leopold
Asbury Park
Albert Mercy
M. G. Pettinger
George O’brien
Leroy Walters
Mercy
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