Ohio Agricultural College critique prompts real reform
A Columbus Investigator column urges transforming Ohio's Agricultural College from a symbolic name to a true model farm. It cites Cornell and Michigan programs, critiques poor farm practices, and calls for unity of science and agriculture with local advocacy and warnings about neglect and waste.
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Ohio
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Franklin
Cornell University
Michigan Agricultural College
Agricultural College
School of Science
Cornell
Columbusi
Tomato Leaves Defense Against Peach Tree Pests Reported
M Story of the Society of Horticulture in Valparaiso describes using tomato leaves around peach trunks to shield them from sun and curculio damage. Leaves, refreshed with tomato vine infusion, also protected roses and oranges from insects, with claim of broad pest relief.
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Society of Horticulture
M. Story
Valparaiso
Step that Wasteful Feeding and Shelter for Stock
Western farmers waste feed by feeding on mud and ground. Proper shelter, mangers, and racks save feed costs. Keeping stock comfortable reduces waste and improves condition, whereas grazing in mud wastes both feed and flesh all winter.
Cure for Saddle Galls Patent Remedy Advice
A home remedy prescribes mixing one half ounce of iodine crystals with two ounces of vaseline to apply daily for three or four days, then vaseline alone until cured, also suggested for collar galls. Miscellaneous jokes and household tips follow, including stain removal with dry magnesia.
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