Soil Preparation and Agricultural Notes
The article discusses soil preparation steps including drainage ploughing deep pulverizing and breaking the soil to mix fertility and retain moisture. It notes tools like the roller and Breaker and Leveller and covers crop rotation and field fertility improvements. It also includes insights on cow milk quality after calving and a Nebraskan botanist comment about a swallow and grasshoppers. It ends urging formation of a state sportsmen association to protect insect eating birds and enforce laws.
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Ridgepole
Aughey
Nebraska
Oak Creek
Kiln test shows drastic shrinking of Indian corn
Colonel John Waller of Harrisburg conducts a drying experiment using thirty nine pounds of corn. After 19 hours in open air the shelled weight fell to twenty two pounds, a loss of over forty three percent, implying fall sales yield higher profits than spring storage.
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John Wallower
Harrisburg
Remedy for Habit In Horses Uses Plank Punishment
A Country Gentleman correspondent describes using a two inch by twelve inch plank placed over a mare's rump in the stall. The plank is fixed by partitions and pins. After the plank is applied the mare appears calm and shows soreness when touched, indicating she had attempted her old habit but abandoned it after contact. The plank remains at night and the kicking stops.
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Country Gentleman
Wetting and drying horse collars for proper fit
The plan used in the West by long time collar workers wets the leather by dipping, then places it on the horse and tightens the hames. Heavily loaded drags help even fit. Keep the collar on four to five hours for complete drying to avoid chafing.
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Hove
Harness flaws warn buyers and orchard protection tips
A reader cautions buyers to check hame strap, throat latch, and crupper leather before purchase and avoid sloppy work. Advice on protecting young trees against rabbits and vermin with tied papers to prevent sun and borers. Also notes Illinois corn husking machine claims and tips to boost poultry vitality by adding cayenne pepper or mustard to feed.
Yale Student Heir to Nine Million Boston Estate
J. M. Sears, a Yale College student, becomes heir to a Boston estate valued at nine million dollars. He will not gain full possession until age forty, with income of ten thousand dollars per year until reaching that age as specified in his father’s will.
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J. M. Sears
Yale College
Boston
Grand parade of Knight Templars to open Centennial Exposition
The chief Masonic feature will be a Knight Templar parade on June first with Sir Knights from around the world expected to participate more than ever before. Mrs Gaines contends in a long litigation over her interest spanning forty four years and cost three fortunes. Europe faces harsh weather while the United States enjoys mild conditions. A Pennsylvanian names his first three sons America United States and Christopher Columbus and adds Centennial as a newcomer. New York City tax levy for the current year totals 20 445 dollars. Sutro tunnel work extends to 11721 feet.
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Globe
Holy Land
Tur
Gaines
New Orleans
Washington City
Manson
Durang
Wa. H. Crook
U. S
Helphenstine & Bently
Washington, D. C
United States
Allen & Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
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New York City
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Athens
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H. J. Topky
Plains
Augers
Hoes
MMTV
EMILS
Builders Hardware
Ayer
St. Anthony’s
Dr. J. C. Ayer & CO
Lowell, Mass
Practical and Analytical Chemists
Ures
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Arlington
Empire Wringer
Marriep Peore
Mosm Co
Middletown
Conn
Corinne Utah
P.W. Ziegler & Co
Clark St
Chicago
T. William & CO
Phila
P. Neustaedterach
Walker Stree
New York
the Messenger
Bride & Co
Broadway
Buller & Fuller
Michigan
Grand Rapids & Indiana
R. R
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W.A. Howard
Com
Grand Rapids, Mich
R. L. Peirce
Beverly
Beverly Co
WM. R. Teasdale
Walnut Street
Er Yids
Read
Ge Beer
All Grartay
Hicaangsun & Tulligce
QIN Cinnati
Lawson
You & eApresa
Lawson Chemical 600
Cleveland
Jewelry & Clocks
D. C. Cornwell
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Perkins Drug Store
Main Street
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Ohto
Hemeander
Topay
Nié-Iy
Tilliam T. Metcalf
Wm. &. Metcalf
Idas JK Wett
Uardian
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