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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1876
Page
7
The article outlines six steps to prepare soil: drain surplus water, plough deep to access minerals, pulverize to mix fertility, use rollers or Breaker and Jeweller to improve soil texture, stir soil to harvest readiness, and balance fields by supplementing deficient parts. It compares soil respiration to human breathing and notes gradual fertility improvements with repeated cultivation.
A farmer in Harrisburg tests drying corn revealing a 43 percent loss after one day of sun exposure, suggesting fall sales may be more profitable. The piece also recounts amateur remedies for preventing a horse from kicking, including a plank behind the rump and dampening a horse collar before wearing it to ensure a snug, lasting fit.
The article discusses dairy churning in autumn and early winter, explains how cream changes as the season shifts, and notes slower butter production. It also covers harness quality, protecting young trees from rabbits, a corn husker invention, poultry feed additives, a Yale student inheriting an estate, a Knight Templar parade, and various miscellaneous items including taxation, a tunnel extension, and centennial celebrations.
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