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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1891
Page
8
Returned to tom Derartment of Agericurrans, June 1, 1891, Atlanta, Ga., June 6, 1891. General remarks note cotton, sugar cane, peaches, and tobacco prospects, with acreage changes and rust-free conditions. Encourages timely reports and preservation of received receipts for farmers and gardeners.
A statewide appeal urges farmers to improve crop stands through rapid surface cultivation and modern drills, while stressing the need to grow food at home. It argues for attracting settlers, promoting home pride, and showcasing Georgia’s climate, soil, and products to counter Westward migration and improve prosperity.
Instructions advise using chloride of lime and copperas dissolved in warm water to soak shelled corn overnight with one pound of each per bushel. After soaking, dust the corn with corn meal to dry and aid handling. The process is said to deter budworms and birds while promoting bold, rapid emergence and growth.
A recipe suggests dissolving one tablespoon of commercial saltpetre in one gallon of water to spray cucumbers squashes cantaloupes and related vegetables late in the afternoon. It claims this wash will deter insects and can be poured around roots for cabbage and fruit trees. The note mentions using the solution early in spring and several times after to prevent blight.
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