Plowing for Wheat Yield and Rye Barley Notes for Georgia Farmers
Georgia farmers are urged to plant more wheat and other grains to boost home supplies. W J Bridges of Spalding details his 4 acre wheat method with blue stem, manure, potash, and a Nov planting, yielding about 6 bushels per acre on new ground and 44 1/4 bushels on 16 acres of wheat in subsequent years. Also covered are Thomas H Cox and W F White yields, rye as winter feed, and barley for pasturage and soil improvement.
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Georgia
Independence
W. J. Bridges
Spalding County
Nore
Bridges
Thomas H. Cox
Washington County
W. F. White
Jones County
Department of Agriculture
Turner
Thomas
J. M. Smith
Oglethorpe County
Harley
Bermuda
Corm
Greece
O. W. Howard
Nocas
State Agricultural Department
DeWitt
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Farm Advice Urges Oats and Bermuda Grass Cultivation
The article urges farmers to sow oats for soil fertility and notes rising small grain production prospects. It discusses corn seed selection, proper wheat sowing depth from Moreau's Paris experiments, and Bermuda grass cultivation including land preparation, fertilization, and overflow management. It also promotes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and Scott’s Emulsion for health and livestock care.
Hessian Fly Insects Reported In Parts Of Georgia
The Hessian fly insect has appeared in several Georgia sections prompting alerts. Officials urge farmers to monitor crops and apply recommended controls to limit damage.
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Georgia
Hessian fly ravages wheat crop in Georgia alert
Correspondence to Commissioner C B Stevens from a Georgia farmer describes a Hessian fly outbreak in wheat. Entomologist W M Boott confirms the pest, noting two broods and winter dormancy, then outlines sowing timing, crop rotation, burning stubble, late sowing, and livestock grazing as control measures.
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C. B. Stevens
Atlanta
Dean Lin
Axawer
W. M. Boott
United States
Calhoun
Atock
Dairying in Georgia and Farm Health Remedies
Georgia dairy outlook brightens for 1900 with improved herds and top butter. Georgia butter won silver at Paris exposition. ex Governor Heard notes state could lead dairy states with proper veterinary support. Also a Philadelphia man credits Electric Bitters with saving his life after near death from illness. marketed locally with guarantees.
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Georgia
Atnte
United States
Dairymen’s Association
Griffin
Ellver
LaGrange
Hoard
Wisconsin
Heard
State Agricultural Department
Sunday Observance and Cyclone Report from Mississippi
Sunday Observance session of the Memphis conference Methodist Episcopal Church South reports on Sabbath observance and unity of the operation among denominations. A cyclone from the south strikes Summit area. residents report damage and response. Dr King’s New Life Pills touted as cure for headaches with testimonials and a money back guarantee. Local druggists advertise the product.
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Nasavile
Memphis
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Committee On
Mississippi
Bowar
Mim
Summit
Dr. King
H. B. Palmer de
North Georgia Methodist conference to meet in seminary in Atlanta
Amiant Nov 20 report from Atlanta notes the North Georgia conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will hold its semicon hour meeting under Bishop Hendrix presiding. Delegates bring a large attendance and anticipate substantial business, while Bishop Moore is reported dying in Jacksonville. A separate ad mentions a cold cure claiming to treat cold and sore throat.
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WAI
Atlanta
Amiant
North Georgia
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Hendrix
Moore
Jacksonville
Fls
Ori
Kersaa
Breeding of Cattle in Georgia and Imported Herds
About 100 Hereford and Shorthorn cattle were brought to Atlanta from Texas during the Interstate Fair. They are deemed acclimatized and immune, with some pure breeds and others three-quarters to seven-eighths pure. Many were sold at 35 to 50 dollars. rest distributed across the state. A proposal urges legislature to fund a prison farm herd of pure blood cattle to sell to Georgians for breeding, with Jersey and Foreford lines kept for dairy and beef respectively.
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Georgis
Noxay
Georgia
Prison Commission
Agricultural Department
Wade
Southern Railway
Sawtell
T. H. Martin
Hunniont
Atlanta
Texas
Val- Gosta
Milledgeville
Jerseys
Restoring Worn Out Land Through Fertilizing
State Agricultural Department reports a Georgia farmer restored exhausted soil by judicious fertilizing with commercial and home-made blends, crop rotation, and manured forage. He notes pea vine hay and velvet bean as strong restorers, and raises Jerseys for milk and butter to reuse on the land.
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Georgis
Great West
Atlanta
Georgia
Guiddle
State Agricultural Department
Cotton Growers Meet Convened by Hon Harvie Jordan in Macon
Interstate cotton growers convened at the Academy of Music in Macon with Hon Harvie Jordan presiding. Speakers include Hoke Smith D A Tom T C Wellborn E S Patera Pope Brown and others discussing cotton production marketing statistics and organization to improve growers' position and cooperation with bankers.
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Harvie Jordan
Macon
Interstate Cotton Growers
Academy of Music
Georgia Association
Huke Smith
Cotton Growers
D. A. Tom
Forth
T. C. Wellborn
Booth
Cotton
Eee E
Patera
Ization
John A. Davis
Georgia
Farmer and Banik. Org
Ante R.eed
Hester
Dricens Gallon
Obangs
Pope Brown
Osis
Hoke Smith
Measures Still Unsigned in Governor Samford's Desk
Reports show no progress on succession bills awaiting Governor Johnstone's approval in Samford, Alabama. He declined to state whether he will sign, while Massachusetts and other measures appear to push forward in the General Assembly, including a proposal to make spouses competent witnesses in criminal cases and a bill regulating drugs. Missionaries return to Shanghai from China amid Boxer unrest, with Rev. Weadeville and Rev. from Louisville among those aboard. A Negro named Sam Love was shot dead at his Orlando, Florida home, with Will Jourian arrested for the killing after previous disputes. Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption is praised by Annis E. Springs of Philadelphia after a life-long cough improved. free trial bottles offered at local druggists.
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Johnnston
Samnford
Mostoomeny
Ala
General Assembly
Conten
Samford
Annis
Howard
Philadelphia
Dr. King
Maya
Dr King
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
Committees Formed At National Good Roads Meet
Orcana Nov 90 Committees on permanent organization and on national and state legislation were announced by Chairman Moore at day’s opening of the National Good Roads convention. The aim is unifying all sections under a central body and directing cooperative highway improvement nationwide. The legislative committee will draft measures to end convict labor in highway work under Missouri and Tennessee practices and distribute them to states.
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Orcana
Moore
Jared
Missouri
Tennessee
Leston and
Buffals
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M. Moreau
Paris
Grant Tivoten
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Ay Paarl Street
New York
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H. B. Palmer & Sons
China
San Francisco
Orient
Fomer Ie
Weadeville
Louisville
Shanghai
Orlando
Ontario
Fla
Sam Love
Love
Will Jouredis
Jourian
Cardus
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Gainecaville
Gainesville
Athens
Elliot
Whitehead
Pal “Art
J. L. Arnold's
Morton & Parker Fire Insurance
Bank of Athen
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