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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1904
Page
4
An article argues that farmers cannot fix a universal fertilizer mix. Phosphoric acid is typically the scarce element, while nitrogen and potash needs vary by soil type and crop. It recommends treating each crop separately, using experiment-driven formulas, with corn and cotton example analyses showing consistent element ratios scaled by application rate.
A Georgia farm note from Gordon seeks advice on growing robust cotton on gray land with subsoil. Questions cover am yllonia sources, use of cotton seed meal versus seed, fertilizer proportions, and stock manure. Also asks for cotton seed prices and best varieties, plus dairy practices and crop yields at the Georgia Experiment Station.
A reader from Deas Arcadia La asks about a plan to farm small scale this year. He proposes bed deep with a water furrow mixed fertilizer including cotton seed meal and acid phosphate, then planting. Extension editors critique excessive application and suggest balanced formulas with phosphorus, potash, and nitrate, plus sources for King’s Improved cotton seed.
Members of the Atlanta Bar Association are summoned to meet in the superior court room at 9 am today to take suitable action regarding the death of the late Judge James A. Anderson. Benjamin F. Abbott, Vice President, issues the notice.
Washington January 17 forecast for Monday and Tuesday: Georgia fair with rain possible Tuesday in the west, light to fresh northeast winds. Virginia fair with north to northeast winds becoming variable. Alabama Western Florida Mississippi and Louisiana rain on Monday and Tuesday with fresh southeast to north winds.
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