Audacious Gallegians Remembered in Lowell Webster Tale
The San Francisco Argonaut recounts William Wetmore Story recalling James Russell Lowell and himself angry at Webster for remaining in Tyler's cabinet. They planned to hiss at Webster in Faneuil Hall on September 30, 1842, before 3,000 spectators. Webster's poised presence turned scorn into admiration as his exordium began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wetmore
James Russell Lowell
San Francisco Argonaut
James Lowell
Webster
Old Tyler
Faneuil Hall
Harvard Law School
Mr. Webster
James
Ready For a Rainy Day Ad in Paper Causes Stir
In a witty exchange, one character jokes about publishing an advertisement to name the man who took an umbrella at the reception. He notes there were twenty seven umbrellas at his house and he met a messenger boy on every block, underscoring the urban bustle.
Danger Warning for Cropland Overuse in Georgia
A 1898 Georgia agricultural bulletin warns farmers against overplowing and overplanting. It urges thorough land preparation, timely planting, and moisture conservation to protect crops amid drought and rising costs. It cites expert analyses on cotton reduction and soil farming practices.
Question Box for Month. Watermelon culture guidance.
A Georgia reader asks about soil, exposure, planting, cultivation and fertilizer for watermelons. The reply notes that rich soil is not essential, humus can hinder, top soil must be well drained over clay subsoil, and that warm light grey soils of the wire grass region suit watermelons best with dry but not overly dry land and southern exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Dickson
Latham, Alexander & Co
South
Mississippi Valley
Ers
Georgia Experiment Station
R. J. Redding
Experiment
State Agricultural Department
Geor
Georgia
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Tuent of Agriculture
AtLanta
Spain
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United States
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Europe
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Turner &Prout
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