Mountain Mystery of Hapgood Brothers on Tuscarora
In 1852 Hapgood brothers Joseph William and Thomas settle near Tuscarora mountain Pennsylvania and dig for ore or diamonds. William vanishes leading to a murder mystery. Joseph is jailed then acquitted. A later search uncovers a concealed shaft where all three brothers lie dead beneath a bear’s corpse, solving the long mystery.
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Charles B. Lewis
Hepgood
England
Tuscarora
Pennsylania
Brothera
Hapgood
Joseph
William
Thomas
Mercersburg
Tuscarora Mountain
Hapgood Brothers
Munster
Franklin County
Chambersburg
Father
Lancaster
Witz Exes
America
Thomaz
Craig Castle
Shorea
Shores
Shippensburg
Green Castle
Hiwger
Markham
London
New York
Mr. Markham
Bear
Great Hapgood
Growing Potatoes Planting Under Straw Tip from Illinois Farmers
Illinois growers in Farm Field and Fireside urge planting potatoes under straw for seed. They argue labor totals are similar to open culture, but straw method allows all work at once with ample teams. Proper spacing and soil quality key to yields, with 18 inch rows and 8 inch sets. A related note discusses listing in corn culture for dry prairie soils as an effective method.
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Illinois
Colorado
George T. Pettit
Nemaha County
Kan
Uniform Chickens Yards and Houses Improve Rearing
An article argues for compact, uniform chicken yards with individual houses for 18 to 20 birds, claiming easier care and less loss. It describes 2 by 3 foot coops, tongued and grooved boards, a full back door for interior access, and shaded yards often located in orchards to benefit both birds and trees. An Oklahoma seed trial compares northern versus southern seed, noting northern seed yields more grain, southern more stover, with plans to test Oklahoma grown seed across regions.
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Oklahoma Experiment Station
Oklahoma
Magruder
United States
Agricultural Notes Highlight Varieties And Farming Trends
The notes describe potato and onion varieties, new potato Great Divide, bush Lima beans, extra early Golden Seal and Red Seal onions, and Sweet Heart watermelon. They report mule prices averaging $7 above horses, cider methods in France, potash trials, and increasing female farm management across states. Oregon records higher average horse prices than mules, with specifics.
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