Hungarian brome grass praised for drought and cold tolerance
The article notes Hungarian brome grass thrives across Canada and western states, with strong drought resistance and dense sod from shallow roots. It should be cut at bloom, suited for permanent pastures, and sown 30 to 60 pounds per acre, sometimes mixed with lucerne. It remains green in the south and can be sowed with winter wheat in autumn or early spring in the south. The guinea fowl section discusses roasting young cocks and the prospects and challenges of guinea eggs in markets.
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Canada
Mississippi
Kansas
Colorado
Wyoming
California
Hungary
Poultry Yard
Device for Measuring Land With a Wheel
A simple land measuring device uses an old wheel fixed with handles to roll along a boundary. Mark one spoke with cloth or paint, count revolutions, and multiply by wheel circumference to find distance in feet. Circumference can be measured with a tape line or string as described by a Louisiana correspondent.
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Louisiana
New England
Storing Tomatoes For Ripening In Dark Warm Closets
An illustrated description from American Gardening explains tomatoes ripen best in warm dark places. It notes sun exposure can cause sunstrokes and ruin tomatoes, and suggests a dry goods box with sliding shelves and a snug door for orderly ripening.
Proper Storage for Ripening Tomatoes on Sliding Shelves
Ripening tomatoes should be kept on adjustable shelves in a warm moist place. Inspect regularly and remove ripe fruit to prevent decay from spreading. Sliding shelves allow quick checks while a tight door maintains darkness and required moisture.
Fertilizer Experiments in Ohio Point to Limited Profit
Experiments across years show that superphosphate and potash without nitrogen can boost straw yields but often reduce rain in corn and wheat on low organic matter soils. Complete fertilizer with nitrogen raises grain yield, yet current prices offset gains. Profit requires rotating crops to build soil organic nitrogen so cereals can access nitrogen from inaccessible sources.
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Ohio Station
Ohio
Ceresia
Dress for the Apiary in Early Beekeeping Advice
The article advises on bee handling attire, noting veils and protective clothing. It discusses common stinging risks, suggests tight wristbands and tucked garments, and describes A L Root’s preferred grenadine veil with Brussels net. It also highlights a hot climate hat called Hopatcong made of palm leaf for cooling wear.
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Ter
A. L Root
Mr. Root
India
Rust of grain in Kansas wheat and oats study
A Kansas State Agricultural College report summarizes four conclusions on rusts in grain. It notes Puccinia rubi govera overwinters in wheat and spreads via spores. Puccinia graminis may not survive locally. cross infection between grain types is limited. and spraying is only partially effective, pointing to rust resistant varieties as the best long term solution.
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Kansas State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Crimson Clover as an Adapted Forage Plant
Crimson clover is an annual forage plant valued for suitable localities. It performs best in southern climates, struggles in parts of Iowa and northern Illinois due to winter kill, and is sown in July or August to mature a crop early the next season.
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United States
Towa
Illinois
Government Crop Report Shows Statewide Condition Shifts
The latest monthly estimates place corn 95 on Ist inst compared with 93.2 last year. Winter wheat stands 88.9 versus 83.2 on June 1 and 77 on July 1, 1893. Spring wheat on Ist of month at 68.4 after 8 last month and 74.1 on July 1, 1893. Oats down nearly 9 to 20 point drop. fall in spring wheat since last report about 20 points.
McKinley Tariff Debate Echoes in World Editorial
A New York World editorial echoes Colonel A. L. Conger of Ohio in arguing McKinley tariffs failed to win public or Republican convention support. It predicts 1896 defeat if tariff renewal dominates, notes Lodge Reed silver diversion as a substitute, and cites broad business and public sentiment for tariff reform.
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A. L. Conger
Ohio
Republican National
McKinley
Union
Saul
Congress
Conger
Lodge
Reed
New York World
Revenue Bill as Democratic Measure Sparks Party Debate
The Philadelphia Times argues that a revenue bill is a party measure shaped by the majority, with Republicans unhappy over being excluded from tariff conference discussions. It notes past practice during the McKinley bill and asserts the majority must bear responsibility for its preparation despite minority obstruction.
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Carlisle
Philadelphia Times
Income Tax Safe Under Wilson Bill Debated by Senate
The St Louis Republic notes Chairman Wilson and colleagues defend reform as the Senate rules would allow Coxey supporters to debate amendments for a month unless rules pass. Democrats hold the income tax safe and sound, while reformers face a setback if the gallantry of the house fails to move the bill.
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Wilson
Senate
House
St. Louis Republic
Cleveland Endorsed by Georgia and Mississippi Members
The Boston Herald notes that Speaker Crisp of Georgia and Congressman Catchings of Mississippi endorsed President Cleveland’s administration at the recent conventions. They rebuked Democrats who denounced Cleveland and hinted they can support him going forward.
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Speaker Crisp
Georgia
Congressman Catchings
Mississippi
Cleveland
Crisp
Catchings
Boston Herald
Service Pension Bill Faces Likely Veto By Congress
New York America argues the service pension bill before the house would add hundreds of millions to pension outlays. It contends passage is unlikely and that a presidential veto would follow, declaring the era of wholesale pension thievery over and noting appropriations have maxed out.
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House
New York
America
Free Sugar Debate Reflects McKinley Tariff Critique
The Philadelphia Record argues against the McKinley tariff by detailing its sugar provisions. It contrasts free sugar claims with the actual costs to consumers and revenue to the sugar trust, noting differences with the Senate plan and urging pragmatic revenue considerations. The piece lauds The Press and New York Tribune for shifting toward free sugar.
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New York Tribune
Senate
Edgar
Sugar Trust
Trust
Treasury
Congress
Press
Tribune
Europe
Sherman
Philadelphia Record
Duty of the Conferees Ends Tariff Agitation
The conference committee faces a plain duty to end tariff agitation by promptly agreeing on a satisfactory measure. Failure to act will bear responsibility for disastrous consequences to the country as delays ruin business and industry. It warns against drifting into discussions over bill details.
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New York Herald
Utah Enabling Act Celebrates Democratic Victory in Utah
The Salt Lake Herald congratulates Utah on attaining the goal years in the making. It urges voters to remember Democratic efforts for Utah’s delivery and hopes Utah enters the Union as a Democratic state.
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Utah
Salt Lake
Senate tariff fight hinges on 600 amendments to shift principles
The St. Louis Republic notes the senate has entrenched debate with over six hundred amendments to abandon house tariff principles. It argues a conference split near eight hundred and a house insistence on three hundred exemptions that avoid specific taxes on household necessities.
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House
Conference Committee
St. Louis Republic
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