The Custom of Estimating Fertilizer Values Criticized
Andrew H. Warp argues that the common practice of valuing fertilizers by their chemical constituents misleads farmers. He cites state inspectors, eugenic reports, and expert authorities to claim valuations ignore form differences, mechanical condition, and real agricultural value, urging discontinuation of published fertilizer valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Voelcher
Goessman
Andrew H. Warp
The Fertilizers Superphosphate Process From Bone
A Connecticut Agricultural Station query outlines how bone composition varies and how much sulfuric acid is needed to dissolve 100 pounds of bone. It discusses acid strength, expected soluble phosphoric acid yield, and the mechanical state of the resulting superphosphate, noting that finer bone products may require less treatment and that soluble phosphoric acid depends on bone quality and processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
J. T. Way
Royal Agriculture Society of England
Way
Questions on phosphoric acid from steamed bones and fish fertilizer
Connecticut Agricultural station answers in substance that steamed bones yield available phosphoric acid but slower than dissolved bone. Acid amount for raw bones noted on annual report page. Steamed bones may be treated similarly. Fish need not be acid treated to fertilize well. Nitrate of potash is excellent but costly. cheaper with nitrate of soda and muriate of potash.
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Globe
New York
Boston
Massachusetts Agricultural Report
Goessmann
Connecticut Experiment Station
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Connecticut
New Jersey
Goessman
James B. Lawes
Rothamsted
Eng
Scotland
Alemaér Muller
The One-Eye Potato System Endorsed by Howatt
A reader reports six acres yielding nearly 200 bushels per acre using small seed cut to one eye with thorough cultivation. Gerald Howatt confirms the one-eye method produces the largest returns, arguing eye size is irrelevant and proper technique, drills, and manure drive growth.
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Gerald Howatt
Practical potato planting tips and manuring debate
The piece argues for sun-warmed eyes on potatoes, warns against deep fertilization errors, and notes yields tied to stable manure. It describes soil prep, drilling, harrowing, and careful earthing to curb weeds, plus a digress about lime after cutting sets and an aside dismissing potato sport in hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. B
New Yorker
Canker Worm Control by Paris Green in Orchards
A reader seeks guidance on stopping canker worms in a 400-tree apple orchard. The piece describes two worm species, and endorses Paris Green as an infusion in water, with one pound per 100 gallons, sprayed via wagon-mounted pump. It notes timing, precautions, cost of gear, and possible repeat spraying after 10 days or two weeks, plus a 100–200 gallon tank setup and wind considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockport
The Strawberry
A farmer rich from outside speculation explains his strawberry bed purpose and why he grows them. He contrasts frugal buying with personal cultivation and reflects on contentment, household costs, and the ethics of luxury in farming life.
No Crop Matches Alfalfa Profit in Experimental Trials
The column extols alfalfa as the most profitable crop, noting Professor Newman’s experiments and successful results across states. It urges deep soil work, careful seeding dates, and proper curing of hay, with emphasis on alfalfa’s superior milk and meat outputs and its value on worn soils in Illinois, Missouri, and beyond.
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Newman
R. M. Bell
New York
Vermont
Utah
Dakota
Colorado
Missouri
Illinois
California
Evans Journal of
Evans
Ex — Aires
Dryeras
Journal of Agriculture
The Cucumber Seed Bed Method A Simple Hotbed Plan
A horticultural note promotes starting cucumbers under glass using sod pieces five inches square and two inches deep placed close in a shallow box grass side down. Six seeds per piece are sown, covered with loamy soil, then later transplanted to prepared hills when weather warms.
Early white spine and Tailby's Hybrid growth notes
Instructions emphasize frame use and timing for grape cultivation. Frames stay until growth starts, then gradual exposure, with frames removed before the vines fill the sides. Protect in sheltered spots, ensure nourishment, and harvest by clipping stems. Early White Spine and Tailby's Hybrid praised for prolific yields and larger, tender fruit.
Time to Select Seeds and Start Spring Planting
Seedmen urge careful spring sowing with three germination keys: proper temperature moisture and soil depth. New seeds are favored, avoid mixing old stock. hardy seeds need 40 to 60 degrees, tropicals require 55 to 70. moisture, mulch, and shallow covers aid germination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Philbrick
The Thriftiest Way of Raising Calves A Few Good Replies
In this St Paul Farmer piece a farmer shares a plan from a capable Scotchwoman to raise calves efficiently. It covers selling butter and cheese year round, feeding skim milk with oats or oil cake, straining cream, and rotating dairy outputs to keep income steady while expanding the herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Davidson
St. Paul
The Ration for Mules and Steers in silage question
A letter discusses ensilage and rations for mules and steers. It requests feeding plans for one to three year old animals using fodder, glazed hay, upland clover, orchard grass, wheat straw, cornstalks, grain, and bran. The writer aims to fatten two-year mules and three-year steers while maintaining growth in younger stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linfer
Pearl Millet Seed for Farmers to Remember
Agricultural note from North Truro Mass advises farmers to buy Pearl millet seed from Joseph Breck and Sons at 61 and 52 North Market Street Boston. Use three quarters of a bushel per acre and sow around June 1. Requires curing similar to common millet or hungarian grass, per W. H. C. North.
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Joseph Breck & Sons
North Market Street
Boston
W. H.C
North Truro
Mass
What Farmers Should Remember about Pruning and Plants
The article offers practical farming tips for late winter and early spring. It covers pruning the garden and orchard wisely to avoid wounds, transplanting high bush huckleberries, and preparing asparagus and other beds. It explains moving hardy plants, using muslin covers for early vegetables, starting potato seeds, and making home grown lard from farm fat. It also notes poultry management basics for efficient hatching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rom
Methods to Hatch Pure-Bred Chicks and Stop Egg Eating
The article notes reliable hatch rates from pure-bred fowls when eggs are separated ten days. Hens rarely eat eggs unless trained. If eggs are broken and eaten, hens crave more. To curb this habit, place nests in a keg or half barrel in a dark area so hens cannot see the eggs and will forget the habit.
Patience Stapleton in Drake's Magazine scene of a life ruined
A grim portrait traces Patience Stapleton’s ruin from a filthy tenement childhood through abuse, crime, and hustled streets to a reforming shelter. The tale follows her drifting alliances with other vulnerable girls, futile rescues, and a final violent end amid backstreet temptations and police intervention.
Dead Girl Found In Alley After Thirst for Finery
A nameless girl, under 18, collapses and dies in the arms of a policeman. The scene is linked to life on the streets and neglect, with the dead youth described as a product of slums and parental absence amid a harsh urban setting.
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Re Il
Profit on Sandwiches in a Railway Car Affair
An New Haven Springfield letter recounts two strangers discussing overpriced meals on a New York to New Haven line. They suspect profit, noting 20 sandwiches cost about 40 cents to make while $2 was charged, then witness weighings confirm meat portions small and bread portions large, revealing alleged price gouging and hidden margins.
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Springfield
New Haven Register
New York
Springsfield
Eac
New Haven
Springnet
Valuable Books Given Away Offer for Magazine Subscriptions
An old advertisement lists numerous magazines and journals with prices and subscription notes. It states no publication will be sent for less than a year and requires a yearly subscription to The Weekly Globe. mentions various titles including Indiana Farmer, N Y Medical Journal, Prairie Farmer, Atlantic Monthly, Harpers, Saturday Evening Post, Saint Louis papers, and many others with their rates and conditions. It cautions that more than one magazine to one address is not allowed and requests starting issue dates.
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Matthew Crawford
J. . Smith
Theo Longnecker
Dayton
Comberland
Charles Downing
T. B. Terry
Patience Stapleton
Drake's Magazine
Doolan Leas
Fritz Hummel
Grant
Billy
Gil
Chena
Triga
Nory
Salvation Army
Jimmy
GLOBE
Green's Fruit Recorder
Doer's Monthly
Esseevee
Sseseeeee Coor
Home Journal
Indiana Farmer
Town Homestead
Littell’ Bos Ase de Casvoveee
Harper's Youn Peop Iisseee
San Francisco Chronicle
rish-Amar
Barton
N.Y
Popular Science News
Ie Science Manly Oean Review
Elphia Medical
Philadalphie Practical
Rideout’s
New Yorker
Saturday Evening Post
Seven American
Scdsensesene SD Sc Cholas
Harper's Magasin Herald of Heal ‘Albest Premiems Be Homphold
North American Review
Texas
Harper's Weekly
Ick
Waverley Ma
Watchman
Arthur's Home Magazine
Andover Review
American Dairyman
New Aubs
Art Interchange Magazine
American Poultry Journal
Atlantic Monthly
American Art Journal
American Garden
American Grocer
American Agriculturist Vendeancees
Art Amateur
Army &Navy Journal
Banner Weekly
Brainard
Buriington Ete
Eesevenseves
Ballou's Magazine
Devestience
BOD See
Bee-keeper's Magaziiees
Babyland
Boston Pilot
Boston Medical Journal
Boston Medical and Sarglol Journal
Christian Leader
Century Magazine
Christian Union
Cottage Hearth
Seceereere
Cassell’s
Chautauqua Young Folks Journal
Demorest’s
Donahoo'a
Ae i
Detroit Pro
Engineering
Toma
Engineering News
Edinburgh Review
Siebingpey
Forney
Frank Leslie
Germantown
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Cannes
Professor Stewart
Country Gentleman
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