Around the farm potato crop soil nutrients debate
An agricultural column critiques Edmund Hersey for overstating potash and phosphoric acid removed by 100 to 200 bushels of potatoes. Citing Wolff’s table, the piece recalculates potash and phosphoric acid contents, argues for standard authorities, and urges farmers to use recognized agricultural texts. It also gives practical notes on harvesting vines, classifying tubers, and storing sweet potatoes for winter.
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The Phosphates A Penny Saved by Composting Phosphate
Farmers improve insoluble phosphates by mixing fine ground phosphate of lime with barnyard manure and composting. Georgia professor H C White found soluble phosphoric acid increased by 46.4 percent in a soil soak test. The article urges using cheaper insoluble phosphates with compost rather than expensive soluble phosphates.
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Georgia
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Seed vitality test and aging of garden seeds
Mrs D K of Fayette Me explains seed vitality methods including hot water tests for onion seeds to reveal roots, note beet and cabbage seeds germinate sooner after hot water treatment, parsnip seeds lose value after two years, melon squash and cucumber seeds remain viable, and advises transplanting tomatoes with slight root trimming for stronger plants.
How to Grow Sweet Potatoes Profitably in Small Lots
A practical guide to cultivating sweet potatoes for small markets detailing soil beds, layering manure and soil, shelter and sun needs, and staggered plantings. It covers seed selection, planting depth, bed preparation, irrigation, weed control, and notes on three main varieties the Jewel yam Bahama and other market types.
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Ile
Bahama
The Most Important Spring Crops in the Garden
W M Falconer outlines spring planting for vegetables and asparagus. He stresses deep ploughing, spacing for Jerusalem artichokes, beets, onions, parsnips, peas, lettuce, spinach, turnips, rhubarb, and necessary care to avoid crowding and bolster yields. Orges and dates are cited in guidance for planting windows and succession sowings.
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Jerusalem
Danie O'Rourke
W. M. Falconer
New Yorker
Garden lore from The American Garden on roses and care
English violet thrives in old grounds near Dorctionter and Dedham while woodbine and sweet-brier flourish in nearby copses. English primrose escapes to Armouthport gardens and rarities bloom beyond roses as forget me nots, daisies and lilies of the valley. Water moderately in winter to avoid drying, more in spring with sun. For red spiders on young roses use whale-oil soap or tea tree oil with misting, maintain moisture and ventilation.
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Dedham
Armouthport
New York State
Sugar Beet Industry Advantage and FarmingAdvice
The article extols sugar beet cultivation as a wealth-creating shift for farmers. It explains juice extraction, potential for gar, vinegar, and brown sugar, and notes the pulp as livestock feed. It urges concentration of farm output into high-value goods, outlines soil, planting, and mulching practices, and compares beet farming to established cider operations for broader profitability.
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Hs Farm
The Flower Garden and Tree Selection Guidance
Plant roses after frost with manure and loam if soil is dry. Dig deep, bury roots, space 12 inches, mulch for moisture. Start begonias from seed in peat mix, cover with slate until germination. Choose shade trees carefully avoiding elm worms and fast-shed burrs. prefer maples and various hardwoods. Apply annual manures or ashes for rich soil health.
Dairy Cow Care for Summer Milk Production
John Robertson of London advises farmers on preparing dairy cows for the milking season. Key steps include three months dry before calving, gradual nutrition as calving approaches, careful grain and root feeds, and quiet, clean calving conditions. He stresses rest, proper nourishment, and gradual transition to pasture after calving.
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John Robertson
London
The Strawberry Variety Selection Critique
Strawberry Culture discusses selecting varieties as primary, noting strawberries fail on poor soil or with inferior types. It warns that poorly chosen varieties bear poorly, keep badly, and ship poorly, stressing careful cultivar choice for best yield and shipping quality.
Harrow and Roller Advice for Better Winter Grain
A farm column argues for harrowing and rolling after snow melt to keep wheat and rye strong. Use a heavy roller, run both ways on stiff clay, and consider four horses. Rolling helps grass and clover, eases mowing, and can be shared by several farmers as a cost effective tool.
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Geddes
Timothy
Genemai
Early tomato varieties for succession and earliness
The Germantown Telegraph notes that diverse tomato varieties should be sown to secure a continuous crop. Start indoors in hotbeds or heated boxes using seed in removed fruit cans, pinch terminal buds to stout growth, then transplant. King of the Warrs offered for early July ripening by Ely & Co. to ensure quality.
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Z. de Forest Ely & Co
Germantown
General barberry planting guide and hedge properties
Farmers should plant barberry seeds in fall for best germination or keep seeds in moist sand exposed to frost if not planted then. Barberry makes a hardy long lasting hedge, reaches 8 to 10 feet on rich soil, bears berries after 6 years, and forms an impenetrable barrier with sharp thorns.
Practical spring farming notes on soil, seedbeds and clover
Advice on soil restoration after rain, spreading soot to deter vermin and moss, and spring lawn care. Woodward shares tree knot cure without turpentine. Discusses pork supply, hog weights, and corn needs. Recommends sowing clover on snow or thawed ground to renew soil and fertilize. Describes watermelon hill layout with deep holes, chips and manure.
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Woodward
Ranborn
For Duty's Sake or True to Her Self
Ambrose Darlaston quarrels with Eve Annecy over Idle Corner work, wanders to seek her, finds her grown and married elsewhere, then returns to her. Eve reveals she is the new governess and bride to another, yet their bond endures as Ambrose changes under her influence into a kinder man.
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Talking Iron Brings Awe to Indian Chief in Town
In a northern town near a reservation a doctor uses a home telephone linked to his office. Chief Bob Tail Crow, unable to speak English, gains a glimpse of the device via Charlie Blank. The chief, hearing his own language through the instrument, believes spirits are involved and leaves awestruck, repeating that Charlie can talk and that the iron talks.
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She Knew Better Than That. A Cottage Tenuete Tale
In a summer New York area cottage a young married couple and friends read a city paper on the piazza. A joke about a hind quarter of veal and liver provokes the housekeeper Hayin to wit, quipping that anyone would know better than that.
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Railway Official Questions 1000-Mile Tickets Value
A St Louis Globe Democrat excerpt shows a railway official telling conductors that traveling men do not save money by buying 1000 mile tickets. The remark highlights a debate over ticket pricing and perceived savings for itinerant travelers.
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Railway conductors tire of little coupons and tear passes
The writer claims some conductors avoid little coupon tickets by tearing them off to discourage usage. He argues many travelers discover travel costs with passes rival cash fares, predicting 1000 milers will fade. He clarifies not all conductors share this policy, but a sizable minority do.
Valuable Books Given Away by the Weekly Globe
The Weekly Globe offers subscriptions to numerous magazines and journals with a one year commitment, requiring a yearly subscription to accompany any order. The notice lists many titles and prices, notes one magazine per address policy, and directs subscriptions to begin with a specified issue.
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