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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1884
Page
2
The article outlines choosing stocky three year old apple trees, spacing thirty feet apart, and planting in well prepared soil. It covers autumn versus spring transplantation, cultivation, fertilization, mowing, and top-dressing, with care to protect roots and improve bearing.
A. H. W. remarks that the value of soil mixtures depends on proper purchase of articles, while ashes sold today vary in quality making it uncertain what is applied to soil. The guidance contrasts purchase certainty with variable ash composition.
F M W of Haverhill asks which is cheaper for ammonia supply: nitrate of soda or sulphate of ammonia. Pure nitrate has 63.25% nitric acid and 36.75% sodium oxide. imported mixes show 15.6% nitrogen at 14.4 cents per pound when nitrate of soda costs 244 cents per pound. Sulphate of ammonia yields 20.4% nitrogen with 61.60% sulfuric acid and 24.80% ammonia, priced at 3 cents per pound, giving nitrogen at 15 cents per pound.
The Maine Farmer urges expanding good foundation stock and raising food calves to mature animals. It argues calves grown on skimmed milk are cheaper and sturdier, with early feeding practices, gradual diet changes, and careful milk temperature to avoid digestive issues. Demand for cows and steers remains strong.
The Office of Insects reports that bean seed yield hinges on cross fertilization by insects. Bumblebees transfer pollen between flowers, while some visits can be ineffectual if bees bore nectar holes. Cross fertilization enhances bean variation and seed quality, as shown by several varieties at the station, including Newington Wonder, Golden Cranberry, and Concord, with observed forms arising from hybridization.
E Lewis Sturtevant, director notes that seed produced varied crops and habits may vary as widely as the seed itself though these variations are hard to describe.
The article argues successive wheat crops exhaust soil fertility especially phosphoric acid and nitrogen, urging fallow, crop rotation, and heavy manuring. It notes English and American practices shift toward phosphates and after oats or barley, and warns of weed and pest buildup, with Eastern and Western farming comparisons.
The article argues many farmers underestimate how often losses go unnoticed in stock feeding versus grain farming. It uses a hog-fattening example to show how location and practices affect profit, noting that careful measurement and observation reveal costs others miss. It urges farmers to track feed use and outcomes rather than guesswork to avoid unobserved losses.
A dated tract argues young men fleeing the farm to city life face toil and danger. It warns against idleness and crime, urging independence and continued farm work or study while offering practical ways to stay productive and earn an honest living.
A poultry columnist warns against mystery germ origins and urges strict sanitation. He cites experts on causes, recommends vaccination, disinfectants, and separating new birds, then outlines cautious cures and drastic measures including burning sick fowls to stamp out outbreaks. He critiques unreliable remedies and stresses daily disinfection.
The best reason for planting strawberries lies in varied grower experiences and methods. Fall transplanting, using home-rooted runners when weather allows, yields vigorous growth next season, especially if roots establish before frosts. Early planting risks waste for nurseries, but amateurs with abundance can absorb losses. Mulch shores up moisture in narrow rows, protects crowns, and helps fruit cleanliness, with autumn mulch offering winter protection.
Instructions from July through mid September on budding fruit trees using American shield method. Advises selecting stock on north side, cutting an inch long incisions, inserting buds with wood bud stock, tying with bass matting, and basic aftercare for successful grafting. Encourages beginners to try budding with pear or peach buds.
The text reflects on an experiment with fruit trees and an immediate result. It quotes a line from the New York Examiner about trying and failing being better than never trying, applying it to the theme and discussing possible next season fruit outcomes.
Embden geese are among the most valuable breeds. They rival Toulouse in beauty and usefulness. They are pure white with blue eyes and orange legs, hardy, with curling feathers, and valued for tender flesh. They weigh up to forty pounds per pair, originate from Embden in Hanover, and require space but adapt to ponds. Breeders set eggs under hens and care for goslings in safe enclosures until a few weeks old.
Nearly all shrubs and vines may be propagated by layering with branches bent and buried. Roses grapevines and ornamental shrubs can layer in July and August. mulch huckleberries and train tomatoes with stakes. cautions on butter milk and meat storage. advice on calves hens and pigs. potato cutting experiments. and tips on feed straw and grain value in a mid 19th century farm era column.
An agricultural digest discusses hog lean meat variation among breeds, suggests selecting muscular lines for breeding, and describes a barrel and manure irrigation method to boost strawberry yields. It warns against reckless Paris green use, notes hay curing reduces value, and compares cows raised on farm with purchased stock for reliability. It also cites a French trial showing ducks as strong egg producers.
Mr William E Doyle explains orchid basics including seven tribes and principal genera. He notes most varieties are delicate and grown in hot houses, mostly from Mexico and South America, and require careful watering. Propagation is by root division, with many roots potentially blind. Orchids are used sparingly in bouquets, with a notable rare catlyaes plant once valued at 150 dollars.
A Toronto Mail item narrates a girl fleeing with her chosen partner to marry in a country hotel room. Parents arrive in anger as the ceremony ends, but the bride remains unfazed and cheerfully accepts her new status.
A tense exchange reveals furious parents remarking on a room tied to a wedding, noting the scene mirrors past family fuss and the speaker’s sharp retort. The exchange hints at lingering family tensions and humor amid the confrontation.
London Correspondent notes cholera outbreaks in Arles provoke fear ignorance and superstition among poor populations. Physicians face hostility as locals deny cures and draft public resistance. Italian colonies show obstinate folly while officials seek aid from Italian consul.
A lengthy price list shows subscriptions for numerous magazines and journals with varied rates. The item notes that orders must be for one year and that only the Weekly Globe subscription can’t be omitted, with instructions on addresses and start dates.
The notice urges readers to mention seeing the advertisement in The Boston Webuly Globe. It emphasizes reciprocity for ads and thanks readers for their attention.
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