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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1891
Page
6
Andrew H Ward invites readers to correspond on farming for profit. He offers free lectures in every New England town on farming topics, covering travel and lodging costs. Address Tur Wastr Grose Boston Mass.
Detailed reply discusses value and testing of wood ashes, testing methods to distinguish hard and soft ashes, and economic analysis. It cites Massachusetts 1890 tests, ash composition, soluble versus insoluble fractions, and presents a cheaper substitute mix using muriate of potash, ground phosphate rock, and lime. It also covers application rates for orchards and notes nitrogen timing and alternatives to improve soil nutrition.
The key to successful thistle control lies in keeping the plant from surging above soil surface during its growth window from first blossoms until autumn end. Regular cutting just above ground level prevents tall growth and aids ongoing suppression.
A historical piece argues caponizing improves returns for backyard poultry, claiming two thirds of a flock are males. It compares selling dressed cockerels at about 13 cents a pound to capons weighing eight pounds, suggesting far higher revenue per bird and per day of work, backed by market price references.
Practical observations on sheep care and breeding from Cas sius M. Clay and Q. E. Dow, covering habitat, winter rations, salt use, fly control, lambing timing, and wool versus mutton value. Advice includes pasture selection, housing, fodder, mottled methods, and disease precautions for Southdowns and Merinos.
George Newell advises careful inspection of cheese before packaging, ensuring neat appearance, tight containment, and proper branding. Emphasizes snug boxes, minimal shifting, correct rigging, and avoiding hot weather to protect flavor. suggests chilling in refrigerator cars when possible for best market quality.
The text argues grinding corn including cob for cattle feed yields better digestion and bulk. It claims whole grain is wasteful, pure corn meal is too rich, and cob adds digestive bulk and mechanical aid. Meal from corn is valued as a substitute for wheat bran and can improve profitability when mixed with grain.
Millet hay, grown and cured properly, ranks as a premier winter feed for cows. It yields up to three tons per acre on rich soil, matures quickly, and stores well when cut green and cured in the shock. Sow a bushel per acre in mid to late May, harvest early September, German millet varieties yield heavier crops.
Cut them early in the morning and let them stand in water several hours to absorb moisture. Pack in a light wooden box lined with cotton batting and tissue paper. Lay blossoms in rows side by side not on top of each other, cover with paper and cotton, fasten the lid, and mark one corner Cut Flowers for careful handling.
The text notes destruction by arsenites against codling moth and grape leaf roller, which folds leaves and buds. Trellised vines suffer less. The grape leaf roller is two brooded with first brood in July and second in September, requiring summer sprays on vines and winter control of rolled leaves. Crumpler is mentioned as attacking leaves and buds.
Bulletin No 15 reports on two corn varieties Breck's Boston market ensilage and field corn. Dense planting nearly doubles yield versus thin, with the larger variety outperforming the smaller. Chemical analyses confirm greater advantage for the larger variety and dense seeding. Ohio studies show six inch row spacing best for silage, while six inch apart prohibits merchantable grain.
The article discusses clover cultivation, root warmth, and hay quality, arguing against cutting before full blossom and noting second growth benefits. It covers soil moisture, dew, and manure effects, then shifts to hops with market prices, hop grub issues, manure myths, hilling, and yard management for lasting root health. It ends with cranberry crop notes on Cape Cod.
The proposed ration for 1000 pound steers combines 40 lb corn ensilage 6 lb clover hay 10 lb ground corn meal 8 lb cottonseed meal daily. Nutritive ratio 1 to 5.9. Expect 3 lb live weight gain per head per day for 100+ days with good handling and stable conditions.
The article notes that outcomes depend on many factors including soil, spring and fall management, and pasture history. Experiments on stiff clay soils show no definite conclusions, with mixtures outperforming single species. Prof Beal says permanent pastures depend on conditions and soil variation.
The E. W. Ross Co and secretary A Q Chase claim the Nov 24 report overstates warehouse insect damage. They note only a few sappy boards and two posts show grubs, easily treated with lye water or thymo cresol, with no real danger to structures. They urge Boston Globe to publish the Republic Times corrections.
The Germantown Telegraph argues against applying unknown amounts of any substance to crops. It notes each crop has unique needed simples and proportions, and leftovers affect future soil needs. A planned rotation is required to use surpluses and prevent compounding demands in subsequent years.
The piece highlights hens as reliable winter income, noting eggs fetch higher prices than milk or butter and advising care on docks for production. It also describes Greenville County's 1892 cotton scheme to assign crop output to county officials who would sell it at 11 cents a pound middling, with a share for expenses.
The article notes a resolution favoring a government movement to secure restoration of $50,000 in Caston taxes, aiming to enlist Southern states in pressuring the government for a tax refund. It also discusses beekeeping, cider preservation, salt use in hogs, horse feeding schedules, winter wheat outlook, fruit growing, poultry storage, and hay marketing.
A reflective piece on female illusion and longing. It argues men admire white attire and women mask sorrows with cheer, urging men to praise women openly to satisfy their need for validation and happiness. It stresses the unseen tears behind smiles and the value of candid praise.
A Gardiner observer shares a humorous affectionate piece about a red squirrel living in chestnut trees along a walk. The animal's cheerful presence lifts the writer's mood and even seems to offer a quiet philosophy on happiness and faith amid seasonal chestnut crops.
Atherton, a Boston daily reporter, saves bootblack Joe from a deadly fire and earns promotion to field editor. The daring rescue by the seasoned journalist amid a theater panic earns him praise from editors and readers. Joe, burned but brave, becomes official messenger of the field editor after recovery, symbolizing sacrifice and newsroom loyalty.
In a fragment from Youth's Companion a groom seeks his bride in a rustic ceremony. He arrives with many friends, seeks entry, and faces a procession of matrons and deformed dolls before being told his bride is absent. He bursts in to find her awaiting church, his trials ending.
Teresa Urrea, an 18 year old daughter of a hacienda family near Alamos Sonora, is said to perform miracles curing hundreds by laying on of hands. Authorities have verified her feats though some remain skeptical. She reportedly demonstrates mind reading and appears in double form to a scoffing onlooker.
A World correspondent recalls Cardinal Manning writing on a small pad held on his knee. The aged prelate notes he receives hundreds of letters daily from many places including America Canada and Australia. He values messages from children and says July 15 6 is his birthday and he enjoys flowers from young friends.
Morley ranks Bright's American Civil War orations highest praising his vision and forceful language. He quotes a finale urging civilization not to fall to barbarism, and imagines a united federation across North America with liberty for all races.
A fragmentary dialogue on gender roles cites a man claiming men are the forceful brains of families while women are the quiet managers. He notes outcomes vary with family sex composition and mentions a marriage and children, all with sparse conversational lines.
A well-traveled speaker asserts Texas hosts more red-headed residents than any other state. He contrasts inhabitants with brunette New Englanders, blond Kentuckians and Tennesseans, and notes striking red-haired crowds across Texas.
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