Agricultural Department opens to farmer input in The Weekly Goer
The Grong announces a new open agricultural department inviting farmers to submit essays questions and answers on farming topics. Leading themes include sugar beet profitability winter dairy cow feed and winter poultry feed with calls for wide participation from readers and former friends. Communications should be addressed to The Agricultural Editor of The WEEKLY Goer Boston Mass.
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The Farmers' Club Massachusetts Lively Times Report
East Douglas and surrounding areas report booming business this winter at the Douglas Axe Company under EB Moore serving rising demand for edge tools. A new turbine wheel enhances productivity, with a spring expansion planned to align finishing with forging. A commentary on winter cow care favors English hay and salt hay, noting milk quality remains unaffected by proper condition.
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Globe
East Douglas
Douglas Axe Company
EB. Moore
How to Care for Hens in Winter in New Hampshire
In February 1880 Jarfrey New Hampshire offers practical winter care for hens and pullets. He recommends daily barn work, grinding kitchen bones, feeding hot dough with cornmeal and middlings, avoiding exclusive corn, adding cayenne in cold weather, extra noon and late afternoon grain, gravel and oyster shells, warm water or milk, and access to snow for water unfrozen by frequent renewal.
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Jarfrey
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Weekly Globe
No Grant no Third Term Words of an Old Democrat
Trvona Minnesota January 30 1880 a Democratic citizen urges vigilance in the coming campaign and argues against a Grant third term praising Jeffersonian democracy and urging honest principled politics. The writer commends Luther a Washington reporter for plain clear communications and calls for bold advocacy of Democratic principles.
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Weekly
Globe
Grant
Washington
Luther
Mississippi climate and land for sale attract immigrants
In January 1880 a Mississippi regional writer defends the state's climate as healthy and temperate, noting good water, dry air, and mild winter temperatures. The piece cites NW Mississippi health records, confirms warm summers with cool nights, and mentions local produce like lettuce and Wilson strawberries. It also hints that land prices are cheap and that lands in the state draw immigrant interest.
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Union
Tishomingo County
Wilson
Wiener Landwirthschaftliche Zeitung
M. V. Bilek
Economic shift and farming opportunities in postwar Mississippi
A southern pamphlet advocates industrial diversification, urging less cotton and more corn and stock. It highlights northeast Mississippi mineral wealth in Tishomingo and Iuka, the migration of the colored population to Kansas, and offers land bargains and free town lots via the Iuka Land Company. It notes white labor dominance, northern and European arrivals, and calls for capital to develop agriculture and crafts.
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Tishomingo County
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Norfolk
San Francisco
Tombigbee River
Cincinnati
Louisville
Lastville
Vicksburg
Texas
Us Wih
Kansas
Dorthery
Iuka Land Company
J. J. Chambers
Wanted loan for $4000 on northwest Texas ranch
The notice seeks a sympathetic Christian loan for $4000 for two to three years at ten percent interest. Security is Gertrades Texas home-place, 215 acres in a solid block with stone fence, buildings including blacksmith shop and store, a stone Presbyterian church, cattle pens, and 1000 acres under fence. Refer to M. G. Stewart and Simon Bucklin of Providence, R.I. to arrange. The property is described as the finest ranch in northwest Texas with perfect title.
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Texas
Weekly Globe
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Providence
R.I
M. G. Stewart
Proper Seed Planting Affects Germination Rates
Seed germination depends on soil condition depth, temperature, and moisture. Mustard versus clover absorb water differently, and soaking clover aids moisture but can brown soaking water. seeds require careful handling to avoid poor germination.
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Iiliet
The Care of the Land Renovating and Top-Dressing
An article advising farmers on soil restoration through mixed cropping and rotations. It discusses least-cost methods, fallows, green manures like clover rye and buckwheat, and mineral inputs such as phosphoric acid, potash, and lime. Emphasizes soil analysis before enrichment and practical rotation for long term fertility.
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Cotton Belt
Hopeful Outlook for Sheep and Wool Trade Rise
The sheep and wool market shows strong demand and rising prices with supply struggling to meet domestic needs. Experts warn of possible fluctuations but expect wool to remain at or above current levels as demand from clothing makers and exports to Europe increase.
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Europe
Seed Potatoes: Small Seed Pros and Propagation Tales
A longtime cultivator argues small seed potatoes can yield as strong a crop as large seed. He cites experiments with early and late plantings, discusses sprout vigor, and compares seed propagation to cuttings, noting the potato is a bud not a true seed. He shares anecdotes from Nova Scotia and Brighton, and describes greenhouse sprouting and multiple plantings to increase yields.
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Nova Scotia
Brighton
English Grammar Primer for Young Readers
A compact piece from The Cottage Hearth discusses basic English grammar focusing on nouns pronouns and proper usage. It includes guidance on pronoun cases and common misuses with examples and a brief digression on early American states and miscellaneous puzzles and notes.
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John
Boston
Book
Mary
Marvy
New Scheme to Induce Women into Secret Gambling
New Yorkers condemn a west side effort to lure women into a ladies exchange for Wall Street business in privacy. Circulars addressed to prominent ladies alarm families and social leaders who fear ruin of reputation and finances.
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