Around the Farm and orchard pests in New England
Farmers face spring pests from woodchucks to rats and mice, with traps, deterrents, and humane disposal described. Foxes and skunks require experienced trapping, while skunks near chicken coops pose nightly risks. Methods include water immersion for odor neutralization and careful trap placement. The article also promotes sheep grazing in orchards to combat codling moths, detailing how to feed and manage flocks to devour dropped apples and protect trees.
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New England
Woodchuck Hole
Mr. Rath
New Yorker
Swine Tips on Pasture Rearing for Health and Profit
The Rural New Yorker argues pigs prosper on grass and pasture rather than confinement. Exercise and varied forage, especially for sows with young, produce healthier, leaner meat and lower costs. Clover and orchard grass are preferred, with corn patches and roots for fall feeding. A strong nose ring and orchard access aid pasture use.
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New Yorker
Clover-Root Borer Ravages Clover Crops At Cornell
A farm report explains two pests targeting clover and Lucerne at Cornell. The clover-root borer attacks crowns, killing plants and forcing ploughing of eighteen acres, while the clover seed midge stunts flowering and hay quality, possibly indicating two broods. Professor Riley notes insects overwinter in larva, pupa, or adult stages and emerge with spring warmth. The county farmers may plough clover after year one to escape damage.
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Cornell University
Riley
Professor Riley
FIELD TOPICS FOR JULY Hints for farm work this month
General remarks advise sowing Hungarian grass and millet for hay and seed, drill early corn for fodder, plant cow peas south of wheat, and sow turnips by mid July. Details cover soil prep, seeding methods, fertilization, curing hay, buckwheat, and buckwheat seed varieties, plus cautions on pests and weather timing.
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Memphis
Cheese trade strong as New York market shows steady gains
The cheese trade remains favorable with high producer returns and brisk demand. New York receipts and exports for Jan to Apr 1880 indicate growing shipping surplus, while price spreads narrow as buyers accept all grades.
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England
Britain
Agricultural Gazette
France
New York
Drought prompts farmers to adopt soil cultivation methods
A 19th century farmer urges farmers to abandon old drilling and hard crust practices. He argues soil cultivation preserves moisture, reduces evaporation, and supports potato and corn yields during droughts. He cites experiments showing tilled, pulverized soil retains moisture better and presents observations fromGoessmann and Massachusetts Agricultural College on soil temperature and evaporation. He shares personal trials with ashes as manure improving drought resilience and yields.
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Proessor Goessmann
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Acre
New York
Ladies' Department crafts and knitting serenade
A varied guide to tinting glass portraits with powder colors and handwork projects. It covers shading flesh tones, draperies, and hair with careful lighting, plus patterns for porcupine purse knitting, silk albums for valuables, window transparency, a hanging basket from Japanese umbrellas, a fan or hand screen, a herring bone purse, a needle book, and crochet fringe for adornment.
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Lake
Taek ae ttn Dien bate anes ne pupa state
The passage notes unclarity about September and spring events with mentions of seeds and a remedy not yet found. It references natural enemies and a rural New Yorker perspective on ecological actions without clear dates or concrete outcomes.
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Bey
New Yorker
Dairymen Trust In Long Run Trade Prospects
The Country Gentleman notes that dairymen are satisfied with current conditions and see a remunerative future, with last year's contrast reinforcing confidence in the industry's long term prospects.
Plimsoll Letters on Imprisonment and Rights
Samuel Plimsoll writes to Charles Bradlaugh after his imprisonment in the clock tower. He asserts belief in God and Jesus Christ but argues against depriving nonbelievers of natural rights. He condemns domination and intolerance and defends civil and religious liberty.
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Samuel Plimsoll
Charles Bradlauch
Sti
Onpasiba
Jesus Cate
House of Commons
Smithfield
Commons
Ted
Bert
Unreadable OCR Source Update
The provided text is garbled and lacks coherent facts to summarize into a newspaper style title and summary. No identifiable persons organizations places dates or events are present to anchor a safe, neutral card.
Testimonials for Wholesale and Retail Dealers Listed
Fragmented OCR lists multiple firms and cities in the United States and Canada. It namesGeo C Goodwin & Co Weeks Potter Smith Doolittle Smith Carter Harris Hawley Jno Perkins Co W F Phillips Co Talcott Co Moses Co Hartford etc. The text appears to be an advertisement or testimonial compilation for wholesale and retail dealers across several states and provinces.
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Geo. C. Goodwin & Co
Weeks & Potter, Smith, Doolittle & Smith
Carter, Harris & Hawley
Boston
Mass
United States
Canada
Weeks & Potter
Smith
Doollittle & Smith
Cutter Bros. & Co
Carter
Harris & Hawley
Jno. W. Perkins & Co
W. F. Phillips & Co
Portland
Talcott & Co
G. Moses & Co
Hartford
van ‘Hash & Co
Silaspinamore Co
N. KR. Scott
Worcesster
Alonzo F. Wood
J. H. Clock
En Conn
C. H. Martin & Co
Concord
N. H
Cald
Ol. Johnson & Co., Co
Providence
Ty Wells, Richaplace & Lin
New
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Bradlaugh
Lore Hain
Hair
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Kerennedy « Co
Second Ave
Wood ST
Pittsburgh
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