Pedigree Seeds and Corn Breeding Insights
Pedigree seed strengthens crop uniformity and resilience, contrasting with scrub seed. Observations note two Flint corn varieties maintaining purity amid many types, and that selecting ears near ground level yields earlier ripening. Examples include Golden Pop and Caragua correlating with ear position and maturity timing.
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Wausbekum
Archiehead
Stowell
K. Lewis Sturtevant
The
Tribune
Green Fodders and Crops to Plant This Season in Ontario
Many crops may be sown now including corn for fodder and grain with fertilizer. Hungarian rye and millet can be planted, roots like sugar beets and mangolds offer winter feed, and savages plus beans suit light soils. The article lists green fodder benefits, key crops for Ontario such as winter rye red clover orchard grass lucerne timothy and magnet clover, plus sowing guidance and fallow considerations. It highlights corn as the premier green crop, notes sowing windows May to June, and urges stock health via steady green-food supply and proper manure and soil management.
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Thomas Shaw
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Dominion
Ontario
Winlea
W. Brazelton
Monticello
Philadelphia
Enngland
United States
Europe
Central States
New York
Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station
Amherst
Mass
New York State
New Jersey
Linen next for farms if wheat fails, professor suggests
Washington report notes Professor Willetts proposes flax and linen as wheat substitutes. He backs widespread U S flax cultivation, detailing seed rates, yields, and potential markets, urging experimental farms and private growers to plant and process flax to revive a national industry.
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Washington
Willetts
Ireland
Worcester
Mass
Appleton
Wis
Germany
America
American Avention
Canada
Buckwheat crop may lead in eastern markets
The buckwheat crop is poised to become a top paying farm product in the Middle and Eastern States. It grows quickly, smothers weeds on unimproved land, fits leisure periods, and can mature before corn. Demand rises as cities and the West seek surplus, though frost and market reluctance to buckwheat hinder full price. A remedy is sowing rye with buckwheat to cool the ground and improve fill.
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Middle and Eastern
West
Middle
Dairy feeding experiment boosts butter yield at Aspatria College
The Aspatria Agricultural College trial tested rations on a well grown Irish cow a month calved. Crushed oats produced 8 lb of butter weekly, cotton cake the same, then mixed rations rose to 10 and 14 lb weekly. The most successful diet kept yields at 12 to 13 lb weekly as creamery adoption grows.
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Thompson
V.S
Aspatria Agricultural College
Aspatria
Mark Lane Express
Full feeding increases cow vitality and milk yield
The author argues against starvation diets for cows, asserting that regular full feeding extends life, boosts milk output, and reduces overall loss. A well-fed cow holds out longer and profits by producing more milk in less time, unlike half-starved animals that break down sooner. Keep livestock at peak condition for best returns.
Phosphates in Root Crops Experiments At Rothamsted
Dr J B Lawes reports phosphate of lime experiments on land for roots at Rothamsted. Results show two key facts about phosphate solubility that influence growth. one concerns relative soluble and insoluble lime effects on root crops and soil.
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J. B. Lawes
Rothamsted
Phosphate of lime uptake in crops and root growth findings
Agricultural notes describe two long term wheat trials showing second applications of phosphates and alkalies yield better crops over four decades. Swedes in a four crop rotation improve with soluble phosphates. turnips respond to soluble phosphate but not in unmanured soils. The Golden Wyandottes described as highly attractive poultry with vivid plumage and combs.
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United States
Back Farms and Homestead Questions for Better Returns
Disputes over neglected back farms and village homes prompt discussion on best use. H. Brown of New Hampshire Mirror asks how to manage estates for profit, debating beef cattle, dairy co operatives, crops, and cooperative creameries to secure long term value.
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H. Brown
New Hampshire Mirror
Plan to grow celery double-density with self blanching types
The article explains a bed system for celery on upland soil using four to five foot wide beds with crosswise rows spaced twelve inches apart. It advocates banked ridges, straw covering, and rich manure to enable irrigation and winter storage. White Plume is highlighted as best for this method, with Golden Self blanching and other varieties discussed.
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Fiet
Kalamazoo
W. J. Green
Ohio
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Golden Wyandotte: A New Fowl Breed From Wisconsin
The Golden Wyandotte breed originated in Winnebago county Wisconsin in 1881 from crossing American Seabrights with a black red variety called Winnebagos. First shown in 1885 the breed gained favor and joined the American Poultry Association Standard in 1888 at Indianapolis. It resembles the Laced Wyandotte in form and color but uses the ground color of the Winnebagos.
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Winnebago County
Wis
Indianapolis
American Poultry Association
Spraying Fruit Trees With Arsenical Poisons Proves Profitable
A correspondent argues that spraying grapevines and fruit trees with london purple arsenical poisones increases profits and reduces pests. For apples pears and quince a dilution of one pound per 200 gallons of water is advised, with adjustments for plums and other fruit. Timely applications after blossom drop, with a follow up at ten days, and additional sprays before leaf fall for plums and cherries, yield fewer worms and better prices.
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Popular
Two Cats and a Dog in Winchester Court
In Winchester court a dog owned by George D Winchester was attacked by Hallersons cat as worker W P McQuinn passed by. A white cat leaped over the fence and joined the fray, then carried the pup away, ending the bout as the two animals retreated under the white cat’s lead.
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Hallerson
Oppenheimer’s Smithy Accidental Child Rescue
Henry Oppenheimer, a Blacksmith, works at his shop when his wife leaves to tend hens. Their son Conrad is left with Nebuchadnezzar the animal. Nebuchadnezzar traps its head in a milk pitcher. Conrad severs the animal’s head to free the head, then breaks the pitcher to complete the rescue. The event risks the child’s life but the mother’s quick return averts tragedy.
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Henry Oppenheimer
Conrad
Church Gossip in New York Weekly Funny Exchange
A light social vignette from the New York Weekly features Mrs De Style asking Mrs De Fashion about church attendance and a Paris bonnet. The dialogue hints at fashionable society and friendly one upmanship among Mrs Devout and others.
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New York Weekly
Mrs. de Style
Mrs. de Fashion
Paris
Devout
How Writers Write. Methods of turning thought into manuscript
An 1889 survey of writers across America and Europe who describe their drafting habits and tools. Margaret Preston dictates, Will Carleton and John G. Whittier write longhand or with steel pens, Edwards types, Riley drafts on a pad, and Roosevelt mixes pen with occasional typewriter use. The piece notes varied methods, from stenography to telegraph-style speed, and humorous depictions of authors at work.
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Fagar W. Nye
Europe
Margaret J. Preston
Will Carleton
John G. Whittier
Joseph Gillet
Ilarry Stillwell Edwards
Western Union
Macon
William 8
Walsh
James Whitcomb Riley
Riley
Logatiee
Mary Hartwell Catherwood
Julian Ralph
Ralph
New York
Kalp
I. E. Spinner
United States Treasury
Washington
John C. New
General Grant
Charles Dudley Warner
George Makepeace Towle
Ichard Watson Gilder
R. Gildey
Contry
Seventeenth Street
Court Avenue
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Terry Cooke
Rose
Professor Boyesen
Edgar Sallus
M. Zola
M. Anthony Cleur
Ttichard Henry Stoddard
Brander Matthews
Ary J. Holmes
Naples
Esuvius
Twain and publishers in a modern literary portrait
An aging, opinionated writer sketches Mark Twain as a pipe smoking author who benefits from having Clemens as a publisher. He notes publishers’ indulgence, compares Clemens to Vanderbilt, and laments space for quotations while hinting at future installments. He critiques post office service and a Philadelphia clothing store amid a rambling, reflective tract.
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Mark Twain
Mr. Clemens
Mr Clemens
Clemens
Vanderbilt
Iterature
Post Office Department
Philadelphia
Birt Nyn
Celestial Dentistry in Boston by Dr Hop Sing
A Boston reporter visits Dr Hop Sing, a Chinese tooth puller. He describes crude methods using pincers and hammer to extract teeth, claiming the tooth is a worm that eats enamel. The scene occurs on Harrison Avenue with a sun faced Celestial patient seated on a low stool.
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Boston
Harrison Avenue
Hop Sing
Chinese Dentist Hop Sing Wields Pincers On Boston Patient
A Boston report describes Dr Hop Sing, a Chinese dentist, performing a tooth extraction and nerve removal using curved pincers and a hammer. He treats two patients, offering to fill and extract teeth for two dollars, and plans to tour other cities with Chinatown communities before returning in spring.
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Hop Sing
Sing
Boston
Chinatown
Editorials on Writers Using Pens and Typewriters
The Century notes literary figures like Gilder and Oliver Optic, recounting Gilder’s personal manuscript handling and Optic’s switch to a typewriter after pen paralysis. Amelie Rives is described as writing with a trenchant pen, rarely dictating, with Spencerian style and swift, precise copying.
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Century
Telegraphic
Associated Press
Gilder
Oliver Optic
Amelie Rives
Mr. Chanler
Edgar A
Matters of Importance. Harper's Bazar excerpt
In a conservatory at an evening party, amid roses, he avows his passion. She replies with tenderness, admitting her heart has long belonged to him and invites him to supper as their words change the colors of her life.
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Harper's Bazar
New Rules for Fire Escape Beginnings at Hotel
A hotel guest reveals a new patent fire escape used to lower himself from a window during a fire. The clerk notes policy requires cash in advance for guests with such escapes, hinting at a recurring charge or condition.
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New York Weekly
No Man Named Smith For Residency Office Hurdles
A judge notes that relatives of any Smith would vote against him to block appointment, arguing the country holds many able honest Smiths while a resident Smith faces ineligibility and political opposition.
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Smith
Queen Kisses American Girl at Drawing Room
In London at a drawing-room the Queen kissed an American girl presented to her Miss Allie Kazam of Chicago who was dressing for her presentation. The remark about her reaction is noted as a rare moment in society chatter.
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Belle Gravia
London
Allie Kazam
Chicago
Check Him to Halifax Puck Bag Gage System
A brief humorous comment on the American baggage checking system praising its excellence. The speaker suggests inventing a method to fix the perceived baggage smasher to achieve a perfect system. The tone is witty and observational.
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Halifax
Puck
Perseverance Pays
A concise note citing perseverance, a man requests attention to illness and repeats a numeric line about time. The fragment references a confession or patient inquiry as a translated snippet from Siftings. Strong entities not clearly identifiable due to garbled OCR.
Love and longing in a weekday verse fragment
A poetic fragment reflects longing for a loved one with hopeful lines about hope, absence, and reunion. A separate note from the New London Telegraph reports Frank Silva's water spaniel catching a two pound sea bass by the tail while swimming in Shaw's cave.
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New London Telegraph
Frank Silva
Shaw
Man Encounters Snake Playmate on Gostala Mountains
A New York San? report notes a Gostala County gentleman who, daily around two, meets a small garter snake away from his home. He plays with the snake for about half an hour before returning. The snake never ventures to meet him.
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New York San
Gostala County
Where a Dude Once Passed By
A fragmentary Chicago Herald item notes a rock at I Higheryay last Out at Sea and a dress hinting that a woman’s skirts and shoes are of primary importance. The text is garbled with clipped phrases and unclear names or places.
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Chicago Herald
Subscriptions Offer From The Weekly Globe List
Readers are invited to subscribe to multiple magazines or weekly papers via The Weekly Globe. The offer promises reduced annual costs with prepaid postage, and requires a yearly subscription to THE WEEKLY GLOBE. The list includes Arthur's Home Magazine, American Machinist, Atlantic Monthly, Harper's, and many others with varying prices. Respond with the desired combination and issue if you wish to participate.
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Weekly Globe
Globe
Arthur's Home
Atlanta Constitution
Ili
Agents' Herald
Andover Review
American Dairyman (Newsdata
American Poultry Journal
Atlantic Monthly
Ee Este Jadoe
American Art Journal
American Garden
Dsceed
American Agriculturist
Army &Navy Journal
Banner
Brainard
Ballon
Magasine
Bee-keaper
Babyland Ballied
Ory Ae
Boston Pilot
Boston Medical Journal
Boston Medical and Surgical Journal
Christian Leader
Critic Literary Reviewa
Cleveland Weekly Plaindealer
Congregationaliss
Wade
Cincinnati Weekly Times
Vuanent
Lj Century Magazine
Christian Union
Cottage Hearth
Svdeve
Decorator
Demorest's
Donahoe’s Magazine
Detroit Prep Press
Engineering and Mining Journal
Farm, Field and Stockman
Perm Journal
Porney's
Prank Leslie's Illustrated
Germantown Telegraph
Green's
Pratt
Gardner'’s Monthly
Essen
Godey's
Harper's Magasine
Harper's Weekly
Harper's Bazar
Harper's
Herald of Health
Ceseheemeves
Il Home Journal
Indiana Parmer
Wesvecsesfabo
Sl Journal of Microscopy
Life
Louisville Weekly
Quarier-Journal
Lippincott's Magazine
American History
North American Review
Cyclethatvas
Fashion
Orit
Ledger
Weekly Post
Weekly World
N. Y
Weekly Sun
Rideout
New Yorker
Blade
Treasee
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STKE
R. W. Gilder
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Imen
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