Fertilizers for Garden Crops and Farm Inquiries
A letter from Texarkana asks about manure from cattle fed cotton seed meal and hulls and its use on onions beets cabbage and other truck crops. He wonders about application rates for per acre, hill or drill method, use of hull ashes with manure, land history of heavy manuring, and potential oversupply of nutrients for late cabbage or corn. Also notes value of leather waste in the state at seventy million dollars annually with substantial losses.
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Texarkana
Tex
Weekly Globe
Andrew H. Warp
Austria
Harvard
Yale
Cornell
Columbia
Syracuse
Dartmouth
Princeton
Germany
South Africa
China
James Scott
Urban II
Mary
Gabriel
Marie
Solomon's Temple
New Grenadis
United States
Eugenie
Venus
Jupiter
Earth
Asia Minor
Bagdad
London
America
Spain
Burdette
Missouri
Chicago
Hyderabad
Sahara Desert
Danube
Olympia
Wash
West Europe
Catalonia
Normandy
Franece
Yorkshire
England
Ardennes
Belgium
Indiana
Kentucky
Big New
South America
Argentine Republic
Asia
Afghanistan
Kaypootana
Africa
Abyssinia
Russia
St. Petersburg
Archangel
White Sea
Australia
Norristown
Pin
Java
Elobe
Union
Nevada
California
Arizona
Lido
Prem Am
Manure Values From Cattle Feed and Strawberry Varieties
The article analyzes daily manure yields from cattle fed two tons of cotton seed meal and eight tons of hay, estimating nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash content and market values. It discusses the economic worth of manure, references Professor Wolff's compositional tables, and cites Mr. Farmer’s strawberries study on plant vigor, variety performance, and best uses for fertilizers including barn ashes and lime.
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Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture
Wolff
L. J. Farmer
New York Society
Parker Earle
Texas
Parker Earth
Bubach
Sharpless
Wilson
Haverland
Warfield
Crescent
Value of Nitroga in Leather Waste
Leather waste can be converted into a valuable fertilizer by treating sole leather trimmings with soda ash to neutralize tannic acid, unlocking nitrogen, and supplying alkali soda as a substitute for potash. Combined with phosphate rock, this yields a complete, low cost fertilizer usable by farmers.
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GLOBE
Pruning and Selecting Raspberries for Home Use and Market
A Garden note explains pruning of flowering and ornamental shrubs and berry plants before sap rises, favoring strong shoots and larger berries. It contrasts home-use raspberries such as Mickie's Orange, Hornet, Franconia with market varieties like Brandywine, noting transport limits and the shift toward firmer, well-flavored berries.
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Michel
Warfield
Naverland
Burt
Parker Earle
Mickie
W. Chambers
Manure, Crops, and Legumes in 19th Century Farming
The passage argues farmers cannot double crop with manure. It notes crops vary little in nutrient needs, but peas and squashes differ greatly in nitrogen use. Peas rely on atmospheric nitrogen. squashes require a nitrogen supply. It advises ploughing under about nine cords of manure when raising squashes with peas.
Double cropping peas and squashes yields record crops
J. J. H. Gregory explains methods for growing early peas and squashes together, using pea vines as cow feed and soil improver. He cites manuring from fish waste, harvest timing, and two planting schemes with early Boston Marrow and Dunlap squashes. A peak yield note cites 223 bushels of peas and five tons of squashes per acre.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Acre
Hancock
Beren
J. J. H. Gregory
Maple Sugar Making Rules From Experiment Station Bulletin
The bulletin summarizes maple sugar production rules using precise thermometer targets. It notes sap boils at 213, syrup tests at 80 by polariscope at 250, and sugar content increases with season. Higher impurity lowers yield. first run yields about 75 percent sugar at 228 to 281 degrees, later runs adjust to achieve 80 or 90 percent sugar.
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Somme
Agriculturist
Orchard Planting and Cultivation Methods for Apples
Detailed period guidance on preparing soil, laying out tree rows, and planting apples. Includes autumn versus spring timing, spacing 22 to 24 feet for early varieties and 30 to 32 feet for late varieties, root trimming, puddling, and trenching. Describes post-plant cultivation, mowing, manure, and disk harrow routines to foster healthy growth and drought resilience. Also covers tree size, root grafting, and equipment for efficient planting.
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Orange Judd
Professor Cook Expands Use of Kerosene Emulsion
Prof A J Cook of Michigan Agricultural College notes a bulletin from last year recommending kerosene emulsion to kill lice on cattle and ticks on sheep. He adds that they have since tested it on horses hogs and sheep and are fully persuaded of its effectiveness.
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A. J. Cook
Michigan Agricultural College
Kerosene Emulsion Aids Stock Health and Lice Control
The article argues kerosene emulsion is most effective and economical for lice and tick control in cattle hogs and sheep. It details preparation, application methods for different animals, low costs per head, and notes brushing with soft soap aids coat health.
Pigeons need proper care and winter sunlight for health
A breeder notes that pigeon ailments stem from inbreeding or poor care. Essential factors include food water air sun exposure and adequate space. Winter sunshine via a southern window aids delicate varieties while clean lofts dry grain and proper feeding prevent losses and fatalities.
Veal calves and farming tips from a rural notebook
Practical notes on calf rearing for dairy farms, including pairing calves with cows, feeding schedules, and disease prevention. Also covers breeding practices, flax and wool production trends, lamb care, orchard management, buggy care, tomato transplant timing, pruning grafting methods, and general farm maintenance advice.
Calf stock strategy for seasonal gains and riding through warm weather
A farm advisor discusses building a young calf stock in warm weather and feeding just enough to sustain growth. He mentions using a few calves for stripping, noting that this practice can train calves to move between cows, saving labor. He claims some years yield higher profits than other methods.
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H. Clay Ackly
Svar
Farm Journal
Observations on Linseed Meal and Abortion in Cows
Professor Stewart reports cases linking linseed meal and flax seed jelly to premature birth in cows. He notes abortion risk after the fourth month, cautions moderate use, and suggests recovery feeding: bran, malt sprouts, linseed meal, ensilage, and hay, with rebreeding not sooner than three to four months.
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Stewart
Agricultural and market notes from 1890s era farm guide
Practical farming tips cover grafting fruit trees and proper scion wood, fall to early winter cutting, and storage. It discusses a suspected giant wheat trading syndicate manipulating markets, calls for anti option laws, and warns against ill effects on cows and kidneys from feed. Advice extends to hog feeding, horse brood mares, cotton exports, currant care, soil prep, and early ground readiness for garden growth.
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Chicago
New York
Congress
Keen
Big California trees face destruction by lumbermen
Across about 200 miles on the Sierra Nevada western slope the Sequoia gigantea groves, including Mariposa and Calaveras, face relentless clearance. The Fresno Flats grove, owned by California Lumber Co., shows widespread ruin with giant trunks blasted and stumps left as a testament to avarice.
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Scientific American
Sierra Nevadas
Alaveras
Tulare County
Cal
California
Mariposa Grove
Calaveras Grove
Santa Cruz
Mexico
Coast Range
Pacific
Yosemite Valley
Yosemite Grant
Fresno Flats
California Lumber Company of
San Jose
Fresno Grove
Fresno
Tulare
Gen. Grant National Park
Sequoia National Park
Kaweah
Twenty Year Winners on the Turf Revealed in Record Review
A Lexbnoton review lists 22 top turf stars since 1870 showing 19 were 3 year olds. Kentucky breds lead in foals with Kentucky and Tennessee farms dominating sires such as Luke Blackburn Hindoo and Miss Woodford. The piece traces breeding, locations, and notable offspring with figures for races and earnings across two decades.
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Lexbnoton
Kingfisher
Harry Bassett
Tom Bowling
Vandalite
Aristides
Virgil
Bazel
Duke of Magenta
Spendthrift
Luke Blackburn
Hindoo
Pearl Jennings
Miss Woodford
Wanda
the Bard
Hanover
Proctor Knott
His Highness
Vanda
Joe Daniels
Bazil
Miss. Woodford
Salvator
Tournament
Vandal
Leamington
Melbourne
Bonnie Scotland
Lelaps
Billet
Mortimer
Longfellow
Prince Charlie
Sir Madrid
Kentucky
Tour
Tennessee
California
Rancocas Stud
New Jersey
Woodburn
Ipeoe
Belle Meade
Haggins Stud
Tom
Bowling
Windom Stud
Missouri
Eminence
Central Park
Middlesboro
Sprendthrift
Versailles
Pearl Dennings
Corrigan
McGrathiana
A. d. Bassett
Pennsylvania
Mie Foxhail Keene
Highness
England
America
Achievement
Lord Lyon
Gladicature
Donovan
Ledger touted as new bookkeeping method in ledger system
A San Francisco inventor presents an improved ledger using independent sheets for each account placed in numbered cases with protective holds. A spring check block marks the clerk on posting and a pivot blade separates sheets for removal. Closed accounts transfer to filing receptacles, with tests showing strong satisfaction.
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Pottstown News
San Francisco
Pencey
Keeping Warm While Driving in Winter
A prominent physician advises motorists to carry a well filled kerosene lantern with trimming and ample oil. Lit and placed under coverings to shield the limbs, the lantern provides efficient warmth while driving in cold conditions.
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St. Paul
Lantern and Oil Tips for Winter Rides
Advice notes comfort for winter travel stressing a lantern with oil, a rubber coat or blanket, and a sturdy umbrella to guard against cold winds. The guidance urges following these suggestions to avoid starting out on long trips unprepared.
Sleighin and Snowbound Tales of Rural Boasting
A rustic verse from Canadian Sportsman celebrates sleigh rides and winter camaraderie. It juxtaposes frosty evenings, friendly rivals, and tall tales told by neighbors, ending with a boast about a sorrel mare ready to outshine Jim Riley's dun.
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Jim Riley
Run and Hide Question Echoes in Indianapolis Journal
The Indianapolis Journal reports the Rev. Mr. Wiigus asks if people would meet an offered peace halfway, suggesting a mood of cautious doubt about reception to peace overtures. The quote frames a broader reflection on public willingness to engage with messages of reconciliation.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wiigus
Oddities From a Distant Century Almanac
A miscellany of curiosities and facts from a magazine of the era. Notes on European silver gifts, atmospheric chemistry, university libraries, new inventions, ancient languages, travel, wildlife, and world geography. Includes oddities about ostriches, whales, vampires, weather, and startling measurements.
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Andrew H. Ward
Ward
New England
Tuk Weekly Globe
Mass
Harley
Sever
Green
Peewee Ener Neers
Steeeee
Vermont
Persen
Joseph Meehan
South Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Hoskins
Scott
Bethel
Canada Baldwin
Thas
Washington
Lexington
Lexington Peete
Ares
Leaington
Bonnie Sees
Bonnie
Scotland
Glenelg
Tee Wee Vane
Glenely
Glenely Steers
Islaige
Oa Teree
Serene Renee
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