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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1885
Page
2
The best method to store cabbage starts with dry mellow ground, trenches wide and deep, a 2 by 4 inch scantling laid over the trench, and the cabbage heads positioned roots up. Use rafters and straw to shield from earth, then cover with loose soil to keep heads cool and moist, sections of ten or twelve feet help limit air exposure.
A pamphlet style guide outlines ideal ice house design for dairy farms detailing drainage, air and moisture control, double floor construction, and non conducting packing. It covers ice cutting, block size, packing with sawdust, moisture management, and seasonal opening and closing practices.
Superintendent Charles Hunt of Cranston Rhode Island tested several fertilizers last season. On display at the State fair were potatoes corn and corn fodder grown from one square rod per fertilizer. Equal values were used and results are shown in a forthcoming table.
A Connecticut farmer mixed four tons of dissolved bones one ton muriate of potash and one ton sulphate of ammonia to make ammoniated superphosphate. Cost including materials freight and labor totaled $8620 per unit. Analysis valued it at $45 per unit, outperforming fifty other samples at the state experiment station. The farmer knew the exact nitrogen form, sulfate of ammonia, avoiding cheaper but inferior nitrogen sources. Other farmers in the state have replicated this with similarly favorable analysis results.
Historical note describes prize tests at London Dairy and Birmingham fat stock show showing lime preservation of eggs, details on lime solution, immersion in water, air exclusion, and wax coating to prevent evaporation and comply with temperature expansion. Mentions embedding warm new-laid eggs in lime paste for six months and brine drawbacks.
Henry Stewart cites a correspondent to correct errors about rennet used in cheese making. He explains that calf stomachs are not unique sources, young animals also produce effective rennet, and that rennet action stems from the tissue itself not stomach acidity. He notes rennet is not sold, and its activity can be restored by processing and drying.
The article discusses best methods for growing Timothy grass in prairie soils near St. Louis, stressing fall sowing, seed-bed compaction, and early planting to secure a strong stand. It notes the benefits of sowing Timothy with minimal competition and the need for precise soil preparation for light prairie soils and clay soils alike.
The Mark Lane Express reports acre costs for wheat ranging from 35 to 46 dollars with rent 6 to 10 dollars. Manure seed ploughing and other expenses push total costs up, while grain value stays around 112 dollars per acre and straw sale impacts profit. Profits are generally small or negative unless straw is sold at market value.
A period article outlines methods to preserve wood and metal tools. Linseed oil soaking softens wood for durability. coatings like caoutchoue oil and indig rubber in benzine prevent rust. lime in drawers absorbs moisture. soft soap with pearl ash cleans and preserves bright finishes on steel and wrought iron.
A historic report notes clover roots gain mass beyond hay and seed crops, enriching soil through deep root expansion and pore-forming decay. It emphasizes leaf surface governs root development, with clover’s mineral uptake and nitrogen interactions enhancing subsequent crops.
A letter from the Undiana Farmer explains clover decline due to exhausted soils and the necessity of potash, phosphates, and lime for continued crops. It notes clover sick soils in Atlantic States and the role of drift soils from granite or volcanic rocks where weathering liberates potash but phosphate requires annual application of dust or animal manure.
Advice for swine breeders on preparing for winter. Emphasizes clean, dry housing with wind protection, gradual fattening for pork instead of breeding stock, and feeding strategies using corn, grass, bran, whey, oats, barley, corn stalks, roots, pumpkins, and proper feeding times to avoid freezing. Encourages good ventilation from the south and keeping pens weather tight.
A farmer shares practical methods for storing sweet potatoes after frost. Dig promptly, spread to dry in an airy place, weed out wilted roots, wrap one inch or larger ones in paper and barrel them upstairs by a non freezing chimney. Small potatoes go in oven-dried sand in the same area.
N J 8 reports three years of trials on Blunt's prolific and Southern Pride corn, showing tip grains ripen first, middle next, and butt last. Keeping only top-seeded grains maintained yield and quality, with early ripening achieved by selecting tip kernels.
Market gardeners detail trench storage for celery with narrow, depth matched to plant height and gradual December cover. For small quantities use underground boxes with sand, tight lids, and occasional watering. seed corn drying and storage tips urge drying in corn house loft to improve germination and resilience against freezing.
The author details removing a rotted plank floor, building a walled earth-filled stable, and using straw to cover fresh earth. The system eliminates foul drainage, reduces odor, saves manure handling, stops drafts, and increases manure quality. Three years in, the method proves successful with wintering manure and seasonal hauling as ground supports.
On a Chicago Herald train a man leaves his overcoat then disappears at a station. Two girls take the coat and peek into pockets, discovering letters photos and a lock of hair. Their curiosity fades as a whistle sounds and passengers turn to the commotion.
Rabbi Solomon Schindler argues that ancient history is fallible and Bible texts are human products shaped by copyist changes. He surveys Hasmonean politics, Roman rule, and rising Messianic expectation, setting the stage for the next lecture on Jesus of Nazareth.
A GLops reporter questions a dealer about a Roman Aes coin dating 2200 years, noting its red patina and argument against counterfeiting. The dealer explains how ancient wealth hid in earth and rivers, cites Thames finds, and extols coins as history teachers. He then presents a colossal Swedish copper piece from 4725 during Frederick’s reign, weighing six to seven pounds and stamped with 4-dolER and Silf mynt, protected by royal arms.
Dialog excerpt shows a confrontation about an insult with a man claiming to have witnesses and a lawyer. The speaker asserts he did not tolerate the accusation and plans to pursue the case, with three witnesses and a court appearance on the docket.
A recently discharged Treasury Department clerk scribbles a playful verse on a ledger page about keeping straight and promising to meet again, mentioning a friend and a mischief with a boy who celebrated with a kiss and a “bang-up time.”
A discussion on absent-mindedness features a tale from Drake’s Traveller’s Magazine. A quiet participant recalls entering a Broadway saloon, asking for a glass of beer, and placing a five-dollar bill as payment while the bartender gives no bottle or change.
A garbled OCR fragment presents a fragment of speech about pocketing something described as changed and leaving without drinking whiskey. The passage ends with the party appearing dazed and dispersing. No clear names, places, or dates are identifiable.
A well known detective explains pickpocket classes and tactics. Street thieves target crowds at parades and stores, using jostling to steal purses and valuables. They often work in pairs with one distracting while the other pockets the loot, and wear normal stylish clothing to blend in.
Boston Buck the noted counterfeiter and his son Bert with Edward Harmon faced U S Commissioner McCandless after authorities seized the trio. Buck cried upon hearing of a daughter's death as the elder Buck and Harmon were linked to secret-service testimony about counterfeit dollars. Reports say Harmon exchanged forty counterfeit notes with Buck present, illuminating the scale of the ring and its reach across the country.
Ministers at Pilgrim Hall debate Japan missions after sixteen years and $500000, noting 33 churches with 25 self supporting and 3000 members. J. H. Pettee urges continued focus amid Western influences, while Joseph Neesima shares twenty years in America and calls for stronger native leadership and self supported churches as plans to reach Japan's 37 million people unfold. The talk highlights school progress, English learning, and the push for one more generation of missionaries before centennial goals.
A Wyoming village church tale circulates with the banner Dont Shoot the organist. Hes doing the best he can. A secular journalist and a religious writer react with humor and surprised politeness as the scene unfolds.
Washington October 18 United States Comptroller Cannon recalls a dinner with Secretary Chase and Philadelphia bank president Joseph Patterson. Patterson suggested a Bible verse as a motto for the new two dollar bill. the line silver and gold have I none but such as I have given thee was offered. Chase balked.
A Cleveland Plaindeater item notes Massachusetts farmers now strive to grow peanuts. It cheekily suggests regional reactions to innovation, with North Carolinians and Georgians likely to cultivate baked beans and four syllable words, reflecting lighthearted regional banter.
Lowell Times reports The Kansas City Times asks about post office issues. Tur Boston Geory jokes about Tobey solving mail woes, noting differing experiences. The column closes with a caution that the problem ought not to persist.
In Life column Marechal suggests women are to the moral world what flowers are to the physical world, positing a possible link to the rising generation’s exclamation “She’s a Daisy.” The piece toys with metaphor and linguistic history, noting reception and usage.
An 19th century style advertisement lists Dale's Honey as a cough cure priced at 25 cents, plus 60 cents for a product. It also promotes Dean's Sulphur Soap for healing and beautifying, German Corn Remover for corns and bunions, Hill's Hair and Whisker Dye in black or brown, Pike's Toothache Drops said to cure in one minute, and Dean's Rheumatic Pills advertised as a sure cure.
A dense catalog lists numerous periodicals and monthlies with subscription prices. It includes American Poultry Journal Atlantic Monthly Garden Naturalist and more, noting multiple titles and rates, address details, and shipping constraints for subscription beginnings and limits per address.
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