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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1894
Page
8
Colonel Noah Parker recalls a day near Cowley Run in Potter County when a deer, a panther, and three bears tangled in a hunt. He waited, watched a dramatic chase unfold, and when the deer lured the panther toward the bear cubs, he fired once to end the scene and claimed the bear cubs.
An eastern Outlook notes oats gain value outpacing wheat and corn and advises farmers to favor oats and hay. It recommends selecting heavy oat seed from northern centers, as such seed yields about 40 pounds per bushel on good soil with proper cultivation, while noting cautious optimism about sensational yield claims.
Experiments at a Pennsylvania station show fermentation in silos makes crude fiber more digestible but reduces starch and especially albuminoids. While not arguing against silos, results align with common practice that corn remains the best silage, whereas clover and pea vines lose more nutritive value.
In country towns and elsewhere a house built over the ground with latticed basement yields space savings and weather protection. The covered yard stays dry and sheltered from rain snow sun and wind while summer cooling and winter warmth are aided by straw insulation as shown in Stoddard's Poultry Architecture.
Irrigation commissions in 17 states and territories formed by the last irrigation congress will present reports to the third national irrigation congress in Denver starting September 8 1894 for one week. The studies aim to map conditions and future needs across the arid region and propose a national policy and local laws to be submitted to federal and western state legislatures.
T Greiner, excellent authority, says that the free use of potash salts, nitrate of soda and perhaps of other concentrated fertilizers does not seem to agree with cutworms. He has got entirely rid of them and suspects that it was done by these means. He also recom mends close cropping, which involves thoroughly clean cultivation and late summer or fall plowing.
A patent lawyer recalls the origin of a dime bank idea sparked by a Jersey City railroad worker and his eight year old nephew. The tale links saving habits, a lottery win, and the pivotal moment when capital aligned with a timely patent.
Practical notes on potting and wintering chrysanthemums for best blooms. Instructions include timing, soil, watering, top dressing, and climate considerations. The piece also promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure-all for female complaints with a money-back guarantee.
A Boston Globe tale recalls a man who devised counterfeit banks and sold them to toyshops after a partner suggested a bankable invention. He later bought a Newark factory with lottery winnings, employing 600 workers turning out banks at high profit. Prosperity unhinged him and he ended in an insane asylum, though he left real estate to his wife.
Carrie M. Watson librarian at the state university in Lawrence spoke at the Kansas Academy of Language and Literature annual meeting. She discussed authors once of Kansas and now elsewhere, praising a past year’s literary survey The Bibliography of Kansas for its insight.
An illustrated New York Tribune description recommends using four 2 by 2 inch stakes to support young trees. It notes that tying trunks with cord causes bark damage and weakens growth, and urges stable, even staking as a better practice.
The method places posts at set distances from the tree and inserts short 2 by 8 inch pieces between the tops, lightly nailed. Hoop iron is nailed around the ensemble, and burlap or hay packs the top opening to hold the tree securely while allowing growth until supports can be removed.
Edmund Williams of Montclair New Jersey has died, described as an indefatigable and conscientious worker. A founder and longtime secretary and president of the New Jersey State Horticultural Society, he also served as vice president of the American Pomological Society. He helped disseminate the Kittating blackberry and originated the Montclair raspberry.
A list of horticultural notes highlights seedless raspberry demand, drought tolerant Scotch pine, and hedge friendly California privet. It praises Kief fer pear for tanning, Timbrell and Marshall strawberries, and Columbus Hallihan as early varieties. It notes potting regime for chrysanthemums and ends with a playful girl song about the flag and cold weather.
George W. Thomas of Orange New Jersey leads a syndicate with $750000 capital. He chartered the tug Chester for a fresh salvage attempt of the Hussar treasure wreck off Port Morris 1780. A suction pump and sieve will aid recovery. previous efforts failed.
An October Bucks tale recalls a farmer’s strong beer made from eight bushels of malt per hogshead of 54 imperial gallons. In a village sermon a rector’s misread text sparked a punchline about brewing, ending with the farmer praising his own tap.
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