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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1886
Page
4
An article discusses soil fertility with potash as essential, especially on poor lands, and praises kainite as a moisture-retaining fertilizer. It extols Scuppernong grapes for durable, long harvests, easy propagation, and wine potential, detailing cultivation and rooting of branches and notes male and female vine roles.
Aiken South Carolina reports Maj John L Dent of Floyd County writes to Country Gentleman criticizing reliance on expensive bought fertilizers. He urges a return to old time farming with humus to retain moisture, stressing self sufficiency and avoiding ornate yet unproductive methods.
The article argues tomatoes perform best on poorer land with limited manure. Overly rich soil and heavy vine growth delay ripening and reduce fruit value. Market gardeners prefer poorer land, avoid stable manure, and still obtain earlier ripening and better prices. It notes tomatoes can grow on land suitable for corn and yield more bushes per acre than potatoes.
The Indiana Farmer discusses blindness in horse gear, arguing blinds limit a horse’s direct vision and warn against cruelty. Col Battersby supports cautious use, noting blinds suit display gear but hinder travel and safety in buggy and carriage work. The piece urges gentle remedy for shy horses and warns against overzealous use.
The Massachusetts Agricultural College experiments suggest a balloon frame silo with matched boards tarred interior layers and a dead air space for frost protection. Saturating boards and timbers with hot coal tar can extend silo life, offering a cheap construction method akin to ice houses in use and cost effectiveness.
The American Agriculturist notes that weekly washing and brushing, regular riding, and proper harness fit prevent skin disorders in working horses. Excess sweating dries, clogging pores and causing congestion in capillary networks. If unaddressed, impurities may poison the blood, risking farcy and glanders. prevention saves disease and loss.
Advertisement claims Buckten Arnica Salve cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands cailblains corns and skin eruptions and piles with guarantee or money refunded priced 95 cents sold by Buckten.
Guidance on harvesting and curing hay after two good crops. Cut when blossoms fall and after morning dew, ideally between 11 and 1. If heavy, use a second pass with teams, then barn or mow. Close barn doors to exclude air during curing. a heat stage is normal. Avoid field drying overnight. cover to limit air exposure to preserve sweetness and value. Salt the stack lightly to improve palatability for stock.
The piece outlines when to harvest clover for bay in fall, noting leaves dry and fall. It advises delaying stock to stand longer, then curing in a windless shed. It warns special care for cocks and dense tops, and claims robust trees in nurseries never die when pruned properly.
J C Atkins, Chief of Police, Knoxville Tennessee, testifies to the virtues of King's New Discovery for consumption. He notes it is guaranteed to cure coughs colds bronchitis asthma croup and lung throat ailments. Trial bottles free at Hamrick Co's Drug Store. A large line 190.
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