Moon Phases and Disease: Ancient Doctor's Weather Theory
The speaker notes that pneumonia typhoid fever and other illnesses wax and wane with the moon. He claims crisis near quarters and deaths often within thirty hours of a quarter. He also links killing frosts to the new moon and predicts potato digging and fruit supply. The overarching claim is that weather in the last quarter predicts the next three quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imaade
Ion
Tances
Angels of Mercy
Moon Weather Rule Guides Seasonal Harvests
A speaker asserts the moon does not directly affect plant growth but governs weather patterns indirectly. The observed rule: weather shapes during the first quarter to new moon predict the next three quarters. careful timing of hay, wheat, and corn work can determine yearly yields, with failures blamed on ignoring lunar phases.
August timber cutting boosts durability for rails and posts
The August harvest yields bark-free, tougher wood that resists worms and decay, making rails and posts last decades. Hickory, white oak, and red elm show notable durability gains when cut in August, while white elm and wild cherry remain poor options.
Water Jug Cooling Sack Construction Instructions
Detailed directions for making a cloth sack to keep a water jug cool. Build a close packed sawdust void around the jug with a six inch length sack, calculate curved measurements, cut the bottom by tracing around the jug, and sew side panels to fit around the lips. Published in Agriculturist for August.
Farm and Household Topics In Mid summer number
A promotional note for American Agriculturist offering a midsummer issue with writings by famous authors and illustrated content on farm garden hearth and household topics. Highlights include headless lettuce discourse by Robert St Roosevelt, a piece on turnip culture in South Carolina, trout-raising instructions, training methods, sorghum history, wild hog importations from Hungary, and various editorials. Includes household and children sections, frauds section, and pricing details.
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Genias
Robert St Roosevelt
Peter Henderson
South Carolina
Seth Green
Oscar K. Gleason
American Agriculturist
Broadway
New York
Agricultural tips from August issues in a rural farming note
The article covers dairy and pasture management under dry weather, advising green fodder and fodder corn with grain to sustain milk both in quantity and quality. It notes horses benefit from pasture at night and suggests carbolic soaps for fly bites, with guidance on ewe feeding before ram turnout and gad fly protection. It also praises orchard grazing for pigs, chicken runs for poultry, and includes economic comparisons showing farmers prospering versus manufacturers. It concludes with quince cultivation, root depth, fertilizers, nursery propagation, and recommended quince varieties for home orchards.
Wonderful Cures Promoted by Nome Wholesale Dealer
WD Hoyt Co lists Dr King’s New Discovery, Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as “wonderful cures” used for two years in Nome and surrounding areas. Claims several cases of pronounced consumption cured with a few bottles. emphasizes broad effectiveness and rapid results.
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WD. Hoyt £ Co
Nome
Weihave
Dr. King
Flecric
Bitters
Bucklen
Dr. Seer
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