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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1886
Page
4
An article from American Agriculturist discusses the temperamental differences in horses when led along roads and streets. It notes accidents from handlers losing control and argues that early careful training can curb laziness and obstinacy. It contrasts leaders who run ahead with those that lag and explains betting patterns of lead horses versus profitable ones.
An American Agriculturist piece argues that unthreshed oats offer better nutrition for working horses than grain alone or grain with straw. It notes albuminoid ratios, the value of mixing with other feeds, and the ease and economy of feeding oats whole with chaff and straw. It also mentions the need to cut and cure oats before winter use.
The article extols clover for soil enrichment, noting its atmospheric nourishment, root residues, and mineral plant food return. It cites its malarial and health benefits nearby, compares it to bankia and sweet gum, and advises sowing mainly in late Feb to March, or in May in wet springs, with annual sowing to cover the farm.
A detailed winter method outlines removing a large ball of frozen earth with roots, digging a trench to sever major horizon tal roots, and preparing a suitable hole before ground freezes. It describes securing the tree to a wagon, lifting it, dragging it to its new site, and trimming the tap root to balance loss of roots.
The June issue suggests rye clover lucerne and peas sown with corn as a rotation for green feeding. Rye ready by late May, corn sown early to follow oats, with staggered sowings to supply until frost. Rye at about two bushels per acre, rich soil, fall plow, mid April harrowing, and fertilizer as needed.
A digest of notes on tomato evolution toward pulpier fruit possibly needing cuttings, warnings against bad seed, dog distemper risks near children, cleanliness for butter, tobacco refuse as fertilizer, and drainage. Also remarks on plowing corn, Athens political contest, a caricature of a "great woman question," state asylum costs, and a Free Press club subscription pitch.
An advertisement touts Rev. Sam P. Jones sermons as extraordinary, noting a garbled unauthorized edition with dramatic claims. It urges readers to request illustrated circulars and agents' outfits from Hebert & Cole Publishing Co. in St Louis.
J G Davenport administrator on the estate of F M Bishop seeks letters of dismission from administration. The ordinary will hear the application on the first list Monday in July at Carrollton office. Dated March 1, 18s. 3. J Brown Ordinary.
A notice states three notes payable to WA Wright or bearer were lost or mislaid between May 1 and October 1. The notes, two for 875.00 each due November 1, 1885, were signed by J. Re and O. D. Bunt. one for 850.00 due about November 1854, signed by D B. A. Styles and W. C. King, Moone, Manse & Co. Athinta Georgia.
J St Reeves as executor applies for probate in solemn form of the last will of John Smith. Heir at law Louisa Smith Mary Jane Bartlett Julia A McPherson of Carroll County and Terry J Smith James A Smith of Cass County Texas are summoned to appear June term 1886 at the Court of Ordinary. April 27 1886. 8 J Brown Ordinary.
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