Turpentining of Pine and its Impact on Forests
The article traces the naval stores industry from its pine origin in New England to North Carolina, Georgia, Florida and beyond, highlighting peak outputs, geographic shifts, and the shift from destructive methods to conservative turpentining pioneered by Dr. Herty. It notes the sector’s decline of longleaf pine, regional production highs, and the slow adoption of modern techniques among smaller operators.
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United States
New England
North Carolina
Engld
England
South
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Forest Service
Herty
Don't Use Pockets Doctors Urge Sleeve Handkerchief Rule
Doctors denounce keeping handkerchiefs in pockets as dirty and a health risk. They warn that dirty pockets spread germs and cause colds or poisoning, urging people to carry handkerchiefs in the sleeve instead.
Alfalfa Emerges as King of Hay Crops on Farm
A detailed piece on alfalfa praising its superiority as a hay crop. It notes higher yield per acre and high feeding value while improving soil by fixing nitrogen via root bacteria. The article discusses proper starting care, seed sowing, manure, weed control, and irrigation impacts on stand density and root depth.
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T. W. ¢ Palmer
Wight
Land for Apples and orchard upkeep guidance
The article describes ideal apple land locally cultivated for two years at Jenat and outlines fertilizer and lime schedules. It recommends 12 tons of plable manure every three years and uncracked lime every four years at about 20 bushels per acre. It notes a commercial fertilizer mix with 3 percent nitrogen 10 percent phosphorus and 7 percent potash as advisable and mentions midsummer legume cover crops like crimson or common clover or cowpeas to boost soil.
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Jenat
Baltimore American
Garden Profit From Poultry
Farmers consider allowing poultry in gardens to manage pests and fertilize plots. The piece notes hesitation about free ranging birds harming crops and mentions seasonal timing as spring approaches.
Teperessing Asparegue Asparagus Cultivation Fragments
Fragmentary OCR text about asparagus cultivation mentions topdressing with manure and frost conditions. Names and concrete details are unclear. no coherent event or entities to confirm. Summary reflects readable fragments without adding invented facts.
Corn as a Dry Farm Crop
Article by W. A. Porter on dry farming in North Dakota and eastern Montana argues corn as a primary crop supports soil conservation and livestock feed. Emphasizes cultivation, summer follow crops, and keeping livestock to justify costs. Names suitable corn varieties like Squaw Gehu Mercer King Phillip Triumph Golden Dent Northwestern Dent.
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W. A. Porter
North Dakota
Marin
Montana
Squaw
Gehu
Mercer
King Phillip
Triumph
Raising Good Forage Crops by Dr Voorhees
Dr B A Voorhees of the New Jersey experiment station warns farmers about buying feeds and highlights forage crops such as alfalfa. He argues home grown foods are cheaper and of better quality, and that growing forage builds soil rather than depleting it.
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B. A. Voorhees
New Jersey
Getting After the Peach Borer
The peach borers are at work as white grubs tunneling beneath bark and feeding just under the surface. Most work is done by now but a last effort is needed as they reach full growth possibly in the crown area. signs include sap and sunken bark. They emerge around June 16, after which control is ineffective until next spring.
Fragmentary note on tree setting and wind direction
A rough fragment discusses young trees and setting angles to winds. The text mentions an 80 degree orientation and references years and possible effects on growth or stability. Names, dates, and clear actions are missing, leaving only scattered ideas about arboriculture practice.
Outsider at the Resort Shows Notions of Courtship
Gwendolyn plans to stay beyond the resort despite the single man who has proposed to all the other girls. Genevieve questions the motive as Gwendolyn recalls the experience meeting that makes her feel less out of place.
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Gwengolyn
Genevieve
Gwendolyn
Doctor Praises Cuticura Remedies Cure Report
Dr L Whitehead of Boston cites two patient cures with Cuticura Remedies. A man with a severe dermatitis and a wife with chronic skin trouble improved after warm baths with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. He recommends the regimen and notes lasting relief.
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DB. L. Whitehead, M. D
Dartmouth St
Boston
Mass
Grateful Slithera Comments on Chauffeur Incident
Wilkes asks how Slithera feels about a chauffeur who ran off with his car and daughter. His father says Slithera is grateful the thief relieved him of two costly pow seasons. The excerpt ends with unrelated musings on tea and advice generation.
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Slithera
Wilkes
Slarper's Weekly
Remarkable relief from bladder stone with Swamp Root remedy
A reader describes passing multiple gravel-like stones after using Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root. Lithia Water and other medicines failed, but after trying Swamp-Root one bottle and a half relieved symptoms, and the patient has had no further trouble. The testimonial urges readers to request a sample bottle and booklet.
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Riker
Howe
Dr. Kilmer
Camp Mill
Ala
Remymma
Oh. W. Spinks
Morning banter over Skeeter Jim’s new wife
A neighbor’s cook teases Mammy about Skeeter Jim marrying again. Mammy jokes that his new wife may be fatter than him, comparing her to a needle in a haystack as the exchange ends.
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Judy
Mammy
Laway
Chile
Doctor Questions Rabies Related Health Risk
Fragmentary dialogue shows a doctor questioning whether rab bite infections are unhealthy and another person replying they were not summoned to attend. The exchange hints at uncertainty over rabies health risks and medical involvement.
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Hla Field
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