04 Apr 1878
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1878
Page
1
An 1877 survey reviews corn, oats, wheat and root crops, prioritizing corn and grass, with roots growing in importance. It discusses drill planting, check-row planters, soil preparation, and evolving cultivation methods, plus fruit trees, root crops, and nut and ornamental plant orders for a diversified farm.
A stream of practical guidelines advocates steady work in the field, punctual start times, carrying extra gear, and attention to efficient furrow turning. It includes calculations on time lost turning long vs short furrows and stresses thorough attention over acreage. The text reflects era farming lore with emphasis on preparedness and discipline.
The article argues many Western farmers overinvest in farm equipment and shows how smaller operations can cut costs. It compares labor needs, reapers, cradles, and mowing, noting that eight to eighty acres can be managed with minimal gear. It cites labor figures, cost of tools, and potential savings from reduced reliance on costly machines.
Fein explains a hedge trimming method using a brush, poles, a horse and bey to pull and sweep brush from Osage hedge rows. He emphasizes efficient removal, burning afterward, and notes hedges create nuisance due to thorns that can injure cattle and sheep along roadways.
Fragmented OCR text shows scattered numbers and times lacking clear context. No identifiable persons organizations places dates or events present to form a coherent news item. Summary reflects limited legible data with no actionable facts or names.
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