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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1876
Page
3
W N Tegetmeier notes black feathered table poultry often preferred for flavor with breeds from abroad. Mince pie recipe from Chicago Tribune urges rich mix of meats, fruits and spices with detailed preparation and aging steps for pie filling.
The article advises methods to protect young apple trees from mice and rabbits. Remove late summer debris and grass to deter nesting, haul debris away, and rub bark with bacon fat. Prune branches to lay on the ground for winter, and consider fall greasing if infested. It also notes broader ideas about hard times and agricultural prosperity, urging increased farming and restrained speculation. Real estate transfers follow as brief notices.
The 1877 Hostetter’s Almanac is ready and distributed free of cost through druggists and country dealers in the United States and British America. It combines health advice with calendar and astronomical calculations and is touted as the largest edition of a medical work. Propriety Trostetter Smith of Pittsburgh will mail two copies for a two cent stamp to those who cannot obtain it locally.
The article discusses preserving eggs for winter by salt packing in a dry stone jar, emphasizing fresh eggs and dry salt to avoid hardening. It also cites German experiments indicating large seeds yield better peas and questions shrunk seed adequacy for sowing. It notes poultry advice favoring renewed pullets over aging hens for higher egg production.
A nineteenth century advice piece explains grape protection in cold winters. It details tying vines flat to the ground, securing with stakes, and covering with earth or straw, while noting risks from mice and wet soils. It also discusses pruning timing, latitude safety, and propagating from cuttings stored in soil over winter.
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