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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1916
Page
8
A central Blissourt farmer lost wheat to Hessian fly but tested fertilizing half his field. Fertilized stalks stayed strong with few flies, while unfertilized ones showed heavy damage. The trial suggests healthy, vigorously grown crops resist pest damage, leading to higher yields and better prices.
Noted German chemist Justus von Liebig outlined four laws of soil fertility fifty years ago. He stated that soil is fertile only if it contains all nutrients in proper form and quantity, that crops remove some ingredients which must be replenished, that fertility remains when ingredients are returned via manure and fertilizers, and that farm manure alone is insufficient to sustain long term fertility due to output of grain milk and livestock.
Experiments over 33 years at multiple state stations show sowing six to eight pecks per acre yields best results. Growers often use too little seed. Ohio tests note higher grain quality when seed amounts maximize crop potential, regardless of soil type from rich gray to clay.
Poor seed wheat cannot ensure a full crop. If four of five seeds grow, four heads replace five. The high price of poor seed makes it unaffordable in the long run, while profits come from wheat that yields well, grades high, and sells strongly on the market.
In the Detroit Free Press exchange, a father complains that young people refuse to start life as their parents did. His daughter demands luxuries—a living room three feet longer and a sleeping porch—that the family home lacks.
A Boston Journal cartoon caption debates prestige and modernization with a quip about placing an equestrian statue atop a car. The dialogue features Mrs. and Mr. Horse figures reflecting public attitudes toward progress.
The snippet presents a philosophical line about human essence describing flesh, breath, and the governing part attributed to Marcus Aurelius. It reflects Stoic themes on the nature of self and mind within a compact quotation.
A Pearson's essay argues that wild predators respect an implicit water-hole code. The rhinoceros drinks first, followed by elephants, then lions and big cats, while deer and buffaloes stay back. Carnivores do not ambush prey at the pool, illustrating calmer morals than some humans.
The Grand Trunk road is hailed as the world’s greatest highway stretching 1400 miles from Calcutta to Peshawar. Lined with trees, rest houses, and arched gateways, it connected empires and eras from ancient Jidigus to modern trade, symbolizing enduring northern plains travel.
The article notes parrots in Mexico vary in color and size and near engineer camps become tame pets. When parrots leave forests and land near camps, natives see this as a warning sign of an impending earthquake.
An Irishman and his English friend fail to shoot a hare while rabbit hunting. They turn back in disappointment but a hare darts from the hedge and escapes. the Irishman explains he did not see it until it was out of sight.
The bride and groom, both lacking in housekeeping know how, argued over meal choices as the husband, while helping with Sunday dinner, accidentally split a thousand peas with a carving knife. He then suggested mashed potatoes instead of split pea soup.
The London Standard recalls Gladstone’s rare joke about Blondin at the Crystal Palace, remarking the balance act as an example for a chancellor of the exchequer. The quip suggests that awkward giving is churlish and a smile can ease the moment.
The article explains how ammonia phophoric acid and potash in fertilizers fuel early growth and kernel filling. It notes that strong seed beds and adequate plant food are essential for high yields and grain quality, with recommendations on fertilizer amounts and adjustments for wartime potash scarcity.
A professor buys a shabby horse and asks his coachman for opinion. Pat assesses the animal and says he would make a fine war horse because he would rather die than run. The remark is cited from the Pittsburgh Telegraph.
A Kansas City Journal excerpt frames a confession where a woman tells Ferdy she cannot marry him. She explains the situation as impossible and reveals she allowed the affair out of kindness and for his practice.
A Pittsburgh Post item notes Ig Brushpen as a capable artist who can draw quality pictures and reliable checks, underscoring his skills and financial trustworthiness. The anecdote frames his drawing talent alongside prudent financial conduct.
Perceval London notes gun salutes have deep roots from medieval times to modern ceremonies. Historic episodes include Augsburg and Nuremberg elevating the salute to 101 shots, Napoleon’s body arrival with 1 001 guns, and Imperial era ceremonies with 101 guns.
Describes Marie Antoinette era styles with extreme headdresses and feather trim that led to court controversy. Notes Mme Campan on mothers murmuring and a royal hunt ban causing nobles to rebel and display lavish headpieces and props.
The piece notes critics deriding the First Trios and Symphony as youthful excess and conservatism. It cites reactions calling the Second Symphony monstrous and fatal injuries, while Weber’s remark on the Seventh praises excesses as ripe for madness.
The empress of Russia was presented with a shawl that fits a small box but expands to ten yards square when opened. Crafted by women weavers in Orenberg southern Russia the gift came in a wood box with silver hinges hoops and fastenings.
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