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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1905
Page
12
A historical overview details how grape growing benefits small homesteads and large regions, noting California's vast vineyards, raisin output, and state investments. It covers disease challenges, by products like brandy and vinegar, and potential gains from waste utilization in the U.S. viticulture industry.
A 19th century report notes native and wild grape vines thriving in forests from New York to California. Viticulturist George Husmann cites age resilience of native vines, with a famed 100 year old wild vine near Mobile Bay and a California grape vine planted in 1842 that spans half an acre and yields high tonnage. The text highlights grape varieties from Concords to Niagaras, Flame Tokays, and raisin grapes, and cites census data showing 12 states each with over 2,000,000 vines, California leading with about 90.9 million and New York second.
Sensation over butter substitutes at League Island Navy Yard ends with findings that samples from the Lancaster and naval ships are coal tar colored oleomargarine. Dr Warren and Dr Wiley approve the report after President Roosevelt insisted on review. Arrests made amid government action to deter coloring. John Adams noted for motto E Pluribus Unum.
A New York financial letter notes Western wealth has grown so much that even record crops would not strain eastern money centers. The West’s surplus savings could fund moving crops from distant regions, with experts predicting nationwide gains of about 300 to 400 million dollars for farmers and large profits for transportation firms. The nation as a whole could be richer by well over a thousand million due to this year’s agricultural and manufacturing activity.
Gasoline engines are described as inexpensive, reliable and easy to operate replacing steam and horse power on farms and homes. The article notes growing use due to simple parts and minimal instruction, enabling even a bright boy to manage them after brief practice. Practical tasks include ensilage cutting, wood sawing, grinding feed, shelling corn, and water pumping.
A rural raconteur recalls a Valley farmer who raised a hundred acres of poultry and trained chickens to perform farm tasks. They weed, plant, prune, lay eggs in crates, and even harvest seed wheat, with giant birds guarding crops and aiding harvests. The tale ends as the farmer’s feats frighten the listener, who flees in the tourist’s presence.
Consular reports from China say a reform of the monetary system is unlikely soon. Influential bankers and provincial officials resist change as they profit from coin value variations across cities. The public fears new money, while gold and silver may set export prices, copper and brass will still govern production for the foreseeable future.
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