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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1899
Page
8
An old debate on seed potato quality compares northern planted tubers with southern crops. Tests favor northern grown seed, arguing climate aids sprouting, while advocates note cold storage can curb sprouting. Southern growers favor second crop seed, sun drying to boost later-year sprouting.
The article details a low cost plastic framed plant protector using glass, built in winter to shield young transplants and prevent frost damage. It also discusses methods to influence fruiting seasons by selective thinning and topping of trees, enabling annual or staggered harvests, plus praise for bluegrass as a hardy pasture grass suitable for early spring grazing and robust drought tolerance.
The article argues for smaller, intensive farms near markets as more profitable with less effort. It highlights subacre plots near New York City and the value of five to ten acre holdings. It also covers potato flour production in Austria, the Pride of the Hudson apple, and San Jose scale spraying, praising Bordeaux mixture as a key control method.
A critical look at the McLaughlin brothers who were created by a journalist to spice frontier tales in the Colorado silver boom. The piece traces how fictitious desperadoes gained fame, with mock reports of their death and lingering belief among old West communities.
The Western Horseman, issued every Friday from Indianapolis Quilfapa, offers horse news from California to Maine and handsome horse illustrations. A great annual souvenir number will be issued on February 10 and is said to be worth more than a year’s subscription. Subscriptions are $2.00 yearly with free copies for subscribers and special terms for combining with the Weekly Republican.
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