20 Apr 1860
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Newspaper
Delaware Gazette
Location
Delaware, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1860
Page
1
A collage of 19th century prose and essays discusses life, education, manners, and morality. It contrasts gentle womanhood with harsh social judgments, critiques the head versus heart education approach, and includes observations on bachelor life and social dating rituals.
Delaware Ohio April 20 1860. Agriculture Horticultural notes discuss propagation by cuttings and the conditions that favor rooting. The author describes selecting pieces of twelfth to five inches long, inserting them in sand or soil, and maintaining warmth and moisture to develop roots, noting variable success among plants and the need for careful handling.
An extended 19th century guide discusses methods to hasten potato maturity, soil and seed handling, and cutting preparations. It covers warming seed potatoes, hotbeds, and root development, with notes on selecting best soil, manure usage, and plant maturity for optimal yield. It also recounts a dramatic bear encounter and lists agricultural society premium classes and jury members for a county fair.
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