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Newspaper
Delaware State Reporter
Location
Dover, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1859
Page
4
Practical Victorian era notes on dairy craft from Genesee Farmer describing Breuer's cellar setup, milk skimming, churning intervals, water rinsing, temperature control, and salt use. Advises on butter texture, whiteness, and minimal handling, with cautions against overchurning and excess air.
The article surveys popular beliefs that the moon governs weather and plant vitality, from harvest and vintage to sap and timber quality. It cites M. Arago noting no observable link between lunar phases and rain, drought, or timber durability, yet notes laws in France favor felling timber at new moon to prevent sap and warping.
Teig reports a Nashville area farmer made cider and vinegar from an orchard of 6,000 trees and sold the balance to a New Yorker for a large sum. The piece projects a future revenue from 100 acres, with expectations of six thousand trees bearing and substantial annual income as the orchard matures, highlighting Tennessee’s growing role in supplying regional markets.
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