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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1907
Page
6
Agricultural notes discuss wooden drains lasting decades with proper boards and notches, and methods to build them. The Berry Patch section covers prune and burn techniques for blackberries and raspberries, harvest timing, sun exposure, packing, and early spring plantings for strawberries. It also mentions cotton prices and New York market movements, plus advice against dosing fowls and favoring natural disease prevention.
An article argues fertilizers determine berry size color and firmness for marketability. It contrasts heavy nitrogen alone causing soft berries with complete fertilizer including potash and phosphate producing firm colorful fruit that ships well. A southern center shows poor results from nitrogen heavy care, while another nearby area thrives with balanced fertilization.
A writer in American Cultivator argues hay as a key New England crop with New Hampshire producing 6,000,000 tons. Emphasizes deep, thorough plowing, summer sowing, and winter frost to kill weeds, with manure at five tons per acre and plowing every fifth year. The Corn Cultivator foresees continued rapid improvements in corn culture.
A Iowa writer explains a simple wire fence tightening method using a sturdy stick twisted into the wire and stapled to the post. Repeating twists tighten slack wire with little effort, keeping the fence taut as needed. The note also mentions birds and bullworms and how domestic fowl help reduce worm populations near houses.
The article advises setting out celery plants when large enough and transplanting to beds if small. Prepare rich soil, use complete fertilizer sparingly, and plant by month end or August for cool fall growth. It promotes mechanical aids like windmills to save time and labor on shelling corn and related tasks.
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for weak nervous and debilitated women. It asserts a alcohol free formula, claims endorsements by medical authorities, and offers a free booklet by sending name and address to Dr. St V Pierce, Buffalo NY.
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