How and When to Apply Them on Grass Lands
This article explains soil differences and how pasture lands and hay meadows need different fertilization. It covers sources of nitrogen such as barnyard manure, bone meal, fish scrap, tankage, dried blood, and legume crops, and warns against overusing nitrate of soda on grasslands and sandy soils. It also notes phosphoric acid, potash sources, and the role of organic matter in storing nutrients for future crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jared G. Smith
United States Department of Agriculture
Giving Away Clothes Rather Than Selling Them
A Cotidian view argues it is better to give away clothing than sell it as resale values drop quickly. Five minutes of wear cuts a coat’s value by about 30 percent and dealer offers are demoralizing. Advertisements promise wardrobe purchases, while the phrase Mr and Mrs Resartue respectfully inform the public that they have left off clothing of every description signals the end of personal wardrobe sales.
Origins of English Surnames Like Smith and Baker
The piece discusses how English family names such as Smith and Baker arose from occupations of early founders. It notes a past practice extending to ancient times and mentions Cicero as an example, claiming his Latin name derives from an ancestor famed as a lentil grower and bean producer, illustrating the link between names and trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Hunting in 610 England the Darys of King George III
A compact survey of royal stag hunting under George III. It notes carted deer arising from enclosure and agriculture, the size and style of hounds, notable hunts and riders, and the royal lodge, with anecdotes of equerries and huntsmen and the king’s dressing and protocols. The piece mentions Swinley deer runs, moonshine and starlight nicknames, and the Windsor watch back to Macmillan’s Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
George III
Karry
George
Berkshire
Buckinghamshire
John
Gwyn
Big Ben
Charles II
Swinley
Lord Petres
Essex
Duke of York
Graham
Eton
Windsor
Mellish
Epping Forest
Macmillan
Joke at the French Society for Protecting Animals
A country man parades before the society president wielding a club and claiming the first prize for humanity. He saved a wolf that had devoured his wife, but the president deems the reward sufficient after hearing the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Dispatch. Oe
Prayer Glasses and a Curious Green Inscription
A writer recounts finding a green glass plate with an Arabic inscription meaning In him we have a defender. The Syrian seller, in Bloomsbury, offers a pink glass with a sacred inscription as well. Prayers are sold for 18 pence, and the green prayers become more valuable as time passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsbury
Prices for linens and rugs listed in local trade ad
An advertisement offers table cloths of Irish linen at d0c per yard and pantaloons goods at various prices. Smyrna rugs are priced at 80 cents, with the ad presenting multiple item prices for kitchen and household textiles.
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Jenton Journal
Melvin
Steele & Johnson
S. T. Rorer
Ladies’ Home Journal
Orr
the Royal Buckhounds
Perry Davis
Sam
Cofpte
Jos Cections
Thas
James N. Todd
Charles E. Nocshane
Denton
Maryland
E. T. Boyer
Aerer G. Towers
Benton, Maryland
Alter Sparklin
Denton, Maryland
Orrict
Jas. N. Topp
Esa
Oscar Clark
Julia Day
James Park
Theshasoa
Ull
IS Meremory
Centreville, MD
Will
Caroline, Talbot
Kent County
J.m.brhaven's
W Alex. Seatson
Ame
Hillsboro, MD
Caroline
Pliny
Attorney-At-Law
Denton, Md
Arvey L. Cooper
Lumbier Yard
F. W. Redden
W. FF. Murphy
John W. Clark, JR
Counties
Henry R. Lewis
Lewis & West
Attorneys-At-Law
Wilmer Emory
Baltimore
Fayette and North Sts
Murphy
Enoch George
P.R Visurr
Frank ¢. Belton
Lee B. Belton
George & Fisher
Main Street
Bolton Bros
Blaine
E. Pratt ST
Boe
NEW Goons
Percale
Cooper & Bro
The
Labor
the Klondike
Bainbridge
Hambridge
Bainbridge Works
Caroline, Green & Krudden
Dexton
Thos A.smith
Ridgely
C.mackett
Query Anna
Wrightsville Lime CO
Wrightsville
Sulys
Livi Mong
Osborne Columbia Corn Harvester and
Bindep
Sx Columbia Binder
Osborne Columbia Mower
Osborne
ColuMbIa
ANK
Evans Corn
WM. J. Blackiston
WM. H. Deweese
Fred R. Owens Deweese & Owens
Court House
Caroline County
Harry B. Mason
Wilmington
Philadelphia
New York
James T. Morris
Ridgely, MD
Horssehoer
Hors
Longman
W. E. Brown
Drs. W. T
L. D. Kelzey
Easton, Marland
Preston
Federalsburg
East New Market
K. G. Gelletly & CO
Williston, HD
Joan J. Barnes
Third St
Joon J. Barnes
S. Nowell & Son
Anna Giering
Baltimore Street
King’s Maryland
James King
H. High Street
Baltimore St
Baltimore Street Bridge
Thomas Carmine
Ridgely, Maryland
Adjoining Counties
Caroline, Falbot
Dorchester Counties
the Times
Bargain Store
Ridgely, MD. IL
Erop
James Swann
the Best Life & Fire Insurance
Tam
A. Rok
G. T. Redden & CO
E. J. Steele
Trenderson, Md
M. E. Church
Jarrell
Ira L. Guilford
N. Eutaw St
Tennessee
Thos H. Everngam
Concord
Heverin Cotter
Phila
Bridgetown
Greensborough
Alonzo Clark
Samuel E. Hill
Equitable
Thos. A. Smith
Denton Bridge
L. B. Towers
Thomas H. Mitchell
Salisbury
James T. Coophr
Undertaker
Denton, Dia
Tywvuantz
Cooper
Amnin Street
Brown
T. H. Evans & Company, Fruit and Produce Commission Merchants
Light Street
Sapolio
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