Increase In Hay Yields and Quality Across Regions
An 1865 to 1870 United States hay yield averaged 1.25 tons per acre, with later five year periods showing gradual gains. The report notes varying yields by state, the impact of stacking on losses and market value, and the need for better hay grading and handling to sustain prices. It highlights spoilage, weather effects, and the cost of production versus returns, urging improved cultivation, curing, and selling methods to raise profitability.
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United States
Avenue
Iowa
Inia
Missouri farms by the census size and value
The Missouri census reports 281,836 farms averaging 120 acres with 75 acres improved. Farms total value is $31.75 per acre. Missouri has more farms but smaller average size than many midwest states, with variations by state. Professor Mumford notes Missouri’s horse to mule ratio and mule state label.
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Missouri
Missour
Union
Commerce and Labor Bureau
Middle West
Onlo
Imnels
Town
Kansas
United States
Ir. I. Mumford
College of Agriculture
University of Missouri
Tig
Missouri Agriculture and tenancy in the farm system
Prof Muinford notes livestock wealth with 26 logs, five sheep, and multiple animals supporting one third of the state population. Livestock income reaches 10 million dollars annually. Tenancy varies by state while Missouri shows rising tenant farming yet low returns per acre compared to Ohio Michigan and Iowa.
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Muinford
Onty
Lve
Missouri
Middle West
Illinois
Lowa
Olio
Michieran
David Rankin
Ohio
Michigan
Minois
Iowa
Seeded Ginseng Growth Stages and Market Values
Seeds a Cent Apiece explains ginseng seed value at 10 cents each and direct root at $6.25 per pound. It outlines plant development from two forks and one leaf per stalk in year one to five leaves per stalk and three forks by year five, with seed production, plant height, and leaf size details, noting cultivated plants outperform wild.
General Lee and Southern Social Prestige Through Lineage
The article reflects on General Lee's influence rooted in Virginia aristocratic lineage and manners. It argues Lee embodied an unspoken dignity across social classes, derived from birth, marriage, and inherited Cavalier traditions. It cites Morris Schaff in Atlantic praising his unspoiled character and calm courage that elevates soldiers.
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Lee
South
Virginia
Washington
Virginiere
Morris Schaff
Atlantic
The Missing Turk in a Sarah Bernhardt Play
In Marseille Bernhardt entered a crowded theater with six Turkish slaves listed on the program. One missing slave caused confusion as boos rose until a man in the front row pointed out the audience’s error, politely noting, Madam you are shy one Turk.
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Sarah Bernhardt
Marseilles ii
Hne
Mie. Bernhardt
Sarah
Bernhardt
One Sentence Marathon Report
A Boston Transcript quip notes Stevenson worked an entire afternoon on one line and cites a man who has spent six years on a single sentence, highlighting extreme drafting tenacity.
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Stevenson
Two Power Standard Cited by Roghlind Mention
Roghlind argues the navy should be twice the size of the principal rival as a strategic standard. A Pittsburg Post note claims her wife seeks to regulate the ward robe in line with the same Mines.
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Roghlind
Pittsburg Post
Proverb Snapshot: The sooner caught than the cripple
A brief item cites the Spanish proverb The sooner caught than the cripple, reflecting a traditional saying about prompt action. The note preserves the phrasing without additional context or attribution.
Gold Brand Timothy Seed Promises Profitable Pasture
Bolgiano & Son announce Gold Brand Timothy Seed as a pure productive hay and pasture choice. They offer a wide seed catalog including Wheat, Crimson Clover, Alfalfa, various clovers, grasses, and fodder crops. Located at Light Pratt and Ellicott Streets in Baltimore MD recommending customers insist on Gold Brand for best results.
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Bolpiano
Canada
Bolgiano & Son
LIGHT
Pratt and Ellicott
Baltimore
Splendid Jewels on Display for Gifts and Occasions
A splendid stock of jewels offers selections from hundreds of articles in grand showcases. Wedding and birthday gifts may be found here to suit every one, with many pieces suitable for special occasions.
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Denton
Floward Malvin bin
AW Johnson
Melvin & Johnson
Publishecars
Q Kkarim Ano Caarden
the Banner Farm State
Ine & Smaliss
Gun
Gunnine
Spart Hunting
Taresgt
EL Linint
Bolgiano's
Timothy Seed
Ny We
T. W. Smith Co
Opticians and Jewelers
Carter Block
Denton, Maryland
Denton National Bank Savings Department
Denton National Bank
Board of Directors
Harvey L, Cooper
Kernan European Plan
Dusiness Section
Baltimoris, MD
Joseph L. Kernan
Philadelphia
Journal
Sporting Goods
Huong
Centreville, Maryland
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