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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1914
Page
3
An article in Richmond Virginia outlines how young women can earn pin money by home canning. It cites examples of women selling fruit and vegetables locally or nationwide, stressing careful product choice, neat presentation, and persistence. It notes Farmers' Bulletin guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on starting small, testing cans, and building a market with specialty items and reliable pricing.
A fragmented onset urges careful timing for alfalfa crops and warns beginners about risks. The text mentions hesitations and cautions for first timers, with references to growers and industry terms, though details are unclear and the passage trails off.
Advice stresses selecting well drained rich soil high in humus for alfalfa and warns against calcium carbonate rich feeds. Inoculation is highlighted as essential, with cautions about regional soil limits and the need for careful farming practice to avoid poor yields.
Fragmentary text references a diploma grant from a Canadian veterinary society and mentions footwear and carriage work, repairs, and prices. The readable portions show a mishmash of names and places with unclear context.
Fragmentary OCR notes list market dates including a fourth Tuesday night and a second Saturday, with references to Druk Store and individuals like Martin and Darden. It mentions a Pine ferprice Market and invitations to qualified bidders or savers.
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