Practical farming tips on corn and potato culture
The author shares twenty four years of corn and potato growing experience. He criticizes common errors such as shallow planting, under-planting, and neglecting weed control, and argues for deep plowing, dense seed drops, thorough cultivation, and avoiding horse riding while plowing. He also discusses potato planting, seed selection, and timing to avoid small tubers.
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Taay
Niscorte Batas
Robbens
Ihan
Great Depth of Wheat Roots An Argument in Favor of Subsoil Plowing
Mr Baane asks intelligent farmers how deep wheat roots can penetrate when soil is mellow. Respondents say eight to ten inches, but field observation shows roots reaching 22 inches when subsoil is cracked. J H Niles notes clay loam with brick clay subsoil, knolls with crops, and no winter kill. Suggest subsoil plow to improve dry clay land yields. Wear Prospects mentions winter-killed wheat in some regions but overall hopeful crop outlook in Pennsylvania Michigan and New Wisconsin.
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Baane
Phiveahun
J. H. Niles
Huron County
Lenn
Leonnard
Mr. Baker
Baker
Bims
How to raise good potatoes without rot
A rural advisory extols a potato growing method claimed to prevent rot. It outlines soil preparation, manure application, furrow setup, seed piece spacing, sowing, top dressing, and harvesting steps plus storage tips. The author, T. A. Deromadil of Columbiana County Ohio, emphasizes loose bed depth and avoiding cultivation when flowering.
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Hall Gut
T. A. Deromadil
Columbiana County
Ohio
The Belittling Bill and the Turnaround Merchant
A tale of a customer Baker and mechanic Leonard Leonard’s firm billing leads to a rift with Baker who withdraws patronage. Baker learns Leonard’s fortunes rise, culminating in a grand house and a planned marriage, revealing mistaken judgments and late-life success.
Letter from J Q Adams on the Bible and its Teachings
The letter discusses the motive of moral obligation beyond reward or punishment and argues that while Sinai law binded civil life then, many universal moral duties remain. It contrasts divine law with ancient Greek and Roman ideas and notes the Bible’s miraculous acts as superior in grandeur and sublimity.
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Tunlar
Tetzhi
Hiawan Saw
Tsrael
Spracles
Greece
Rome
Mount Sinai
Adams on Moses law and divine origin in early republic discourse
In a lengthy reflection by John Quincy Adams, the text argues that the Hebrew law given to Moses is highly divine and superior to other ancient codes, though imperfect until perfected by Jesus. It contrasts the Jewish code with Assyrian, Egyptian, Phrygian, and Greek systems, stressing the Decalogue as the foundation of morality and noting its rewards apply beyond present life.
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Remmnter
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Herodotus
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Asia
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Stone
Moses
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Erin
Lis
Fanner
Dadmenal
Greece
John Quincy Adams
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