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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1874
Page
8
A discussion from the American Agriculturist notes clover roots left in one acre weigh 6,580 pounds, rye 3,400 pounds, and alfalfa over five tons. Deep roots pull moisture, decompose matter, and improve subsoil chemistry for future crops.
A New York Tribune correspondent explains that Canada thistles thrive when dug up and disturbed, but weaken if mowing is persistent and the ground kept bare. He notes cutting stems below surface and avoiding root disturbance to starve and kill the roots, with summer burning or compost burial offering limited benefit. He advocates summer fowling in the West where soil is clear of stones as the cheapest extermination method.
Plant early potatoes in large pieces after thorough drying to prevent germ chill. Use porous soil, plant deep enough to avoid frost, and avoid chilling after cutting. Early Rose variety best for earliest and medium crops. preparation should begin as soon as soils warm enough.
A veterinary note explains corns arise from foot injuries and improper shoeing, with treatment using hot water fomentations and proper shoe fit. It emphasizes daily care, ample feeding, and fresh water to prevent suffering and losses. It also discusses cows needing morning feeding before water access and occasional salt as practiced by Swiss stockkeepers.
A collection of religious reflections and anecdotes. Beecher and others urge personal duty, temperance, and faithful family life, praising a mother's silent labor and warning against worldliness in religious practice. A Methodist mission trip to Mexico and a child’s sweet insight at a village school are highlighted.
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