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Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1866

Page

8

Agricultural notes on soil, stock, and crop care in Anglesey

The article discusses lime and phosphate use to improve soils and deter pests like the weevil and bed-bugs, stresses the benefit of stable stock through winter, and notes that well fed ground resists rock formation. It includes advice on plow use, fodder quality, and fastening fowls before slaughter. It also mentions plaster and charcoal admixtures and references the peach-blow potato origin in Saratoga, NY.

I. Com Anglesey Caleb Shepherd Saratoga Ni. Y

Chemical Effect of Under Drainage and Health Tips

A summary notes a Denton paper on drainage stressing that stagnant water deprives roots of air, hindering growth, and that deeper, permeable soil improves plant health by providing air and nutrients. It also includes an Utica Herald excerpt warning about a contagious livestock skin disease and recommending sulfur treatments for animals and skin care.

J. B. Denton Utica Herald

A New Fertilizer Method From Bonn Scientists

Two Bonn agricultural academy members reveal a fertilization method using air pumped into deep subsoil through perforated pipes connected to a furnace. A constant air current saturates soil, then burning air is drawn out to prepare new charges, repeating to boost land productivity. D M Rams dell of Vermont received a seed paper from J S Morrill. one oat grew from a single plant to 1000 more. He planted May 1, 1864, and by 1865 and last fall yielded three bushels and one quart from its increase, weighing about 64 pounds per bushel. Offers of $2,000 were made for the oats.

Agricultural Academy At Bonn D. M. Ramsdell Washington Orange County Vermont J. 5 Morrill Congress Agricultural Bureau of the United States

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