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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1872
Page
8
Practical notes on soil preparation mulching and trenching for fruit trees. Guidance covers deep plowing, manure use, root pruning, top removal to balance roots, and winter protection. Includes Lombard plum details by Edward Smith and salt as plum fertilizer plus a remedy for plant lice.
The text discusses using partially decayed straw and sawdust for mulching. It notes sawdust as an alternative to straw, indicating benefits as a fertilizer and the need to spread mulch thinly around tree trunks. It warns against heavy scattering near trunks to avoid fungus growth.
The article advises using a sharp knife for wounds that should heal, noting grape vines die beyond the last bud regardless of cut type. It also says many ornamental shrubs with large pith, like Syringa and Deutzia, tolerate shears well, which are convenient for pruning vines without damaging plants.
Infested rose bushes require close monitoring and immediate slug removal. If populations grow, spray with a whale oil soap solution, two pounds of soap to fifteen gallons of water, coating both sides of leaves with a syringe for best coverage.
The article notes 1871 as disastrous for insurers, Chicago fire destroying vast capital, many companies failing, leading to calls for higher rates and stricter supervision. It argues steady, adequate rates are essential and cites the Farmers Company as financially stronger by avoiding risky business.
The Farmers Insurance Company states it has not raised rates and will not compete on higher volume with rivals chasing more business. It asserts premiums must reflect true value and stresses fair, maintained pricing as essential for laborers to be justly paid.
The report notes that the Farmers sector has been in decline for fifteen years, indicating a long term struggle in agricultural markets and rural livelihoods affecting farmers nationwide.
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