25 May 1870
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1870
Page
1
Our paper invites Mirrers of Stephenson County to submit articles by farmers on any Stephenson County farming topic. Write plainly and submit on one side of the paper.
A practical discussion on potato farming advises close planting for uniform tuber size, soil moisture management, and deep, not steep, hilling. It stresses timely planting, weed control, and soil structure, noting frost resistance and moisture needs. It also includes aside notes on pests, diseases, and miscellaneous household tips.
The article explains hog lameness stems from large back leg pores becoming clogged, sometimes called air holes. It advises washing the lame legs with soap and warm water, scrubbing with a stiff brush until the pores open, after which the lameness should subside.
A note from Caldwell County Texas describes treating a choking horse by pouring water into the ear to induce head shaking to dislodge the obstruction. If needed, repeat, though the first dose often suffices.
An elderly device titled Physic Clan appears in the record noting remedies for the throat lungs heart liver and stomach. The fragment mentions a celebrated figure or journal reference with unclear publication context.
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