Best Indians Methods with Corn and Good Road Horse Notes
Bulletin 50 from the Indiana Experiment Station reports optimal corn yields from May planting at Lafay ette and shows how spacing, plowing depth, manuring, and crop rotation affect long term yields. The piece also argues farmers can improve road stock by breeding well shaped, moderately fast horses with track experience, noting demand for safe road horses and profitable sale prospects.
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Indiana Experiment Station
State Experiment Station
Lafayette
Tippecanse County
Indiana
New Mexico Study Improves Fruit Tree Irrigation Method
The article contrasts old surface flooding with a modern California technique used at Las Cruces, opening furrows on either side of trees and in between rows. Water is applied slowly to soak the root zone while leaving the surface dry and weed free, enabling better soil conditions for younger and older trees.
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California
New Mexico
Farming notes on irrigation and feeding breeding stock
The article discusses irrigation methods that reduce water use and extend tree survival during shortages. It also offers poultry feeding guidance to prevent infertile eggs, warning against excessive rich foods and cayenne. Recommendations include gradual exercise, varied grains, and cooking or warming corn in cold weather to aid digestion.
Plowing and Harrowing Boost Early Corn Growth
The text explains that thorough harrowing of corn fields before and after germination improves yield by loosening surface soil, increasing air and warmth, and reducing weed competition. It notes benefits after rains, continued harrowing up to five or six inches tall, and that one team can harrow three times larger areas than cultivator work, though occasional coverage may check some plants.
Planting the Garden: Early Spring Planting Advice
Waldo F. Brown writes to Country Gentleman about starting an early garden despite a disastrous year. He notes he has planted ahead of neighbors for nine years and considers early planting a luxury worth some risk, but stresses it is safe only on thoroughly drained land.
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Waldo F. Brown
Home Gardener Tips for Hair Ends and Mignonette Growth
A quick guide covers trimming forked hair ends monthly to promote growth. It advises heating water for tableware, using stove blacking with turpentine to remove rust, and cautions on envelope moisture for stamps. Brass tarnish care uses acid solution and rotten stone. Also offers moth prevention with tunsy and wax turpentine mix. For mignonette, add lime to soil, spread thickly, and sow in April for a strong crop.
Professor of signs and the Aberdeen prank
A tale from the reign of James VI recounts a Scottish university prank. A butcher, hired as a fake professor of signs, fooled a visiting Spanish ambassador by using simple objects to signal numbers and religous concepts. The ruse impressed the Spaniard and spread through the professors.
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James VI
Scotland
Aberdeen
Sizas
Coffee Health Effects and Advisable Use
Coffee can cause sleep loss nervousness and digestive issues in some people. For sensitive patients drinking clear coffee with little sugar and no milk reduces side effects. milk or cream can be added without harm. Coffee acts more as a tonic than a stimulant and is less likely to provoke a habit than narcotics. It may aid digestion and relieve exhaustion, serving as a bracer during weary marches or field duty.
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Touggourt
Africa
In Dreams What Dreams Are Made Of
The author notes dreams reveal a reversed moral sense as minds roam beyond reason and duty. He cites examples of trusted individuals committing crimes in sleep, suggesting a wide, entertaining gap between conscious virtue and dream actions.
Vance sayings and antics reveal a public humor
A reminiscence of Senator Vance highlights his campaign wit and personal quirks. Stories recall his debate with Judge Letlie, a tale of kiss testaments from Democratic supporters, a jab at his rival Settle, and remarks on marriage and home life. He also jokes about lodging for travelers and meals.
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Vance
Kate Field
Washington
North Carolina
Judge Letiie
Settle
Bim
Ega
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Bath
Pitteburgh
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Bank OF Fremont
Fremont
Susan Batt
Nuwr
G. Batt
Doess General Banking
Hilton House
Fremont, Ind
R. Heberling
Prop
IOC
AIR Line
Waterloo
Cc & B
Chicago
Ny&bex
Pacific
Poe
C&b
Main Line
Billsdale
Norway
Eee
Nonce
B’y
Fort Wayne Brance
D &T
Malloo
Amia
Af Ar
P. M
Lyannes Billedale Eckson
Angola
Auburn Junction
Fort Wayne
Fteicoot
A. Pilliod
Heeler
Whlsows
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. CO
Wanagh Ave
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