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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1899
Page
4
The article discusses plant variation from seed versus grafting for old cultivated trees, notes favorable seasons produce new varieties, and advises trying seed from extra choice fruit. It covers moles in the garden with kerosene, carbon bisulfide, and toxic baits, plus calf nutrition and early breeding to boost milk production, favoring clover tea and silage in winter.
Early gardening by starting plants in a hotbed and transplanting can fail when roots are disturbed. Melt and open old tin cans for seed containers, fill with warm soil, soak seeds, and plant in a warm place. When ready, release the plant into the bed, backfill, and store cans for next spring. Plants gain two to three weeks start.
Experiments at the Agricultural College of Guelph in Connecticut sowed windfall winter wheat across four boxes with unsprouted slightly sprouted considerably sprouted and badly sprouted grains. Results show sound grain yielded the poorest germination and growth while sprouted seeds produced uneven results with higher germination in the unsprouted batch. Growing calves fed skim milk need careful adjustments using clover hay tea and skim milk to improve digestion and output.
E P Smith discusses breeding priorities in sheep farming, noting mutton and wool both profitable. Medium sized breeds balance lean mutton with quality wool, yielding better overall returns than large breeds or pigs when cost of feed is considered. Prolific, well cared-for flocks produce saleable lambs and steady profits.
Guidance on milk freshness and delivery timing under heat. Emphasizes keeping cows in good condition, avoiding addition to milk, and preventing souring. Details utensil materials, cleaning, rinsing, sterilizing and drying to prevent contamination. Recommends avoiding rusty interiors and proper washing between uses.
General Greene details hardships of the Manila expedition including rain drenched camps at Cavite and San Pedro Marati approaches. He notes disciplined avoidance of alcohol, improvised bamboo beds, boiled water, and strong troop health despite fatigue while awaiting Merritt and navy coordination.
An Arab legend explains the ostrich's desert residence. In a May gathering of crested beings the ostrich claimed rank with mammals for its inability to fly. Birds rejected it. mammals rejected it. the ostrich declared itself neither, and the others drove it to the desert where it lives in solitude.
Kansas cyclist Welsh is credited with the longest coast on record after riding eighteen consecutive miles without rotating the pedals. Local observers question if he truly kept feet off the pedals for the entire distance.
A lone remaining stretch of horse railway spans seven and a half miles in Méassach, highlighting the shrinking infrastructure once used for transportation in the area.
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