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Newspaper
Fremont Journal
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1853
Page
2
The article reviews a fallow crop method for sowing and harvesting corn with minimal effort, detailing seed rates and field operations. It also discusses preserving fodder by small stacks, and provides non graphic hydrophobia treatment tips including wound washing, hartshorn application, and home remedies for snake bites and animal poison.
A historical note argues for regular tillage to mellow the soil surface for better rain and dew absorption, reduced evaporation, and enhanced root access to ammonia and nutrients. It links moisture retention, gas exchange, and microbial activity to higher crop growth, while cautioning on weed control and soil aeration.
The Milwaukee Wisconsin reports crops well advanced with favorable news from across the state. Grant County notes a advantageous wheat season with unprecedented prospects. Gardens lag but rapid vegetable progression is promised as weather improves. A separate dispatch from Whidby Island describes a tribal war of extermination between the Scadget and Klallam tribes, with extensive preparations and killings reported before arrival. Oregon Columbian, April 9, 1853.
The Crops Wheat notes wheat in the neighborhood looks best this season aside from waterlogged areas. Grass crops will be abundant and fruit promises are likely. Oats and corn may be smaller than earlier years but not scarce. Potatoes expected to be plenty though not certain. Recent showers accelerated vegetation.
The Easton Md Gazette reports that the fly has attacked wheat in the county. Unimproved lands suffered significant injury while guanoed fields largely escaped harm due to crop maturity at the time of the fly’s appearance.
The Paducah Journal reports a by or bug hue has devastated tobacco crops, with informants from the country stating this season's harvest will be about one quarter of what was anticipated.
The New York Economist notes a surge in gold output with Australian fields providing 275,208 ounces in 30 days to February 4 1889 and California shipments adding $6,018,310. Combined imports exceed $12,000,000 in a month, equating to about $160,000,000 annually. The rapid gold inflow fuels commerce, absorbing vast funds and limiting its effect on property values, though growth may slow.
An amused narrator recalls a friend who bursts into song in public places after a night at the opera, entertaining and shocking neighbors and vendors from a butcher to a baker as phrenology and humorous oysters figurae supply wry commentary on social foibles and eccentric characters.
The market for land warrants shows ongoing demand with prices steady. Analysts note strong interest from investors and a stable trading environment, while wholesale markets for grain and livestock shift as new export routes emerge, highlighting broader economic activity and the influence of tariff debate on commodity flows.
At a June meeting in Bavanen, citizens authorized the city to outlay $100,000 for immediate construction of a railroad through Florida to the Gulf of Mealoo.
The piece argues that policy will serve party leaders by strengthening labor and promoting ignorance. It states a plan to examine the Bareecoil or Free Trade system in the next line, hoping leaders will carefully review it.
The Delaware, Lehigh and Wyoming Railroad issues a strict ban on intoxicants for all employees, with immediate discharge for violations. The piece urges universal enforcement and cites accidents and testimonies about drunken crew members, contrasting with an attendee railroad praised for safety and discipline.
A green faced man from the West chased a moving Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad train at Loudenville. He sprinted and stumbled, shedding coat tail and hindmost leg, while spectators roared. The ending remains untold.
Citizens urged to gather at the Court House Monday evening to plan a proper tribute to the Revolution heroes and commemorate National Independence with a traditional celebration. The notice appears amid local ads including Billau's shoemaker listing elsewhere.
The Colonial Church Chronicle May issue prints a private letter from Wat Nimus of the Milanerian Mission. Dated August 1 1892 at Nengone and ending in October, it notes about two thousand locals nearby and six hundred elsewhere. Converts from Siwaieko travel weekly to spread Christianity across the island, as two young unmarried workers gain respect among natives.
The Toledo Blade reports two Earthmen from South Africa living in England. A boy of three feet three and a half inches and a girl slightly taller, Martimus and Flora, are described as diminutive and unfamiliar with shelter building. They speak little English, sing simple tunes, and play piano, while historians note their potential extinction and the need for scientific study.
In Quebec on June 7 a mob assaulted Father Gavazzi during a lecture at a church after he claimed the Inquisition extended to Ireland via “ribboning.” Stones shattered windows and a crowd of desperadoes rushed the church, injuring the lecturer and his secretary amid a chaotic struggle before soldiers restored order. The mob later threatened Toronto journalist Mr Brown and marched to the Parliament building. Separately, Marion County Bank in Ohio reports its treasurer, with aid, forced entry and stole 1100 dollars after an unsuccessful legal chase. Forest City.
Dayton Journal reports growing wheat damage across the area with widespread losses. Officials note more than half the crop may be ruined, signaling a severe impact on farmers and regional agriculture.
A notice clarifies a fat iron misidentified as Jenny Lind, praising Brown's Two Heater as superior. One heater lasts twenty to thirty minutes without refueling, uses less wood, and keeps shirts and collars white without smoke. Agent Mr. G. S. Branch reported an order from O. L. Nima and exhibition plans at noon.
The El Dorado arrived from Aspinwall on May 1 with San Francisco mail and passengers and treasure reportedly 700000 dollars carried by the Panama steamer. Panama and Cerro Gordo also reached San Francisco on May 7 and May 5 respectively, while Sierra Nevada came in on the 5th. The John Stewart passed 60 miles west southwest of the Head. a large 1000 ton ship burnt to the water’s edge in a prior state. Two men, Brofey and Scottey, were arrested in San Francisco on May 6 for alleged attempts to blow up the Sierra Neva. A violent quarrel at Santa Barbara between squatters and the Sheriff left two citizens dead and the Sheriff mortally wounded. The Revenue Cutter arrived and offered assistance. A fire devastated the Harel House area in San Francisco destroying about twenty buildings and causing $178,000 in losses. The old Legislative Hall at San Jose burned on the 6th. Mining yields remain strong. weather favorable for farming and an extraordinary harvest is reported. The Lenastino Examiner denies O Donahue’s parole claim. government notes on McDonough and O’Brien parole remain unsettled. News from Sax Francisco, June 6th, shows a week opening well but closing softer with seven Clippers arriving from distant cities.
The pacifist arrival was reported as debates in both Houses sought England’s stance on Turkish affairs. Lords Clarendon and John Russell spoke on Franco British unity in Constantinople and Porte integrity. Russia’s demands were awaited while Britain offered no new policy.Italy allies met. Kossuth attended but spoke none. Mazzini had been seen in London, Milan moves noted. The Porte rejected a Russian ultimatum. The French ambassador and fleet deployment were tied to safeguarding the Straits. As of June 20, the Dardanelles remained contested.
The article notes the inaugural Toronto Horticultural Society exhibition held on Friday and a knife attack at Port Harbour where Mason wounding White proved fatal. White died soon after and Mason is custody. It also mentions Lake Ontario’s high water, Port Hope council stock directives, and relics found in Galt.
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