Smut in Wheat Sparks New Germ Theory Debate
An examination of wheat smut discusses old practices using lime plaster and blue vitriol washes and introduces a Kingston Tennessee writer's theory that smut stems from immature seed. He asserts soaking affects germination, with experiments on dough-stage wheat and barrel wheat illustrating seed quality determines crop outcome.
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Kingston
Tenn
Scientifc American
Tennesee
Wisconsin
Cheap and Expeditions Method of Preserving Timber
This article describes Colesburn timber preservation by soaking planks in a lime water pond. Fresh lime is added to dissolve as calcium hydroxide and then carbonates form as lime absorbs carbon dioxide. Duration depends on wood type, from two weeks to four weeks or more for oak and ship timber. Benefits include deterred worm food, reduced dry rot risk, and firmer timber. A note explains lime crystals wear planes edges, advising prior smoothing to avoid dulling.
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Colesburn
Charles G. S. Monteith
C. G
Menteith
Preirie Furmer
Hungary Punishes Bigamy With Unnatural Household Bond
In an old Hungarian law a man convicted of bigamy was condemned to live with both wives in one house. The crime was described as extremely rare under this ancient rule.
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Hungary
Strawberries on Prairie Farms Show Profitable Culture
Prairie Farmer reports on J. J. Knox of Pittsburgh growing strawberries on about 50 acres in light clayey loam. Deep plowing and subsoiling prepare the ground. Runners are forbidden and straw mulch aids winter protection. Knox yields 300 to 600 bushels per acre with costs near 200 dollars per acre, beds remaining productive for eight to ten years.
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J. J. Knox
Pittsburg
Knox
Manners and honesty guide social conduct in old text
The passage argues morality over fault finding and favors spontaneous, reasoned manners over artificial rules. It contrasts varied appearances and intentions with genuine warmth, preferring hearty, rough camaraderie and sincere greetings to staged etiquette. It ends with a curious note about hydraulic engines blowing church organs.
Headache Fiend Relieved by Boalding's Cephalic Pills
A poem-like squib notes sleeplessness and fevered eyes then touts Boalding's Cephalic Pills as a relief. The speaker mocks the headache while urging readers to buy the pill and end the pain. The piece imitates a sensational medical advertisement voice.
Science at Sea Deepest Waters Hints New Life Forms
Dr. C Wallich reports findings from the North Atlantic telegraph route survey. At two miles depth life exists under pressure of about a ton and a half per square inch. He notes infusorial Foraminifera and starfish clinging to ropes at 1 200 fathoms, suggesting a submarine fauna may flourish in perpetual darkness.
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C. Wallich
England
Iere
Wallich
New- Yorker
The Victimized Pretend Author in Rural Village
A penniless young scarearace posing as an author comes to a country village. His shabby look fools villagers yet his debt grows, and the landlord demands payment. He finally admits he is the author of his own misfortunes.
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