24 Jan 1840
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Newspaper
Georgetown American
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1840
Page
1
The Georgetown American lists publishing days Tuesday and Friday at five dollars per year with semiannual payments due January 1 and July 1. Ads under a square cost 75 cents then 50 cents per extra insertion. larger ads pro rata. Payment due January 1 and July 1. discounts at ten dollars or more if paid within sixty days. Letters to the editor must be postpaid.
The article outlines practical soil amendments by correcting iron and carbonate imbalances, adding gypsum, sand, clay, peat, and organic matter, and emphasizes drainage and burning or paring and liming. It cites turning green crops into soil, using quicklime, and applying lime mixtures to improve texture and fertility.
A reader argues cows fed exclusively on corn fail to thrive in winter. He describes cows’ natural grass based digestion, four stomachs, and the need for roughage to properly masticate and digest food. He warns corn alone injures health and production.
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