Irrigation experiments at New Jersey Agricultural College farm
The New Jersey Agricultural College farm tested irrigation on beans peppers turnips celery and tomatoes to reclaim barren land. Water from a city reservoir feeds a network of three inch pipes with upright faucets yielding about nine gallons per minute. Results show beans and peppers boosted yields quality and leaf growth while celery doubled and tripled marketable output. turnips suffered from clubroot. tomatoes showed foliage freshness but limited fruit gain. Alfalfa notes follow with drought and soil considerations.
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New Jersey Agricultural College
City
Wind breaks and orchard placement for shelter
When forests are cleared, wind breaks are needed to shield buildings and protect farms from severe winter winds. Planting an evergreen row on the windward side near an orchard helps block wind and retain snow. Kaffir corn is unlikely to mature in New England.
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New England
Poultry Diseases and Remedies Guide
This article outlines common winter ailments in fowl such as roup scaly leg and bumble foot with practical care steps. It covers removing affected birds, applying coal oil, bluestone in drinking water, nose cleansing, head greasing, and adjusting housing and diet to curb illness and aid recovery.
Broncho like fowls in Southwest and cross breed prospects
A description of a barnyard fowl breed in Colorado and New Mexico, likened to the Broncho for its wild, varied colors and strong broodiness, with weights for hens and cocks. It notes successful crosses with Plymouth Rocks and other large breeds, and shares a farmer’s profit figures from raising and selling eggs and stock. Also mentions Dorkings as popular table fowl with large breast meat, good mothers, and cross-ability with Brakmas or Cochins.
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Colorado
New Mexico
New England
West
Plymouth Rocks
Autocrat
Ideal Cough Remedy Praised by Alderman and Minister
James L. Francis of Chicago endorses Dr King's New Discovery as an ideal cure for coughs colds and lung complaints based on five years use. Rev John Burgus of Keokuk Iowa a Methodist minister for 50 years lauds its speedy relief. Try this remedy with a free trial bottle at local stores in Indiana Blairsville Homer City Blairsville and Blairsville.
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James L. Francis
Chicago
Dr. King
T. E. Hildebrand’s
Indiana
Wm. Moore
Homer City
M.G. Miller
Blairsville
Cycling Pioneer’s Endurance Ride and Recovery
The Rev. Wm. P. F. Ferguson recounts a 3,000 mile cycling journey begun in Utica with stops at Cape Vincent Kingston and Toronto. He describes a leg and knee injury from head winds and damp streets, recovery after using Dr Williams' Pink Pills, and renewed vigor including a 70 mile ride followed by a sermon and 50 mile road stretch. He endorses Pink Pills for rheumatic troubles and general health, noting availability and pricing from Dr Williams' Medicine Company in Schenectady New York.
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Wm. P. F. Ferguson
Canada
Utica
Cape Vincent
Kingston
Toronto
Niagara Falls
Thousand Islands
Old City
Napanee
Port Hope
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
N.Y
Pennsylvania Railroads Schedule Notices
Pennsylvania Railroad schedule notices list train departures from Blairsville and Blairsville area stations to Salinburg, Paulton, Allegheny Junction, Freeport, Springdale, Allegheny City, Butler, and Altoona with weekday and Sunday times. Details include specific departure times, exceptions, and a contact for further information via Western District. Officials cited include Thomas E. Watt, J.R. Wood, and S. M. Prevost.
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Blairsville
Salinburg
Paulton
Allegheny Junction
Freeport
Springdale
Allegheny City
Butler
Blazesville
Deversterion
Pittsburg
Altoona
Indiana
Thos. E. Watt
Pass
Western District
Fifth Avenue
Spring Goods Offer From Campbell and Smith Store
Campbell & Smith advertise a wide Spring stock featuring extra soft all wool carpet at 48c and fine Brussels carpets 48c. Notable names Roxburgs are listed along with modern GOSIENE fabrics. Also advertised are lace curtains, Nottingham lace, dinner tea and toilet sets, glassware sets, and savings on railroad fare.
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Véby Beat HeigMs
Cernasil
Histediac Neeverecrescres
Brussels
Roxburgs
Gosiene
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Department of Agricultre
Pitcher’s Castoria
Jaxon
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Pennsylvania Railroad
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Harry K. Apple
Bill
Allegheny Valley
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Niagara Express
Penn Junction
Ocean Jam
Kittanning
Emlenton Accom
West Penn Junction
Emmilenton
Kittanning Accom
Pitt
Ccccesseen
East Brady Accom
Pitteburg
Sam Emlenton
West Beenn Junction
Emlenton
Sapeee Kd
Day Express
Oil City
West Penn Metion
Sesscree Rey
Titusville Express
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Erson
Pattison
Jo. C. Agey
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Campbell & Smith
the People’s Store
Wood and
Smithfield
Michigan Carbon Works
Detroit
Clark & McGuaghey
Rowe College
Johnstown
Arondertil Penen
D. J. Rowe
A. M
Keeley Institute
Asia
Keeley
C.B
R. B
S.C. W
S. L
Homer City, PA
York Chemical Works
York, Pa
Atlantic Refining Company Pittssurg Department
Pittsburg, Pa
J. F. Barnes
Gilbert Bro’s
Insurance
Indiana, PA
Frank Leslie
Pula Monthly
Brigit, Pernere
Yom Pally Illustrated
Magasines
Progres
G.E Frantz
Fillwright, Shelocta Penn’a
GML
Apple
Bee Te
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