The Orange Future and Market Gardening Tips From 19th Century Notes
A fragmented piece discusses orange crop prospects in the United States with California and Florida mentions and notes on Great Depression era style fruit yields. It covers practical farming tips including pest control for cabbage plants and crate construction for market transport referencing tobacco and carbolic acid usage. The text references The American Agriculture journal and suggests crate dimensions and stack precautions for multi-tier wagon loads.
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United States
eThla Ordge
California
Florida
Boxed Crate Design Improves Air and Strength
A farmer describes crate construction with four serious tabs, three half inch strips across the bottom to create inch air gaps between boxes, and iron strips at ends and middle. The design boosts strength and speeds heating for vegetables like peas, while allowing box dimensions to fit wagon boxes and hold about 2,150 cubic inches.
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Lawa
Wanderer Reappears in Town Asking About Old Friends
A returned traveler in Chicago asks about old associates including a wholesale clothing firm selling wheels and bicycles. He learns of Benos, a jeweler, and others in various trades such as livery, furniture, and a bicycle repair shop. The tale ends with a remark that many are now in the bicycle business.
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Sexton
Chicago Post
Duluth
Valencia
United States
Goldenrod
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