Seed distribution plan urged for Herkimer farms
Hon C L Merriam writes to Herkimer County Agricultural Society urging an experimental farming program to test Department of Washington seed varieties. He argues individual farmers and Congress members waste seeds without reports, cites Excelsior variety could boost yields from 26 to 30 bushels per acre, and suggests forming an experimental farm or seed department with intelligent managers to report results to Washington. A committee was appointed to study the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Merriam
Herkimer County Agricultural Society
Department of Washington
Little Falls Culleier
Agricultural Department
Congress
Washington
Herkimer
Lewis
Jefferson
Ammonia Absorption by Dry Clay Affects Soils
The article discusses the historical debate on how plants obtain nitrogen and notes the discovery that dry clay absorbs atmospheric ammonia. It argues underdraining benefits soil by keeping clay dryer to enhance ammonia uptake and notes clay also absorbs putrescent nitrogen from sores, aiding household, garden, and farm operations.
Bee-Keepers urged to study before making money plans
Herbert M. Burch of Chautauqua N Y urges would be bee keepers to study the subject thoroughly and practice what is learned, noting generous returns and non monetary benefits. At a Walpole meeting Mr Wood quipped six hens can pay a farmer’s tax, Captain Reeve advised sticking to hens and giving them time. The Germantown Telegraph reports meadow land in Chester and Delaware courses has remained undisturbed for fifty years with only lime top dressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert M. Burch
Chautauqua
N. Y
Bee-Keepers’ Association
Mayville
Smek
Gooding
Walpole
Mr. Wood
Ain Wood
Stuart Reeve
Oneida
Wood
Hamilton
Ontario
Spectator
Germantown Telegraph
Chester and
Delaware
Scientific craft notes on cements and plate glass making
Practical notes describe a shellac ammonia cement to fasten rubber to metal or wood, leather bonding with white lead and glue, cane staining via manganese sulfate and flame, and the manufacture of plate glass including cast and perforated varieties. It covers window glass patterns, ribbed dispersive glass, and the tanning process from oak bark to convert hides into leather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P
W. H
Express
F. B
Winchester
Scientific American
Plate
Artificial milk promises to rival cow's produce
Reports describe French chemists creating artificial milk from sugar, eggs or gelatine, olive oil, and water. By replacing eggs with gelatine, cream forms. other methods use bone fat purified by superheated steam. The milk supposedly imitates cow milk and can flavor coffee, chocolate, soups, and creams at low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antirician
Ming
Gaudin
Soap making and kitchen science from old notes
Practical guidance on soap making for salt and hard water, includes Ruth Russell’s recipe and a method to soften sea or hard water with sal soda. Also covers soap composition, lye strength, ash sources, and cautions about proper washing water. Additional notes discuss bread and steam cooking, and a nosebleed stoppage technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Bianco
Oregon
Hartford
Conn
C. E. Belden
Rochester
Ruth Russell
Ruth
Tribune
The Gambler’s Hands and Leap Year Ball Rules
A confessor describes a Southern gentleman who used a hidden punch on card backs to gain the lead in games. The tale details his rapid dealing and touch to reveal card positions, giving him a large edge among moneyed players. Also noted are St Louis leap year ball regulations and a New England college endowment idea via life insurance for graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of
St. Louis
New England
Beynart Co Advertises Half-Price Stock at Market Street
The ad touts Beynart & Co at 518 Market Street offering an elegant clothing stock at half price. It also promotes Hayea's Magyonia Batu cosmetic claiming skin benefits without harsh ingredients and lasting complexion improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beynart & Co
Hann
Market Street
Vegetable restorative praised as universal tonic for aged and weak
An 1860s advertisement extols a vegetable restorative as a superior tonic for the feeble and debilitated. It claims to bolster stomach health, nerves, and overall vitality in women, stating it acts as a universal remedy in all climates against disorders that undermine strength.
Pine Tree Tar Cordial Promoted for Throat Lung Cure
An advertisement for Wishart's Pine Tree Tar Cordial claims to cure throat and lung diseases including consumption by loosening mucus and aiding natural drainage. It touts testimonials from cured patients, lists address of Dr. Wishart and offers mail orders with free advice and certificates of cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Wilson
South Third Street
Williameburgh
Upnam
S.C. Upnam
South Eighth Treet
Philadelphia
Wishart
North Second Street
United States
L. Q. D. Winhart
M. D
Pennsylvania
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Boston i Dournad
Haeay
New
JAY Cooke & Co
Capitalista
First Mortgage
Northern
Pacific
Northern Pacific Enterprise
New York
Animal Spirits
A. H. Franciscus & CO
Connecticut
Unio
Florida
New York State
Duck Island
Costes Bt
Philadelphis
Hagan
Magnolia
London
Paris
Dreer
ENRY
Philidsiphis
Bicknele & CO
Warren St. N
M. P. Peirce
Chesmut St. Philadelphie
Hourhound
Ghas, Neher, JR
Philadelphia, PA
O. Wisart
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