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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1896
Page
6
A. H. Wood of the New Hampshire experiment station tested tapping depths from 1.5 to 3.5 inches on maple trees from 1892 to 1894. Deep taps yielded more sap. tapping on the south side proved better under equal conditions. single taps collected slightly more sap than double taps, though based on limited trials.
A 40 year report on grape cultivation offers recommendations on site, renewal pruning, trellis training, and manure plus a specific fertilizer blend per acre. It notes Concord as the hardiest and most valuable variety, with remarks on varietal hardiness and cultivation practices.
The bulletin notes no evidence that soluble or treated phosphoric acid in ground phosphate is less available than dissolved bone black. It explains phosphate rock is used in much larger amounts due to cost, and describes a portable fence design with panels, posts, lock strips, and cleats that form secure corners and adjust to ground unevenness.
A Massachusetts clergyman details 13 White Plymouth Rock hens kept for eggs and pleasure. The year’s yield totals 2,795 eggs with an average of 215 per hen, and with three hens raising 30 chicks. adjusting for broody periods, total eggs rise to about 2,922. Profit estimates cite over $47 at common market prices, with light losses from withholding sales.
Frank H. Dunlay of West Salisbury New York runs a country store and keeps poultry for pleasure and profit. He devotes about four hours daily to his birds and has two young sons to help. He sells stock alive for 7 to 8 cents a pound and uses eggs and birds for family meals and boarder guests. From starting with 20 fowls in 1886 he now operates eight houses and 23 pens built from profits. Net profits to November 1 1895 were 2625.81 with land and buildings costing 1025. He reports last year’s work including 585 hens on hand at 80 cents each 35 cockerels at 30 cents each and 424.59 for feed. Stock sold during the year and 4575 eggs laid left a profit of 469.04 for the year. The article also describes Toulouse and Chinese geese habits sizes colors and breeding tips with recommendations for starting flocks and housing and care practices to maintain health and warmth.
Hastings was acquitted at age sixty three after a seven year trial with costs of £100000. The brief filled 24 folio volumes. Directors offered £71000 indemnity and £5000 annuity. Board of Control blocked, Hastings received £50000 upfront and £4000 yearly. Lawyers Law Plumer and Dallas rose to top benches. Saturday Review.
Dr. Sadler, 804 Penn Avenue Pittsburg PA, claims 21 years in practice and over 21,000 treated cases with better results than any local. He offers examinations, moderate charges, and special terms for low-income patients. Notable cases include paralysis of one eye cured by operation, and improved hearing after treatment in several patients.
Reprinted excerpts describe chalk transforming via chemical baths into marble lookalikes, Hood’s Sarsaparilla testimonials, and a historical sketch of Chicago’s swamp origins. It traces Fort Dearborn, growth from 1840s settlement to 1,099,850 by 1890, and a 1845 feat of lifting structures out of the swamp.
A local reader praises Dean's Kidney Pills as curing a six year kidney related backache. He explains initial treatment, then recovery after using Doan's, purchased at a nearby drugstore and supplied by Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo New York, price fifty cents.
A death notice notes consumption and urges readers to try Otto's Cure for throat and lung ailments. It lists agents in multiple towns, offers a free trial bottle, and promotes Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil and Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as quick remedies for rheumatism neuralgia cramps and colic.
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