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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1905
Page
8
The Bavarian village of Boiersdorf dominates horseradish production with 1335 acres devoted to the crop. Annual per-acre income nears $900, while output surpasses 600 pounds yearly, sending stock across Europe. Details cover cultivation, bed layout, plant spacing, root preparation, and harvesting through late summer into March replanting.
Poultry netting three feet wide serves as brush for peas saving time to install and proving more effective. It costs about a week cut per cent foot. Plant two rows one foot apart and stretch the wire between. Use sturdy posts at ends and a stake every other fer.
An article extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe vegetable remedy for women's weaknesses. It claims strong cures in many cases, notes the absence of alcohol or harmful ingredients, and cites testimonials from Mrs. EG. Taylor and others. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Medical Adviser and Pleasant Pills as companions to the treatment.
The article advises delaying spring turnout until pastures begin to grow and greens are established. It warns early green feed yields little nutrition, stresses gradual winter-to-spring feeding shifts, and notes overgrazing harms soil, promoting steadier growth and better yields when pastures are well started. It emphasizes using dry feed until pastures supply adequate nutrition and avoiding trampling soft ground.
An old agricultural note outlines soil preparation for lettuce, stressing manure over commercial fertilizer, composting humus, and careful plowing. It warns against deep subsoil brings and promotes moist mulch, drainage, and early cultivation to reduce evaporation. Varieties recommended include Deacon Lettuce, Hanson, Iceberg, Prize Head, California Cream Butter, and Express Cos Lettuce.
Special to The Sun from Longmont Colorado describes the world’s largest bed of peas covering 2500 acres farmed entirely by machinery. It notes the six asparagus beds totaling 79,000 plants and a currant patch with 35,000 bushes on 91 acres, highlighting extreme scale of near Longmont.
A new clay deposit of substantial size was found near Calhin California, about Av miles east of Colorido Series. The ore is reported rich in clay content with a potential high fraction of useful material. Geological surveys accompany the discovery to assess its extent and value.
A court record details a peculiar adoption case involving Mrs Shittie Duyhy and Mrs Dayleite, with references to Verena oil shares and a traveling campaniulo. The narrative mentions a marriage to Georgie Wis Hama and unsettling actions by unnamed parties during the proceedings.
In Argende county Michigan quail starvation worsens as winter bites. Farmers debate eroding laws to protect quail while birds starve in fields and hedges. Some urge feeding and shelter to save the birds which help crops, others fear crop damage if birds thrive.
Wisconsin governor Hoard promotes alfalfa hay to feed winter hogs. Trials at Nebraska and Virginia stations show high feed efficiency with alfalfa compared to wheat bran. Across crops, alfalfa yields about four tons per acre, delivering substantial value at prevailing feed prices.
A Grange appeal calls for extra focus on school grounds and buildings across the country. It urges local committees in every district to visit schools, report progress, and coordinate with the Grange to create beautiful, inviting environments that attract and inspire children.
An essay on market gardening urges quick focus on quality and branding. It argues gardeners should diversify crops like White Victoria celery and Yellow Danvers onions, improve packing, and use small price labels to build a unique reputation and loyal customers.
In Conejos county this year about six hog farms have adopted a kernel feed method, tying nut intake to higher bacon yields. The approach centers on priced feed, with farmers reporting better fattening results and potential profit growth under the new regimen.
The Indianapolis Gas Company notifies holders of bonds secured by mortgages to Central Trust Company New York and Ferdinand Winter Trustees that it will redeem all bonds on May 1 1908 at Central Trust by paying principal plus accrued interest and a 5 percent premium. Interest ceases May 1 1906. Also announces sale of $4,000 000 of Five Per Cent Gold Bonds to Central Trust and Winter Trustees.
The Trust Co of America with bond purchasers offers to exchange old First Mortgage 6 percent bonds due May 1908 for new First Consolidated Mortgage 5 percent Gold Bonds plus cash. Holders may elect to swap until April 7 1905, with redemption of old bonds and cancellation of the old mortgage on May 1 1905.
The subscriber in Center township Marion county Indiana will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at the May term 1905 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in real quantities with growth privilege to be inscribed on the premises The place is a two story brick building at 418 Fort Wayne Ave Fort Wayne northwest corner Fronting Fort Wayne Ave in ward 81 The applicant Fred Krunemeier also seeks pool table privileges in the game room
The notice answers that a resident named Frank Donas applies to the Ma fon county Board of Commissioners at the May term for a license to sell intoxicating malt and spirituous liquor on the ground floor of a one story brick and concrete building at Hawgh street west, with pool table, in Ward 15, Wayne township, Indianapolis. The location is described as No. TS in Ward 15.
Notice to Marion County Indiana officials that John D. Lindsey seeks a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons and pool table privileges at 24 N Delaware St in Ward 7 Center township Indianapolis. Application to board at May term.
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