Sugar Cane Cultivation and Olive Trees in Georgia
Agricultural questions cover sugar cane planting and fertilization for syrup yield, and olive tree viability in South Georgia. Cane prefers deep moist sandy loam, nitrogen-rich soil, and long summers with careful fertilization. expect about 409 gallons of syrup per acre with proper improvement. Olive trees require deep calcareous, well drained soil, likely unprofitable near South Georgia coast, with 3-year-old stock, 30-foot spacing, and import from California or Europe.
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South
Georgia
California
Europe
State Agricultural Department
Scott's Emulsion Promises Relief for Coughs
An old advertisement touts Scott’s Emulsion of cod liver oil as a remedy for coughs and preventive health. It claims the preparation strengthens the body to fight disease and offers free literature on prevention. The ad notes availability from druggists in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes.
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Scott
Restoring Land After a Lightning Strike
State Agricultural Department explains that lightning harms only the touched crop and may alter soil briefly. The land itself regains fertility after a growing season as natural forces repair any temporary damage, and soil returns to normal productivity the next year.
Buffalo Bar weed identified as solanum rostratum
The reader asks about a plant coming from lettuce seed and the answer identifies it as Buffalo Bar solanum rostratum, an annual weed with yellow flowers and thorny bars. It is described as useless and should be destroyed before seeds spread. Also an advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills follows.
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Mexico
Union
Georgia
State Agricultural Department
Standard weights of farm products listed by state code
The State Agricultural Department publishes legal weights per bushel for many crops. Wheat 69 lb, shelled corn 55, corn in the ear 70, peas 69, rye 56, oats 83, barley 47, Irish potatoes 60, sweet potatoes 55, white beans 60, clover seed 60, timothy seed 45, flax seed 56, hemp seed 44, bluegrass seed 14, buckwheat 52, dried peaches peeled 38, dried peaches unpeeled 33, dried apples 24, onions 57, turnips 55, corn meal 48, wheat bran 20, cotton seed 30, ground peas 25. This is from the State Agricultural Department. Also an ad for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a treatment for sores and piles. Sold by Dr W L Carmichael.
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Georgia
State Agricultural Department
Warts on Males Kora Question
Various wart removal methods are listed by the Agricultural Department. The best plan is to cut them off with a sharp knife and burn the area with a hot iron or wash with acetic acid for several days. Warts are skin attachments and should not reappear if treated as directed. The notice also promotes Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic for equine colic at 25 cents a dose, two doses per bottle.
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Scate Agricultural Department
Free three bottles cure for lung diseases offered
A New York chemist, T A Slocum M D, offers three free bottles of his New Scientific Treatment for consumption and bronchial illnesses to Jackson Argus readers. He claims the cure works worldwide, supported by letters of gratitude, and asks sufferers to write for immediate shipment. Include post address. mention seen in The Jackson Argus.
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New York
T. A. Slocum
Jackson Argus
Science Daily
T. A.slocum
M. D
Pine Street
North Pole Expedition Echoed In Parting Gift
A dialogue excerpt from the Washington Star shows a man confessing his desperation and plan for a north pole expedition. He asks about the impact of his refusal on a woman who offers a keepsake memento. The woman offers to monogram ear muffs with his initials if he wants.
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North Polet
Washington Star
Royal Wedding Cake Traditions In England
Royal wedding cakes in England require at least six months maturation before dispatch. The baking takes five to seven hours and demand is high, with bakers keeping over 1,200 pounds worth of stock in the seasoning room for such occasions.
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England
Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic Claim Cure
A dated testimonial from Shockton New York dated June 28 1894 recounts a patient’s two year illness including biliousness loss of appetite and palpitation of the heart. The letter says two bottles of Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic cured the condition and notes sale by Dr J W Crem.
Fragmented tribute note about a wife and mother
A partial obituary style fragment praises a wife and mother as loving and devoted. The text includes a brief personal reflection on her affectionate nature and role as a parent, but many details are missing.
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State Agriculural Department
DeWitt’ Alway
W. L. Carmichael
Buffalo
DeWitt’s
W. L Carmichael
DeWitt
Ad. St’pling Remedy CO
Chicago
Montreal
Can
Wonders OF Science
L. R.terrtco
T. J. Dempsey
Dempsey
Mulberry Street
Jackson
J.w.preston,sr
Malcolm H. Ayer
Preston & Ayer
North Triangular Block
Macon
Butts
L.L. Ray
Claude C. Ray
Ray & Ray
Planter’s Supply Co
W. W. Anderson
E. A. Stephens
Anderson & Stephens
Mcdonough
M. P. Hall
Bank Hall
M. M. Miles
Jackson, GA
H. Cantrell
Third and Mulberry Streets
W. A. Starnes, Jr
Offic
Algernon Blair
General Contractor
John Wedderburn & CO
Washington, D. C
Southern Railway
Brunswick
Everett
Jesup
Eaxle
Louisville
Cincinnati,q. &C
A. Aee Ana
Atlanta
Washington
Etree
Liv
Cincinnati
Chattanooga
Everett Ace
Pallman
Jackhattanoogaville
Fla
Iashville
Tenn
Spartanburg
Asheville
Tlanta
Chatt
Passen On
East
J. M. Culp
Ashin Washin Turgo D.C
H. Hard Wickawa
Paas
Washington, D
Avante
Schofield’s Iron Works
Schofield
Hancock Inspirators
Guilett
Magnolia
J. S. Schofield & Son
John T. Abbott, W. M. Cleveland
J. R. Robinson
Proprietors
Malary Bros. & CO
Macon, GA
I. Shirab
Cotton Ave
The
Jackson Oil Mill Co
Joseph R. Wright
J. A. Plunket
Depot Street
Neepee Wee
Ponristian
Myther
City of Light
Loftin
Sparagus
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