Seedling emergence and thin seeding in corn and oats
The article notes that soil moisture and pressing seeds into the ground improve corn germination, while dry conditions cause many seeds to fail. It observes large seeds swell before sprouting and that small seeds suffer more injury, explaining why thin seeding can yield huge crops under favorable conditions. It also cites an oat crop with minimal seed per acre yet strong growth due to optimal soil moisture and conditions.
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Miss Chamberlain
London
Emperor's Palace
California
Moravian Seminary
Bethlehem
Mary King—Kin Yamei
Women’s Medical College of
New York Infirmary
King
China
Sweden
Norway
Russia
Switzerland
Italy
Spain
France
St. Petersburg
Monaco
Planting Tips for Potatoes From The Cultivator
The article advises dropping cut potatoes with the cut side up and eyes downward, pressing each piece into loose soil. It notes roots form from the eye base needing firm soil, warns against hollow under hills, and suggests seed use with skin attached in fine fertile ground for vigorous growth. It mentions large sets sprout from starch decomposed in the potato.
Methods for preparing fence posts to last longer
The article describes seasoning posts before planting to improve durability, and notes that adding tops in the ground helps prevent decay. It details several cheap paints for coating posts, including linseed oil with pulverized charcoal, a coal tar mix with charcoal and lime, and a resin chalk sand oil blend with lead and sulfuric acid, all applied hot for durability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Foot Ailments in Horses From Poor Hoof Care
The London Stock-keeper notes horses bear heavy loads but feet injury arises from poor shoeing and bad roads. Wild horses show sound feet on smooth paths, while well-kept roads and unpaved frog areas prevent lameness. Proper hoof care and road maintenance protect horse feet.
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London
Calf Feeding Controversy and Fasting Risks
A historical note argues calves suffer more injury from long fasting and overfeeding than other causes. It contrasts natural nursing with artificial milking, claiming prolonged milk retention alters intake and increases harm, suggesting feeding methods deviate from nature.
Skim Milk Calves Prove Superior For Calving Here
New England Farmer notes skimmed milk from Guernsey cattle yields better calves than whole milk when fed properly. Key tips include regular feeding intervals, avoiding overfeeding, and maintaining milk temperature near natural from cow. Cold weather raises importance of milk warmth to prevent stomach overload and sickness. Milk should be heated to blood heat and kept steady from fire to stable with gentle stirring.
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Guernsey
Calved
New England
Don't Stand Up for Everything You Do Advice
A list of home keeping maxims from Good Housekeeping by Sara J. Blanchard urges practical thrift and comfort. It covers cleaning methods with old remedies, mending, reusing worn garments, ventilation, and polite conversation to avoid gossip while promoting orderly, modest living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micky
Ridey
Saraf J. Blanchard
Locusts Ravage Southern Russia Infer No Peace
A long survey notes locust invasions in 1879 1880 across Caucasus and Georgia shredding vineyards and crops. Troops faced swarms as trains halted roads blocked and water vanished with vast government expenditure and migrants driven from homes in search of bread.
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Russia
Caucasus
Georgia
Tiffis
Poti
Chernom
The Afghans described by a traveler
A quoted traveler portrays Afghans as vigorous and loyal in battle yet brusque and rude in manners. He notes their striking features and olive complexion, warns against judging a people by enemies or friends, and cites courage as the attribute most admired by the English. He also mentions fashion, travel, and domestic restrictions referenced in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Asia
Afghan Customs on Love and Society in Early Accounts
The excerpt surveys Afghan marriage rules, courting practices, and social strata. It notes variable restrictions on seeing brides pre and post betrothal, polygamy common though many settle for one or two wives, and class-based marriage patterns. It contrasts rural livelihoods with Tadji ks and Kyzibashes and mentions hunting, games, and general rural life as described by Eugene Schuyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Rachael
Afghanistan
Timself
Tadjicks
Eugene Schuyler
Buchanan’s Unmarried Life and a Deadly Love Tragedy
The account recalls James Buchanan known as a confirmed bachelor. His first love Ann Coleman of Lancaster vanished from his life after a ruined engagement sparked by a note about another betrothed, Miss Grace Hubley. Coleman’s death by taking laudanum after a family dispute ended the romance.
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Buchanan
Ann Coleman
Lancnater
Congress
Baltimore
Grace Stubley
William Jennings
South Queen Street
Miss Coleman
Philadelphia
Mia
Judge Hembhill
Franklin
A. Perley Poore
Millionaire Huntington's Health and Habits Revealed
A New York Cook profile outlines John Huntington's lifestyle from a farmer's son to a $50,000,000 magnate. It notes his 10 pm retirements, meals at 12 pm 1 pm and 6 30 pm, tea at every meal, and a preference for beef and vegetables including tomatoes. The piece links his health and even temper to his business success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Huntington
New York
Park Avenue
A Mexican Graveyard at a Cortes Church Site
Francis B. Ward reports from Mexico a rare old church built by Cortes in 1588 near Santa Anita. The rear graveyard shows a row of skulls along a cross, blue adobe tombs fronting a plaza fountain, and armor of ancient dead ledgers.
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Santa Anita
Francis B. Ward
Mexico
New York Sun
Cortes
Hetty Ted
Calves Hidden in Grass Trigger Herd Flight
In a wolf country, cows hide young calves in tall grass each day. A hunter finds a newborn calf. the herd erupts, cows bellow, and a panic chase ensues as the mother wolves and pack defend the young. A dog flees seeking protection. The author doubts calves have scent and notes cows risk calves out of corrals overnight.
Lincoln joke and governor plowed around tale
A Tribune piece recounts Gen Fry describing President Lincoln's handling of a demanding Governor. Lincoln jokingly says he "plowed around him" to dispose of the Governor, likening it to a farmer avoiding a stubborn log. The passage also advertises Dr Walker's Vinegan Brrrers. Kane notes Kansas teens busily working farms in springtime imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Fry
the Tribune
Lincoln
White House
War Department
Mge
Cream Balm Cures Catarrh Deafness Claim
A testimonial from A E Newman of Grayling Michigan reports severe catarrh and deafness followed by a three week cure after using Ely's Cream Balm. The writer asserts the product is worth a thousand dollars to anyone suffering catarrh or deafness and urges others to try it.
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Ely
A. E. Newman, Grayling
Exiy Bnos
Owego
N. Y
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Kensington
Brown & Co
Cortlandt Street
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It Golden Medical
Canwell, Hazard & Co
All Drugta
Columbia River
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United Bistos
New York City
Grad Union
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Grand Union Hotel
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Sinc
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Hood
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Tilton
Hhood
Atx
Hood & CO
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Secerell
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Aver
Henry K. Beardsley
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B. W. Ball
Rochester
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Divardletiy Pri
Bo Strong
Royal Exchange
Manchester
Eng
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Tts
Meriba Than & Semen
McDonald Priere
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Ee Bend Cari Op Aesk Eas
Russia Cement Co
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Mest
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Masini
Wilheon
G. Hoperan
Jefferson
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