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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1899
Page
6
A U S Department of Agriculture report outlines Russia's plan to create a comprehensive education system for farming. It covers higher institutes, agricultural high and primary schools, lower agricultural courses, and public instruction to spread agricultural knowledge.
The article discusses blackberry cultivation methods, stressing moisture as crucial and recommending ground cover with organic matter, early spring cultivation, and a soil depth of about three inches to conserve moisture. It warns against burying roots too deep to avoid root damage and withers into care guides for effective growth.
The article summarizes guidance on apple orchard management including soil preparation, tree selection, planting, weed control, pruning, spraying for borers, and windbreaks. It also covers New Mexico lambs, spring calving cows, and poultry practices, plus windmill and house tank adoption for farms and road improvements with wide tires.
A discussion on hay timing notes haying typically begins around early July, with weather guiding cuts and storage. It warns against cutting clover and late-season grasses, and recounts a New York Produce Review reporter’s cautious take on process butter, citing mixed market reception and expected decline.
Dr C F Taylor argues in The Medical World May 1895 that wealth inequality harms society. He traces the life of Jesus as a hypothetical hourly saver, showing even the Carpenter of Galilee would fail to reach a million dollars. He contrasts persistent labor with millionaire wealth, urging fair taxes and government support amid industrial change.
A Medical Record reader compares postage and freight in England and Russia. He notes England's higher rates for parcels and argues Russia's state railroads lower fares to spur settlement in Siberia, contrasting with US private rail controls and possible price discrimination. The piece urges national competitiveness and thoughtful policy.
The New Orleans Picayune argues that government owned railways in Australia Hungary Belgium and Germany yield lower fares higher wages and strong government revenue while U S railroads pay high costs profits and watered stock. The piece cites comparative fares wages and profits to support a claim for government ownership.
In a reflective call, Dr. C. F. Taylor urges citizens to engage with public questions, support direct legislation, and curb private interests. He argues newspapers may mislead, urges voters to study books, discuss with neighbors, and demand accountable leaders who pursue the general good.
Major consolidations sweep U S firms from St Louis to New York as Luydes Homeopathic Pharmacy raises capital to 800000, Electrical Company of America controls Jamaica Electric Light, and McKee Bros cut glass prices. Michigan Peninsular Car, Cincinnati notes on new trusts, Otis Hower plans a new cereal company, Schumacher family involvement, and enamel ware merger talks in Minneapolis.
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