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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
6
A report notes the sphinx measures sixty six feet from base to head and lists ear length seven and a half feet and a fourteen foot face, while observers warn photos mislead by perspective. A person on the ear cannot reach the head, and claims of the statue towering above the pyramid are dismissed as camera tricks.
In a Texas Court of Civil Appeals ruling, a landowner who built a large barn on an adjoining lot in front of a neighbor’s house and kept cattle there was found to have created a nuisance, justifying abatement. The opinion cites cases titled Hock adaya and Wortham Darling, with references to English society and a misrouted Meprootlant line of text.
The article discusses grapevine pest control focusing on the Procria caterpillar and its life cycle, noting methods using arsenical poisons. It also covers top grafting techniques, stock choices like Virginia and Duchess, and detailed grafting timing and wax protection. Further sections address forestry, tree planting for windbreaks, and the benefits of trees in Western farm life, plus cultivation tips for corn, hog breeding, and general farming practices.
A short observance urges horticultural and allied societies to devote more attention to gardening interests. The proposal suggests increased emphasis on cultivation, education, and practical demonstrations to boost public engagement and improve community horticulture efforts.
The passage identifies a poisonous shrub called Kill-lamb or Braggerbank, a weak deciduous plant two to four feet high with thick veined leaves and showy white tubular flowers. It notes its coastal range from Connecticut to Florida and warns farmers to scrutinize stock purchases. It mentions a Nebraska farmer who planted a mixed orchard of apple varieties but the text ends abruptly.
The piece argues farmers overlook grain varieties, citing Kan sas Agricultural College’s corn trial. Red Kafe corn yielded less than black hulled white when grown side by side over years, proving the value of planting multiple varieties to identify the most productive.
A writer argues for humane hog care to maximize profit, noting hogs endure rough conditions and that good feed and a clean shelter yield better returns. It cites livestock trends in the South and mentions a railroad land grant affecting cattle, plus historical notes on English sheep and cochin cocks.
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