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Newspaper
Kokomo Journal
Location
Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1870
Page
3
Agricultural notes urge sheep access to salt under cover at all times and advise gradual transition from dry feed to grass to prevent injury. The editor also stresses planning for abundant flowers, suggesting transplanting from woods if needed, noting wild flowers can fetch high prices.
J H Johnson has bought Mercer Brown's Nursery property in Kokomo and will open a milk dairy by month end. The venture plans to supply No 1 milk at reasonable rates with twice daily delivery in warm seasons and once daily in cold seasons, aiming to foster a larger butter and cheese industry locally.
An old article extols the harrow as essential after plowing to pulverize soil to six inches. It argues soil compaction hinders roots and nutrients, outlines steel toothed designs six to eight inches deep, and notes multiple harrow forms have pros and cons but all work with sufficient use.
The violet genus includes over twenty species with sweet violet of botanists, Viola adorata, called English violet. The best for cultivation are double blue Carulca plena and the lilac Neapolitan varieties, plus white and rose forms. Violets prefer cool, shaded, moist spots and spring and fall bloom, with possible year round flowers given proper care and protection from frost. Double types propagate by olivets and cuttings, singles by seeds, and even new kinds may be divided each spring.
President and members of the Koko mo Horticultural Society debate under draining as essential for plant health. The essay outlines pipe and timber options, drain depths, outlet maintenance, and practical installation steps.
The article discusses violets as pretty edgings for shaded, moist spots and notes they grow in ordinary soil though loam suits best. It explains pot culture requires loamy soil with rich organic matter from leaves and vegetable matter and mentions Viola odorata blossoms in spring, with cultivation giving a monthly habit.
A Kansas farmer sowed six acres of wheat on the first day of January, marking the start of the season. The minimal action reflects early planning for the crop cycle.
Readable fragments indicate a local notice with partial names and dates. The unclear text appears to describe a sale, appointment, or notice action tied to a specific place or official, but key details are missing due to damage.
A portrayal of mothers scolding noisy boys drives children away from home as young George contemplates sneaking to a grog shop. The piece contrasts domestic discipline with a boy’s desire for independence and a witty verse about My Biddy.
A school guidance note urges boys and girls to avoid gossip about absent students. It encourages discussing books and notable achievements like John Grant leading class or Katie Drew helping Anna Brown. The message also advises speaking kindly about peers and handling mishaps with restraint toward Albert Simes.
A crew of sailors observed a comet and formed a committee to seek the commander’s view. They asked whether the celestial object was a star that had sprung a leak, prompting the officer to probe their thoughts before replying.
Report from Bedford describes a man who lost his right eye after lifting two heavy sticks at timber. He became sightless within thirty minutes, felt no pain then or since. Separate notice mentions a Chicago gambler selling a ring mirror for cheating at cards and a financier's inflated tax joke.
The Indiana State Sentinel pledges prompt news and intelligent content during national crises. It aims to increase patronage, seek club subscriptions in every county, and uphold Democratic principles while reporting Congress and state proceedings, markets, and financial data.
A vintage sale offers items including maps and portraits with bids around 25.00 and 10.00. Buyers who win a 16.00 lot will receive a special North artifact. a nominal one dollar entry may apply.
The Western Monthly is a large, handsomely printed magazine focused on biography and romance. It features steel portraits and biographical sketches of prominent Western men and attracts notable contributors such as Robert Collyer and E P Evans. Subscriptions are $3.00 per year in advance with specimens available for 30 cents. Reed Browne & Co., publishers.
The notice advertises Fresh Garden Seeds including flowers fruits herbs trees and evergreens with prepaid mail orders. It offers 25 sorts for $1 and various vegetables and plants with prices per hundred or per thousand and free catalogues. Co B M Watson Plymouth MA established 1842.
Notice declares the partnership Giles, Kelly & Co dissolved by mutual consent. Giles and Kelly continue the business and assume all debts of the former firm. Signed by P M Giles Joseph Kelly and C C Sollenberger.
A historic notice advertising The Workingman monthly paper with temperance economy and labor themes. Includes subscription rates sixty cents yearly ten or more copies prepaid postage, premium engravings and single issues sold by news dealers in Philadelphia at six cents each.
The Indianapolis Journal declares its aim to extend its resources and strengthen public confidence. It pledges devotion to the Republican party and to President Grant's policies for national honor peace and prosperity.
The Daily Journal proclaims a wide circulation in Indianapolis and partners in Cincinnati Chicago and eastern cities. It pledges fairness and impartiality in its editorial department, with experienced writers and timely correspondence. It vows careful reporting and inclusion of all facts of public opinion and utterance that matter.
The notice promotes the Weekly Jour NAL as a substantial weekly paper adapted to seasonal content and needs, highlighting its large quarto format with forty eight columns and clear legible type for readers who want a regular weekly newspaper.
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