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Newspaper
Kokomo Journal
Location
Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1870
Page
4
The note directs readers to address all Agricultural Department articles to J. Trans for editorial handling. The message appears as part of a historical newspaper page, reflecting internal staff guidance for submitting items to the desk.
The Toward County Agricultural Society formed in Kukomo elected officers and directors for a short term ending the fourth Saturday of the month. County farmers show divided opinion on location and leadership while urging broad participation and public spirit.
Farmers should plan for next year now preparing for winter work. Inspect and repair implements. Gather tools and ensure salt or other supplies are ready. Read agricultural papers with sons to improve observation and farm affinity. Rabbits can be deterred by applying blood or lard to trunks low on trees.
The article warns that insect depredations on fruit trees are rising and injuring yields. It notes native and imported pests like Hessian flies and wheat midges attack apples pears peaches cherries and grapes. It calls for studying insect habits to develop proper remedies.
Township and school districts should form organizations to discuss agriculture horticulture stock raising and general farming topics. Appointed speakers or essays can spark discussion and committees may report on special subjects. Exhibitions of products would increase interest and value, with regular reports hoped from many local groups this winter.
A 20 foot diameter wind mill powers a 50 000 gallon water tank beside the Pacific Railway at Sherman. The pump fills in ten hours, with float actuated sails that start and stop automatically. The $6 000 setup aims at irrigation, illustrating machinery disciplining nature without human oversight.
A devotional poem urges temperance and freedom through faith in God. It calls for mercy, hope, and moral resolve to save lives from vice and tyranny, asking for divine approval of efforts and guidance for those heralds of mercy.
A physician recounts forty years in the Counceticut valley observing typhus and typhoid, cites adulterated spirits, and reports success using non alcoholic stimulants for the last decade. He warns temperance supporters, links tobacco to alcohol craving, and urges doctors and Christians to act to curb intemperance.
The Scientific American enters its twenty fifth year on January first with six imperial pages and engravings of machinery, tools, and architecture. It offers a large steel engraving by John Sartain and $1,400 in case prizes for subscriber lists. perpetual reports on patents issued at Washington. and subscription terms including ten dollars for a year plus the engraving. Address MENN & CO, New York.
Nasby letters praised for wit and wisdom appear in the Toledo Blade. A new tale "Paul Denman, or Lost and Saved" by Mr Locke is promised in coming Brave columns. Subscriptions offer varying rates and agents are urged to join, with specimen copies mailed free.
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