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Newspaper
Kokomo Journal
Location
Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1870
Page
4
Jas N Tyner congressman receives and shares many documents from Washington's Agricultural Department. The writer calls him thoughtful obliging and a Noble man for his efforts on behalf of the community.
The text explains leaf anatomy including blade petiole and stipules, pores for sap exchange, and the relation to wood. It classifies venation palmately radiate feathered and parallel, and defines shapes such as linear lanceolate oblong orbicular and elliptical. It covers margins serrate dentate crenate and terms for leaf types including compound leaves and leaflets. It notes deciduous and evergreen distinctions and fleeting leaves.
Officers of the State Wext cultural Society listed include President N. A. Furnace Danville and multiple vice presidents from Richmond Vincennes Spencer County and Indianapolis. Also named are Secretary and Treasurer positions with Plainfield and Indianapolis connections. Jacob G. Templin of Taylor Township produced fourteen hundred gallons of sorghum molasses last fall.
The article notes chicory, a European native, used as a coffee substitute during wartime but treated as a weed in this country. It describes its perennial, fusiform root, tall branched stems, blue flowers, and its aggressive, stubborn soil takeover. It cautions against cultivation, citing health risks in Germany and persistence from small root fragments.
The author visits Dr. James Ellis in Union township and notes his high farming methods, early adoption of underdraining, and a large apple operation with 800 trees and plans for 200 more. They compare two and three year old transplants, arguing two year olds bear sooner, and anticipate Ellis sharing more details in the Agricultural Department.
The late meeting of the Horticultural Society recommended Courtants and White Grape for trial, along with Blackserrits, Kittatinny, Wilsons Early, RastBed Rits doubles, Doolittle’s and Philadelphia for trial. Goosberries and Strawberries include several seedling varieties. An inside JOURNAL reference misnamed Hendrick’s County as Honey Creek Society.
Information is sought from anyone with beekeeping experience. The notice explains a method to calculate bushels from bulk volume by multiplying cubic inches and dividing by 2150.42, the cubic inches per bushel, inviting responses on the subject.
Dr Ellis argues that cooking grain best prepares it for animal feed and others share this view. The statement emphasizes cooking as the preferred method to improve digestibility and nutritional value for livestock.
The record lists standard weights for farm produce such as barley onions potatoes castor beans buckwheat coal corn meal dried fruits seeds and grains with notes on value. It then states a cow that yields double milk and butter is worth more than twice money because she does not require twice the care. Also advises pruning grape vines before late February to avoid bleeding injury.
The Indiana Temperance Alliance urges educating children in Sabbath and common schools about temperance. It argues total abstinence reduces drink sales, cites 61 million dollars yearly consumption, and proposes pledges, record books, and a small fund to finance temperance literature and materials for schools.
A plan to influence youth before temperate habits form. The card requires no extra machinery, is inexpensive, and can be used to promote temperance ideas among friends. Orders for cards circulars and temperance literature are filled at the same New York price through Rev. C. Martindale Indiana Temperance Alliance Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis Journal outlines its history since 1824, asserts leadership in circulation, and pledges support for the Republican party and Grant administration. It promises fair editorial work, world news from major cities, full correspondence, and careful reports on matters of public interest.
The Weekly Journal promotes itself as a large weekly family newspaper with global news telegraph dispatches and market reports. It emphasizes honesty, broad appeal, and aims to educate and benefit readers while offering fresh club reductions and encouraging subscriptions.
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