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Newspaper
Logan Nation
Location
Logan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1902
Page
7
A fragmented verse recalls brief, vivid images of blue skies and meadows. It evokes longing for nature and closeness, mentioning paradise, dew kissed flowers, and a shared land. The disjointed text hints at romance and a yearning for simpler joys amid doubt.
An old account recalls soldiers playing tricks during battle. A color bearer hides behind a stump with a flag while bullets whip around, then sleeps and wakes to see the flag mischief unfold. J N Cook provokes a retry, sparking a brief clash before comrades separate them. The tale ends with a hard lesson on credibility.
A reader from New Jersey criticizes the Grand Army of the Republic for admitting volunteers who served only thirty days or less, arguing many members never saw combat. The letter urges proper vetting by service record to restore the organization’s credibility and public confidence, referencing a New Jersey roster and the Times editorial page.
An old soldier recalls a war relic from a famed apple tree tied to Grant and Lee. Cavalry cut the tree, took pieces to headquarters, relic-hunters dug for roots, and the surrender story shifted to a different scene as Marshall and Babcock carried Grant's message.
In New Orleans during the Vicksburg siege a historic piano, carried into the breastworks at Cooper residence west of Jackson Miss, was played by a Wallington Battery artilleryman as shellfire raged. The composer soldier continued the music until Union forces were repulsed, then resumed after the battle, with the instrument linked to the Washington Artillery.
The article discusses humus as distinct from fertility, its role in soil moisture and nutrient retention, and methods to increase it. It promotes growing legumes and plowing them under to add humus and fix nitrogen, warning against leaving green crops on the surface. It emphasizes turning under decaying vegetation to improve soil structure and root access to humus and moisture.
Professor W J Green of the Ohio Experiment Station warns spray timing should favor rapid evaporation and wind. A brisk high wind aids operation, while a light wind is less effective and no wind requires spraying from top downward to avoid overspray. When wind shifts, treat the opposite side. high wind reduces overspray but may miss some areas.
Wood ashes are valuable for potash and phosphoric acid to help fruit crops such as strawberries. The ash content varies by wood type, elm ash can reach around 45 percent potash, while other woods yield less. Bleached ashes lose much value, and ashes contain lime and silica additives affecting soil.
Advice on preplant soil work for strawberries urges thorough fertilization the year before planting new beds. Plow and fence with manure, rot soil by spring, rework if rot occurs in the fall, and prepare the ground for ripening fruit. Also suggests storing root vegetables in a cool cellar for winter supply.
The United States Department of Agriculture issued a bulletin on stump removal. It covers methods using dynamite cartridges, hollowing soil under stumps, and horse and chain techniques with anchors and levers. Alaska experiment stations describe a stump-willing tackle with blocks and rope, plus a A-frame device for leverage to pull stumps.
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