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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1893
Page
6
Geryond the enlargement at the base of limbs is natural and healing, says J Bromley of Cagswell NC. He advises cutting branches nearly straight across just beyond the enlargement to keep wounds small, heal faster, and protect the tree. He notes trimmed trees may not look as neat but are safer and better for healing.
A seasoned grower shares pruning methods for young apple trees, warning against cutting too close to the main stem and noting March as the best pruning time. He cites personal success with March trimming, avoids spring sap flow pruning, and recalls forty years of fruit and forest tree care on Dakota farms with several bearing trees and berry crops thriving.
An 1860s gardening note by R F Suavens advises removing strips of old bark from fruit trees each June to encourage new bark growth. The process involves two cuts on the bark near a large branch, peeling a strip outward along the underside to reveal fresh bark. Over the season the new bark thickens, the old bark hardens, and fruit quality improves as sap circulation increases.
A vintage horticulture note explains renewing old vines by cutting them back completely in fall or early spring. Strong roots produce new, straight canes that can be trellised, with fan or fuller training systems. One season of slower growth is offset by better fruit and ornamental vines thereafter.
Dainty key baskets draw rival interest in Virginia households as a chic home accessory. Mothers hand down the decorative carrier to daughters who line it with padding and silk, turning it into a family treasure that holds keys and heirlooms. The tradition extends to gifts, banquets, and even small rewards for young caretakers.
A fragmented guide describes removing oil stains with cold water and soap, waxing lamps, lowering lamp height, and airing projects. It covers cleaning fabrics with pure rainwater, cleaning japanned goods with warm suds, and using flour for dust polishing. It also mentions treating stains with lemon juice and salt, alum in hot water for pests, and methods for rust ink mildew and insect control.
A fragment urges fruit consumption with caution against canasugar. It notes many abstain due to perceived digestion issues and suggests ripe or subacid fruit eaten raw if well masticated and timed with meals. The text touts fresh fruit as a wholesome dietary practice amid greasy meats pastries and condiments.
A fragmented page recalls ancient temples like Palmyra and Ephesus with measurements and ruin. It mixes in varied ad items: tonics, wines, and kitchen recipes, plus medical cures for kidneys, rheumatism, and heart disease, all offered by local vendors and druggists in a busy 19th century notice sheet.
The Detroit Cleveland Steam Navigation Company introduces two new select passenger steamers for the Upper Lakes route at $00,000 each. They promise grand speed and luxury, division on Detroit Cleveland daily in July and August with double daily service, and daylight lake travel to Toledo Chicago and Mackinac with first class accommodations. Lead for pamphlet from A A Schani G P A Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation Co Detroit Michigan.
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