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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1894
Page
6
Step by step outline for constructing a field harrow using stout wood and iron plates. Details include frame dimensions, hole spacing, rivet or bolt assembly, plates, and expandable wings. End references suggest plow swivels and bar row teeth blades, with guidance on sizing and alignment for a light to heavy harrow.
The article describes methods to drag and harrow fields with plows and bars, noting ease of use and time savings. It suggests painting the larray and using crossways drags to reduce corner time, avoiding square turns. It emphasizes late planting may require faster field work and continued dragging without stopping at each corner.
An old Farm, Field and Fireside note on chick care including powder, lard, nesting, and water needs. It then shifts to Foreign Potato Trade, citing 1808 import and export values with major ports like New York and Boston and exports to Cuba and Mexico. Mentions reciprocity and Rural New Yorker data.
The article reports on corn cultivation methods at an Illinois experiment station. It finds shallow cultivation and early soil disturbance yield best results, with deep or excessive cultivation sometimes reducing yields. It notes that harvesting at various stages affects digestibility and palatability, and stresses selecting medium maturing varieties with balanced ear size and quality for the local latitude.
Experimental results from the Dakota and Michigan stations show that treating sea potatoes with a near solution of corrosive sublimate yields success. Dissolve a quart of hot water and add to 15 gallons of water in a barrel. Immerse tubers for 20 minutes using a sack or basket. Handle corrosive sublimate carefully to avoid exposure.
An Ohio farmer describes a new Bey shed framing with a middle ridge pole placed per pattern to clear the center and allow easy passage for cattle and hay. Inclined posts act as braces, preventing the shed from rucking side to side. Side poles are set deep and an iron roof is proposed as lighter and cheaper than shingles.
Reports from the West and South highlight larger scale legume and forage cultivation, with alfalfa drawing top attention. Sulsoil plowing gains prominence for soil management, and subsoil loosening methods reduce turnover. Irrigation reshapes western sheep belts, potentially stabilizing profits for shepherds. The Minnesota Supreme Court upholds the new pink law, with enforcement planned. Onion crops emerge as a reliable, well-marketed income in Colorado. Growing irrigation understanding reduces past prejudices, signaling broad policy shifts. At Kandas station Fosalto shows feasibility of cultivation patterns.
Elizabeth A. Hines recounts the legend of a Queen Anne castle near Greenville Florida, built by Judge McGeher, famed for its lush tropical grounds and later ruin after tragedy. The tale centers on a doomed bride and a haunted manor with shattered turrets, wind blown by centuries, and locals claiming the place remains cursed yet still visible today.
The piece narrates a profane anecdote by Professor Booker J. Washington of Tus- Rages Alabama about religion and morality with comical, inflammatory dialect. It mentions a statement about not losing one’s religion after confessing breaks of the Ten Commandments and includes fragmented dialogue. The tone reflects racial and religious stereotyping from a historic newspaper fragment.
The piece laments girlhood’s brief span and the universal wish to dress as adults. It argues that longing for long gowns marks adolescence, but warns that society condemns premature maturity and that youth’s bloom fades quickly as responsibility grows.
A discussion on women writers, especially a young girl journalist, who widely appear in newspapers and magazines. It argues against narrowing female writers to fashion and women’s topics, urging broader coverage, personal talent, and self-exertion. The piece cites examples from New York and compares English and American women, highlighting style, grace, and professional grit.
A Cape May County man named John L. Steel recounts a 36 year battle with rheumatism and paralysis. After failing with doctors and therapies, he credits Williams Pink Pills for relief and walking with a crutch then without, praising their efficacy and purchasing details.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlains Pain Balm as a quick cure for rheumatism and pains, Carter’s Extract of Smart Weed for cold prevention and children’s chills, and a liniment for humans and animals. It mentions local drugstores and sellers like W. T Drake and 4.0 Hyde, with various prices and claims.
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