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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1894
Page
6
A long-winded 19th century method explains how to grade tile ditches using stakes and a level. The writer details driving upper and lower stakes, sighting the level line, and marking fall to determine ditch slope.
A reader reports on a new Horticultural Lima bean variety, noting its growth habit, early blooming, and high yield potential. The piece contrasts it with standard Limas, praising its early production, strong foliage, and favorable green and dry qualities. It also includes field notes from a correspondent and practical tips for cultivation and shelling.
Celery can be grown like potatoes with moist soil rich in vegetable matter. Early and late crops provide fresh bulbs and storage for winter. Seed sowing timing, transplanting, and bed preparation are detailed, with irrigation, weeding, and banking to bleach. Also notes on a wood-saw device and other farming interests.
A New York Herald feature describes a bright two-story nursery focused on child comfort and creativity. Each child has a tailored space with age-appropriate furniture, art from magazines, and independent storage, while parents observe with gentle guidance and minimal restrictions.
A noted physician and chemist warns common disinfectants are far less effective than daily cleaning. He urges wiping every water vessel and sink with a cloth dampened in clean water, then boiling the cloth to destroy microbes. He cautions against relying on chlorine or other disinfectants poured into pipes to curb disease.
An 19th century style advertisement touts Swayne’s Ointment for skin diseases, throat infections, and cough remedies. It claims swift cures, urges asking a druggist, and lists other patent medicines while naming local sellers and locations. It mentions scrofula, sulfur bitters, and various tonics as cures and preventative measures.
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