Birds and bees in a rural essay and honey myths
A rural society discussion covers bird conservation and insect balance noting insectivorous diets of thrushes and robbers, the impact of sparrows, and praise for the Princess of Wales. It also explains honey and honeycomb production, debunking artificial comb myths and describing natural wax scale welding by bees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Injaris Lan Teiayt
Masachusetts -Horticultural ‘Society
Thomas G. ‘Thurlow
Foresta
Thurlow
Princess of Wales
Fertilizer Value Of Fresh Manure And Corn Exports Rise
Fresh manure preserves more fertilizing elements when incorporated promptly rather than left to ferment. Winter and spring provide easier distribution, while summer heaps lose value.Exports of Indian corn rose sharply, with 73,769,073 bushels shipped in the year ending 1893, valued at 30,699,517 dollars, compared to 30,769,219 bushels valued at 17,052,087 the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Department
Otl
Hosaya
General Poultry Opinions and Corn Fodder Notes
General Purpose Fowla J K Peleh praises light Brahmas and black Langshane as top winter layers with high market demand from February to June in major cities. Plymouth Rock Lace Wyandotte and White Leghorn are noted as strong summer breeders. overall best breeds for profit are Light Brahmas Plymouth Rocks Black Langshane Lace Wyandottes and White Leghorns in that order. Corn fodder is highlighted as a valuable cattle feed when used properly, with an acre yielding fifty to sixty bushels per acre and worth more than hay if timed right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Peleh
Masgachusetta
Philadelphia
Washington
Chicago
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Curing Cheese and Dairy Misconduct Explored
The article discusses cheese curing and moisture control via salt and rennet, noting that lactic bacteria drive fermentation and influence aging. It contrasts soft moist cheese with drier aged varieties, and highlights summer risks to keeping quality and practical methods for rapid versus long keeping cheese. It also laments city creamery frauds, urging honest handling of sweet milk and buttermilk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
Howard
Dairyman
Michigan notes of wealth crime and weather in 19th century
A garbled 19th century telegraphic slice mentions Dan Bitimitizh and a Lake Bhoré Railway settlement with $9,000, a Manistee neighbor jailed over a hen, a sunflower eight feet tall in Saginaw, a state reform school stay, widespread destitution, and vast local events. The piece recalls school year start, fires’ relief funds, a large Kalamazoo pioneer meeting, watch repair fragments, church investments, rattlesnake bites, and many public works and epidemics across Michigan towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Bhoré Railway Company
Hijmefea
Mowesrr
Saginaw
Prince
Michael
Cohvetta
Jackson Panitaniary
Hastings Baadle
State Reform School
Fred Rose
Rockland
Saginaw River
Fires at prone talk and lake church plans
A wave of local notes recounts church talks about establishing their own Vedort on the lake at Enat Taiyas. A young man has been committed to an asylum after a cigarette smoking incident during Labor Day celebrations. A Muskegon barbecue plans for 800 pounds of meat are noted, along with various local incidents including a broken arm in Saginaw and a 69 year old widow tending her invalid husband and stock. The piece also covers a tax on Bacanaba saloons, engagements of balloonists, Van Buren county politics, and a dogged tally of regional business and disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinde
W.davis
Lapeer
Grand Trunk Railroad
Hinchétte
Frank Rouse
Itley Centre
Arid
Wis
Ivonia County
Austin-bathera
Eoduc
Davil Pirewer
Hanes
Ionia
Lyons
Bay City
Charles Pratt
Manchester
Alpena
Hastinga
AL Muskegon
Palmer
Bert Walker
van Buren County
Friends of the Law
Peter Linn
Wheatfield
Flint
Indianapois
Tragedies and Trials Across Towns and States
A scattered report details fatal accidents and crimes across multiple locales. An infant in Columbus, Ohio fell into boiling water and died. a Texan theft near Kenned, then murder near Romes City. a man shot through the bowels at Dueyis. a 16 year old in Millersburg suffocated after a gravel car incident. a stockyard death near Albert Stanley. a child dying after being kicked by a horse. heirs contest a $100,000 estate in Fusatta county. a disreputable Merril keeper slain. Marquette county’s pig iron figures noted. White Mouse reports Mrs. Harrison improving. labor federation head predicts victory in Buffalo strike. golden wedding celebrated in Lebanon. gasoline death at St Joseph. an insane man’s failed shooting attempt. Vandalia railroad raises telegraph operator wages. Broom Reid Baptists meet at Chrignan with about 200 present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Selimis
Columbus
Kenneds
Tex
John Pace
Ambrose Collis
Collina
Romes City
Felix Harris
Sam Heaton
Dueyis
Will
Henton
John Bowen
Millersburg
Ind
Bowen
Albert Stanley
la Tle Jeaves
John Witten
Rockford
Mary A. Dyer
Joseph Bennett
Ducitur
Xure
Janes Hughes
Fusatta County
Yom
Merril
Wig
Marquette County
Mich
Gnd
Loon Lake
Harrison
Goimpers
Federation of Labor
Buffalo
Levi Lang
Lebanon
Tui
Alice Campbell
Bt. Joseph, Mo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Philadelphia ‘Farm Journal
Popular Science Monthly
H. W. Wiley
Wiley
Biddy
Voos
Sheege
Satteras
Thia
Xearat Anelettes
New Haven Meth
Jacob Fert
Jacob
Grand Haven
Muncetone Indies
Tougok
Michhigan
Toufa
Dbe
Ludington
Ann Arbor
Adrian Schoolma'am
Michigan
Pont Huron
Anderson & Co
Dentera
Ted Chattel
First National Bank
Port Huron
One National’ Bank
Exchange National Bank
Senica Falls
Studebaker Bros
South Dend
Sachan, Mich
Monyy
Minneapolis
Northwest
Fargo
Janestown
Hilleboro
Poluta
Minnesota
Dakotas
Merreell & Soule
Syracuse
Cas
Marshall
Onan Company
Eva
Rae
Ichhors
THE
Marshall. Light CO
Lee
Briere
Tom Cronan
New Stoss
Bronough
Vandalia Railroad
Broom Reid Baptist Association
Seston
Chrignan
Tte
Alphonsa Lempiicu
Horganiardines
Brader
Valpara
de Taylor
Osansperty
A. Gurdner
Vistula
Dno ‘Boltiz
Daniel Myers
Brooklyn
Enya
Miles' Medical Co
Elkhart
We If
Elvion
Aeemenenes
West Broadway
Sule
Hye
Kirks
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