Home Adornment for Rural Workers and Thinkers
Edmund Hathaway argues that farmyards should be planted with carefully chosen trees and evergreens to create privacy, shelter, and beauty. He urges planting small evergreens cost-effectively, avoiding crowding, and matching tree type to place while emphasizing durable, nonshowy home surroundings over ostentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alforda
Trevor
Samall Nursery
Jutumna
Edmund Hathaway
N Y. Tribune
France a Nation of Homes in Rural and City Life
A Boston correspondence argues France blends rural and urban life, showing strong rural engagement and a proud middle class. It notes wide land ownership patterns, cooperative farming, and a high dwelling average, reflecting national vitality beyond literary stereotypes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Ganery
New York
Weara
Questions for Discussion at Farmers' Clubs
Farmers clubs debate season topics from apple orchard overplanting to crop rotation and weed control. The list covers house plants, fruit cultivation, fertilization, seed saving, pests, water supply, and farm infrastructure and education for broader rural improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacmer
Odor control tips from a 19th century farmer
In a rustic instruction, the author extols air slaked lime as a cheap deodorizer for cellars and houses. He notes its economy and effectiveness against foul odors, while contrasting it with chloride of lime which is more absorbent but unpleasant and costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huise
Planta
Liv
Bedrooma
Ular
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Farmers’ Clubs
Fila Creckett Aintion
WM. Clyendenin
J. M. Christy
Atfam Bakery
Rock Island, IL
Moline Iron‘ Works
Williams, White
Pedaduisagr
Pulley & Ng Hangers
Bell-Coling
Moline
Illinois
Atkinson Street
Manneapolis Chas
Ad Tree True & Co
Charles Fabian
de Ly
Earles Fantan
Rock Island
Ilinois
Rock Inland
Island
Tatap Morpat
Aga Nat
Nebraska
Union Pacific Railroad
Platte Valley
Ruyera
John Ochs & Sons
General District Land Excardon Land Af
U.P. Kor. Land Department
Davenport
Iowa
L. Burne
Omaha
Monky
Buckeye
Marion
Prowell & CO
Newaparera
Chicago
Rock
Mita
Raita
Iocu
Parca East
Titan
ING
Gallatin
Camor On
Aaranwa
Atwit
Kanaeg City
Heeine
Pkowia
Scil Blowys
Minaskeo
Kitty
Milwaukes
Tiapie
Aqcom
Mas Dervedi
Guy Firat
Pas Er Boell Pats Thi
Pacific R. Y. Wren
LE sGp
Meromrs
Neeghaco
Art
W. Au Ring
Milwaukee
Rocking
Davenport Divison Ag
Peo
War
Sante Fe
Garey Er
Central Iowa
D. M
Via
Qoster
Arexrad
Hull Bros
Moline, Ill
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