Modern Farm Methods For Waste Lands In North Carolina
North Carolina Geological and Economic Survey outlines methods to reclaim waste lands. Select native trees suited to soil type, mix species on uplands, bottoms, and wet lands, and plant during late winter or early spring. Provide careful planting, root handling, and protection from cattle to ensure rapid establishment and future timber value.
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North Carolina
Piedmont
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North Carolina Geological and Economic Survey
The Increased Need of Spraying
Observant farmers report insects and fungus diseases more common, harming fruit and crops. Reorganized farming, crop rotation loss, farm traffic, removal of host plants, and killing of birds contribute to spread. To grow good fruit profitably spraying is now a necessity, says Prof. Soule.
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Prof
Soule
One of the Greatest Faults in the South
Prof Soule notes land patching in the South with mixed crops and few terraces. Maryland farms show clean fields, deep plowing, and clover or wheat on winter rotations. He laments farmers burning grass and residues, destroying humus and degrading waste lands. calls for better field turnaround.
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Maryland
Prof
Soule
Value of Peavine Hay for Farmers
A ton of well cured peavine hay has fertilizing value of 10 dollars and feeding value of at least 10 dollars, totaling about 20 dollars compared with wheat bran priced in the South. When fed, three quarters of the value returns to the soil, yielding an overall estimated worth of 17.50 dollars per ton for farmers with feedstock.
Dead Man's Face Seen On Window Pane In Reading
Hundreds gathered in Reading last week as a phantom image of Oliver D. Angstadt, a tailor who died last October, appeared on a second story window pane. Police guarded the Angstadt home while residents described a clear likeness, with some attributing it to a lightning-spot photograph.
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Philadelphia North American
Oliver D. Angstadt
Angstadt
Crus
Mr. Angstadt
How to Make Poultry Pay By W. M. Kelly
A guide to selecting a general purpose hen breed for eggs and meat. It argues Plymouth Rocks, White Rocks in particular, as best for market, hatchability, and motherhood, while noting American breeds outperform Asiatic types for brooding and rustling. Emphasizes large, high quality eggs and easy marketability.
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W. M. Kelly
Plymouth Rocks
Rhodesland
Poultry Notes From The Farm Yard
Poultry guidance covers feeding pullets to curb foraging, annual soil turning to combat gape worm, and avoiding night mash as it leaves hens hungry. A kerosene sprayer is preferred for sealing the house, cottonseed meal risks constipation, Texas leads in turkey numbers, and eggs set too long may fail to hatch if not promptly incubated.
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Texas
Union
Improving Your Poultry Flock for Profit and Quality
The piece advises selecting a first class rooster from a breeder with a different strain to avoid inbreeding, choosing the best affordable bird, and using top roosters yearly while selling off inferior pullets. It recommends studying farm literature to stay informed and notes the enjoyment and profit in excelling in a specialty.
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Farm World
Build sturdy poultry houses with seasoned timber
The article argues for constructing durable henhouses from well seasoned wood to avoid constant repairs. It notes damp weather causes boards to shrink and swell, creating cracks, and stresses using high quality initial materials and careful planing to endure wear.
How to Build a Cleanable Coop with Sliding Doors
The article outlines a poultry coop design emphasizing smooth removable roosts nests and floor boards for easy cleaning. It suggests using sliding doors inside the house, whitewashing or painting smooth surfaces, and removing components to spray wash or burn clean. A sample coop sketch focuses on a box with a hole cut in one end and strengthened edges.
Building a Small Poultry Coop for Widespread Use
Instructions describe simple coops using narrow wood strips for sliding doors a lath front and roofing paper top. Sizes range two to two and a half feet long sixteen inches deep and around twenty inches high. Box coops offer full floor space and easier cleaning with optional covered runs for predator protection. Fresh air and climate appropriate housing with plaster or boarded variants cited. A small mite problem is noted requiring constant control rather than half measures.
Epworth League Lessons on Charity and Justice in Neighborhood Aid
A sermon admonishes Christians to balance charity with justice, prioritizing local neighbors while supporting global efforts. It contrasts genuine help with pauperization and warns against exploiting the poor, urging fair wages and equal opportunity within a brotherhood framework. It cites Jesus and Paul on avoiding dependence and laziness through principled aid.
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China
Adam
Jesus
Apostle Paul
Heroes of Home Missions and Pioneer Christian Workers
Christian Endeavor notes recount key figures in early American missions and church expansion. John Eliot translated the Bible for Massachusetts Indians, David Brainerd preached among Indigenous communities, Joseph Ward founded Yankton College, John L. Dyer aided frontier Wisconsin and Colorado, Marcus Whitman drove to avert U.S. abandonment of Oregon country, and others faced persecution and hardship in zeal to spread faith.
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John Eliot
Massachusetts
David Brainerd
New York
New Jersey
Joseph Ward
South Dakota
Yankton College
New
Table Linen Embroidery Styles for Quality Bedding
In contrast to open Madeira style embroidery, close raised embroidery dominates sheets bolster and pillow cases with scalloped edges. Higher grade pieces feature scalloped hems and large monograms or scalloped cages with wide embroidery bands from one to five inches. Brides and experienced housekeepers favor this decoration for their best bed linen, with some bolsters and pillow cases nearly half covered by fine raised embroidery and exquisite flower effects. New York alone.
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Madeira
New York
Love Letter Reflections by Rousseau on Writing
A quoted reflection on crafting a love letter where one should begin unsure of meaning and end unaware of what is written. The text evokes Rousseau’s stance on spontaneity, intention, and the uncharted outcome of intimate prose.
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Jean Jacques Rousseau
English Thank You: Usage Across England and America
Fragmentary note discusses the expression thank you and its varied usage. It compares British and American frequency and social function, citing examples like saying thanks before interrupting or apologizing and noting that tone and context shape meaning.
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England
America
Lydia Pinkham’s Compound Restores Health for Women
Milwaukee reader credits Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with ending a year of pain and back trouble after doctors recommended surgery. The letter states the product cured uterine and female disorders from roots and herbs, and invites women to write for free advice from Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Lydia E. Pini Ham
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Exna Imse
First&t
Th Pinkham Medicine Company
Es Mags
Lynn
Mass
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