Feeding blue grass to sustain grazing after frost
H. H. Hemans from Hemans Grove Illinois explains methods to establish and sustain blue grass pasture for cattle hogs and horses after frost. He recommends seed adoption mixed with timothy or clover, broadcasting in late winter, and close pasturing to outcompete other grasses. He notes seed quality costs and praises blue grass for winter feed and profit from hogs raised on fields.
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Western Rural
West
Kansas
Nebraska
H. H. H. Hemans Grove
U P Extensions Vote Aims at White Rock Connection
Voters in Belvidere Hebron and Spring Creek Thayer County approved 41000 in precinct bonds on December 20 to extend the Union Pacific line from Belvidere toward White Rock Kansas and connect with the Central Branch. Plans include routes via Filmore York Stromsburg Lincoln and Omaha with work starting weather permitting. Regular trains begin to Norfolk today as other sections await spring work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvidere
Hebron
Spring Creek
Thayer County
St. Joe and
Wenatera
White Rock
Republic County
Kansas
Filmore
York
Missouri
U. P
Blue Valley
Maryeville
Beatrice
Lincoln
Norfolk
Black Hills
Valparaiso
Omaha
Protect Trees From Rabbits With Practical Barriers
A farmer advises quick steps to stop rabbits from girdling trees. Bind trunks with straw or cornstalks or apply a blood smear or rub with dead rabbits to safeguard young orchards through winter. The note urges swift action to prevent unsightly, damaged trees.
Mulch Peach Trees Now to Survive Frost Risk
J. R. Kinnan recommends present bearing peach trees be mulched with coarse material to prevent deep frost penetration and reduce spring frost damage to blossoms. He warns against placing mulch too close to trunks to avoid mouse girdling.
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J. R. Kinnan
Cold weather risks to late grown trees warns pruning tip
A cautious note warns that extreme cold can stress late growth trees causing congealed sap and premature death in spring. It recommends timely knife work as a preventive measure.
Brown's Cough Balsat Advertises Relief
Brown's Cough Balsat promises to ease coughs by soothing irritation and aiding easy expectoration. It claims to be reliable for throat soreness and hoarseness. The ad warns against opiate remedies and notes sales by S G Panter J H Abbot Osceola and D C Brannan Stroms berg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Balsat
S.G. Panter
J. H. Abbot
Osceola
D. C. Brannan Stromsberg
The Western Rural New Dress and Reduced Price Offer
The Western Rural from Chicago announces a refreshed appearance and stronger content including Literary and Fireside sections. Subscriptions drop to 1.65 per year with free issues for the rest of 1880. a 2.75 cash deal includes Osceola Record and The Western Rural through January 1, 1881, with free sample copies available.
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Chicago
Ill
Osceola Record
Wisteen Rural
Wesley Chapel Christmas Tree Delights Local Fans
A Wesley Chapel event drew a dense crowd for a Christmas tree with 549 presents, praised singing and remarks. Prof Beail of the University performed with Miss Washburn, and Miss M. L. Comstock supervised a well managed program amid close quarters. Nip & Tuck.
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Prof. Beail
Washburn
Lotus
M. L. Comstock
Nip & Tuck
Bargains on Pianos and Organs at Messra Max Meyer & Bro
Omaha based music house claims the largest selection in the west offering bargains on pianos and organs. The ad positions Messra Max Meyer & Bro as the right men to deal with and asserts no better bargains elsewhere.
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Messra Max Meyer & Bro
Omaha
Neb
West
Steinway & Sons
Cloan & Warren
Vose & Sons
Meyer & Bro
Omawa
Young Folks Monthly Promises Pleasure and Profit
The Young Folks Monthly offers 32 large pages of dialogues for schools and drawing lessons. It claims to be the cheapest magazine at one dollar per year in advance, with a two dollar cash option for both the OscroLa Aerc orp and the Young Folks Monthly for a year. Published by Mitton Gxvorce in Chicago Illinois.
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Young Peoples
Young Folks
OscroLa Aercorp
Youne Foixs
MonTaLy
Mitton Gxvorce
Chicago
Estrays Law Describing Stray Animals and Publication
The text outlines that landholders may claim stray horses mules cattle sheep or swine found on their premises at any time and estrays found on lessee premises between October 20 and April 1 may be taken up by lessees. It requires reporting to the county clerk within ten days and publication of descriptions in a county newspaper within twenty days for at least five consecutive weeks. It also sets fees for the publisher per publication.
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Justice of the Peace
Hollan
Hautboy
Dianaton
Princa Forteay
Deatty
Atty
Beatty
Excelsior
Satia
Pat
America
Europe
Ih Mach
Aniel F
Washington
New Jersey
U. 8
Timerica
Estray Laws and Procedures for Reclaim and Sale
Abbreviated provisions describe owners reclaiming estrays before sale by oath and paying ad costs, with arbitrators’ final decisions. Rules specify reclaim deadlines by animal type, appraisal, sale notice, and distribution of proceeds to the county treasurer or owner, plus penalties and appraiser fees.
Pensions and Bounties Claims Open for Backdated Arrears
Attorneys John B. Abbot and L. L. Snider in Osceola Nebraska urge soldiers, widows, and heirs to file original pension and bounty claims before July 1 1890 to secure backdated arrears. They note new laws recognize past service disability and death benefits, with payments dating to discharge or death and potential increases for disabilities.
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Uany
U.S
Studeni
John B. Abbot
L. L. Snider
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Agricultural
U. P. Extensions
Wesley Chapel
Estrays
H. A. Scott
Ladies’ & Gert's
Waite
Sauth Lipgz Square
W. A. Langworthy
Burlington
Pacific Junction
Missouri River
ST. Louie
St Louis
Pullman
St. Louis
Peoria
Indianapoli
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Columbus
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Speedy
A Touzalin
Gen
P. Lowelxu
Gen’l Ft & Tkt Agt
H. Hallett & CO
Portland
Maine
J. B. Dellman & Co
Elevanth St. At
A. & W. Jackson
Halladay
H. B. Shively
A. B. Maxwell
Bowling Alley
Peter Bergman
Prete Bergman
Clarksville
True CO
Augusta
Record Office
C. L. Johnson
Osceola, Nebraska
George Stinson & CO
Aine
Institute
T. E. Mitchell
A Martin
M. D
Physicians and Surgeons
D. Mercer
J.C. Denise
Consulting Physicians & Surgeons
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