Old Mark Wins Farm After Long Tale of Rights
Old Mark Evans outlives the Adams family scheme and buys back the farm at auction with a life insurance cashout. He tells Lucy and Frank they must work the land for him, then the farm passes to Lucy after his death, while the Adamses are left humbled.
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Philip Adams
Lucy Smith
Frank Smith
Mark Evans
Adams
Phil
Philip
Mark
Lucy
Mrs. Adams
Frank
Jane
Old Mark
Gm Ludius
Lacey
Alfalfa Water Use and Dual Hay Pasture System
The study outlines alfalfa management to maximize returns by matching cutting and grazing to soil moisture. It notes benefits of spring or fall growth, clipping to conserve moisture, and rotation grazing when rainfall is limited. Australian practice mixes early spring hay with year‑round pasturing, illustrated by a 1000 acre NSW ranch yielding 1500–2000 pounds per acre of hay and three sheep per acre in summer.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States Department
Seaso
Australia
Wagga Wagga
New South Wales
Right Management of Sow
An article on early feeding of piglets to reduce sow drag and aid early weaning. It highlights benefits of weaning pigs around two weeks before the sow and avoiding digestive issues. Practical tip: provide a creep or separate pen so the sow cannot access the piglets while feeding them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G Weatherstone
Sweet Clover for Pasture Evaluation at Iowa Station
Iowa tests show sweet clover yields hog pasture value similar to red clover but below alfalfa. First spring season it offers fair pasture quality, slightly better than red clover. by the second season it becomes woody even with a hay crop. Recommend trial but favor alfalfa due to seed cost and superior forage.
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Iowa
Best Soil for Asparagus Growth
Asparagus thrives in richly manured soil for rapid growth and healthy crowns. High organic matter improves drainage and nutrient availability, while a deep, well aerated bed supports vigorous spears. Apply compost or well rotted manure before planting and replenish annually.
Treatment of Broody Hen in Quiet Pens
A short note on handling broody hens suggests moving unnecessary hens to a quiet pen to break broodiness. It warns that old, overfat hens may suffer heat and become better suited for soup.
Proper Pruning for Vines and Shrubs
Garden note advises pruning grape vines roses and shrubs by at least half. Newly planted grape vines should be trimmed to leave only three buds.
Injurious to Horse Stalling Causes Stiffness and Unsoundness
The passage warns that keeping a horse in a stall daily leads to stiffness inflammation and unsoundness. It emphasizes the harm from confinement and the need for exercise and movement to maintain health.
Notice of bids for Dolton real estate sale
Sealed bids for Lot 12, Block 1, Dolton, Illinois, including Village Hall and related buildings, are due by 8 PM September 6 1915 at Dolton Village Hall Park Ave. Cook County. Each bid must include a certified check equal to 10 percent. Village Board may reject all bids.
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Dolton
Cook County
Illinois
Park Avenue
Washington Avenue
Calton
Cook
Siace
Dolton Village Seeks Bids to Sell Real Estate Lot
An 1915 Dolton ordinance authorizes selling village owned property in Section 3 of Township 36 North. The bid process requires sealed bids by Sept 6 1915 with a certified check equal to one third of the bid. Purchaser receives deed after full payment and publication in The Pointer.
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Dolton
Washington Avenue
Dalton
Cook
Illinois
County of
the Pointer
Park Avenue
WM. G. Dolton
Henry W. Schnoor
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