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Newspaper
Sauk County Standard
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1852
Page
4
Fragmentary verse urging Indigenous people to rise early and hurry, with archaic phrasing and unclear imagery about dawn, feather bed, and waking to duties. The text resembles a historical Indigenous performance or teaching chant but lacks clear narrative and identifiable subjects or events.
The article urges Wisconsin farmers to sow flax on winter-killed wheat in spring, at about one peck per acre, with thorough cultivation. It notes successful trials in New York and cites a farmer who harvested ten bushels of flax and six of wheat from ground with prior corn. Guidance emphasizes early sowing, rolling, and weed control to maximize yield and efficiency.
A historical guide on strawberry culture covering soil texture and moisture, bed preparation, compost dressings, spacing, and timing for planting across regions. It details manuring, soil pulverization, mulching, and irrigation, with notes on when to plant in spring and fall and how to care for vines after planting to ensure root establishment and first-year crops.
The guide explains annual straw mulch between rows to conserve moisture, hoe between vines, and replace straw or bark between beds. It details watering with saline solution before bloom, avoiding splash on flowers, spring soil dressing with straw and mineral mix, and yearly renewal of mulch. It notes four year fruiting cycles and weed control.
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