Low Fruit Ladders For Farm Use And Trial Value
Prairie Farmer featured two simple low ladders for picking small fruit like peaches cherries and apples. Sketch one uses two six inch boards six feet long with grooves for steps and a secure cross rod. sketch two builds four six foot legs with nailed side steps and a top board, both with the same dimensions and a stable base.
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The
Prairie Farmer
Real value of spraying in fruit culture discussed
The article cautions against overrating spraying for insects and diseases. It notes Paris green appeared 26 years ago for the codling moth and Bordeaux mixture after 1885, with modern tools and methods evolving in 15 to 20 years. It argues old and new methods exist and can outperform or supplement spraying.
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Paris
Drainage improves soil stability and fertility on farms
The text argues that good drainage reduces surface wash and fertility loss. Perfect drainage draws water into the soil without moving particles, keeping rivers clear as they flow to the sea.
India’s Cotton Crop Surpasses Average in 1905
India planted about 20,000,000 acres in cotton and produced roughly 3,500,000 bales in 1905. Exports reached over 2,125,000 bales valued at more than 81 million dollars. Japan Germany Belgium and Italy led imports, buying nearly 1,500,000 bales, with Japan alone taking about 500,000 bales.
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India
Japan
Germany
Belgium
Italy
Fishermen Adopt Motor Boats in Iceland
Icelandic fishermen have begun using motor boats in their fishing operations. Automobiles and motor boats have also appeared in Helsingfors Finland expanding local transport options.
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Iceland
Helsingfors
Finland
Cheatham's Chill Tonic Finally Still In Market After Twenty Years
Twenty years mark Cheatham's Chill Tonic as a lasting remedy in a market full of short lived chill cures. The ad asserts the tonic cures chills and fevers while others only promise. It guarantees one bottle to cure any single case and hints at honesty in business as a virtue amid charity talk.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Wintersmith
Arthur Peter & CO
General Agents
Louisville, Ky
Cheatham
This Is No Joke Hunt's Cure Claims Universal Skin Relief
The advertisement touts Hunt's Cure as a universal solution for itching skin diseases. It claims one application relieves any form of itching and guarantees to cure any one case in a single box.
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Hunt
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Mane
Uncle Tom's Cabin operetta debut at Music Hall Lynn
The operetta Uncle Tom's Cabin was presented at Music Hall in Lynn Massachusetts on October 6 1886 marking an early staged performance of the work.
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Music Hall
Lynn
Mass
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement Offers Quick Foot Relief
In a pinch use ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE a powder that cures painful smarting feet and growing nails. The product promises comfort for sweating feet and easy shoe wear with a safe, certain cure for the age. Sold by all druggists 25 cents. Trial package free. Address A S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Luxury becomes necessity when affordability follows
A saying notes that luxury ceases to be a luxury once money exists to pay for it, turning desired items into standard comforts as finances rise and options expand. It reflects a practical shift from aspiration to everyday utility as wealth grows.
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