Timber waste and forest laws urge preservation
The article argues against rampant timber destruction, citing 1875 federal penalties and state statutes. It discusses forest distribution across the United States, warns of grave alarm over dwindling timber lands, and urges government action, reforestation, and responsible use to sustain supplies for future generations. It also blends in a science section on digestion and heat production from food.
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Peat as Soil Improver for Potting and Garden Use
A detailed discussion on peat as a soil amendment, its use in composting with lime and refuse, and its advantages for heavy soils and root crops. It covers mixing peat with loams, proper preparation, moisture management, and local variations in peat types, with cautions on over drying and water retention. It notes peat’s value for potatoes, carrots, and winter cucumbers, and describes harvesting and curing peat for best use.
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New Bae
N.Y
Househ old Hints F ow Scantar Fever and More
Household hints warn a Chicago doctor claims a ninety percent scarlet fever cure with warm lemonade and gum arabic. Advice covers carpet pests, warming cloth packs, salt on floors, and salt-salt prevention. Recipes include macaroni with meat and mushroom sauce and mustard seasoned beef tips. Journal of Chemistry notes boot fitting errors and how measuring feet in the air misleads shoe size.
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Chicago
Tu Journal of Chemistry
Sheep Pelts and Wool Pulling for Profit
Farmers discuss pelts as woolgrowers stockpile pelts and consider pulling wool rather than selling. A practical method using lime mixtures and boards is outlined to remove wool cleanly from ewes with full wool growth, aiming to maximize value before selling pelts to dealers.
Wool handling notes and price shifts in Vermont farming
A Vermont farming note details wool processing steps after shearing, drying periods, and moisture management. It cites last year’s wool selling at 45 cents per pound by a manufacturer and current estimates around 35 cents, yielding $1.92 per pelt and a $1.17 gain over the higher prior price. The item also includes medical and gardening advertisements and brief farm economy mentions.
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George Campbell
Ohio
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