Fall and Spring Pig Rearing Tips From the U.S. Department of Agriculture
The article explains profitable pig farming, timing of litters, farrowing steps, teet removal and feeding after birth, when to start creep feeding, and the importance of exercise. It covers weaning ages, suitable feeds like skim milk and middlings, castration timing, and the value of good pasture including rye and clover for fall hogs.
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Department of Agriculture
Seeding lawns advised in early September region
Agricultural guidance notes seeding lawns is best in the first half of September for areas south of New England and north of the Potomac. Local growers emphasize proper soil prep, reseeding if necessary, and moisture management to ensure establishment before cooler weather.
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New England States
Fumigation with Carbon Disulphide Protects Stored Seeds
Experts from the U S Department of Agriculture advise using carbon disulphide to kill insects attacking seeds such as beans corn and lettuce. Place the liquid on top of seeds in shallow dishes or on the seeds directly and cover the container for one to two days to avoid germination damage.
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U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Boy Vuiadder
Seed corn selection for seed stock urged by Ag
The U S Department of Agriculture advises selecting enough seed to cover two or three years of planting. Good seed that dries promptly preserves germination for four to five years. Protect home grown seed from moisture insects and pests to ensure ready supply in bad seasons.
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U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Rat Snap Claim Promises Hog Savings For Farmers
James McGuire a noted New Jersey hog raiser says rats are slain by RAT-SNAP a cake bait that costs 35c 65c or 1.25 and will save the price of a hog. He warns other farmers that cats and dogs won t touch it and Turman Riggs and H V Bennett sell and guarantee the product.
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James McGuire
New Jersey
Turman & Riggs
H. V. Bennett
Omnivorous Codfish Reveals Diet Through Stomach Contents
Observations show the codfish consumes a wide range of items. Its stomach contains crustaceans, sea moss, various shells, fish remains, earthworms, and fragments of clothing indicating a highly varied diet.
New Florida Grapefruit Product Draws Attention
A Boston Transcript report notes a distinctive grapefruit product from Florida catching attention in the market. The feature highlights an aroma atomizer and a notable interest from a southern bank, signaling strong regional curiosity.
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Florida
Burbank
Boston Transcript
Two Keys to Success Met and Pluck in Fine Life
Brief aphorism lists met and pluck as two keys to success, suggesting life requires both skill and spirit. The fragmentary note reflects a reflective, aphoristic tone without a clear event or人物.
Property transfers and coal land sales across townships
A long list of real estate deeds and oil and coal land transfers is reported, naming Walter BL Wood, Columbus McCaannen, and dozens of buyers and sellers including the White River area firms. Transactions cover lots, parts of lots, and rights of way, with values ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars across Hamilton and Sullivan townships and surrounding areas.
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Walter BL Wood
Columbus McCaannen
Win
Hl. Fry
Albert & Christiana Wheeler
Cen Coal Co
Walter FL Wood
Chas. Kennedy
Farnsworth
Hamilton Twp
Towns
Wm. T. Whitman
Joshua E. Powell
Des
Jas. R. Brown
Stonewall
Nellie Welman
Flora Criss
Welman
Chas. Asdell
Harry and
Mary E. Ritchie
G. W
Bloom
Dix Lumber Co
Allen A. Wilkinson Lumber Co
Sullivan
Thos. R. Black
Jas. B
Laura Nail
Crawford Place
P. B
Wm. T. Dix
Snow
O. H. Marks
Eli H. Dix
Giles Place
Sullivan, Hill & Reid
Nelson
Trella Padgett
John O. Smith
Thos
A. Bird
Elm Park
Ella Knotts
Stratton
C. H. Stratton
P. L. Reid
Amos J
Dola Fisk
Hill & Reid
Elizabeth Frakes
Albert Young
Jackson Twp. & Towns
Union
Chas. van Arsdall
Hinkle’s
Hymera
Hair net aids modestly receding men
A Kansas City Star note suggests a well chosen hair net can help a man near baldness look better than a tanpe solution, implying simple grooming fixes over drastic measures.
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Kansas City
Washington Gazette First Newspaper Published
The first paper in Washington territory was the Washington Gazette, issued on June 11 1796. The historic edition marks the birth of press in that region.
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Washington
Washington Gazette
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Sullivan, Indiana
Arapahoe Medicine Company
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Sullivan County
Parker
Muehler
Boothe
Merk
Paul
Guararos Ags SV Tan
KRG
Schroeder
Ols
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Ransefers
Hadden Fup
Bird
Jno. G. & HH. E. Sruth
Pleasantville
Estella
Montgomery
Orian & Verna Jackson
Hunter
Archie Spencer
Clothiers
H. C. Steel
Prop
Fidelity Loan Co
Manning
Barre
Davis Brothers
E. Washington St
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