19 Aug 1869
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Newspaper
Summerside Journal
Location
Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1869
Page
1
An agricultural note from Drairie Farmer argues young farmers overestimate spring work by not deducting rainy days. It warns to reduce acre estimates when rain or wet soil delays plowing planting and harvesting. It stresses prudence in planning and maintaining hay fields to avoid weed growth.
The farmer must know his soil and the top and subsoil of each lot. He must know grain and grass choices, best sowing times, soil conditions for plowing, and whether to summer fallow. He should have machinery, know stocks and manures, and cultivate trees and small fruits to avoid guesswork and risk.
A farmer’s material surroundings expose his status as poor or good. Horses, cattle, wagons, harness, plows, fences, fields, and even family bear evidence. Passersby judge him by these signs, so farmers should strive to improve their appearance and property to protect character and interests.
The Dixie Farmer notes laziness as the cause of many farm losses from missed repairs and neglected tasks. It argues laziness leads to damaged crops, leaking barns, and higher costs, and claims ignorance is an even larger, widespread waste to be explored later.
From the Rochester Union a humorous note on horses and drivers. It laments that people constantly lick or blame horses for every mishap and mocks drivers who neglect responsibility. It argues horses would outsmart their riders if they could switch places, benefitting both society and the animals.
A witty exchange unfolds as a young woman declares she has no native place, being the daughter of a Methodist minister. The other party replies with a playful jest about a baby, and the dialogue continues with light banter about soft soap and compliments.
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