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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1887
Page
7
The article argues machinery outperforms hand work in cultivation, detailing a long parallelogram layout and tools like a light plow, tooth harrow, and horse hoe. It covers new pest control gear, hand machines such as seed drills and the garden wheelbarrow, and stresses organization with a well stocked tool house for urban and suburban gardens.
A collection of brief quotes and instructions from various newspapers offering farming wisdom, animal care, cooking recipes, home repair tips, drainage advice, and hanging art guidance. Notable items include Ammonrsola Farmer on farming skill, Bakewell’s view of breeding, spinach and sponge cake tips, a beef on roping cows, carpet patching method, tapioca pudding, and art hangings guidance with emphasis on practical, everyday domestic knowledge from multiple 19th century sources.
A historical article argues hogs thrive on green forage over corn in warm months. It urges pastures seeded to clover and orchard grass, plus pea vines, fodder crops, pumpkins, and squashes. If land is limited, a fenced yard with low cost forage suffices.
Daytonos skips 250 boxes of oranges daily to northern markets. Ohio sees 189 natural gas and oil companies formed in 16 months. New absorbent from coconut fiber called cofferdam holds 12 to 14 times its weight. 1886 end shows 1,886 members in the American Association of Science. 631 fellows. Moon influences magnetized needles during lunar phases. railroads eyes big 1887 build year with 21,000 miles new and 19,000 miles old tracks planned.
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