Belgian and Swiss vagrant systems offer reform model
An analysis compares Belgium's Merxplas depot de mendicite and Swiss compulsory labor colonies with the American jail and workhouse approach. It argues current U S practices fail to reform vagrants, citing overcrowding and lack of industrial training, and notes New York lawmakers consider a New York state compulsory labor colony.
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Germany
Belgium
Merxplas
Switzerland
New York State
Depot de Mendicite
Merzplas
Brussels
Box of crate material for berry-picking device
A Prairie Farmer description details constructing a 6x7 inch crate box with a 3 inch depth. A sharp rod at the lower end is bent at 6 inches from the top to flatten and punch two rivet holes, rivets sized to fit 2 inch spacing. The box ties to the rod and, when placed in the ground, frees both hands for picking, increasing daily berry yield.
Fertilizing the Orchard advice from Prof Voorhees
Prof Voorhees addresses New Jersey Horticultural Society urging fertilizer focus on minerals and water. He cautions against excessive stable manure and stresses soil originality as a key factor for fruit maturity. A one third ground bone acid phosphate and nitrate of potash mix suits most fruit with guidance based on soil needs. An annual 1000 pounds per acre early in orchard life is advised along with smaller yearly applications. Use cover crops but plow down green to recycle nitrogen, avoid letting them mature.
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Prof. Voorhees
New Jersey Horticultural Society
Wet and sticky Minnesota soil warns farmers
A Minnesota correspondent warns that ground is too wet to work and will stick to implements. Resist the impulse to plow. as moisture dries with air and sun, soil will lose stickiness and prevent field despair.
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Minnesota
The
Farmers’ Review
Farming tips for crop and weed management
A farmer’s best tools matter and manure is vital when weeds steal nutrients. Spray potato vines with bor deaux and arsenate several times. Sweet potatoes from early vine cuttings store better. Thistles spread by seed, so prevent seeding and cut before bloom.
Planting Potatoes Guide for Small and Large Plots
A reader asks for optimal potato planting times for extensive and small scale growing. The best time is early spring when the soil can be properly worked and avoided for compaction or frozen conditions.
Making Oat Hay From Mature Grains in Farm Practice
A Farmers' Wake correspondent outlines oat hay making steps including cutting at the right stage, thorough drying, and curing. It warns against rain, dampness, and molding and notes oat hay as a substitute for timothy or clover, with better feeding when mixed with clover for horses and cattle.
Making Cream Cheese At Home From Milk And Rennet
A farmer explains a home method for making three pound cheese using five gallons of milk with a half tablet of rennet and salt. The curd is pressed in a custom cheese press, aged for four weeks or more, and turned daily until ready to use.
Jointed gate aids farmers with easy passage
A hinged joint gate described as very handy for farmers. It allows passing through without opening the large gate. When opened the main gate, a short brace is lifted and hooked, the gate rests on a peg and staple to steadier the setup.
Scrubs Grades or Pure Breds Scrub Team Mentioned
Fragmentary lines describe a scramble of terms like acrol hen scral farm er grade bar grade farmer and purebred team forming. The readable text hints at a playful or mixed up farm or agricultural theme without clear events or facts.
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