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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1892
Page
3
Farmer Jacob Biggle cites feed, care, and breeding practices for a profitable poultry business on a plain farm. He favors large Asiatic winter layers for broilers, but notes small breeds lay more eggs yearly. He prescribes thoroughbred roosters, proper flock ratios, water, regular feeding, and clean housing to prevent lice and improve egg production.
An Iowa correspondent advises farmers on successful vine culture. Start with strong six inch plants, hill them up gradually to a foot, train branches apart, and apply wood ashes to deter bugs and disease while enhancing fertility. Hilling promotes root spread and keeps fruit dry and rot free.
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and skin eruptions. It claims cure for piles, with money back if not satisfied and 25 cents per box. Sold by Belt & Barr in Batavia and J. B. Walker in Williamsville.
The Spirit of the Farm ranks Leghorns top in egg production. Texas Farm and Ranch cites eight to ten months to convert a corn crop into bacon and lard. Nitrate of soda improves tomato culture at Cornell New Jersey and Maryland stations. The Mark Lane Express notes hay is essential for ewe and lamb fattening. Two year old asparagus plants with no seed may boost beds by about 50 percent. Lane's Family Medicine claims daily bowel movement aid.
Gardeners share methods for sowing cabbage seed in fall, winter, or in a hotbed in February or March. They advise thinning to stocky plants, burning a brush pile to deter pests, soaking with ashes, and heavy manure with well-mured soil. Frequent cultivation and brine applications help heads form quickly.
A promotional notice touts Allen's Discovery for piles and itching claiming it cures blind, bleeding, and itching piles when other treatments fail. It promises instant itching relief, soothing soreness, and tumor absorption. Sold by all druggists at 50 cents.
The agricultural editor of the New York World argues that crop rotation, tailored to soil nutrient demands, reduces exhaustion. Varied crops use different elements, and careful succession lets remaining nutrients support later crops while some crops restore fertility through atmospheric effects. A flexible, knowledge driven plan is essential.
An advertisement touts Swaym's OINT MENT as a simple remedy for tetter salt rheum ring worm piles itch scree pimples eczema and all scaly itchy skin eruptions without internal medicine claiming it is potent effective and inexpensive.
Garden experimenters are urged to use nitrate of soda sparingly and only during or before a shower. Broadcast nitrate checked potato growth and burned leaves. Small amounts at a time are best and nitrate should not touch plants. Carrots and beets tolerate higher doses than spinach and potatoes.
An advertisement claims Brown's Iron Bitters treats dyspepsia indigestion and general debility. It presents the remedy as a tonic for stomach issues and weak health with emphasis on digestive relief and strength.
The article discusses a hog tight fence using two barbed wires and optional rails, plus a claim that underdrainage holds water back, allowing soil to absorb rain and reduce surface runoff. It also notes practical poultry tips on egg production and fowl care, including diet and feeding advice.
An advertisement touts Dr Gregg's Electric Belt and Home Treatment as cure-alls for long standing nervous and female ailments. It markets the Gregg Electric Foot Warmer and insole, cites testimonials, and invites readers to request the complete catalogue and testimonials. It lists administrator Philip G. Armstrong and attorneys Swink & Bishop.
William W. Prather as administrator of Frederick Duckins deceased files in Clermont Probate Court case 1024 for order to sell real estate to pay debts and costs. Property lies in Clermont near John Hackley safety 905 and bounds with Tom Logan Anna Sargent W. G. Sargent and others, comprising about 2 acres 8 roads and 9 poles. Respond by April 30, 1892, or judgment will be entered. WoovLIEF and PRATHER attorneys.
Notice dated April 2 1892 warns that unless action is taken by Levi Ludlow and Gro W Stulick attorney judgment will be entered. Indicates the parties and attorney involved in a legal proceeding with a deadline and enforcement.
On February 8 23d 1592 Galen L Cline Philip G Armstrong and others filed a petition in Clermont County Probate Court seeking establishment of a Special School District encompassing parts of Miami Stonelick and Union townships. Commissioners will meet April 8 1892 at 10 am at the sub district 8 school house near Perintown to handle duties.
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