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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
6
The article traces how early households made remedies like picra and hop tonics, then explains how enterprising doctors turned home brews into large scale patent medicines. It highlights Peruna, developed by Dr Hartman of Mennonite origin, as a key example trusted for coughs colds bronchitis and catarrhal diseases.
Root grafting is presented as an easier propagation method than other grafting forms. Best results come from medium size one year old nursery trees, with scions cut in advance and prepared for winter grafting in a workshop or basement.
A Washington horticulturist from the botanical gardens advocates charcoal as a fertilizer noting plants thrive in charcoal or charcoal blends. Experiments show two thirds coal and one third mold mix yields lush stems vibrant leaves and colorful blossoms. Pure charcoal preserves plants cures unhealthy specimens and may convert to coal earth over time.
The article explains starting horse radish by planting waste roots in spring, cutting small radiating roots for new beds, using larger roots for harvest, and planting 2 to 3 inches deep with the thick end up. It notes a October 1 market readiness, winter storage, hardiness, yield from roots, and costs of sets around 2.50 to 3 per 1000 roots.
Instructions advise keeping apple trees high enough for horse and cart passage, with five feet of trunk clearance. Emphasizes an open top and straight branches, trimming from trunk or limbs, and close attention to pruning so shears suffice. If large limbs are cut, cover stubs with thick paint to protect the tree.
Farmers are urged to plant a limited number of fruit trees with proper attention and to install safe steps in place of ladders. The forestry question is highlighted as vital. Transplanting young trees should be marked for ground placement. Hen manure benefits onions and 1500 pounds per acre of potash fertilizer may substitute. Onion land should be fall plowed and lightly harrowed before planting with drills 14 to 16 inches apart.
For a successful strawberry crop next year, the soil should be manured the year prior and grown with well-cultivated potatoes with no weeds. Plow the ground late in fall, with some soils needing a spring plow or disk and drag to finish the work.
The note urges cleaning the barn lot and manure pens now to haul manure to the field that needs fertilizer. In a few weeks spring work begins and there will be no time for manure hauling.
The piece emphasizes that potatoes need plentiful available plant nutrients to achieve high yields. It discusses nutrient-rich soil, balanced fertilizers, and careful cultivation practices to maximize tuber production.
Charles McCormick of Kenville outlines his season on 100 acres in section 18 township 35 range 27 west. He sold 80 acres at 90 cents per bushel after yields of 22 bushels per acre and 20 acres of oats at 35 cents per bushel with 60 bushels per acre, netting over 1600 dollars after expenses. Thomas Sawatzky of Herbert Saskatchewan reports wheat 1 750 bushels from 70 acres at 90 cents, oats 500 bushels from 10 acres, and barley 80 bushels from 5 acres, praising farming profits in the district.
A humorous dialogue where Johnny boasts he is glad he did not live in Washington's boyhood because his father did not wear a plug hat to throw snowballs at him. The exchange captures a playful, old fashioned comic tone.
The article explains neuralgia as nerve pain caused by blood impoverishment and weak nerve force. It advocates St Jacobs Oil for quick pain relief and Garfield Tea for nourishing support, urging abundant nourishing food to restore muscular and nervous tone, and notes the need to repeat obvious truths to gain belief.
An advertising notice promoting Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a wholesome family laxative. It emphasizes trustworthy products approved by physicians and well informed buyers, urging purchase only from the California Fig Syrup Co. and through leading druggists.
A Western City launches a civic pride scheme that forms local blocks with merchants joining to clean up and light specific sections. The idea spreads as groups focus on a single block to light streets and assess costs and value, proving easier to gather small merchant coalitions than large citywide efforts.
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