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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1891
Page
7
H Stewart reports three years of study on the downy woodpecker feeding on sap and inner bark of white pines and fruit trees, girdling bark rings that kill trees. He notes damage to hickories and oaks, with some boards showing decorative grain. three apple trees died, others injured. Collected from Country Gentleman.
Fowls need fresh range every few days to prevent filth. Hens in coops should be moved, turkeys require care and extended feeding for growth. The American Analyst notes dairy industry scale with 18 million cows, 7000 dairy machinery firms, and US milk output about 6.76 billion gallons yearly valued near 1.01 billion dollars.
Bulletin No 8 summarizes station experiments at Lexington and Calninbuy showing potash plus nitrogen increases corn and fodder yields, while potash alone often yields little. The most profit comes from combining potash with nitrogen. fertilizer use generally paid off where potash was included. Kentucky stations note limited overall crop payback, with notable effects only in a few locales like Tatler county.
A farmer can reclaim boggy meadows without expense using a worn coat section bar attached to a mowing machine sled. The modification allows the sled to glide and slice bog tops neatly speeding work and reducing labor. After hay is cleared a helper follows with a fork to pitch off lifted bog tops for disposal or fuel.
An 19th century note advocates wrapping cows during milking to deter flies and mosquitoes. Farmers can improvise blankets from worn sacks, sewing them into coverings large enough for cows. The essay argues comfort boosts milk yield and kindness to animals, citing European practices and general farm welfare.
A collage of culinary scraps and odd interludes from Fireside fragments and period voices. Instructions mix recipes for jelly, pastry, cheese, and preserves with quirky invocations and household tips, attributed to Shillelows Sponge Cole and other unnamed sources. The text blends domestic crafts with whimsical asides and a touch of superstition.
A reflective piece argues that depth of reading matters more than sheer volume. It likens reading discipline to digestion, noting that focused, influential books shape thinking more than vast but shallow consumption. The anecdote contrasts the effect of studied volumes with indiscriminate browsing, urging selective, thoughtful engagement to foster robust intellect.
A Dec 1701 frontier incident details Mrs Merrill and her daughter repelling seven to eight Indians who attacked their home in Nelson County Kentucky. They blocked entry by fire, chimney attempts, and a feather bed ruse, slaying several attackers and keeping the family safe through the night.
Fragmentary tale shows a hat grab on a crowded horse car. An eager fourteen year old slips past an elderly lady to seize the seat while a well dressed young woman protests. A violets bouquet sits in the old lady’s lap as the scene ends with a moral about sowing and reaping.
A garbled OCR page lists diverse items from foods and tonics to meat products tied to Wisconsin markets. It mentions green lye, figs syrup, California coast notes, and various brands like Carter's Latte, with promotion language urging readers to try products and trust the claims.
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