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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1893
Page
4
The Harnett County group censures Mr G B Alford of Holly Springs for a Biblical Recorder article attacking the Farmers Alliance. It urges him to seek truth in Progressive Farmer and Caucasian, asks him to name alleged communists, and offers sympathy and prayers while noting his claimed anger and prejudice. D H Senter, Sec.
Practical home guide to canning fruit under proper rules using firm fruit and minimal sugar to preserve flavor. Details on selecting fruit, preparing jars, sugar quantities, making syrup, sealing, and testing for airtight jars. Also brief notes on poultry care and incubation temperature controls.
A writer from the Indiana Farmer critiques incubators as highly praised by manufacturers yet poorly used by customers. He argues air input should enter from the bottom to manage carbonic acid and moisture. The piece highlights evaporation and drying issues that trap chicks inside eggs near the end of incubation.
New Orleans, June 21, 1893. The United Confederate Veterans reports growth from 33 camps in 1891 to 276 total, with Texas leading at 93 camps and many southern states represented. The General commands all veterans to unite, organize more camps, and send for papers before the Birmingham reunion on July 19 and 20.
Fowls require daily water with drinking vessels raised on a board to prevent dirt contamination. A corner-leg design keeps birds from entering. Never leave fowls without water and in freezing weather the vessel should be emptied at once.
The Rural Reformer from Boiling Springs, NC reprints Governor Elias Carr’s 1890 Asheville address praising the December 1889 farmer and labor alliance meeting in St Louis. He foresees corporate power as a threat, notes national demands like Sub Treasury and silver, but laments ignored relief for farmers and laments war party influence on government.
A collage of radical and reform-minded excerpts from various papers criticizing Grover Cleveland, gold and silver policies, bank interests, railroads, and party politics. The items touch on protectionism, national debt, farm struggles, and calls for government ownership, with pointed quips about bankers, panics, and labor disputes.
A Hoard's Dairyman quote highlights three key features for an affordable dairy barn. Prioritize plenty of sunlight and ample windows, strong ventilation, and adequate warmth, advising that these should never be sacrificed for cost.
Arkansas Populist notes teachable books and magazines advocating reform alongside local mortgage foreclosures and business failures that argue reform is necessary. The piece stresses the urgency of changing the financial system to prevent further decline and unrest.
The article outlines three rat control methods. Plan one uses a water tub with wheat chaff and flour as attractants to lure and drown rats. Plan two employs a hollow log baited then carried out with dogs to remove large numbers. Plan three uses a double box trap in a corn crib designed to slide and release rats to awaiting dogs. Bryan Tysox.
The article urges farmers to focus on cow management and feed quality, noting butter quality hinges on the operator and machinery. It stresses avoiding waste, varying cow diets, proper housing, slaughtering no time, and keeping milking calm. It also recommends rearing calves for better milking strains and warns that neat packaging boosts sales even if butter quality varies.
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