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Newspaper

The Progressive Farmer

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1897

Page

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National Partners Alliance and Industrial Union Officers Listed

A fragment lists officers and lecturers for the National Partners Alliance and Industrial Union. Names include Mann Page and Vincent from Indiana, W P Bricker of Logan Station Pennsylvania, J P Sossamon of Charlotte, F H Peirsol of Parkersburg, and executive members from various states. The document also cites 99th Carolina Farmers State Alliance officers and a route committee, with a gatekeeping note about paper lists and OCALA form concerns.

Proline Vincent Indianlia Ind W. P. Bricker Logan Station J. P. Sossamon Charlotte

Agriculture notes urge tillage and diverse crops in farm plan

The article stresses frequent soil stirring with tillage and manure to improve profits, urges North Carolina farmers to diversify into fruit growing, warns dairy price fluctuations, and advises detailed records on butter. It warns against letting weeds seed and recommends mowing to prevent seed spread, while praising birds as farm friends and advocating disciplined, informed farming practices.

Mississippi Florida Carolina Ltry Nesta

APPLE INSECTS AND NEW JERSEY APPLE GROWING SUMMARY

Weekly Digest reports Missouri Station finding Bordeaux spraying effective against Lesser Apple Leaf Folder and Leaf Crumpler in nurseries, with timing and methods. It also covers New Jersey Station bulletin on statewide apple growing practices, soil needs, variety choices, tree spacing, pruning, and economics. Includes Virginia Station notes on unmerchantable apples and a toll mill comparison for cider, jelly, marmalade, and vinegar.

Missouri Station Kansas City Missouri New Jersey Baldwin Ben Davis Rhode Island New York State Virginia Richmond Bulletin

Deep Plowing Debate and Corn Cultivation Advice

Correspondence from The Progressive Farmer discusses deep plowing versus shallow cultivation. It notes benefits of loosening soil for air and root penetration, the mixed expert opinions, and suggests deep first then shallow plowing for many cases while considering drill width and root growth.

Protection of melon vines and turnip crop tips

A reader describes using soot and ashes to deter insects on melons, noting decoy beds and careful application to protect young plants. Also advised is prep for turnip crops, urging early plowing harrowing weed control and deep cultivator work before seeding to boost yield and quality.

Brynx Tyson

Crimson clover after corn in rotation and fertilization

A Pennsylvania Farmer discussion on sowing crimson clover after corn to improve clover stands. It covers sowing timing in August, the role of rainfall and soil fertility, and recommends liberal mineral fertilization with kainit and acid phosphate. Notes potash needs, soil types, and fall applications for best results.

Peacock Pennsylvania

Plowing and weed control to curb drought effects

Advice from Rural World stresses soil loosening through plowing and cultivation to boost moisture absorption and reduce evaporation. It warns that any weed growth drains soil moisture and that dry layers beneath prevent crops from thriving. Also notes using soot-dissolved water to repel pests and advises cutting clover before full maturity for better next season yield.

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Px National Partners' Alliance and Industrial Union Mann Page Brandon R. A. Southworth Denver Colo W. Beck Alabama K. D. Davie Kentucky Carolina Farmers’ State Cyrus Thompson Sna Araham Ridgely N.C. w.Eilisboro T. B. Hoover Him City W. N. Seawell Villa N.C P. H. Massey Geo. T. Lane Greensoro N. O Jas. EK. Lyon Durham N. C D. K. Wallace Rutherfordton T. Ivey Hills A. Fund—W. , Graham, Mach .O Erouteve Forte Ussolina Farmers’ State Alliance A. F P. Hileman N . English Trinity James M Wewborne Kinson Alliance John i Gatesville Harrell Whierle Arth Carolina Reform Press Association Oficers J. BL. Ramsey Urion Builer Evanuees Ww. Swee Eittor Irolina Wal Agriculture Bryan Tyson
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