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Newspaper

The Progressive Farmer

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1897

Page

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National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union Officers

A fragmented roster lists officers and executive members for the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union with names, titles, and locations including Mann Page Brandon Indiana O Vincent Indianapolis and others, plus judiciary and executive committee entries across North Carolina and nearby states. The text notes a state alliance association and references local papers and watchman involvement in disseminating the roster.

O. Vincent Indianapolis W. P. Bricker Cogan Station Mann Page Brandon R.A. Southorth Denver John Brenig A . Welch New York J. W. Bickes C. Judiciary A. Southworth Colo W. Beck Alabama D. Davie Kentucky Biceward V. N. Seawell Villanow N.C P. H. Massey Durham V.C T. Lane Greensgoro N. de Door-keeper Jas. E. Lyon N.C. Serceant-at-Arms A. D. K. Wallace Rutherforston N. C Beateace T. Ivey Hilsboro Trusatema Araham Whiteville, N. C T. J. Candler Acton, N. C

Spring stock care and feed options from Michigan Station findings

Agricultural note highlights thrifty stock conditions reduce vermin risk and improve manure, with mixed rations preferred. Early spring requires vigilance for weather, mud, and grass growth. Michigan Station reports fattening lambs without clover hay using alternatives like alfalfa millet hay oat straw corn stalks. spots mention a cerebrospinal meningitis risk in horses and fence maintenance tips.

Michigan Bulletin 136 Herses Costa

Improved Mammoth White French Artichoke Seed

An Illinois essay argues hogs profit from pasture and artichokes, detailing artichoke benefits for swine health and growth. It notes improved mammoth white French artichokes as valuable fodder, warns on hog cholera defenses, and cites J. P. Tissering of Alton, Illinois, who offers related literature.

Illinois Metchnikoff Joseph List British Asociation For the Advancement of Sciences Nature North America France J. P. Tissering Alton Ill

Peanut Oil and Flour Promise Growth in Crop

The peanut rises in global importance as a versatile crop. A Norfolk Virginia oil factory reports five tons daily yields of refined oil, crude oil, flour and meal, stock feed, totaling about 415.90 dollars per day and an estimated yearly profit of 19,725 dollars.

Europe Norfolk

Potatoes From Sprouts Seed Growth Method

A Wisconsin extension guide explains how to maximize potato seed sprouts. Start with tubers in light sand under light moisture and heat, then remove sprouts at four to five inch height to allow root mat and plant development. Multiple crops from sprouts are possible and cuttings from tips can increase plant numbers.

Wisconsin Experimenttation

Pasture and crop plan for soil fertility and corn yield

The article discusses turning land to permanent or temporary pasture using clovers and grasses, mixing crops like fescue, red clover, and cow peas for year round grazing. It details methods to improve poor soil with Japan clover, cow peas, and seasonal sowing, plus a prize corn story with soil, seed, and harvesting notes and a reminder to maintain soil fertility for long term yields.

Bennett Arkansas Station Japan Bermuda

Live Stock A Valuable Sow from Grove North Carolina

H R Raggan reports from Grove NC that a Poland China sow produced 2900 pounds of pork over three years, with 4150 dollars earned from sold pigs and 25 dollars of pigs remaining. The sow weighed 444 pounds at her death in February 1897 and a pig weighed 486 pounds was sold that month. He offers to sell a few stock units and invites inquiries.

Grove N. C Poland China Talsa H. R. Raggax

Hints for Horse Owners and Drivers on Barn Warmth

Dr A H Baker of Chicago Veterinary College stresses warm ventilation in barns. Opening ends in cold weather chills horses and raises risks of catarrh sore throat peritonitis pneumonia and rheumatism. In larger stables cracks help, but under ten horses require artificial heat. Keep fronty bits warm. water in cold weather should be limited. feed increases about 20 percent with added fats. corn aids warmth.

A. H. Baker Chicago Veterinary College

Poultry Yard An Essential To Success For Eggs

Green bones are rich in nitrogen and supply lime for eggs. They aid digestion and act as grit, improving feed efficiency for all poultry. Fredd dew bone, noted as a necessity for higher egg production, emphasizes mineral content and digestibility as key dietary components.

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Poe National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union Carolina Farmers’ Stats Alliance Cyrus Thompson Richlands Jno Graham Ridgeway N. Cc Barnes Billenore N. OC J.T. B. Hoover Elm City Carolina Reform Pross Association Speerer J Ieur Ille Rome Sopulist Pe — “Oy Watchman Allcrory Whitakers Beaver Dam Lamoverton, Cha Mm Uy Jaisbury Promatie Agriculture Helianthus Tuberosus J A Forney Coshocton County O.jo
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