Farmers Alliance links and editorial notes on manure value
The article outlines farm manure value in profit terms, arguing that manure improves crop yields through livestock feeding and soil quality. It discusses livestock selection, efficiency, and market prices, contrasting practical farming gains with abstract calculations. It also cites opinions from the Farmers Advocate and Tribune on farmer leadership and policy gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anu
Ontario
Tstment of Agriculture
College
afMnAls
Tidere
Rule or Ruin Policy in a Nation of Discord
A Farmers' Advocate opinion condemns growing division and political violence across the country. It warns that opposition to prevailing methods leads to oppression, urging unity beyond regional loyalties and a government that truly serves the people. The piece laments manipulation, corruption, and the shift toward a rule or ruin stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Direct V.ie
Wall Street
the Tribune
Eurichon
Fixed Charge of the Farmer and the Family Costs
A columnist argues the farmer’s fixed family expenses distort cost of production. He cites Bureau of Labor figures showing typical family outlays and notes a farmer relying on cotton profits cannot cover both production costs and household needs. The essay references Prof. Ro M Davis in the November Forum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Labor
Ro M Davis
The Railroad Plank and Government Ownership Debate
A National Economist pamphlet argues for government purchase of railroads to curb corporate power. It cites 175000 government employees, possible telegraph control, and a 10 billion capital rail network. It explores costs, bonding at 3 percent, and aims for full ownership in 33 years with lower future charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jay Gould
Vanderbilte and
Morgan
Pennsylvania Coal Roads
Reading
Congress
Bank of England
Vanderbilt
Thevernment
Cor National
Cure for pawing horses teaching restraint through rope and saddle
A correspondent suggests a method to stop horses from pawing by first teaching them through a long restraint lesson. Attach ropes to fetlocks, loop them to a saddle, lift a hoof for ten to fifteen minutes until the horse accepts restraint, then repeat briefly when pawing resumes. Patience and perseverance are key.
Snuff Use Across America Revealed by New York Agent
A New York snuff company agent explains consumption patterns in the United States. He notes 20 years ago 4 million pounds yearly, rising to 10 million pounds in the year ending July 1 1892. He cites ethnic and regional habits from Italians and Germans to southern dipper use and Canadian French mill workers.
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United States
New York
South
Mason and Dixon's
New England
Havana
Sumatra
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Tional Farmers’ All and Industrial Union
G NA Ance
Loucks
H Lenis
Hs Mseoss
Washington
J. H. Turner
Ares
North Capitol
Washington, D. C
H. Willette
Kansas
Macune
Washin
D.C
Beens South Ca
Fe Gulman
Palmetto
Tennessee
Michigan
Obama
Kentucky
LJ Joucks
W. Macune
Page
Brandon
Featherstone
Forest City
White
Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance
Lpsiient
Marion Butler
Clinton
B. Long
Ashcan
W. 5. Barnes
Factuite Oc
W. Thompson
Richar Co
Phaplain
Ino Ammons
Madi- Cm
R A. Henry
Ellijay
Pare
N. M
Gregory
Wm. C. Connell
Lliance
Powell
Raleigh
N. C
N.C
Trinity College
J. J. Young
Ti. A. Ferney
Newton
Carolina Reform Press Association
Ferre i
Ramsey
Ken
W. S. Trea
State Organ
N. Clinton
N. Pinnacle
N. Salisbury
Goldsboro
Moncnre
Informer
Jolina Dispatch
Hertford
Iat
Te Cam
Armer
United Sates
Exchange
Illinois
Statute of Friends
St. Louis
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