10 Sep 1895
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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1895
Page
1
A list of officers and executives for the National Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union and the Carolina Farmers' State Alliance, naming presidents, secretaries, treasurers, and various committees. The page also notes affiliated papers, and includes editorial and agricultural notes on crops, markets, grain, pork, beef, and feeding practices.
The Progressives Farmer reports Secretary Morton reorganizes crop reporting with 21 districts and district agents, replacing state agents. Salaries rise to about 1,000 dollars yearly per district, aiming for better, cheaper, more centralized data from township correspondents across states.
A farmer argues that turning green crops enriches soil more than leaving fields fallow. He cites a West two-brother example converting corn to oats and clover then wheat yielding 60 bushels per acre after turning under. He notes carbonic acid from decomposition fertilizes soil and urges level furrows to retain gas. Louisiana subscriber reports success feeding hogs in the South.
In Grand Rapids Michigan Crimson clover introduced by the late Dr. Hardin is praised for beauty and winter greenness. It yields 2 to 3 tons per acre as hay and stores plant food with deep roots. Sown Aug 1 to Oct 31, 8 to 10 quarts per acre. L Staples offers seed samples by mail for two stamps.
A Lexington reader asks for guidance on turning under green crops such as clover peas or weeds. The piece notes that timing matters, warning that turning crops when still green can sour soil in warm weather without lime. One cited farmer, Jerome Person near Carthage, illustrates past experience with turning under green crops.
A Kansas station evaluated silage methods and found a two knife hinged sled cutter most effective. Two riders cut two rows while a horse leads, with two hands gathering into bundles. Loading uses broad racks on wagons, two men hoisting to the driver, and two teams to haul. A small machine yields about two tons per hour and can be steam, electric, or horse powered.
Instructions on proper silage distribution and sealing plus a Kansas station plan. Then a weekly Weather Crop Bulletin from Raleigh NC for week ending Aug 31 1895 reports hot sunny week, below normal rainfall, cotton opening and picking to begin early September, bright tobacco cures, and fodder preparation across districts with notes on hail and wind damage. Also includes detailed botanical and pesticide guidelines for peaches nectarines plums and general orchard care with Bordeaux Paris green and other mixtures.
The reader is advised to cut out these horticulture recipes for insecticides. Ammoniacal Copper Carbonate combines one ounce of copper carbonate with sufficient ammonia to dissolve in six gallons of water and stores in large bottles for indefinite keeping, then diluted as needed. Copper Sulphate Solution mixes one pound of copper sulphate with fifteen gallons of water for use.
E J Rayburn of Coffeeville Mississippi outlines a simple insect trap using wide mouthed bottles or jars half filled with thin molasses or sweet water. The method claims to trap butterflies moths millers beetles and other pests attacking fruit trees vines vegetables and flowers, offering a practical means to reduce damage from various garden pests.
A brief guide on growing onions each summer and fall harvests. It notes sowing methods, storage recommendations, and two alternative onion types, including potato onions forming clusters and top onions producing stem clusters. An experienced gardener from Bessie L. Putnam cites freezing considerations and perennial root behavior.
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