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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1896
Page
8
G N Williams explains seeds learn to shield themselves with husks and shells the chestnut beech nut shellbark and walnut boast strong coverings while rodents sparrows and crossbills feed selectively the article notes birds and mammals interacting with seeds and even poultry aiding in apple maggot control and farm work with draft horses needing less training.
An article riffs on leaf fall as a sign of vitality in trees, noting cork growth and winter retention of brown leaves on weaker branches. It then mentions a Connecticut law, effective July, restricting wagons to tires and sizes aimed at road improvement standards.
A bulletin from the Rhode Island Agricultural Experiment Station discusses using poultry yard methods to combat apple maggots in New York State. It explains how maggots infest subacid apples and notes the eggs are laid under the skin. The experiment fenced a tree with poultry confined nearby to test effectiveness.
The article reviews rival approaches to broiler production. Some raise their own eggs and hatcheries, while others buy eggs from other flocks. It notes Mr. R. G. White buys all his eggs and cites benefits and labor demands for large scale broiler operations.
Correspondence argues for referendum as a democratic tool to end internal strife and ensure free speech, urging that major issues like war, currency, and constitutional amendments be decided by the people. It frames the press as watchdog and asks which party can oppose referendum.
J Hf Foy argues for a national referendum to settle issues such as free silver and paper money. He condemns representative corruption, warns against party loyalty, and cites historical figures to favor direct democracy over Congress and courts.
Senor Huamay reveals a letter from the Mexican mint director disparaging so called Mexican plover dollars as counterfeits. He cites edge marks and eagle design as falsifications and notes production in England and distribution to U.S. political managers. International inquiry follows Republican campaign education claims.
The Progress ive Farmer reports Chapel Hill attendance reaching 504 across all departments with a forecast of 600 total. Freshman class at 100, Dr. Alderman opening address, student self government resolutions against hazing, Commons Hall dining funded by Mrs Frederick Baker, five new teaching staff, and the Young Men’s Christian Association hosting a reception for new students. Also includes Levin Watson’s letter proposing alliance resolutions to monitor party positions on agriculture education and economy.
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