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Newspaper
Tipton County Argus
Location
Tipton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1858
Page
5
In this report from 1856 and notes from 1868, rust threatens wheat crops and rusted fields appear despite nearby soil similarity. The author urges collecting data on sowing time, manner, seed quantity, and variety to build a model for avoiding rust. Readers are invited to share experiences to guide practical prevention.
An old letter notes a wet season causes lush dies and questions whether wheat may turn to chaff. Observers claim fields cleared of cheese seed show less chess while others report chess appearing in fresh ground even with no grain bed. The writer cites crop variation across different fields to explain the anomaly.
A reader asks through the Banner for guidance on grain growth. He notes a field once corn is now partly turned to wheat and pest or weed pressure favors chess in unsown portions. He seeks expert opinion on grass family, whether wheat can turn to chess, and methods to prevent it in wheat.
Sophia Wilcox files for divorce from Robert Wilcox in Tipton County circuit court. The notice states the defendant is a nonresident, requiring his appearance at the September term or the suit will proceed in his absence. Clerk S Turpen records and attorney W Turpex listed.
Colman Rawling announces sale of his Tipton area farm three miles north of the town on the state road to Kokomo. The property includes about 60 acres, 40 in pasture and 20 in dened? pasture, a modern house with four rooms, a good well, and several outbuildings. The listing notes proximity to Jackson's Mill, a school within a quarter mile, and the property’s fenced portions.
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The text reviews Harper's Weekly describing its entertaining variety and moral tone, praising its lively letters and illustrated plates. It notes its aim as a model weekly covering geography economy and domestic topics, with circulation details and subscription prices for various durations.
The piece touts Thackeray’s new novel and Hayres Magazine editions with promotional notes. It highlights authors, publishers, and subscriber terms, claiming high remuneration for contributors and comparing print quality with American Monthly Magazine. It cites prices for single issues and annual subscriptions. Subscribers are urged to join to receive forthcoming literary works and notices.
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