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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1903
Page
2
State chemist explains the acid phosphate process from ore to soluble phosphoric acid. He details sulfuric acid reactions, the hot gases, and the formation of soluble and insoluble phosphates, plus notes on reverted acids and practical farming tips for turnips and wheat cultivation.
It is too early to plant wheat but land preparation should begin. Select a suitable loam or clay soil, well drained and rich in nitrogen, phosphoric acid, potash, and lime. use barnyard manure if lacking. Plant seed shallowly, one to three inches, and sow after the first frost or between October 1 and November 1, depending on conditions. Continue wheat cultivation for home stock feed and flour from a local mill.
The article discusses turnip and rutabaga growing preferences for soil types and manure, ventilation and temperature control during storage, heating and cooling cautions, and field sorting into barrels or boxes for market. It also includes a brief Kentucky anecdote about a Promising man from Breathitt county and an exchange on reputation.
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