Farmers and garden tips in a fragmentary rural column
A fragmentary rural column offers varied tips on farming and home gardening. It mentions debunking middlemen, using onion sleep lore, dusting currant bushes for worms, and slug control with white hellebore. It discusses road work in Illinois, historic bird pests, Canadian pork versus corn, testing corn seed and planters, maple sap sugar, soft maples as fast growing trees, cow milk strippings as tonic, a farm family training plan, Bordeaux mixture to prevent potato blight, and beetle control with paris green.
Various Farming Notes and Rural Observations
A compilation of agricultural musings covers strawberries heading north for distribution, US iron and steel export trends, remarks on farming practices and land use, poultry and hog care tips, bird behavior, and commentary on orchard sites, milk production, and farm profits. It notes drought timelines, livestock health basics, and a plan to boost dairy output with a corn patch feed strategy while detailing wildlife interactions and regional agricultural exports.
Official Butter Inspection Department Established in New York
The U S Department of Agriculture appoints W S Smarzo as chief inspector in New York to monitor butter shipments, test quality, and report deficiencies to state dairy commissioners. Western states especially Iowa expect savings from this federal oversight, aligning with practices long used by Denmark to ensure high quality creameries.
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Iowa
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
New York City
W. S. Smarzo
Towa
Danfeb
Government horse breeding program advances to modernize draft stock
The French government has long supervised national horse breeding to yield superior mounts. A recent congressional bill allocates 25 000 dollars to purchase pure bred horses for a new Colorado breeding station. The aim is to improve American draft horse standards under governmental oversight, matching results seen nationwide with high prices for superior sires and concerns about scrub stock.
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Congress
Colorado
Home Lawn Remodeling Tips From An Old Bulletin
The article advises readers planning lawn remodeling to favor spring sowing with blue grass deep roots, eight inches of mellowness, and well rotted stable manure free of weeds. It recommends sowing about half as much white clover, irrigation if rainfall is scarce, and regular mowing to promote thickening and overall improvement.
Improved wheat yields in Minnesota through seed selection
Minnesota's wheat crop has risen from about fifteen bushels per acre to a 15 percent higher yield over much of the state due to a dozen years of seed selection at the state experiment station. Further work aims to create new varieties, while Secretary Wilson's introduction of durum wheat expands production in semiarid northwest areas, boosting overall wheat value.
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Minnesota
Minnesota Experiment Station
Wilson
Planting Trees: Choosing Varieties for Shade and Ornament
This piece advises readers on tree planting for shade and beauty. It ranks water elm as the best shade tree in America, followed by hard maple, basswood, black walnut, and white ash. It explains transplanting tips, including trimming the top to match root loss, planting depth, and heavy initial watering.
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America
Warning to Bearded Men from a Physician
A New York Press column quotes a physician urging bearded men to keep facial hair dry after washing. He warns damp beards irritate the throat and may contribute to sore throat, colds, and influenza, recommending five minutes of toweling after each wash to prevent dampness.
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New York Press
Maine's Female Warrior in Loud's Island Standoff
Recruiting officer Parker Mears landed on Loud's Island off Maine during a war draft. A tall mother of several sons pelted him with potatoes, forcing him back to the boat. He recalled the scene with stuttered lines about giving her enough potatoes to beat Richmond.
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Maine
Parker Mears
Loud's Island
Sam
Mr. Mears
Richmond
Boston Herald
Earthquake risk notes show uncertain future forecasts
The World Today notes no safe method to predict earthquakes in any region. It argues only that areas with prior quake activity are likelier to quake again, while the Mississippi basin seems less likely, despite historical events near the Ohio River mouth in 1831-13. It explains geology affects shaking, with loose sediments dampening vibrations.
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Mississippi
Ohio River
Upper
Canals and Roads in France Passage
An excerpt notes France’s acclaimed canal and road system praised for practicality over decoration. It contrasts utilitarian transport routes with scenic, tree lined approaches spanning the country, highlighting the balance between usefulness and elegance.
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France
Poplara
Cantury
Thansed and Carsby exchange wary barbs at marriage reveal
Nageby notes pessimism and lack of cheerfulness while Carsby explains changes after marriage. The exchange hints at strained dynamics and humor in a familiar setting, with implied tension and character contrast.
Letter Files Stock Sold By Vindicator and Republican Co
The Vindicator and Republican Company reports a large stock of letter files now for sale at 2.50 per dozen or 24 cents each. They are advertised as the best files available and are expected to attract buyers seeking quality office supplies.
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Vindicator
Republican Co
Tuat
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