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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1898
Page
8
The article advocates avoiding double terraces in lawn design and favors a gently sloping or curved terrace approach. It highlights that high flat terraces look like monument bases, while a curved, rounded turf surface with shrubs offers a more attractive solution for sudden ground falls. American Gardening.
John C. Henry advises in Western Plowman on potato culture stressing well drained, rich soil, weed control, and rotation to curb pests. He warns against wet ground and coarse manure, favors new seed and slightly closer planting for better yields.
In Vick's Magazine advice notes plants stored in cellars should not be watered to avoid triggering growth. Water only to prevent soil from becoming dust dry, and in early spring refrain from watering as buds begin to swell until conditions favor growth.
Fragmented plant guidance discusses apple trees and soil. It mentions land tilting north or east and the need for large holes with rich soil before and after tree planting. The passage is garbled and contains many jumbled phrases and typos.
Sacramento County approved a 75000 dollar bond to build a 20 mile macadam road from Sacramento to Folsom. The campaign mobilized 150 workers, canvassed 1000 interviews with about ten to one favorable ratio, used clerical lists and mailed notices with polling details, and coordinated free transport for voters to polling places. The effort paralleled city strategy and aimed to ensure turnout.
At the American Institute Fair in New York Luther Burbank presented his pineapple quince. The four inch waxy yellow fruit from California impressed observers with smooth skin and mild flavor. Burbank notes it cooks tender in three minutes and praises its productivity and healthy tree. It is not yet for sale.
Farmers adapt snowsleds using wooden runners bent for strength and height to haul heavy loads and move more easily over bare ground. These sleds replace stone boats even when no snow is present, lasting about as long and easing winter field work.
In Oneida county, residents mock the state of roads to Rome and the city, noting mud up to knees and vehicles getting stuck. A traveler reports his horse twice sinking into mud on approaches to the city, signaling widespread poor road conditions and potential tolls on main routes.
The Secretary of the Navy calls for additional battleships and Congress will likely review his recommendations. The piece notes ports and fortifications, while promoting Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a general health remedy. It references various quotes and adds a Weather-like aside about cold nights and personal musings.
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