Cornstalk Pith Could Double Farm Value, scientist Says
A Chicago Inter Ocean report cites Prof Gibbs claiming cornstalk pith and fiber offer wide uses from protective ship padding to fodder and better sugar. He notes cheaper production of Cel luloid and smokeless powder, and estimates farmers could earn about $2.60 per ton for cornstalks with potential $10 per acre after crop sale, boosting overall crop value.
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Messia
Philadelphia
Messrs
Cramp
Prof
Gibbs
Louisiana
Chicago Inter Ocean
Siphoning Water for Irrigation and Building Supply
The article explains a siphon as a simple method to secure water for irrigation or building when a water source is at a higher elevation than the destination. It describes a tube bent so one end is higher, enabling flow through atmospheric pressure and gravity to reach the supply point.
Water Supply by Vacuum Tube Principle
A description explains a water supply method using a U shaped tube with a long and short arm. The heavier water column in the long arm descends creating a vacuum at the bend, which draws up the lighter column in the short arm to keep the stream constant. Start the flow with a pump, then the system runs passively if airtight.
Live Stock Pointers for Better Farm Planning
Live Stock Pointers advise farmers to maximize profit by using all farm parts efficiently. It stresses planning to reduce production costs, maintaining herd health, and avoiding crowding older animals with young. The piece suggests stopping breeding old ewes and selling them for mutton, noting advantages for efficiency and market readiness.
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Farmers' Unions
Regular feeding is essential for poultry care
The text urges poultry keepers to feed chickens at regular hours every day regardless of other farm tasks. It asserts that without consistent feeding there can be no rapid growth and notes that birds on range receive most of their feed from the farm environment.
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Kile Gore
Great Trunk
Niinots
Iiino
Terga
Miinois
W.S. Canzmenn
Tros
Gahan
J. W. Yasris
Practical V shaped Hog Trough for Efficient Feeding
A Farm and Fireside excerpt explains a simple V shaped hog trough built from two two inch oak planks. The trough spans the pen width, with a wide entry along its length to reduce fighting. A slanted board prevents climbing and eases emptying, and a movable trough aids cleaning and reconfiguration. A bridge provides clean air and easy yard access for hog health.
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C. Grenier
Dark soils warm faster under sun than light soils
An excerpt notes that dark soil absorbs heat and warms quickly, while light soils warm slowly. The demonstration uses white and black paper on snow to show faster melting under the black sheet, attributed to darker materials and humus content.
Reversing a Farm Custom in Cobb County
A Cobb county farmer reverses the old practice of going to town with an empty wagon and returning with goods. He travels to town with a full wagon to sell, then returns with an empty wagon but money in his pockets. The Southern Cultivator urges starting the new year by inflating this example and reversing the outgoes versus income in farming.
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Cobb County
Value of Important Crops in Early United States Data
The U S department of agriculture lists eight year averages ending 1805 for six major crops with total production and value. Corn 1,783,000,000 bushels value 000,000. hay 51,200,000 tons value 451,000,000. wheat 470,000,000 bushels value 422,000,000. cotton 8,750,000,000 pounds value 276,000,000. oats 688,060,000 bushels value 500,000,000. potatoes 10,710,000,000 bushels value 90,000,000. Potatoes exceed half of tobacco’s value. An unrelated note on stock feeding and animal handling appears.
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United States Department of Agriculture
New York
ST. Os
Peaceful Slumber Cure Sold in Emporia Ad
In Emporia Kansas Mrs Jonale Carlow wife of W B Carlow proprietor of Carlow Word and Bleckemith Works recounts years of sleepless agony. After trying doctors she found relief using Williams Pink Pills for Pale People following a recommendation by Elizabeth Drake. She reports restored health and urges others to try the remedy. The notice touts Pink Pills as a blood builder and nerve restorer sold 50 cents a box or six for 2.50 by Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
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Fria
Emporia
Jonale Carlow
Mer‘phant
Kansas
Carlow
Carlow. Wo. and Bleckemith Works
Lodge 15
LO. O. F
Elizabeth Drake
O Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Toledo ad offers and patent remedies in scattered text
Fragmented OCR shows Toledo Ohio ad snippets and testimonials for remedies including No-To-Bac, Cascarets, and Ram's Horn. Mentions J Cheney and Hall family pills, with lines about breach of promise suit and courting as a joke. Unclear proper names and dates present.
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Fiestas Ince
Cheney, & Od
Toledo
Ohio
Saar
OBR
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Midporia
Dov
St. Jacobs
Atchison Globe
Lexa
St. Jacobs Oil
Brearucess Huster
American Review
Goodman
Williams County
Salzer
John A. Salzer
Heed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Bt. Jacobs Ol
Toe John A. Salter Seed Co
Ca Crosse
Texas
Kerr
Priso
M. G. Burnz
Sprague, Wash
Ram's Horn
Atchieda
Detroit Free Press
Jacobs
Ovrides
Atchison G Globe
Bright
Peslare
Warner
Saera
Exaust
American Land Company
Yao
Air Bn Ta Muse Ernad
Pruirenaess
Draill
Stephen Branon
Todmoniaie
Garers
Atineta
Yucatan
Sweetness and Light
Ayer
Ayers
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
Eri
Ala
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