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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1900
Page
7
Article fragment summarizes debate on best timing for fruit tree plantings. Gives directions from a horticultural society on siting near farm houses, drainage, subsoiling, and root care. Advises planting small orchards, careful water packing, and avoiding loose soil to protect roots.
Apple yield forecasts vary widely across regions with shortages in New York and New Jersey, limited western New York supply, and Michigan reports improving but uneven fruit. Prices and export outlook influenced by spraying practices and orchard care, while Nova Scotia expects 400000 barrels for export amid brighter overall apple prospects.
Ohio farmers discuss silos and covering options for silage. Slow versus rapid filling affects air exposure and spoilage risk. Methods described include blank paper and roof covers, top insulation, and seasonal aids like straw and boards. Suggested winter practice adds warmth and moisture control to reduce mold and germs.
John B. Smith from the N. Y. Exp. Sta. explains grain moth infestation in stored wheat and grain. He outlines infestation causes, near-term effects on kernels, and recommended safe fumigation with carbon disulfide or similar agents, noting ventilation hazards and fire risk.
Reports describe cattle afflicted with growing warts and fleshly exudates, leading to blindness and death in some animals. Contagion and nuclear-affection theories circulate as authorities investigate.
A jagged, oblique text piece blends horse care notes with stray phrases about collars, healers, and riders. Vague references to Treve, White, Aron, and Me show as scattered names amid fragmented instructions and reflections on equine gear and care.
The article describes soil and water handling for a well, then shifts to nursery stock topics. It cites Dr. Tighlud on brooding nursery stock, contrasts seedling versus grafted trees, and discusses the costs and benefits of using vigorous seed or seedling stock for durable orchard trees. It notes the risk of disease and the value of immune stock for lasting orchard vigor.
A garbled ad touts American Lice Destroyer as superior for eradicating lice and vermin in a day, promising protection for 250 owls and claiming higher profits than competitors. It references August Flower remedies and a Cure-all patent medicine tone, with dubious claims and dubious distribution details.
A dense roster of city officials and civic organizations appears, naming Mayor N3, council members of wards, treasurer, attorney, marshal, police magistrate, highway supervisors, school officers, inspectors, and a wide array of fraternal orders and churches. It includes school terms, academy openings, and monthly meeting dates for Masons, Rebekahs, and other societies, with contact-like details and times.
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