Legume Green Manure Urges Boost for Crops and Soil
The article discusses cow peas and velvet beans as valuable green manures on light soils, noting they supply nitrogen for following crops. Experiments show corn yields rising 30 to 80 percent after plowing under beans, with oats, wheat, and sorghum also benefiting. It describes threshing broom corn and relates livestock housing and water concerns to public health, citing a medical convention in England.
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Hightland
England
In Breeding of Poultry and Experimental Inquiry
The piece discusses inbreeding in poultry, suggesting experiments by stations to determine effects on birds. It notes that results may not generalize across species and warns on the dangers of inbreeding for flock vigor. Readers are invited to share experiences.
Michigan Fruit Station at Agricultural College near Lansing
A Farmers' Review visit describes the Michigan Fruit Station at the Agricultural College, with a South Haven branch for local fruit work. Professor T. Farrand runs the compact 15 acre site. notes on spacing, pruning, spraying formulas, thinning, and varieties for apples, pears, peaches, and berries.
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Michigan Fruit Station
Michigan Experiment Station
Agricultural College
Lansing
South Haven
Lake Michigan
T. 4. Farrand
Farrand
Alberta
Albertas
Jonathan
Grimes
Ben Davis
Michigan
Minois
Feeding hogs for clean pens and floor care
John Cowrie advises dividing hog houses into pens and keeping the feeding floor spotless. He compares cleaning to washing dishes and stresses immediate cleaning after each meal. He describes simple tools, floor height, and routine to keep feed clean, recommending corn and water plus occasional cats and raw potatoes.
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John Cowrie
Sub Earth Factories of Legume Nitrogen Fixation
The article explains how legume plant roots host microscopic root nodules that fix atmospheric nitrogen into soil nitrates. These natural factories, present since early plant life, supply plants with usable nitrogen and form a safe, steady production without overproduction risk.
Crates for Fruit Packing Advise Rigid Designs
The article advises strong rigid crates for bruising sensitive fruits like peaches pears and plums. It notes baskets cause bruising and deformation as fruit rubs together and bags roll apart. a Michigan packing house developed a slatted rectangular crate slightly over a bushel in capacity to maintain shape and reduce damage.
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Michigan
Girl's Russian Blouse and Box Plaited Frock
A sewing feature describes a girl’s Russian blouse with a front yoke and optional lining, a belt at the waist, and a five gore skirt suitable for misses. It also presents a box plaited frock for little girls, with or without collars, shown in rose colored linen trimmed in white embroidery and detailed material yardage for medium sizes.
Latest Fashions in Lingerie and Accessories Inspire 1903 Style
The clinging plastrons and cuffs embroidered in yellow and white highlight the newest blouse. A chiffon parasol in a fresh yellow shade shades the face, with a rose ornament and a frilled edge. Lingerie favors monogram hints, with a small embroidery space for initials. Corset covers feature mistletoe accents and inverted wishbones for future monograms. The era’s pererine yoke and long shoulder silhouette dominate fall gowns, with plaited boleros and 1860s sleeve lines echoing in the 1903 fashion.
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America
Mademoiselle
Secon
Valen Elermes
Martin
French Races Gown Descriptions From Fashion Plate
The article details two gowns from the French races, one in mousseline and satin with a hip-foke silhouette, and a blue silk gown with a three-flounce skirt. It notes lace, frills, and soutache embroidery, plus a lace blouse with a gathered yoke and silver ornaments.
Girl's Frock of White Voile Fashion Note
A detailed description of a white voile girl's dress features a wide box plait at the center front with side plaits, trimmed to mimic a yoke with qui pure bands, tuols finish at the hem, and a blouse with triple collar trim, dotted foulard edge at the neck, cuffs, and girdle. A tulle cravatte with embroidered ends completes the Wiener Chic ensemble.
Household Tips From An Old Manuscript
Add salt to stove polish to slow rubbing off. Ants resist borax so sprinkle where troublesome. Clean zinc with hot water then rub with a turpentine dipped rag. A kitchen stool aids delicate women when washing dishes. Waterproof boots with melted mutton suet and bees wax on soles and stitched edges. Wash Japanese trays with cold water, wipe dry, then polish with soft cloth.
Mauve Frock Trends Influence Winter Fashion
Eton jackets command attention in new frocks as mauve crepe dochine dresses appear charming. Modistes embrace tucks and long-waisted bodices with short shirts for children. Tassore fabric touted for economy with near lasting quality. Velvet violet toques and mauve buckskin shoes complete stylish evening or salon attire.
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Eton
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Department of Agriculture
TRE
Wcele
ITF
Mousseline de Tole
Inee
Ines
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