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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1893
Page
8
Advice from Frank E K Emery of the N C Experiment Station highlights moisture retention by surface cultivation. Keep the soil loose and fine on top during hot dry spells to prevent baking, as a thin surface blanket can save water and boost yields, potentially more than heavy fertilizer applications.
A bulletin from North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station by Prof. W. F. Massey discusses the rise of a late potato crop in the South. It notes fewer imports from the North, adoption by East Atlantic truckers, and guidance on bed timing sprouted seed planting methods soil coverage and cultivation for a successful late crop.
A North Carolina Experiment Station notice warns that Compound Extract of Salyx sold for preserving eggs and foods is actually salicylic acid and could harm health. It also details pests in mills, including Mediterranean flour moths and grain weevils, and advises fumigation with carbon bisulphide and cleaning to prevent damage.
The Oxford Female Seminary in Oxford North Carolina announces the 43rd annual session opening August 30, 1593. It offers home comforts with first class school advantages at reasonable rates, highlights physical culture, and special facilities in music and art. Applications for catalogue invited.
The Station invites questions on agricultural topics addressed to the N C Agricultural Experiment Station Raleigh N C. Replies will be written as early as possible by the staff member best suited to answer and, when of general interest, published in these columns. The Station hopes to enlarge its usefulness and aid practical farmers.
Reader asks about 1600 pounds per acre of ammoniated fertilizer on light sand with clay subsoil. Expert recommends less phosphoric acid and a blend including cotton seed meal 80 pounds per acre and kaolin Kainit 50 pounds per acre, or half quantities if cost constrained. Target mix: about 9 percent potash ammonia and available phosphoric acid, roughly 1500 pounds per acre of the final blend.
H D Reedy Creek Davidson Co North Carolina asks about a grass overpowering his wheat and methods to control it without corn planting. Botanist Gerald McCarthy identifies the grass as Poa compressa English blue grass a perennial forage praised for poor lime soils and suggests leaving the field in pasture. He references Bulletin No. 73 for fuller details.
Mrs. Jr. of Pottsville Pa recounts a severe heart distress and sleepless days eased after using Dr Miles New Heart Cure. She credits the remedy with restoring strength and sleep and praises its safety and effectiveness over other treatments. The Miles Medical Co offers the cure with a guarantee and pricing details.
The Fall Term begins Monday September 4th with a thorough preparatory course. Fall collegiate courses and music art facilities are offered for both sexes in a well built, pleasant campus with ample grounds and moderate rates under Principal Silas E Warren.
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