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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1894
Page
8
The Experiment Station notes it has no general seed or plant supply and cannot distribute common seeds. Correspondents should not request seeds and plants, as nurserymen sell these stocks. Occasionally it may distribute one or two promising new varieties only when a distinct notice is issued.
The standing offer invites all in the state who wish to receive the bulletins to apply. Thousands of farmers have already subscribed. To receive them, send a postal card to Dr. H. B. Battle, Director, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Directions for making farm manure based fertilizers with stable manure kainit acid phosphate and cotton seed meal or fish scraps. Four formulas given with quantities and layering method. The text notes adjustments by needs and safety of mixing and storage advice from H. B. Barrie Director N. C. Experiment.
Answer details that Satsuma orange trees at the station are dead after last winter's cold. The trees tolerate 18 to 20 degrees but fail below that. on the southern coast they may do well as they mature, though a winter like 1392-93 will destroy them.
Reader asks how to store nitrate of soda without moisture loss. Expert endorses sealing in oil barrels or boxes that limit air contact and suggests covering with dry packed earth, noting moisture absorption depends on atmosphere and exposure.
North Carolina State Weather Service reports December weather results with mean temperature 44.1 degrees, highest 51.1 at Wilmington, lowest 7.2 at Blowing Rock, and extreme highs 76 at Washington and 10 at Bakersville. precipitation averaged 3.15 inches, with 5.88 in Washington and 0.79 in Mocksville, plus notable sleet and snowfall events and multiple meteor observations across the state.
An old style speech fragment extols the American nationality and idea as constant and eternal, praising enduring values and the steadfast spirit that anchors citizens. The phrasing emphasizes loyalty, unity, and a shared national identity.
The Sunday Sun proclaims itself the greatest Sunday newspaper with pricing details for daily and weekly mail subscriptions. It lists prices for single copies, Sunday only, and combined daily and Sunday mail options, all centered in New York.
An advertisement proclaims Dr Miles Restorative Nervine cures disorders from nerve center derangements. It links headaches dizziness indigestion and heart or lung diseases to nerve fluid imbalance and offers $1 per bottle with six for $5, no opiates. The Dr Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana backs the claim with testimonials.
Patent medicine advertisement touts Starkey and Palen oxygen therapy for chronic diseases. Claims 23 years of cures with testimonies and a free 200 page information book. Readers urged to send for details and avoid imitation from offices in Philadelphia San Francisco New York Toronto.
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