Best on Earth A Taunton Woman Praises Lydia E Pinkham
Mrs Susan C Starres of Taunton Massachusetts describes years of extreme female illness including fainting spells and inability to walk. She attributes recovery and renewed church attendance to Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and urges others with similar troubles to try it.
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Taunton
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Susan C. Starres
School St
Maas
E. Haam
Hints for Building a Farm Ice House
The article explains factors in choosing ice house size and construction based on local conditions and ice availability. It warns against cheap makeshifts and stresses considering harvesting costs, interest, repairs, and depreciation. Farmers' Bulletin 1078 offers detailed guidance, available free from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Oats as an Economical Cash Crop for Farms
Farm surveys indicate one-fifth of total receipts should come from crop sales with oats as the most economical cash crop. Oats, while not as profitable as some crops, serve as a key rotation link between corn and hay and are cheaper feed than corn.
Weights per bushel define standard crop measures
The bureau of crop estimates fixes definite weights for a bushel of many crops. Key weights include wheat 60 lbs, corn 56 lbs shelled or 70 lbs in ear, oats 22 lbs, barley 48 lbs, rye 56 lbs, potatoes 60 lbs, apples 48 lbs, pears 48 lbs, peaches 48 lbs, onions 7? lbs, turnips 55 lbs, clover seed 60 lbs, alfalfa seed 60 lbs, timothy seed 45 lbs, kafir corn 56 lbs. Yields and prices in tons are based on 2,000 pounds.
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Bureau of Crop Estimates
Testing Soil for Alfalfa May Guide Lime Needs
The article urges testing soil acidity before sowing alfalfa. It notes the experiment station can determine if soil is acidic and recommend ground limestone per acre. Lime can be applied next winter if fall timing is not possible.
Local Market Prices and Commodities Report
Market listings show butter creamery prices and a range of grains and livestock. No. 1 Timothy day priced 34.00 and 1 light clover mixed at 22.00. corn Cob and young chickens listed at 37 and 63 respectively. roosters at 0.05 and fat steers noted near 28.
Mrs Faward Raifsnider Credits Tablets for Health
Mrs Raifsnider of Wabash Indiana says her health was restored after suffering distress following meals and constipation. She claims the tablets cured her and improved her wellbeing.
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Faward Raifsnider
Wabash
Tnd
Hamiberiain
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