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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
3
The Standard is described as a national weekly newspaper of the Dominion of Canada with broad national reach and coverage. It emphasizes its national character and weekly publication cadence for readers across provinces.
A Prescott area discovery reveals Cathedral Cave a vast chamber with awe inspiring atalactites and stalagmites. Human bones and domestic pottery indicate prehistoric burial and dwelling use by southwest inhabitants before the Aztecs. A picnic party uncovered the cave by a dark crevice discovered in a long known cave.
The excerpt reflects on mornings as a renewed creation and a gift from God. It contrasts common earthly routines with the radiant sunrise, noting how fresh light awakens gratitude and devotion, much like Adam witnessing a world anew. It asserts mornings are new mercies always breaking forth.
A quirky collage links Shakespeare titles to baseball terms and umpires. The piece loops through lines from Henry IV to King Lear, weaving famous quotes with game imagery and playful mishearings. The result reads like a whimsical literary riff on sport and drama.
A reflection on aging and daily duties as a wife and mother. The text argues that routine can trap women into a fixed hour by hour existence, with the mistress of the house holding ultimate responsibility and influence. It suggests that reliance on a deputy undermines personal opportunity for influence and blessing within the home.
A simple method for boiled round steak yields rare, tender beef. Submerge in boiling water to cover and boil rapidly for a few minutes, then move to a low flame at about 180 degrees Fahrenheit for fifteen minutes per pound. Serve with cream horseradish sauce and vegetables.
The article stresses choosing breeding sows carefully to build a strong hog herd. It advises selecting mature, well-boned pigs with ample teats, avoiding early breeding, and feeding slowly with exercise. It also notes land value, flax straw feeding, and the need to use straw as part of a balanced ration to maximize farm efficiency.
A historical note outlines how planting orchards boosts farm land value. In Annapolis Valley Nova Scotia ordinary land lists at 50 to 100 dollars per acre, while land once converted to orchards sells for 800 to 1000 dollars per acre after 12 to 16 years. British Columbia and Ontario show similar gains, with orchard setups rapidly raising values and profits beginning early through interim fruit crops.
The article argues winter egg production can be increased profitably. It notes few poultry keepers adopt cold season practices and urges readers to try winter egg-raising techniques for higher returns.
A lengthy 19th century obituary sketch recalls Sir William Ramsay a Scot born 1852 in Glasgow. It notes his Edinburgh Academy and Glasgow University training his rise to professor then principal of University College London and his knighthood in 1902.
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