Bulldog and Witch clash on the Thames river voyage
A muddy combat aboard the Bulldog and Witch unfolds as the captain, mate, and notably inebriated engineer clash over engine duties. The engine room quarrel escalates to a dangerous chase downriver, with the engineer diving overboard and the crew scrambling to control the steamer while near collisions with other craft loom. The engineer ultimately stalls on shore after a chaotic beer fuelled voyage.
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Smsil
Stoke
Will
Tim
Deel
Dun Poli
Andy Aouly
Hinata
Salvation Army
Halldog
Motion of Heavenly Bodies and Ginseng Trade
An article discusses motion in astronomy from Copernicus to Newton, noting sun centers and planetary orbits, stars forming multiple systems, and the vastness of space. It then shifts to ginseng, detailing its cultivation, trade across Canada and the United States, prices by origin, and colonial regulation impacts, plus odd facts about roots resembling the human form.
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Earth
Copernicus
Kepler
Newton
Anve
Leibnix
Hercule
Lyra
Orion
Oly
Hartimore Sun
America
Canada
Uvenue
Georgia
North Carolina
New York State
United States
China
Manchuria
Weetesie de Wella
Michigina
Wisconsin
The Chinese Cure All Superstitions on Ginseng
The Chinese ginseng is claimed as a universal remedy with virtues of many medicines. It is valued as a stimulant and aid for dyspepsia vomiting and nervous ailments. The root differs from the American variety by size and appearance, yet botanists link both under a common name and use.
New Insecticide Arsenate of Lead Promises Rethink on Paris Green
I C Moulton of the Malden gypsy moth commission announces a new arsenate of lead insecticide made from lead acetate and arsenate of soda. It dissolves readily, is lighter than Paris Green, and spreads evenly on foliage. It remains effective after rain, can use lower leaf damage, and requires caution due to toxicity. Prof Fernald notes glucose or molasses helps adherence, costs given at wholesale rates.
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Paris
Paris Green
Ata Qraves
Hayrick making device described by Eddie Richardson
Instructions detail a four pole hayrick rigging with 83 foot poles and dx4 materials. It covers pulley rope runs, bolt sizes, and stowed components for lifting hay using a horse team, with notes on loading, unloading, and assembly.
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Eddie Richardson
Harns
Mone
Orchard and Garden Tips From an Alpine Grower
Worthie flavor notes the Alpine bush stein Derry as hard to beat and suggests growing high bush blueberry. Advice covers pest and disease avoidance, fruit tree care, and radish varieties. A playful aside praises Smut control, potato tips, radish varieties, and a homemade beetle remedy using hay and potato in a flower pot.
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Nayra
Charliers
The Art of Grafting for Fruit Trees and Grapes
A historical guide on grafting methods for fruit trees and grapevines. It explains why grafting improves varieties, describes stock and scion preparation, timing, and common techniques such as whip and tongue and bark grafts, with notes on wax or putty coverings and seasonal cues.
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Wight
Homemade Cheese Made On The Farm A Simple Guide
A dairy writer outlines a home cheese method using a five to six pail boiler, a movable tin screen, cheese cloth, rennet and a press. Heat milk to eighty degrees, add rennet, cut curd into two inch squares, drain whey, salt, press in a cheese hoop, and dry in a seventy degree room. Includes cautions on overheating and stirring to avoid grainy texture.
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Saldera Fantet
Hound's Dairyman
Fitch
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