Disconnected Notes on Plants Metals and Weather Folklore
A miscellaneous 19th century snippet covers Major Alvord noting a singular plant from van Prairies rich in resinous matter with no iron traces, alongside Descriptions of copper zinc alloys from Deittmer, hydrophobia notes, engraving printing methods, translucent tracing papers, and weather indications from animal behavior and electrical changes in air. It also mentions vegetable growth after burning forests, lime solutions on ivory, and various mechanical inventions including centrifugal casting and life preservers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Alvord
Otral
M. Oschatz
J. R. Wilson
Gateshead Fell
Blackwood's Magazine
Somerville
South America
Patsgonng
Chili
Indiana
Pennsylvania
South Australian Company holds half year meeting
A last December general meeting at New Holaires reviewed the six month period to 30 April 1849. Directors, led by J B Todd, reported rising rents and wool proceeds, ongoing mining plans, and land sales progress, with expectations of improved coastal operations and a possible Adelaide Port railway. The board defended mining investments while shareholders pressed for detailed mining accounts. The report was adopted unanimously amid debate on discontinuing mining, which failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
Thia Company
New Hoelaires
J. B. Todd
McLaren
Dhe
Giles
Formeng
Adelaide
Giles Hut
Gilca
Bertone
Remfy
Acangmaine
Omnas
Ran— Manton
England
Mc Giles
Igh
AL Giles
Union Bank of Australia
Ber
Lawrie
Secoud
Miller
Tag
Beer
Timpsim
Timpson
Rictor
Divett
Emi
Eas Ani
South Australia
ASP
Pada
Mer ‘Miller
Watson
Timpaon
Curious Old Laws From Ancient English Statutes
A collection of archaic laws and penalties from early England describes restrictions on clothing, bow regulation for youths, fast days, punishment for false news, treatment of Gypsies, ears for printing lies, mummers, pins, conjuration, and woollen caps. Notable items include penalties for weaving fabric beyond set prices, banning bows to certain youths, and compulsory hats on holy days. The tone mirrors period legal curiosities with stern outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleury Viel
Vegaboodn
Henry VIII
Dresed
England
Whimsical Fragments and Jokes From a Informal Evening
A mosaic of humorous snippets and aphorisms. The piece strings political satire, social mores, and rustic quips from an informal gathering. It features portraits of clever tradesmen, witty poets, and the foibles of lovers, neighbors, and aristocrats in a brisk, light tone.
Wholesale Price List Fragments
Fragmentary OCR lists generic wholesale prices for wool and related goods with unclear units. The piece mentions per pound and per ton options, but most figures and identifiers are unreadable. The readable items hint at bulk pricing and delivery terms without clear names or dates.
Adelaide Times Notice Shows Editorial Standards Demand
Fragmented OCR text shows the Adelaide Times discussing appointment practices and paid insertions. It mentions editor and publisher obligations and line limits for notices. The passage references timetable, penalties for extra lines, and attention to compliant advertising.
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M. Deittmer
Fanaterian
Hermstadt
Biz
London
Pettitt
Birmingham
Eng- Lan
Pats
Tata
Hampshire
Thomas Harrison
Liverpool
The
Agricultural Gazette
Benve
Seston
Myaulf
Rendew
Paria
M. Geisler
I.c
Mr. Forster
PW Eacs
Southaapton Mechanician
Jackson
Admiralty
Souti Australian Company
Tyrapath i
Tne
Inslen
Coloial
Soy
Svearn
Alpussinn
Luiser
Enys
Martial
Anil
Ender
Bitzburg
Zoe
Tim
Susciss
Cissing Chunnszte
Anu
Ani
Yan
Hisself Saith
Kemer
Kozer
Anawared
Eleazer
Tomacs
Philemon
St. Louis
Urzar
Liss
Tyne
Bemus
Jemima
Yester
Romaine
Cambridge
Freduman
Pat
A. Mastif
Polly
Don
Tam
Simericon
Vandaville
Tiverpool
Bills
Ube Inure
Parry
Bei Oo
Afvnitog
Bone
Flo
Sveivern Iol
Wa Raymssasvoue
Byson
James Liane
N.S
Wales
Arrowroot
Aquaria Inca i Pope
Ead
Guy
Dow
Cape de Verda
Linstead
Asklaide
Femwas
Lin Fee
Comtaneaar
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