Moon life debate sparks Pickering Flammarion claims
Harvard astronomer Prof. William H. Pickering argues for vegetation on the moon based on telescopic observations, with Camille Flammarion supporting the possibility. The discussion focuses on lunar patches of growth, their rhythms, and the potential for life, though intelligent life remains unproven.
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William H. Pickering
Harvard
Pickering
Camille Flammarion
Europe
S. J. Bailey
Jamaica
Paris
Tallest Yews in Europe and Siamese Royal Wives
A report notes the wild yew on a rocky cliff in Chillon Forest as Europe s tallest at 70 plus feet while the Midhurst group near Close Walks may reach 82 feet. Yews age about 260 years and are grown for height in the Himalayas. The Siamese kings historically sought many wives, housing them in a special palace city behind Bankok.
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Badoux
Zurich
Europe
Forest of
Chillon
Henry
Midhurst
Himalayas
Siam
Eremony
Bankok
Much Married Monarch Sparks Skepticism Over Bigamist Rule
The passage questions the feasibility and ethics of a ruler having ten thousand wives. It notes that for many men, especially older ones, maintaining numerous spouses would be overwhelming and impractical, highlighting societal norms about marriage and duty.
Picric acid used for stump blasting and farm work
Prepared by the U S Department of Agriculture the plan distributes 12 6 million pounds of picric acid to states for stump and rock blasting on cut over lands. Agencies in each state will coordinate with agricultural colleges to supervise use while the government supply lasts.
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United States Department Agriculture
United States Department ‘of Agriculture
Agricultural College
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Public Roads
Use Green Manurial Crops for Market Growers Journal Advice
Prof. R L Watts argues green manurial crops replace stable manure in fertility. He urges soil adaptation, ample seed, sufficient fertilizer, sowing in fall, and exploiting every opportunity to grow a manorial crop for soil organic matter and crop success.
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R. L. Watts
Market Growers’ Journal
Feeding minerals to hogs boosts bone strength and returns
Ohio and Illinois stations find minerals fed in balanced rations do not significantly speed growth or cut costs. They strengthen bones and may help breeding stock when pasture is unavailable. Minerals tested include ground limestone air-slaked lime rock phosphate bonemeal and salt. Charcoal wood ashes and salt are valued by hog keepers in winter.
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Ohio
Illnois
Lightning Rod Installation Guidance for Farmers
Farmers Bulletin 842 from the Ohio experiment station advises straight conductor runs where possible and curves with at least one foot radius where bends are needed. It recommends securing rods to buildings with single piece screw fasteners and spacing along the rods.
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Ohio, Experiment “Station
Toomsboro Woman Credits Vegetable Compound With Relief
A Toomsboro Georgia woman describes severe backache and nervous weakness improving after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She endorses the remedy and urges others with similar symptoms to try it, noting personal happiness and renewed ability to work.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Toomsboro
Lydia Pinkham
C.F. Phillips
Phillips
Unclear Fragment Sparks Whig Vows and Girl’s Alleged Stance
Fragmentary lines hint at political vows and a girl’s claimed position. No clear event, names, or place are readable to establish concrete facts.
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