Science and farming relations urged for colonial progress
Mr Wilson, president of the Agricultural Conference, argues science underpins practical farming. He cites brassica feed, threshing machines, nitrogen experiments, grain seed selection, and the Babcock tester as essential for improving yields and exports. He calls for better farmer education to boost the colony's prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Agricultural Conference
New Zealand
Babcock
Lincoln College
Aerial yacht by Santos Dumont to voyage from Paris
The June London Magazine outlines Santos Dumont’s plan for an aerial yacht. The envelope is being sewn, cabin built, boiler and condenser under construction, motor ordered, and propellers ready. The egg shaped craft would hover under a balloon, with a heated cabin and heatproof sides for multi day flights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santos Dumont
Paris
M. Santos Dumont
Russia
Hungary
Austria
Vienna
Tragedy on the Tight Rope at Hastings
A large crowd gathered at Hastings to watch Hermann Davidson, American tightrope walker, perform at a central location. While recumbent on the rope a balancing pole slipped, causing Davidson to fall and die instantly from the impact on the ground. A local doctor on site could not aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iastings
Hermann Davidson
Davidson
Davidson Was A Local Doctor Who Happened To Be On Tis Ground
Mothers Seek Kidney Relief as Child Health Bores
In Ashburton mothers report children suffer weak kidneys and seek remedies. Mrs Somera of Oxford Street Hampstead praises Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills after a child improved, noting availability at Ashburton Drug Co and Foster McClellan Co. The note warns to buy only genuine Doan’s and mentions Swift Cycle co claims of quality. Also Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure is advertised for bronchial coughs.
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Lane
Boy Lane
Natura
Peonla
Childran
Mra Somera
Oxford Strait
Hampstead
Dean
JT Cann
Ashbudton Drug Co
Fest Stree
Doran
Thanoma
Thosn
Doan
Foster, McClellan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Dean’s
Swift Gaela O
Coventry
Royal
Iodate
Ashburton
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Ayer
Br. J.C. Ayer Co
Lavrall. Mana
Furmitura
T. UW
Tennma & Co
Tancred Street
Tust
Unorian & Co
Witchell & Turner
Itchele & Turner
Caghmere Hoea
Itcegall & Turner
Itchell & ‘Turner
Silk AY
Velvets
Itchell & Turner
Eilkins
Werne & Turner
A McIntyre
Pilla
Postaca Frea
Astrap
Unprins & Co
T. Bullock
Hest Street South
Rangitata
Mill Creek
MAL Butcher’s Shop
Ocrtica
Arcada
Welling House
Altham Sénant
Slalom Wile
Uwe
T, Bullock
Ayrent
Saln
Wakanui Road
East Town
Robert Meacem
Alford Forest
Alford Forest School
T. Bouloik
Callon
Albert Eoberbts
Ianager
Riversdale
Science and Farming
Josephus
Galameon
Hippocrates
Medicina
Gronos Trorey
Oparats Farm
Mangatamoga
Hse Plantekba
Tay
Plantehoa Proprietary
Wetuneren
Jou
Katapol Rugs
Wyre
Ceaigivar
Arnayhan
Tagore
Cudfittera
Ashbiston
Kia Ora
Montaur
Fletcher Bros
Norson
Jago
London
Bickerton
Christchurch
Norton
Lyttelton
Waikato
Cambridga
Creawnery
Hamilton-Chaupo Road
Cambridge
W, Souter & Co
Swieb
Aid World
Taverod Street
Asahurton
John Moffat
Bert Amos
Ready Morey Draper
Ready Money Shop
Bill
Aslamina
Bert. Amos
Andrew Orr
Tongariro
Chapman
Burnett Street
Von
B. Wilson Dt Co
Dunedin
Mackintosh’s
Friedlander Bros. Ltd
Friedlander Beros., Ltd
West Street
H. BD
Acland
C. J. Stuche
Apply
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Burrell
Cooper and Duncan
Andrews and
Bevan
Reid and
Gray Alac
Fulton
Friedlander Bros, Len Auctioneers
Ruober
Ashburion Brugila
Lom
Biss
P. Buchanan, Lab
Cox and Williams
Tut
Jones and Sons
Jewellers
High Street
OFP
LL New Goods
Chiffeen
Ines
W. W. Pearce
Draper and Clothier
East Street
Bushell
Lorist
Fruiterne
Uren
Ashburton Club
Ptarge
C. RB
CG. B
Er Olce
Singind
Pianoivorte
Mrs Johnston
Eupen
Wooelsued
Mount Fomers
Y. Obb & CO
W. T. Doak
Mount Somers
Tha
Apply Priedlander ,Bros, Ltd
Aveling and Porter
Invicta
Friedlanderedgros., Ltd
Friedlander Cros, Ltd
Buchanan
Asbhurion
Hothers
Asuburton
Honda Lanka
Duncan and Cotterill
7. W. Stringer
J. D. Hall
H. Cotterill
FT. W. Stringer
Diencan
Cotterill and Stringer
John Devison
T. W. Stringer
J. BD. Halt
Actofcel
Garrageon Inisis Moss
Boreningtom’s
Pree
Cowman’s Livery Stables
Somersen Udel
Onhamoot
Telephone
Newran
Andrew
Rr & Co., Ltd
Avon Street
Guinness and LeCrew, Ltd
Geraldine
Pleasant
Gquiness & Lecren,ltd
Timaru
Waimate
Eli Smith
Smith’s Wairarapa Land Agency
Masterton
East Coast
ITO Lease
Te Puki
Wairarapa
Dzice
Gieborne
Wats
Thomas Hancox
Honrwr Barn
Barnett Street
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