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Newspaper
Bryan Daily Eagle And Pilot
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
4
A fragmented article discusses turnip cultivation facing pests and disease in dry conditions. It covers advice on sowing, manure use, irrigation, and weed control, noting that good cultivation and balanced fertilization reduce losses and promote root growth.
Rot prevention for peaches describes sulfur and arsenate sprays to guard against rot. It notes timing: two sprays before fruit set, a third a month before ripening, with materials including murdered sulfur mix and arsenate. Norton of Maxymad reports difficulty achieving 99 percent rot-free fruit due to rot, black spot, and curuile.
Farming tips emphasize feeding with sorghum and green fodder, encouraging effective rationing and care for newly hatched chicks. Practical guidance highlights incubator care, livestock management, and home education through farming.
Julia Bottomley reports on the rise of the black picture hat as the feature millinery of the season. The piece describes oversized crowns, flexible shapes, and trims such as plumes and feathers, noting designers favor underbrims and double-brim styles. It highlights range from simple to ornate, with new silhouettes becoming prominent and suitable for special occasions only.
A messy report from Washington barracks describes a War Department demonstration on an oven capable of cooking for a hundred troops in seven minutes. Generals and officers observed the oven in operation, while critics argued a French chef or a larger kitchen could outperform the device. The event touched on past Civil War era and current Army food preparation, with talks of transport and training implications for troops.
The article describes men and women’s house wear with ties and stocks in various fabrics like cashmere and poplinella. It details bodice and skirt pleats, yokes, buttons, and contrasting trims, plus methods to craft decorative tabs, ribbon embroidery, and cuff designs for refined, salvageable home garments.
A novelty item named ball slippers from Ireland recently appeared in America. Handcrafted slippers take about two weeks to make and sell at a retell price noted by Mi-People Magazine.
An 1860s style report describes Rear Admiral Southland aboard the Wat Virginia visiting Palmyrateland, 1000 miles southwest of Honolua. Explorers note no monument or surface object remains, but two huts show earlier occupation with corrugated roofs and a sealed cage labeled ammunition. The island group is eyed for potential naval use and preservation of artifacts.
A garbled report recounts a chaotic scene at a postal department facility where workers, including a John Rotten figure, struggle with supply duties and a medical emergency at a hospital. The account mentions Bowden, Goats, and tension over fragile deliveries, with unclear names and mismatched phrases.
An electrical exhibition by H. Wood and Henry J. Transtrom showcased wireless discharge effects and wireless telegraphy. A volunteer received 208 000 volts without injury while observers noted phenomena like luminous arcs and distant signals through a wireless receiver. The show included glow, buzzing, and a copper vessel with rising water and a suspended weight, all witnessed by an audience at the Wantington Foreign Mission event.
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