New hardy citranges offer frost resistant fruit variety
The New York Post reports hybrids from crossing trifoliate orange with sweet orange yield citranges named Rusk and Willits, plus other hybrids like Sam son tangelo. These include hardy trees, dense evergreen foliage, and fruit suited for marmalade, pies, and lemonade. Tests extend from Florida to Oregon, aiming to widen US marmalade supply and home fruit growing while supporting hedge plant use.
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Japan's giant battleship surpasses U S designs
The New York Times reports Japan is building a battleship at Yokohama that will exceed the South Carolina and Michigan in displacement and firepower. It will reportedly displace 18,000 tons with four twelve inch, twelve ten inch and twelve 47 mm guns, and weigh about 1,000 tons more than the U S ships.
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Christmas Tree Not Yet Ready for Pittsburg Dispatch
A garbled note describes a Christmas tree and diner table setup with electric lights and shine. It mentions two trees, carols, and a hope to sing songs for a happy day amid a festive scene.
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Christmas Plant Gifts and Spelling Notes From 1408
A column suggests Christmas gift ideas centered on plants such as dwarf retinosporas and citrus bushes, noting festive table decorations and storage tips for poinsettias. It also includes a tongue in cheek excerpt on Henry IV of England’s spelling peculiarities from a 1408 will, highlighting inconsistent spellings.
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Massacre Claims in Odessa Prompt Fearful Figures
Denver readers receive a chilling letter from H H Pollish describing mass violence against Jews in Odessa. The missive cites 15 000 murdered and 30 000 families left with nothing as children were buried and women attacked in early October. Separately, London reports Count Witte refusing to resign, stating the army stands faithful and finances sound.
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World's Sunday School Convention to Meet in Rome 1907
Rome Philadelphia Dec 14 The central committee for the world's Sunday school convention representing 250000 schools and 26000000 members voted to hold the fifth convention in Rome Italy May 20 to 23 1907 Representatives came from across the United States and Canada It is expected to be the largest convention in Sunday school history Fashion commentary follows noting gentility distancing from vulgarity and cites Fasiit.
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