Ostrich Farm at Stellingen Entering Fourth Year of Success
A Hamburg area ostrich farm connected to the Stellingen zoological park has completed four years of operation. Since inception, more than 60 eggs have hatched with over 90 percent of chicks reared, and birds are acclimatised to Northern European winters. The facility uses incubators, heated runs, sand and alfalfa pens, and emphasizes year round outdoor living. Ostriches feed mainly on alfalfa and lucerne. a five year old ostrich is valued higher than cattle, while early life feather and later plume production add long term value.
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Replenishing the Dairy Herd in the State
The Journal of Agriculture discusses the need to replenish dairy herds amid declines. Emphasizes not buying cattle at random, but rearing well bred heifers from birth, and using home grown linseed feed to rear calves. Warns against purchasing poorly raised calves from unknown sources.
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J C Huttons Hams Offered At 1s Per Lb This Xmas
We have cleared a parcel of J C HUTTONS HAMS at a very low figure and offer them to buyers at 1s per pound. Hams are limited and once sold cannot be repeated. Secure your ham now before stock runs out this Christmas season.
New Crisp Eatables and Fine Spirits Offered by Bilson's
The ad promotes New Crisp Eatables Dainty Preserves Invigorating Cordials and Finely Matured Wines and Spirits. It highlights V O H Whisky at 273 6d per gallon and Special Clan Stuart at 248 6d per gallon with a sales pitch to order now while stocks last and deliveries promised promptly.
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Bargain Ladies and Gents Shoes Ad
Ladies patent shoes with large eyelets and Cuban heels in latest shape priced at 13s 6d, now 10s 6d. Gents Grace Bar shoes available in all shapes with easy fitters patent caps 11s 8d and glace caps 16s 6d.
Bilson's Drapery Presents Christmas Hats and Dresses
Bilson's showcases an extensive XMAS DRAPERY and novelties display. Men’s hats collars ties shirts mingle with ladies silk frocks regatta costumes dresses and sun shades. Ready-to-wear one piece dresses await alterations by the staff in a fine, ready display.
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Bilson
Bilsons Xmas Toys and New Furniture Stock
Bilsons showcases Xmas toys including dolls bicycles and perambulators in the Furniture Department. A brand new stock on view features beds bedding suites tables wire stretchers and mattresses with a fresh linoleum selection in select shades. Visit Bilsons for holiday gifting and home furnishings.
Alfred Heap’s Stores relocate to Bilson’s and Polwarth
Alfred Heap's Grocery business remains at Polwarth Stores opposite the Post Office until December. Alfred Heap's Drapery now operates at Bilson's with Miss Field and staff installed there.
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The Marvelous Power of Birds Eyes
A vivid description of birds acute vision and speed as they spot tiny twigs and dart through cover. The author notes birds can focus instantly from far distances while many are killed by telegraph wires and lighthouses despite their keen sight.
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