Land and Fruit Trade Outlook for 1900s Season
Advice from Somerville Fruitgrowers Association reports German crop well below average with quality down. Australian and Tasmanian fruit likely to fetch good prices, early consignments favored. some growers ship directly to Hamburg, others via London. Queensland aims to condemn fruit with codling moth. no fruit-fly detected in Victoria exports. Stubble grazing methods debated to avoid wasteful burning. nitrogen preservation in fruit shipping explored via nitrogen-filled containers. vegetable fibre in Australian wool discussed with Bradford findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Fruitgrowers' Association
Messrs. Astheimer and Son
Hambun
Hamburg
London
Sydney
Becondeland
Queensinna Department For Agriculture
Victoria
Queensland
Sloann
Malwaln
Riverina
Butter, wool, and apricot kernels in old farming notes
The article discusses improving bale packing with clean jute or hemp fiber and turning bales inside out before brushing to remove debris, weighing cost against higher wool prices. It questions whether price gains would offset increased bale costs. It then covers washing butter with water quality tests and Kansas studies on sterilizing cooling water, plus apricot kernels as substitutes in almond oils and their processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TD Bntter
Kansas Experiment
Odeg. F
Fruit World
Francs
Grasse
Alpes Maritimes
Ergot Threat to Apollo Bay Pastures Warned by Expert
Pathologist D M Alping reports ergot contamination found across grasses and paddocks in Apollo Bay district. He notes varieties like cocksfoot ryegrass and Yorkshire poplar seed bring ergot, urging strict seed purity to protect new dairying districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M.alping
Apollo Bay
U Agriculture
Victoria
Yorkshire
Iapollo Bay
M'Alpine
Draught Horses and Leg Conformation Warn Breeders
Professor Kennedy at the Iowa Agricultural College tells horse breeders that draught horses suffer from poor limb conformation. He explains the hind leg alignment should create a straight line from the slope to the pastern to avoid tendon or ligament strain under the body, urging breeding from properly built stallions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Lowa
Horse Care And Gait Review From Historical Text
The text discusses horse conformation for desirable movement and notes common flaws such as winging paddling and rolling in front. It then advocates molasses feeding for horses, detailing preparation, portions, and benefits, including use for draught and hard-working horses and historical observations on Army horses revived by molasses and hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
Department of Agriculture
Ford
Gardening guidance for flowers and bulbs in bed planting
A horticultural note covers removing shabby plants in the flower garden, keeping zinnias and colors distinct in clumps, and enriching soil with light compost. It advises lifting bulbs when foliage fades, storing them dry, and storing seeds with proper labeling and dates for future sowing.
Premier Wekerle and Bolonyi Duel in Parliament
In London on December 20 a duel with swords occurred between Hungarian Premier Dr. Wekerle and ex minister M. Bolonyi after harsh exchanges in the Chamber. No bloodshed. a conciliation talk preceded a formal duel with swords, ending with apologies and a reconciliation. The Emperor Francis Joseph approved the duel, and Wekerle later returned to Parliament to applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
O Geone
Dr. Wekerlo
M. Bolonyi
Justice
M. Polanyi
M. Polanyi Bine
Francis Joseph
Tice
Hin Ayblow
AL Polonyi
M. Polonyi
Wekerley
Laud Chieors
Electric Sleep Proposed as New Anesthetic Method
A new method named Electric Sleep, developed by Jessor Stephens of the Nantes Planes school, claims to replace chloroform and other anesthetics. It uses a 35 volt intermittent current applied to the head via two electros, with careful shaving of the scalp and brief exposure. Professor Leduc reports extensive experiments on dogs and himself, noting similar results and no ill effects after short tests, though longer blasts were tried without issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul Eremie Hoop
Jessor Stephens Ne
Nodigine
Nantes
Planes
Leduc
Dees
RHEUMATISM CURED BY Safe Cure Letters
Letters recount relief from rheumatism bladder and kidney issues after using Warner's Safe Cure. Mrs Eliza Mao Wish of Paddington data, Mr James Grant of Annandale, and Mr M Nolan of Tichmaond credit the remedy for dramatic improvement and long term relief. Concentrated form also offered by Warner and Co Australia.
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Woomer
Eliza Mao Wish
Gurneratread
Paddington
Sidsnery
Stone
Warner
Talways
Tran
Warners
Jamey Grant
Arceer
Young-street
Annandale
New South Wales
Victoria
M. Nolan
Picton Cottage
Topkinsstrast
Tichmaond
Wistoria
Infentions in the Commonwealth Patents Listed by Torri Ca
A Melbourne patent firm lists recent useful inventions from Victorian inventors. Items include portable copper frames, dust presses, crimping tools, fire extinguishing powder, liquid control apparatus for ships, adjustable ventilating sashes, and apparatus for destroying rabbits. Public are invited to submit improvements for potential patenting and inspection of complete specs later.
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Commonwealth
Jndorest
G. G.torri
Altomeys
Melbourne
McIver
Daylesford
W. Harrison
Essendon
Sparrow
Piteroy
K. Houlden
Geelong
O. A. Smith
J. C. Brown
R. Smile
A. H Wills
Hawthorn
Alvern
H. Beel
Uolborns
A. F P. Bronmer
A. A. Quick
G. d. Spencer
R. Seeley
Mildura
E. L. Short
Moonee Powl
W. Palmer
Nathalia
J_ J. O'Hare
North Melbourne
Apetral Monufoefirme Co. Propy. Ltd
om_ledstead
Preston
J. O'Gonnall
Willy ‘Te Oborh
Australia
Angling by Electricity Patented by Inventor
A novel fishing device patented by a unnamed inventor uses an electric lure placed below the boat stern to attract fish. The inventor claims it doubles catch rates, with early tests showing two fish in a short hour, promising a new era for angling speeds and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Wut Aero Iter
Howe
Cline
Portraits of Real Soldiers of Fortune by Richard Harding Davis
The article reviews Real Soldiers of Fortune by Richard Harding Davis, profiling six famed adventurers. It highlights Major General Henry Ronald Douglas MacIver, William Walker, Major Burnham, the Out-of-Doors Sherlock Olmis, Winston Churchill, and Baron Harfen-Hickey, noting their daring exploits and Davis’s entertaining biographical sketches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Harding Davis
Soldiers of Fortune
Henry Ronald Douglas Maciver
Garibaldi
Italy
Don Carlos
Spain
Emperor Maximilian
Mexico
Eerpt
Milnn
Sorvis
Fie
Barding Davis Co
Balkan
Natalie
Indy
Milan
Pura
William Walker
Davis
Central America
Europe
Nicaragua
Massachusetts
Vermont
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Don Quixote
Homer
Chou
Bret Harte
Walker
Becsme
Sual
Wand
Costa
Cuntemalx
Salvador
Honduras
Salmon
Waller
Nicarapus
Rutan
Ipcope
Ray
King of
Wilthusters
Scouts
Roosevelt
Burnham
Jon
South
Frien
Alajor Burnham
Davies
Rendua
Imi
Howe
Theuwelves
Sherlock Olmis
Seoubing
Paderewalti
Woodtent
Nul Seolte
Sherlock Holmes
Minjor Buralern
Horace
Mit
Winston
Churchill
Fortuna
Winston’ Churchill
Jia
Web
Asia
Nuis
Winston Churchill
Baron Harfen-Hickey
Trinidad
Lion On Limb Unpleasant Hanger On A Train
An antiquated account reports a dramatic incident on the Uganda Railway. A stationmaster, a lone passenger, and a wild lion converge in a tense sequence with signals and guards involved. Messages show a series of telegrams seeking safety actions and controlled responses to the perilous encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Uganda
Simbi
Lion
Leriess
Ani
al- Choawh
Motkindo Jornecal
Babu
Pointsman
Trai
den Sailing
Mokindu
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Bradford
Beecham
Beechamn
Eecham's
Elzobech
Met
Geelong ‘Advertiser
Afl
Machfselired
O.eenstes
Capel St
Vie
A. Kelly
Mercer
T. A. Kelly
Metect
Strook
Vlewuny Na Eien
Amt
Tris
London and South-Wester Railway
Commany Lire
Southampton
Amc
Spr
Taye Deans
Frank. L. Hoopel& CO
Ter & Bearings
East African Quarterly
Dr. Rockefeller
Hays
Reate
Singone
Wwe
Aml
Luke E
Jean Riginenel
Marae
Jamacia
Baty Aery House
Limerick
Agi
Anglo-Australian Importing Co
N.S.W
Fell Neil
Allen & Hanburys Ltd
Bridge Street
Ihab
Fick
William Stott
Moor Abdol
Ant
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Pearl
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