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Newspaper

Geelong Advertiser

Location

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 08, 1908

Page

5

Land and what is done with it in Ontario agriculture

The article discusses a Holstein cow record at the Ontario Agricultural College yielding 20 776 pounds of milk at over 3.78 percent butterfat from Oct 27 1908 to Oct 27. It notes the cow’s high net profit and stresses breeding and selection. It also covers Merino sheep horned versus polled, marking methods for lambs, and details on Rothamstead agricultural station findings and a new rabbit-killing method.

Ontario Agricultural College H. H. Mean Canada Lorne Wales Muang Sud Merttrees Securine Deviliquin Ggarley Edearley Cauces Nothamstead Hertfordshire England John Bennett Lawes Jol Lawes Kingdon Rothiamstead Josus Lawes Leary Gilbert Rothamstead Ling Ri. Scott GF Stock Moree W.campbell Burwood Paxtures Protection Board Agricultural Gazette of New South Wales Jinto New Yorks Geneva N.Y Wheanille Bath Mene Ee Nantawarre South Australia Herbert Mainy

Rabbits and concrete floors in farm practice from NSW Agricultural Gazette

The article discusses rabbit control using burrow opening methods and the effectiveness of these against inside rabbits. It covers concrete floor construction for farm buildings, mixing ratios, and avoiding common mistakes, plus curing and embedding hardware in floors. It also reviews milksafety via carbon dioxide bactericidal use, sheep breeding debates, foaling signs and assistance, flower garden care, and lawn and soil guidance from a rural Australian agricultural periodical.

Masked man with iron perambulator starts world walk wager

A London man clad in a black iron mack begins a 2 wager of £20,000 to walk round the world. The event arose after an American millionaire offered £20,000 to prove an Englishman could complete the journey in stages. He departs Trafalgar Square with a pesant perambulator and intends to fund the trip by selling photographs and pamphlets while visiting numerous towns and countries. Endorsed by a Pall Mall club, the undertaking follows a strict protocol of mileage, towns, and signed proof of progress.

London Pall-mall Ev Erglishman Trafalgar Square Fleet Street London Bridge Kent Roai Tollerly Sheva Tan Ionm Kiland Seoul Teeland Wales Uvery Jayer Peran Amy Wornsn Euler Sriand

Past Their Prime and Health in Later Years

The article discusses aging and the realization of middle age, noting the variability of onset and the impact on kidneys and liver. It promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a treatment for kidney and liver ailments, describing its concentrated form and availability through The Warner Owl Co. Ltd Australasian Branch, Melbourne.

Chen Mrs. Sand Bright Warner Warners Aare Care Warner. Owl Co. Ltd Australasian Melbourne

Violinist in Tears Over Stolen Stradivarius in London

The famed violinist M. Vyesyeas mourns after a Stradivarius, inscribed Anno 1733 and valued between £6000 and £7000 by experts, disappears from his dressing room during a St Petersborough concert. Police search all stations and dealers, with a reward claim via the Belgian consulate.

Londony AL Ysare St. Petersboro Tsuyo M. Vyesye Fodgona pureLethe Distri Formone Cremona Monnington

Artificial seaside breeze experiment cited by scientist

A member of the Preach Academy of Science reportedly conducts a bizarre seaside breeze demonstration in Paris using ten volumes of evaporated water and sea salt. He disperses a saline vapor at 120 grains per hour, claiming the room becomes saturated with a briny scent and a drought-like breeze pervades the space.

Preach Academy of Science Paris

How Animals Sharpen Teeth Claws and Adapt Tools

Readable text describes animal dentition and tool use across species. It notes sharks replacing worn teeth from mouth to supply new tools, elephants growing tusks and grinders, pigs using lower and upper tusks together, cats keeping claws sharp, and rodents sharing enamel patterns with teeth that wear to keep cutting edges. It ends with caveats about teeth length risking injury if not worn properly.

Othier Tilbe Liles Devies Sealy Pass

Radium Says Removes Dircimarks in Reports from Paris

Report by physicians Wyckhan and Degraig from Paris describes using radium to remove birthmarks known as pork wine stains in adults and children. Treatments involve applying a surface covered with varnish containing radium, claimed to be painless and safe even for infants during sleep. claim is that darker marks are easier to remove.

Enquire of Your Neighbours on Agnes Waters Remarkable Cure

A Mrs Agnes Waters recalls severe rheumatic pains and sleepless nights, suffering until she found relief with Clements Tonic. She credits the remedy with restoring appetite, easing chest heaviness, and ending constant pain, claiming a permanent cure and urging publication.

Agnes Waters Norri Binbourne Melbourne Clements Clements Lonie Tam Crowsmans Clements Tonic

The Crane Elevator Company Rewards Workers With Bonus

The Crane Elevator Company of New York plans to grant each employee a bonus of about 10 percent of the yearly salary as a Christmas gift. The initiative aims to share profits with staff and boost morale during year end activities.

Crane Elevator Company New York GOGO

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