London market lambs prefer Shropshire breed over Lincoln Marinos
A report from W B Dantes of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency analyzes two lamb parcels from Welmate. Judges favor the Shropshire breed for the London market noting better carcase balance and less fat, while Lincoln Marino lambs are deemed less suitable. Full shipment advice includes kidney fat removal.
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London
Shhofield
G. BP. Phin
NZL
MA. Company, Limited
Blofield and Lesenden
BE. A. Harris
Treatment of Foot Rot and Greasy Heels in Stock
A report in the Journal of the Board of Agriculture details copper sulphate foot bath trials for sheep across Britain. Baths of varying strength show benefit, with 10 percent solution as most effective in stubborn cases, and 25 percent for prevention. A separate Auckland correspondent notes rapid cure of greasy heels in a mare after daily stockholmar treatment, enabling continued work without rest.
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Journal of the Board of Agriculture
London
Great Britain
Auckland
Ham
Dairy separations and cleaning tips from farm machinery
The article discusses careful washing of milk separators and utensils after every separation to prevent contamination and odor. It warns against using dishcloths for dairyware, recommends hot wash with detergent, brushing, thorough rinsing, and air drying, and notes frame exteriors require similar care. It also mentions New Zealand white pine butter boxes and trials comparing butter packaging, with tests showing minimal impact on price and quality under normal conditions. It ends with a description of a versatile cleaning sprayer device by Ideal Carriage Washer Company for windows or as a sprayer, noting its design features and utility.
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New Zealand
Queensland
Ideal
Rochester
New York
Carriage Washing Appliance Described in Detail
The text details a carriage washing device with a spray nozzle and hose attachment. It explains a spray mechanism mounted on a collar, a V-shaped wire harness, and a coupling to connect to a hose. Descriptions mention salt rubber bands and a squeezing action to hold and direct water or soap for car relays.
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Alan
The Channel Ferry Scheme Recalls Sir John Fowler
The Weet Ulster Gazette notes that carrier Sir John Fowler first proposed a Channel ferry in 1864. Fowler, famed for the Underground and the Forth Bridge, testified in 1872 before a Commons committee, but the plan failed in the Lords. Thomas Mackay’s Life of Sir John Fowler chronicles the project’s history.
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Weet Ulnster
John Fowler
Forth Bridge
Eynsn
Thomas Mackay
Sir John Fowler
Surry
John
Duel by Wight Ends in Death Fights
Madrid Express correspondent reports sergeants Valeraina Rodrigues and Fernando Orodia fought a sword duel to the death after a slap during a discussion. They fought after tattoo on the night of December 10, left the barracks and mauled each other until mortally wounded.
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Valeraina Rodrigues
Fernando Orodia
Madrid
Express
Rodrigues
Orodia
Korean Etiquette and Noted Literary Debate
A Daily Mail report discusses Min Yueng the Korean Minister in France facing a possible duty to commit suicide by custom after the Seoul prince Min Sueng’s death under Japanese control. It also notes an English terminology debate on counsellor usage and recounts Sussex Pulborough village ghost rumors involving a large black shape frightening locals.
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New York
Min Yueng
France
Prince Min
Seoul
Min Sueng
Pulhorough
Sussex
Daily Mail
SimpIon Tunnel Catastrophe Feared In Report
London Daily News correspondent cites official report on the Simplan Tunnel eruption area. Center temperature remains 14 degrees with boiling water issuing at about seventy eight gallons per second. Engineers warn masonry may be needed to support the central vault against heat and pressure as water volume rises with snow melt. First train expected to steam through once repairs and safety measures are applied.
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London “Daily News
Ue Simplon
Gor Miely
Simpson Unul
Suminey
Depth of Planting Bulbs in Garden Practice
Bulbs adjust to conditions and give best returns when planted at proper depths. Tulips, hyacinths, crocus, and beilae require suitable depths to avoid stunted growth or shallow emergence. Refer to the diagram for specific depths, with general guidance to plant about twice the bulb height below the surface. Deep plantings yield robust growth, while overly shallow can cause problems.
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Zealand
Australia
THE
Channel Ferry
Wight
National
Ifene Reading Union
Bsimplon Tunnel
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