Winter Peaches the Peche Melba and Cape fruit trade
The article traces Cecil Rhodes and Cape Colony’s fruit export program launching peaches apricots and plums to Britain. It notes open field farming vs greenhouse in Ireland, season shifts from January to May, and the rise of Cape fruit as a refined winter supply including the Peche Melba preparation and price expectations.
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Cecil Rhodes
Cape Colony
South Africa
Daily Telegraph
Cecil Rhodor Tormulaind
Cape
France
Bonn
Kent
Middlesex
England
California
Alexander
Ireland
London
Trollan
Ron
A Suitable Smokehouse for Pork Meats on Farms
A guide to building a proper smokehouse for pork hams bacon and meats on farms. Describes concrete or brick construction, dimensions, door design, roof type, and a small fireproof wing to keep flames distant. Bawdust fuel only and dry paper-sack storage for long preservation.
Anesthetic use report to Royal College of Surgeons
On February 10 the council of the Royal College of Surgeons received a report from a special committee formed with the Daily Telegraph to study proposed anaesthetic legislation. The committee endorses council conclusions supporting medical administration of anesthetics while allowing qualified dentists to use nitrous oxide and other specified agents for operations performed by licensed physicians. The council approved the report and will inform the Lord President of the Privy Council.
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Council
The
Royal College of Surgeons
Especial Committes
Nan
Daily Telegraph
House of Commons
General Medical Council
College Council
Council of the Royal College
Privy Council
No Groove in the Colonies says England hampered by habit
L. E. Neame argues English society forces a groove on the middle and lower classes, keeping many in clerical roles while colonial life offers independence and enterprise. He contrasts British conservatism with colonial ambition, noting freer pursuit of work and less social constraint, urging youth to seek broader paths.
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Lindi
Algun
Englam
Kreland
Eoglind
England
Greater
Britain
Wegland
Maxlow
Callontes
Colonies
L. E. Neame
National horse supply meeting signals reform drive
A landmark conference on the national horse shortage was held February 2 at the Royal Agricultural Society offices Bedford Square. Lord Middleton presided with breed society reps and experts, endorsing earmarking, census, and a national committee to craft parliamentary bills and modernize breeding and grouping of breeds.
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Royal Agricument Society
Bedford Square
Lord Middleton
Henry B. Marshall
Clydeedale Horn Society
Francis Vinnie
Crumferance
Towand
Ste Po
Lord Vadenna
Merrell
Middivion
Soares
Bir Mildmay
Ager Robartes
Hicks Beach
Moilitary Doreen
Earl of Erroll
Germany
Handy Tool Holders in Farmers Workshops
Leather straps hang tools at the wall to keep them in order. Straps wear out or break, making it hard to place and remove tools, and new ones must be installed to restore convenience.
Metal Strips Provide Tool Holders And Leverage
A figure illustrates strips of metal bent into holders for small tools like chisels awls and pliers and larger tools. The strips are claimed to wear leather little and become more rigid, making them appealing to users.
Making Houseowners in UK: 014 Persons Move to Home Ownership
A February 2 report notes 014 people in the United Kingdom making arrangements via building societies to own homes. It cites 186 percent as a building metric and claims many accounts show no defect in balance sheets.
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United Kingdom
Seddon Memorial Unveiled at St Paul’s Cathedral
Several hundred mourners gathered in St Paul’s crypt on February 10 for the unveiling of a memorial to Richard Seddon, New Zealand prime minister. The ceremony, led by the Duke of Argyle, featured hymns, a twelve‑boy choir, and telegrams from Sir Joseph Ward and Mrs Seddon. The urn and bust honor Seddon’s public service and loyalty to the British Empire, with Grey’s praise cited and a portrayal of “Administration” and “Jus tice” framed beside the memorial.
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Richard Beddon
New Zealand
St. Paul's Cathedral
Colony
Daily Telegraph
Duke of Argyl
Order of St. Michael and St. George
Duke of Argyll
Joseph Ward
Seddon
Beddan
Janie Seddon
Richard Joan Seddon
Britain
Myr Seddon
Australia
Wade
George Grey
Grey
Beddon
Australasia
South Africa
Argyll
George Frampton
R.A
Seddone
Marbia
Aleo
Bronse
Wallington
Christehuch
Auckland
Dunedin
Westland
Nelson
Train Smash in America Twentieth Century Wreck Near Jolneville
The Twentieth Century Limited derailed near Jolneville New York on January 25 after a delay by a slower train. Engineer Beamon and fireman Handville were killed as the locomotive plunged into a ditch at high speed. Passengers escaped serious harm though some lost clothing heat during the blizzard. The wreck halted on the Mohawk Valley run as officials blamed misjudged speed.
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America
New York
Chicago
Daily Telegraph
Dohneville
Beamon
Handville
Scanlon
Ft 44
Blixman
Joieville
Muche Pet Ie
Aignale
Syracuse
Seaman
Albany
Byracusr
Utica
Mohawk Valley
Beanlon
Jolneville
Memorial Tablet for Richard John Seddon and Sir George Grey
A tablet memorial in bronze bears In memory of Richard John Seddon prime minister of New Zealand born June 11 1845 tied at sea June 10 1908 and buried at Observatory Hill Wellington. The memorial tablet was handed to the care of the Dean and Chapter of St Pauls by the government and people of New Zealand in the presence of Archdeacon Binclair. The service ended with the Benediction after the hymn Dispour Supreme and prayers for King country and Empire.
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Richard John Seddon
New Zealand
Te — 1
Impertallet
Helena
Lancashire
Observatory Hill
Wellington
George Grey
William Hall-Jones
Paul's
Binclair
E Pauls
Dr Charcot Returns Silent From Polar Expedition
Reports from Punta Arenas say the Sud met Charcot's vessel at Port Gallant near Cape Horn. Charcot refused to disclose details of his return, mirroring Lt Shackleton's secrecy after Nimrod's southern voyage. News is awaited with feverish interest after an eighteen month absence.
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Buenos Aires
Paris
Mat
Punta Arenas
Chill
Sud
Charcot
Port Gallant
Magellen
Shackle
Nimrod
New Zealand
Aoa Ageia
Retic
Berlin Airship Drama Ends With Safe Landing
Berlin residents watched a semi rigid airship of the Army Aeronautical Corps traverse the sky for hours, wavering through clouds and wind. The craft drifted off course, fought down by gusts, and finally landed at a field south of the city amid a cheering crowd after a minor envelope rupture.
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Berlin
Grose
Aeronautical Corps
Army
Bert Ox
NSW Chamber urges government study of irrigation abroad
The New South Wales Chamber of Agriculture proposes sending a commission to California and other U S irrigation areas to study methods and crop practices. It suggests visiting Spain, Southern France, and Italy and establishing irrigation colonies as in France to disseminate knowledge locally.
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New
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Liege
Baglin
Rowlinoe
Comservathemn
Hatte
Howe
Pingland
Finghond
Seddon Memorial
ST. Paul's
Bronen
DR. Chazccot
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