Poultry Experiment Shows Shrinking Returns for Old Flocks
An excerpt from American Agricultura notes an Maryland poultry trial using 340 White Leghorn hens. Over three years egg output declined from 10,000 eggs to 907 per 60 birds, a 33.9 percent drop, yielding substantial financial losses and raising concerns about renewals. The study highlights housing and feeding conditions as key factors and questions profitability for farmers relying on two year stock.
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Maryland
ULB
Ong
Cultivation of dates in California promises commercial promise
The Fridah Vice-Consul at Lee Am gelen reports on California date palm culture in Riverside County and the Salton Basin. Imported Sahara varieties, Mecca stock, and Algerian Tunisian roots show six to eight year trees yielding 7 to 18 pounds of fruit per tree, with prices ranging from seven cents to one dollar per pound. Irrigation via artesian wells and Colorado River projects supports development, while seed propagation remains less favored.
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Lee Amgelen
C. W. Mortimer
Fulton Basin
Riverside County
California
United States Department of Agriculture
Sahara Desert
Tempe
Arkoni
Mecca
Algiers
Tunis
Perea
Egypt
Sahara
United States
Salton Basin
Triferia
Coachella
Comodelta
Colorado
Itim
Trun
Ree
Feeble OCR Fragment Describes Kitchen Interaction
A garbled OCR snippet shows a brief, unclear exchange about food and work between unnamed speakers. The lines are fragmented and non-coherent, with no identifiable people, places, or events to anchor a full news item.
Beekeeping Tips for Handling Queens and Swarms
An old guide describes how to manage bee colonies during queen searches and splits. It covers methods to coax bees, locate the queen, and best practices for moving brood and frames to form a new swarm while keeping the original colony strong.
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Mar
Strangles in Horses A Summary of the Disease
A brief diagnostic note on strangles in horses describes it as a highly contagious infectious disease common in colts. It mainly affects the respiratory system, with symptoms including lethargy, reduced activity, and watery eye discharge. The disease spreads via contact with infected animals or contaminated feed and water.
Poulticing the Throat in Bovine Disease Practices
A veterinary note describes a throat swelling disease in cattle with thick yellow nasal discharge and gland suppuration. It advises rest, clean quarters, nourishing food, and gentle hot poultices to hasten gland rupture, followed by puncture to drain pus and avoid work during recovery.
Asparagus Culture Profit in New South Wales Fields
A long, detailed note argues asparagus is highly profitable in New South Wales. It describes climate suitability, varieties such as Triumph and Pride of Achterwick, and soil needs. The article covers bed preparation, planting distances, irrigation, manuring, and postharvest care, including fertilizer mixes and yearly cultivation practices. It emphasizes market demand and long-term stock vigor for repeated harvests.
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Parn
New South Wale
New South Wales
Irmah
Kance Vt
Pride
Aronewick
Bey
Howe
Taxi-Cab Tragedy at Coroners Court In Dublin
The inquest to be heard in Dublin revealed a correspondence and telegrams tied to Florence Dudley known as Flora Dudley. Testimony from James Kelly and Edward Hopwood linked a volatile romance with financial scandal and a possible motive for murder. Witnesses described meetings in Dublin and London, a forged or misattributed telegram, and writings detailing wills and money gifts, all pointing to a troubled affair and suspected foul play.
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Bouchwark
Wien
Welite
Morente Allee
Wennadette Gillet
Dally
Ceooberry
Anit
Wik Hopwood
Annie Hidad
Balfour Row
Prem
Floreance Dudley
Flora Dudley
Dublin
James Kelly
Selfort
Mir Kelly
Cbetourian
Welly
Feathampton
Flora
Southampton
Cormimene
Ales Fiira Dudley
Balfour Road
Ufo
London
Madeira
Holborn
Homwood
Holly
Manchester
Ale Vem
Blip Wead
Liverpool Steel
Did Fee
Wwitaewe
Iereet
New York
Roy Eleter
Hopwood
Herne Bay
Bemet
Hepeogd
Witnete
Er Slater
Hogword
Hepword
Birmingham
James Joseph Kelly
Dubelin
Rathfratuari
Fulblin
Ambler
Witnees
India
Willis
Bis Authority
Madesora
Ireland
Wemenday
John Tray Homsgood
Commerce (Ltd
Cannon Street
Anddward Hopwood
Iquidator
Penehureh
Elreet
Collemefreet
Algowt
Tone of Court
Mandran
Mia
Golden Crewe Hotel
Strand
Dudley
Holtgen Flewtacrink
Sei Wolokk
Coronyr
Golden Crowe Hotel
Nereis
Adeline Margaret Hopwood
Victoria Hotel
Thorman Hopwoul
Adeline Margaret
Humphrey de Trafford
H. H. Warden
Lionel Atreat
Buemingham
France Lilles
Florence
Edward Hopwood
Momeles
Piravinghaan
J.T. Homgood
Chersin Road
Boner Gak Park
Arthur Uantedll
Alicea
Withem
Wan Tien
Wither
Daly
Willies
Wittens
Salt Boil Por Cows Handy Contrivance
A crude method describes a cow feeding box with a hinged lid and a semi circular nose opening. A cow inserts head to lick a cat inside, lifting the lid which closes when the head is withdrawn. The device is to be mounted at a convenient height.
Framingham Cooperative tests emotionless egg preservation solution
The Framingham Cooperative Society has invented a test for new laid eggs using a solution where fresh and aged eggs show no emotion. Agents are to be provided with this solution to prevent preserved eggs from being molded and sold as fresh.
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Framiingham Co-operative Society
Effective gate fastener inventors seek clever design
A concise note praises a fastener that is easy to operate yet resistant to tampering. It emphasizes room for ingenuity by inventors while acknowledging the need for reliable performance.
Bird patents simple devices from Rotored Walotupu
The recent invention by Mr W Bird of Rotored Walotupu introduces simple devices claimed to be effective as a crm. The patent status and practical use are noted as promising by the inventor.
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W. Bird
Mechanism of the Iron Fastener Sketches Explain Pin and Staple
The accompanying sketches illustrate the fastener mechanism, showing how a triangular piece of iron interacts with a pin passing through a staple. As soon as it engages, the system secures the connection with a simple motion.
Profits From Aunt Sale Claim in Marylebone Court
William Beach, traveling showman, sues the Great Western Railway for alleged delay in delivering his properties. He testified that on fine days he earned 40 to 50 pounds by taking rides for his Aunt Belly and pipe-sieg shom, claiming 9 pounds from the railway.
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William Beach
Great Western Railway
Marylebone County Court
Belly
Ladies Crepe de Chine Coat Trimmed in Ivory Satin
The item features crepe de chine fabric in ivory satin cuffs and veil, with stitched piping and decorative trim. Available in summer coat length, priced about 49 cents per yard, with some shops marking lower prices. fabrics offered in good quality with thoughtful tailoring.
Cherry cookery recipes and dessert ideas from old menu notes
A nostalgic collection of cherry based dishes and steps for desserts including Cherry Tart, Cherry Bread Pudding, Cherry and Currant Pie, Cherry Pudding and Cherry Sauce. Instructions cover fruit prep, layering bread and custard, baking times, and finishing touches for hot or cold service.
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Tokei
Witty Stage Dialogues and Domestic Banter in Punch Style
A chaotic collage of humorous exchanges and sketches featuring crossed dialogue among Kidden Readie and Hayley, with snippets of theater life and social farce. It includes quips about young lovers, a dentist and a nurse, a landlord, and a coal merchant, all delivered in rapid, mock-playscript rhythm.
Cherry Filled Pastry Preparations and Jam Making
Recipe fragment describes making cherry pastries and cherry jam with steps for dough rolling, layering cherries almonds and sugar, baking at a hot oven, and rendering cherry filling. Includes instructions for preparing cherry paste, boiling sugar syrup, and mixing cherry juice with red currant and other flavorings.
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New Zealand
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Kidden
Theo
Hayley
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Cheike
Mary
Harell
Harold
Amagtor
Ati
Hiehllen
Maxie
Hytee
Hibernia
Clea
Minn Clare
Clare
Talon
Gee
Bias Wen
Frouch
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Whitecap Motel
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Eoon
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