Treatment for successful rearing of chickens in cold weather
Mr G A Palmer advises careful winter chick rearing from The Farmer and Stock-breeder. He notes large numbers need extra floor litter, proper brooder care, and flexible housing. Feeding should be four meals daily with fish meal favored over meat. cleanliness and ventilation are key to strong stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Palmer
England
English Tank Machine Brought Over 85 Per Cent. From Fertile Epee
Ateri¢n
Meike
Alwayes
mUk
Falriy Ae
Ames
Incomplete Poultry Rearing Observations
A fragment describes feeding mixed poultry with whole wheat and rice, noting initial reluctance but eventual acceptance after a week. The text mentions a personified reference to mice and a warning against crowding with older fowls, ending with a Dickensian digression.
Manuring Apple Trees Results From Pennsylvania Station Trials
A Pennsylvania Experimental Station bulletin reports extensive fertiliser trials on 11 orchards with 10 soil types and 12 apple varieties. It suggests nitrogen rich artificial manures per acre and notes yields rise with surface mulch and legume cover. Younger trees need lighter dressings, older trees heavier applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
I.ba
St Ik
Effective Gate Fastener Sketch
A concise sketch showcases a simple effective gate fastener design. It highlights a basic mechanism with components arranged for secure latching and easy operation. The illustration emphasizes practicality and reliable function.
Mechanical gate lock and latch description
A device described as an aid up and down on a rail with an upper round section and a lower square section. The square hole in part (m) allows fitting and swinging clear of a gate when raised, while lowering locks the gate. The fastening to operate is designed not to stick or jam and resists stock tampering.
Queen Mary Dismisses Ladies Cigarette Smoking
The article recounts Queen Mary’s disapproval of women smoking in her presence. It notes two ladies at court smoke occasionally but never before her Majesty and recalls a past incident when the then Princess of Wales stood during dinner while others smoked, prompting them to quit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Tre
Princess of Wales
Beekeeping Feeding Methods for Winter Stores
A Practical Beekeeper explains when to feed bees before winter. It notes eight to nine weeks of limited consumption, then rising food needs by mid August, and advises ample stores totaling about thirty pounds per hive. It warns against feeding honey from unknown sources and suggests sugar syrup with water salt and optional vinegar to prevent sugar granulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bam
Apiary Inspection Plans For New Zealand Bee Act
A Bee Diseases Act is being prepared and will operate in New Zealand style in the state. An inspectorate of four inspectors, two per felana, is proposed to enforce rules and cooperate with beekeepers to eradicate foul brood. Beekeepers urge united effort and proper inspections to protect and grow the industry, including future honey export prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Apiary
British Army Officers Compared With German Counterparts
Colonel Estorff reports from Militaria weekly a German view of British officers seen during the Boer War. He praises British troops for vigor and health and notes their optimistic spirit and discipline while contrasting more expressive faces and perceived stronger German intellectual and service training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Militarwochenblatt
Estorff
South-West Africa
Berlin
Daily Telegraph
England
Germany
Ewe ah ewe pun causes startled teacher scene
A country school class prompts a puzzled teacher as a student delivers a homely wordplay pun about animals. The boy's misheard response, sounding like ewe, elicits gasps and a corrective laugh from the room.
Jowett Bids Farewell at Carrs Lane Church in Birmingham
The Rev Dr J H Jowett preached his farewell sermon at Carrs Lane Congregational Church Birmingham. Crowds packed the building and many were turned away. He reflected on sixteen years of ministry, his call to New York, and the boundless love of God shaping a life devoted to the gospel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Jowett
Carr's-lane
Onal
Birmingham
Congregational Union
Leicester
Ueranda
Heman
Preich
Cart’s Lane
Jowett
Carr
Alec
Ufe
Carr's Lane
Thad
New York
Bermon
St. Paul
Christ
God
Damascus
Dr. Jowett
Mascagnis Law suit verdict awards damages in Rome case
The Milan Court ruled in favor of Llanor Mascagni against American impresario Mr Liebler for failure to produce Mascagni’s new opera Yaobel in America. An order requires Liebler to pay 75,000 lire damages to Mascagni and 10,000 lire to musical editor Bongogno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Llanor Mascagni
Liebler
Mascagni
Yaobel
America
Rome
Liehler
Bigner Mascagni
Bigner Bongogno
Cheap Home Made Roller Construction Details
A guide from Scientific American explains building a low cost roller using four old mowing machine wheels with axles, mortise and tenon joints, and a wooden frame. It describes cutting wheels, boxing, frame assembly, bolting, and adding a seat to balance weight, noting a skilled maker can finish in a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Helen
Artichoke dishes feature in thrifty modern cooking
A long, recipe heavy passage promotes Jerusalem artichoke dishes and related fare. It lists Artichoke Soup with butter and white stock, Artichokes a la Creme with cheese and cream sauces, Breadcrumbed Artichokes, Savory Pudding, Apple Gnow and Banana Butter with stepwise instructions and timings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem Artichmore
Jerusalem
Berts
Angles' Food Dessert Recipe Fragment
Readable parts describe soaking gelatin in milk, heating yolks and cream to thicken, then folding in whipped whites. Mentions almond garnish and cooling until set. The text resembles a vintage dessert preparation with steps for molding and decorating a gelatinized pudding.
Fractured Dialogue on Family Strife and Daily Life
The text presents a mosaic of domestic talk and social pressures. It mentions financial strain, marital tensions, and childcare concerns with scattered dialogues among characters like a nurse, a mother, a father, and neighbors. The fragmentary piece hints at modern urban stress and personal relations.
Clergy Urged to Lead Nation Amid Democracy Debate
Bishop Waelldon preached at St Pauls that the nation stands at a pivotal historical moment, either toward a sanctified democracy or a rule by anarchists. He warned clergy must bear the Covenant, guide the people, and prove their claims by deeds in this critical era. The Morning Post echoed calls for bold clerical leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waelldon
Paul
Thia
Jofiy
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THE
Wigan
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Roy
Herronn
Mloe
Siena
Ita
Olgr
Neal
Leyte
Brooke
Moy
Walter
Walter Jin
Pete
Cholly
Adelphur
Adolphus
Chapple
Arthur
Dany
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