South Australian Anthrax Outbreak in Pigs Reported
The South Australian Minister of Agriculture released the Acting Chief Inspector's report on a pig herd outbreak of anthrax and tuberculosis. The investigation linked disease to feeding pigs meat and offal from diseased animals, with quarantines and precautions in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Williams
Williarrie
Plymptin
J. Washburn
United States
Wisterlangs
Furope
Wist
Rathier
Femie
Taory
Tani NU Cay
Wilson
Stacking ensilage method adopted at Wagga dairy farm
Mr J W Shepherd of Gobbagomabalin Stud and Dairy Farm Wagga NSW adopts a labor saving technique to lift forage onto a 27 ft high stack using a rope loop and blocks. He prefers pits when possible as easier to fill and better for trampling by horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Shephard
Gobbagomabalin Stud and Dairy Farm
Wagga
N.S.W
Shepherd
Beekeeping Tips to Unite Weak Colonies
Practical steps for merging two bee colonies by scent control using peppermint dust or flour, selecting a retained queen, and distributing brood and honey frames. Methods include shaking bees from combs, sprinkling dust, and using a isolation board to reduce robbing while strengthening the united hive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edee
Hoth
Boxing Potatoes Offers Practical Seed Storage Method
The article describes a boxing system for storing seed potatoes after digging. Boxes sized to hold about one ton use two by four boards and pine, stacked in rows with care to prevent sprouting. Benefits cited include preserved buds, stronger plants, better ripening, and easier handling, with objections mainly cost and handling.
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Arernitepted Wat Ie
Lin
Sin Ny Tgin
Main
Min
Ain
Yin
Bin
Win
Tin
Saya
Baby Wallinger Falls From Fifth Story Window
A Chicago Inter Ocean New York correspondent recalls a dramatic fall on March 3, 1911. Three year old Baby Wallinger of 14 Lewin Street, onn, slid from a fifth story window onto a clothes line and a yard helper, then landed unharmed after a fall. Neighbors and a doctor later declared she was not hurt. A German peddler momentarily interrupted the scene at the kitchen door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby Wallinger
Lewin Street
Onn
Chicago
Inter-Ocean
New York
Colt Breaking and Harness Training Methods
A veteran writer outlines colt breaking for riding and harness work. Advice covers timing of breaking age, handling with crush pens, open bridles, leading practices, tying methods, and gentle, steady training to build tractability. Separate notes discuss harness work, saddle breaking, and care to prevent sore shoulders or jibbing.
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PAM Rar Advici
Craig
Wilhowle Amricuhuit Bureau
Hermes
Juni Treak
Mio
Thresgand
Taig Teoes Pags Fon Collegerio
Bio
Horse Rescue Report From a Slow Pace Incident
A fragment describes a slow pace scene where a horse was scourged and bled while being treated. The narrator mentions assisting to turn the animal and notes that about fourteen horses were involved, with all treatments deemed successful.
Simple Wire Stapling lever device description
A compact report describes a dark wire stretcher device with a wooden lever and an iron plate at one end. The mechanism uses a slotted plate and a lever notch to grip and tension wire, allowing tight stapling with moderate effort as illustrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Farm Feeding Barrow Described By An American Farmer
An American farmer praises a labor saving feeding barrow. The device is a two wheeled box with a four by two foot footprint and six inch depth built from light lumber. It features end handles, bolted hardwood legs, and wheels repurposed from old binder implements.
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colWlis
Libel win against Staverton vicar ends in damages
The Rev. Robert H W Purnell was awarded £10 damages for libel against the Rev. George A Fisher Pearson, vicar of Staverton, at Gloucestershire Assizes. Pearson admitted misconduct, sought conjugal rights, and faced injunctions restraining repetition of the libels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hughes Wilkinson Purnell
Staverton
Gloucestershire Assines
George Allen Fisher Pearson
Cheltenham
T.joyd
Purnell
Pearson
Hev
R. W. Purnell
Aaslatant
Blaverton
Elizabeth Jane Fearnon
ALY Staverton Vestry
King's Bench
Mesa Dub’ Ert Co
Solicitora
Death in a Grave at Abney Park Cemetery
In Abney Park Cemetery, foreman gravedigger Harry Spencer died after inhaling gas fumes from a grave. Two colleagues fainted aiding him, and two fire engines were needed to pump the grave clear as authorities investigate the unknown gas and its quantity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Spencer
Abney Park
Spencer
Blight Resistant Potatoes Highlighted by Inspector
An inspector from the New South Wales Department outlines blight observations on Irish potato crops. He advises careful seed selection, smaller fields, and July to August planting to reduce blight risk and boost yields. Newer varieties like Queen of the Valley Satisfaction and Magnum Bonum show stronger blight resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moms
Orien
Graers
Abbey
Mr Valder
Irvine
Brownell
Itaeli
Succeeds in Sport with Camera and Fresh Eggs
An early 20th century miscellany advises athletes to study photographic records to improve technique. It also extols fresh eggs and offers simple recipes including eggs au gratin kidney, curried eggs, and a savory omelette, with household tips and a Swiss apple pudding.
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Faulta
Kyle
Fashion Notice on Ladies Coat and Skirt Trim Details
A garment description outlines a ladies coat and skirt in China blue with piping and silk insertions. It notes yardage for trimming and suggests attaching ribbon to hat trim to match the ensemble.
Primitive Article on Fruit Pudding Preparation
A garbled recipe fragment mentions preparing a pudding with dried ingredients. It references apricot or citrus rind, sugar, suet, and milk, then instructs heating and mixing to form a batter. The text is incomplete and lacks clear measurements or final steps.
Amuistic Nick-Nacks and Domestic Embellishments
A fragmented DIY article describes decorative needlework and home crafts. It mentions felt, patterns, cushions, cretonne, white trim, buttonhole stitches, and general craft techniques. It also references laundry bags with pockets and coordinated accessories for a cohesive home decor scheme.
Fragmented Dialogue and Fragments From an Unlikely Page
A garbled OCR fragment presents jumbled dialogue and stray lines about a moon, a doctor bill, a minister and a customs official. The text weaves unrelated snippets including a photographer, a tailor, a plumber, and generic social chatter. No coherent narrative or clearly attributable event emerges from the readable portions.
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