The Canoe Yacht: A Cheap Fast Water Craft
A 19th century article describes a novel inexpensive canoe craft with a round red crossbar, spruce mast, and brass fittings. It details rigging, spars, and rope systems, noting variation among clubs and the practicality of a light, easy to store craft for canal and lake use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Brod
Redice
Mab
Lena
Lee
New York
Sen Cinh
Fe Canal
Leen
Severiel
Nelr
Leo
Turaine
New Yor
Mandy
Feeding and quality of farm grains and feeds analyzed
A long discussion evaluates barley oats and wheat for chick and beef stock, warnings against adulterated feeds, and the importance of proper storage and testing. It covers grain weights per bushel, feed costs, and practical observations on feeding practices, including corn screenings and melamine concerns. The piece emphasizes careful selection and testing to avoid poor results and financial loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredy
Hite Siaetl
Bert
Normn
Good Luck With a Small Flock of Chickens
A battered note describes a small chicken coop layout and practice for keeping a flock. It mentions November and March averages, a 8x8 foot space, earth floor, perches, nesting area, a front door, and outside access via a drop door. It notes dust boxes, grit, charcoal, and shell to aid hens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Floes
Lawn Bowls Fashioned for All Ages and Budgets
An eclectic piece extols lawn bowls as an affordable, inclusive leisure sport suitable for the young and old. It highlights easy access, minimal gear, social play at clubs, and the gentle, steady skill development that suits diverse players, noting its social value and low barriers to entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aelynus
Laidles
Sota
Burdon
Bowly ix
Engigad
Twilit Millers and the Odd World of Charm and Arts
A fragmentary prose piece surveys eccentric daily life and arts themes. It muses on Twilight figures, photography, tennis, gardens, and a distant British influence. The text notes costs and cultural contrasts, mentioning yellow fever fears and political themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Tor
Pleylems Wall
Garden Antil
Uae
Movsind
England
Mjaria
Pinchot Photography and the Great Lens Debate
A discussion on camera lenses explains how aperture size affects sharpness and depth of field. It notes that many users misjudge the impact of a loose lens and that a small hole yields fine focus while larger openings produce a softer, fuzzy image.
How to Eat Outdoors in English Tea Culture
A fragmentary piece describes outdoor eating in England with tea served al fresco. It mentions pleasant verandas, gardens, vines, flowers, and a serene setting ideal for leisurely meals, contrasting daylight and evening options with scenic outdoor dining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Eogland
Seelack
Bekeva
Jaren
Owers
Cere
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chin
Courtery
Witzelm Miller
OTF
OF Country
LIFE
Ameriga
the Garden Magazine
Askayeu
Homdrods
Aneas-Caverol
Iwen
sMaseucuke
Ditor
Vraudsin
Reed
Senate
Carey
Annie
Alee
Sant
Faroe
Naling
Ashich
Tony
Petal Witte
Saat Oil
Feeley
Wits
Sally
Wettin
Amit
Bo Bee
Tua
DET Hee WG
Twilight Worth Millers
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