Flogging of Kirkland at Port Arthur After Escape Attempt
In a brutal scene at the convict settlement Kirkland, a young educated prisoner, is flogged after a failed bolt toward the river. Rufus Dawes administers the punishment under Captain Burgess with North and Macklewain watching as the authorities square off with conscience and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Dawes
Kirkand
Burgess
Captain Burgess
Kirkland
Chain Gang
Troke
Gabbett
Exbank
North
Hailes
Mr. North
Dawes
Trake
Meekin
Captain Frere
Frere
Sarah Island
Vickers
Sydney
Port Arthur
Hobart Town
John Rex
Fial
Macklewain
Norfolk Bay
Forrest
Macklewaln
Tina
Tie
James North
Raofus Dawes
Mr. Troke
Two-Headed Box Tortoise Reported From Virginia
The Scientific American features a two headed box tortoise owned by taxidermist BE. 8 of Washington found in Fairfax County near Mount Vernon. The 4 month old terrapene Carolina measures about two by one and three quarters inches. The heads are equal in size and feed separately yet appear independent. The shell resembles typical specimens and internal details remain undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Washington
Carolina
Fairfax County
Virginia
Mount Vernon
Primitive Poultry Nest Trap and Farm Tips
Inland farming notes describe a side opened trap nest with 18x15 inch compartments and a 10x12 inch doorway. The design uses a weight and wire mechanism to drop the door when a hen steps on a front edge, with ventilation slots and a top trapdoor for easy removal. Additional items cover spraying gear selection, a stall kicker cure using a sandbag, and stable sanitation with carbolic acid wash and whitewash.
Farm Notes on Hog Care and Animal Training
Practical advice covers patience with older sows, avoiding losses from overfeeding hogs, and grafting wax recipe using resin beeswax and tallow. Guidance also mentions careful plow and harvest planning, hitting the target with proper form, and easing horses into work as spring approaches.
Field Trials Aid Clover and Seed Testing Practices
Farmers are urged to let clover fields mature two years to subdue peat effects. Each farmer should maintain a seed corn testing patch to compare local Helda and other varieties under his direct supervision.
Sheep and Wool History and Big Montana Clip
The text notes that sheep and wool rank seventh among US industries and cites a world sheep population around 600 million with one third being merino. It mentions Leicester sheep founded in 1802 by Lord Polwarth, Spanish merinos imported by George III in 1701, wool production in Asia anciently, domesticated sheep introduced to America by Spaniards around 1500s, and Robert Taylor’s Montana clip of 500000 pounds as the largest single clip in the US.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Robert Taylor
Montana
Summer Feeding Rules for Grattan Use in Dairies
The article notes summer feeding challenges comparable to winter, especially when most feeding occurs in barns. Choice of grain depends on feeder practices, but grains should be used sparingly in hot weather. Cautions on handling purchased stock foods when pasture is scarce are advised.
The Farm Garden Planting and Manure Guidelines
Guidance on plowing wet garden soil and forming wide rows three feet apart for ease of horse cultivator use. Advises thorough harrowing, spacing, and the risks of pure guano or hen droppings on seeds, plus benefits of row manure mixed with dry earth and regular collection of droppings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marcus Clarke
Dawen
Sooks
Indiana
Bottel
Rome
Hien Ty
Troyes Land
France
Vasco de Game
Tebekine Bora
Paul
Coupelic
Malta
Edinburgh
Great Britain
Quebec
Betes
Sweden
Gen
Wayne
Nayp
Fnoh
Britiah
Tournay
Mungo Park
Rica
Napoleon
Papal States
U. S
Hridah
Norway
Savannah
Atinotle
Lenah
London
Isturbide
Mexico
Leopold
Greece
Tell
Yucatan
Charles Sumner
Benste Chamber
Th Mall
Denver
Federa Line
Vickaburg
York
Buffalo
King Prussia
Communi
Prince Metternich
Montebello
Aalllow
Nellie Grant F. Sartoria
To Field
Houmania
Oxford
Ties
Conkling
Patt York
Duke of Edinburg
Daniel Curley
Paldover
N. B
Mansi America
St. Petersboro
Dr. Cronin
Muskegon
Mich
Infanta Bolalla
New
Hmilie Heath
Parken
Charles Ban ‘Prando
Real
America
Lamber
National Forest
Serviceanle
Reask of Sheep Industry
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