Diamonds and Deception on a Desert Train
Vanderhuizen and James plot to steal diamonds on a Kimberley to Cape Town train. Thwarted by thirst, Vanderhuizen guards a bag of gems while James feigns cooperation. A desert water hole and a police trap culminate with Inspector Thompson arresting James as Vanderhuizen rides on.
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Vanderhuizen
Kimberley
South Africa
Cape Town
Boshot
James
Séles
Thompson
Kipfontein Station
Khama’s Land
Johahnesburg
Khama‘s
Kiipfogtein
Mois
Vanderhuuizen
Inspector Thompson
Klipfontein
Vanderhulzen
Practical Suggestions About Plowing by O Molbon
The depth of plowing depends on season soil type and subsoil. Fall plowing is deeper than spring for settled soils. Heavy soils need deeper plowing to bring surface rich matter down and prevent over compacting. light soils require careful deeper tilling and thorough compaction before planting. Vary depths yearly to avoid hard subsoil layers. For new land start shallowly, gradually deepen to six or seven inches. A drainage method using mid-field plowing creates deeper ditches over years without ridge formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Molbon
Circular barns prove stronger and cheaper than rectangular farms buildings
The article argues circular 60-foot barns for 40 cows are stronger and cheaper than rectangular designs. It cites 22 percent less wall and foundation, 34 to 58 percent lower material costs, and space efficiency with integrated silos, feed alleys, and passageways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Frazer
Manure Management for Better Soil Health
A guide recommends an outdoor shallow concrete manure pit with access for stock to compact and reduce burning. It notes barnyard manure is high in nitrogen and potassium but low in phosphorus and that Indiana station tests show clay soils lack phosphorus. Adding phosphatic material in manure helps supply phosphorus and retain nitrogen, reducing ammonia loss.
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Indiana Station
Maintenance of Sows in Brood Care
Maintenance of the brood sows offers best use of pasturage and waste feeds. Roughage range bulk succulence and variety benefit sows, though not alone sufficient.
Work Together Nicely in Farm Harmony
The hog and the dairy cow cooperate well sharing space and resources. Farmers note mutual benefits from combined housing and feeding practices that reduce waste and improve overall herd health.
Best Ironing Board Built By Carpenter From Oak
A 5 foot by 16 inch ironing board made from seasoned oak with a 1.25 inch thick top and braces supports a tongue that fastens to a window sill. Two hinges and straps allow removal and storage behind a door. overall design provides stable ironing with floodlit work area. A general note from Exchange says similar fixed boards can be made by adding a cleat and tongue.
Practical Kitchen Hints For Pie Crust And Home Tasks
This item offers a basic pie crust recipe using pastry flour shortening salt baking powder and cold water. It adds tips on rolling direction avoiding damp crust and suggests cleaning piano keys with a alcohol-moistened cloth and protecting decorated plates with canton flannel disks. It notes opening glass jars with a hot plate to loosen lids.
Timely Tips for Rissole Preparation
A guide to making rissole mince with thick brown or white sauce. Season with pepper salt celery salt cayenne parsley lemon peel mushroom catchup and optional ham or bacon for chicken or game. Shape with floured hands after cooling then bread with egg yolk and crumbs and fry hot.
How to Wash Comforters for Fresh Warm Lint Free
Instructions for washing comforters in a tub with soap suds. Soak scrub and rinse using a washboard and brush. Do not wring. drain and line dry. Beat with carpet beater when almost dry to restore light fluffy texture.
Onion on Toast Recipe Teaches Slow Sauté Toasted Bread
A simple onion toast method: thinly slice a large sweet onion and cook in butter with salt and pepper. Simmer covered ten to fifteen minutes, then uncover to brown. Thicken with flour and milk as for gravy, and serve over hot toasted bread slices.
English Monkey Cheese Toast Recipe
A simple dish uses one cupful cheese cut small, soaked bread crumbs with sweet milk, one light beaten egg, salt, cayenne, soda, and butter. Cook five minutes and serve on toast or crackers for a quick cheese toast snack.
Corn and Tomatoes Skillet Dish
A simple recipe instructs heating butter, adding tomatoes and simmering, then folding in canned corn with pepper salt paprika and minced green pepper for a seasoned skillet dish. This concise guide covers the basic steps for a quick corn and tomato preparation.
Relishes for Spring Livening up the spring table with fresh appetizers
The article recommends spring relishes to replace winter condiments. Cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, sweet green peppers, and blunted peppers are described as prime starters. Tips include chilling vegetables, preparing salads, and using mayonnaise dressings for canapes and salads. A tomato sherbet is suggested as a light starter.
How to prepare stuffed heart with forcemeat
Wash the heart to remove blood. Soak and fill with forcemeat. Bake in a pan with hot water for about two hours, basting often. Thicken gravy with flour, strain, skin, and season. Pour around the heart and garnish with onions browned in butter.
Peach Moonshine Dessert Preparation
Slice preserved peaches into small pieces to fill a teacup. Beat five egg whites to stiff peaks, gradually fold in six tablespoons confectioners sugar, beat 20 minutes, then add peaches and chill. Fill a glass with rice and sweetened cream and a generous moonshine portion. Pineapple or other fruit can be served similarly.
Orris Root for Laundering Scented Handkerchiefs
A short home remedy describes breaking a quarter ounce of orris root, tying it in muslin, and boiling with handkerchiefs for fifteen minutes. After drying and ironing, the cloths emit a delicate violet odor. Use about three pints of water for this quantity.
Chocolate Fudge Recipe Steps
A simple candy method using brown and white sugar milk and chocolate. Boil five minutes not too hard then add butter vanilla and pour into greased pan before it sets.
Marmalade Sandwiches Instruction
A brief cooking note describes assembling marmalade sandwiches by layering buttered white bread with a thin spread of orange marmalade on brown bread. Each brown slice bears a buttered white slice, and each white slice receives a brown layer.
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H. M. Egbert
W. G. Chapman
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