Clod Crushing and Violet Culture From Farm Notes
Clarence B Norton laments Kansas soil clod issues and cattle grazing, urging surface roughening and careful plowing to free root zones. He also covers violet ventilation and watering, and notes meat shipment growth from New Zealand and Australia driven by new freezing plants. The article calls for agricultural education in country schools and better adaptation of curricula to farming needs.
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Clarence B_ Norton
Kansas
Ian
London
New Zealand
England
Australia
Dartmoor Sheep Compared with Cotswold Lincoln and Romney Marsh Breeds
The Live Stock Handbook notes that the Dartmoor sheep of today are large long-wooled animals rivaling the Cotswold Lincoln and Romney Marsh in size. They derive from crossing the original Dartmoor with Leicesters and Lincolns, not suggesting a forest or mountain type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartmoor
Clod formation and farming methods discussed in period text
The article examines soil clods formed when dry topsoil is lightly dampened and plowed, contrasting care versus carelessness. It also touches on dry vs wet brick pressures, poultry feeding, New Zealand frozen meat trade, and lists many pigeon varieties with class distinctions.
Notable Whirl of Wheels and Racing Power Shifts
Notes of the wheel discuss proposed control shifts in bicycle racing. Track owners push for self rule, while L A W resists ceding governance, fearing loss of power. A potential new league structure aims to replace current management amid tensions with major tracks.
Dyna lilic electric cycle lamp hits London market
A new Dynams Lamp named Dyna lilic electric cycle lamp is offered in London. It uses a dynamo to power a five candle power light from a compact unit mounted on the left forkside. The setup includes an insulated wire to a small bulb in a tile lantern attached to the lamp bracket on the handlebar. The article notes the dynamo is driven by a tiny pulley from the time and does not burden the rider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Champion rider Frank Kraemer faces tough amateur scene
The text laments Frank Kraemer's losses in five amateur championships and notes his continuing drive to prove top status. It compares him to former greats Zimmerman and Peabody while acknowledging he remains uncredited for being the best amateur rider until he repeats historic feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kraemer
Ray Dawson
Zimmerman
Daye
Peabody
Bald
Improved steel wire trouser guard shown in illustration
The illustration presents a new elastic No 15 wire trouser guard that is tempered and bent in a waving form for strength. It fits around the ankle without binding, can be slipped over the stocking above the shoe top when not in use, and includes tape to match trousers to keep the guards inconspicuous and prevent entanglement in pockets.
Miorton's Bicycle Venture Opens New Indiana Factory
Samuel Allerioz, a Chicago figure, plans a large scale bicycle plant at Arcade Fils Works in Anderson Indiana with C. C. Clarke of New York. An addition is under construction to boost capacity for 10,000 machines mainly for export, slated to open by October 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miorton
Samuel Allerioz
Chicago
C. C. Clarke
New York
Arcade Fils Works
Anderson
Ind
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Wortiai
Flack
Biseigis
Melure
United States
New
Tommien
Tam
MS Vaughan
Farners’ Review
Boston
Dev
Otees
WHHL
Anl
Dinsbethiy
L.A. W
League
Potter
L. A.W
Gentsid
Lve
Boproy
Baker’s
la Belle Chocolatiere
Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Asia
Fis Prat
Ibisem
Topeka
Santa Fe
Fallwa
Euscaco
David K. Murphy
Newark
de Hood
Eriog Reardy Company
Ubiergo
Montreal
Drappian
J Express
Meraid
Miler Nivel
Winston Jar CO
Matt St. Winston, N. C
Joann W. Morris
FSCS
Ssadendionir
Aise
SREWS
Kay
Iasaas
Armypists
Thompson
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