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Newspaper

Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 04, 1914

Page

5

Waverly and the Tarantula Poison Plot Ends in Tragedy

In Arizona, foreman Waverly and his ally Barrow confront kidnappers Peter and Tom Pugelay who threaten to force access to a hidden treasure. A tarantula-filled chest becomes the gruesome weapon as the two villains are found dead from torture, while Waverly survives and returns home to a quiet life.

Aianger Ung Cookise Peter Tom Prygalay Waverly Cos Barlow Salleh Victim Atgat Hyman Barinn

Fertilizer mixtures and lime impact on crop growth

Agricultural note explains mixing nitrolim and lime with nitrogenous manures, soil moisture effects, and application timing. It discusses sources of nitrogen such as dried blood and ammonium sulfate, cautions on heating, and suggests combining with potash and phosphates to counteract leaf and fruit issues.

Sree Ford Saab Bertera

Silage and hay strategies to sustain dairy milk profits

A dairy farming expert urges constant succulent fodder through silage from maize and summer hay in winter to stabilize milk output. He notes silage allows year round feeding, improves herd condition, and supports higher production during dry months.

W. Dibble Journal of the Department of Agaicultury Ays Bern Mont Rinppor Lang Bhuss Isetu Uo Peri Tle Trier

Potash and Manure in Plant Nutrition

The text notes potash as a key plant constituent, abundant in young leaves and twigs, and closely linked to plant growth and nutrition.

Firefighter Uniforms Use Potash Water Heat Test

A Cincinnati test showcased a new fire uniform designed to withstand extreme heat. The suit uses double velvet layers and a water cooling system with nitrite fresh water, maintaining cooling while a firefighter remains amid intense flames for five minutes. Spectators could not approach the blaze closely.

Halret Oubride & Mhowerbe von Famce Bose Shrooga Cincinnaati Howe

Sound of Heavy Fining Report From Yorkshire Evening News

Fragmented OCR discusses explosion sounds and distance, noting uncertainty about audible range and possible ground shock. Claims waves move like sea pulses and may travel beyond actor lines, with speculation on sound curves and reach.

Yorkshire Eveningan

French naval tests pierce armor with new shell at Cherbourg

French authorities conducted successful checks of a new shell that will not explode until after impact. The shell penetrated armor on a mock vessel at Cherbourg, with a reduced powder charge to simulate long range. Fragments flew over half a mile as destruction occurred inside the target.

Cherbourg

Libraons Time Signals in Portugal Ports

In Liubon Portugal two lanterns mounted on iron columns show a timed light each evening. The lamps have three fuses and emit a horizontal line of light five minutes before a door, extinguishing at the hour. The signal is visible up to a mile and is controlled electrically by a clock at the Observatoria Autronomica de Lixhos.

Tims Liubon Portugal Observatoria Autronomica de Lixhos

Man in Air Flight Dream Likely Futile Without Machine

In a speculative account, mathematicians estimate that Chad man cannot sustain flight on body power alone. Even with maximal effort and wings, human strength limits make 15 seconds of air last, making true free flight improbable without a device.

Chadman Fatrich Komen Athintos Hirda

Toll of a Great Work on the Panama Canal Deaths and Injuries

In a letter to Representative George M Young Colonel Goethals reports May 6 to March 144 1201 lives lost on the Panama Canal due to accidents. The trial covers only deaths from work site accidents and notes 167 drownings. From Argentina to March 104 injuries total 25 101. Young pressed Congress about fire loss and wartime safety laws.

George M Young Congress Goethals Panamea Canal Young

Wireless tapping device claims secure long distance messages

The Nerergun Navy captain announces a wireless tapping machine that mimics typewriter output and can transmit printed messages. He asserts 720 alphabet codes and automatic spacing will reveal coded messages, enabling tapping undetectable in any wireless number.

A. N. Iftoylund Nerergun Navy Berlin Tha Bij Slaton Nowen Kedrey Cuttin Flovland

Wireless at Bea. Marconi Bellini device aids ship position

Merence Hiftings describes a wireless signaling system called the Marconi Bellini lexicon apparatus. It claims to determine a vessel position within about 50 miles of a fixed wireless station without a compass or sextant. The device could assist distress signaling and aid shore and ship navigators in locating a vessel.

Merence Hiftings FF. J.thompenn Thormpaen Rinal

Quotations on Character and Self Growth

A garbled collection of quoted lines discuss love, friendship, self, virtue, and fate from authors like Talleyrand Goethe Carlyle Kingsley and Stevenson. The fragmentary text cites ideas of self education moral strength and inner training amid life’s trials.

War Notes From Austria and Kaiser Era

Fragmentary notes describe Austria issuing iron wedding gifts in exchange for mint and a large fortune tied to wartime subsidies. Reports claim German forces moved toward Buckingham Palace as war was declared and Kaiser’s influence grew amid Russian actions. A seventeen year old girl reportedly joined the army and left a note explaining her departure.

Buckingham Kaiser i Tin

Battle of Alma Heights One of Crimean War’s Notable Feats

Vivid account of the Alma River clash in the Crimean War. British and French forces, though outnumbered by Russia, repelled assaults and held strategic ground near the Alma. The piece notes commander roles and criticism of logistics and uniforms, highlighting the ferocity of the engagement.

Kialy Searkigo Almon Wolkern Britain Frances Acliever Alma Nipitnda Banka Busniena B Menichikad Haglan Allien England

Rifles and marks of WWI weapons amid European armaments

The article surveys rifles used by Germans Belgians French British and Bulgarians noting Germans rely on the Mauser and Belgian and French patterns while British and French arms face questions of effectiveness. It highlights a deadly close quarters weapon a long bayonet and discusses overall weapon variety in the conflict.

Arex Wosd Perhapa Lin. Hong

Valuable Swords and Rich Jewels in Eastern Treasures

A fragment describes priceless weaponry and regalia in royal treasuries. It notes a pipe encrusted with diamonds and emeralds valued above £10080, a sword with a jewel studded hilt reputedly unmatched, and other princely items round the world.

Pera Ik Nta Cear Russia Sulien Turkey Siam Europe Wolseley Ithenel Gilror Morocco Tran

The Romance of the Violet in Napoleonic Era Haze

A fragmented historical romance excerpt entwines Thora and a violet emblem with Napoleon's rise and Waterloo. It invokes St Helena loneliness, the Convention, Barras, and a courtly drama where passion and power collide amid political upheaval.

Europe Nakhia Napoleon St. Helena Waterloo Theo Umman Chumpann Zinkie Atau Lam Cmreian Berkot Tay Macdanie

Odds and Ends From a Busy School Scene

Fragmentary dialogue shows students and teachers in a chaotic classroom. Snatches include complaints about washing day, spying through windows, and a teacher scolding a pupil for smoking. The overheard phrases reveal tension and humor in a domestic school setting.

Unfortunate Promise Tests Wisdom of Courtship

A confusing tale recalls a man named Georgn who vows to marry Mrs. Pulpett after a women’s club incident. He fears disapproval and potential wrath over a broken promise, prompting tension and uncertainty in their social circle.

Geo Pulpett Georgn

Weary Willie and Weary Wills Feature in Odd Exchange

Fragmented dialogue shows a tramp and bystander in a tense street spot. The exchange touches on offering food and object sharing while questioning motives and possession within a crowded urban scene.

Household Hints On Cleaning And Cookery Improves

A garbled page offers tips on kitchen tasks and cleaning. It mentions polishing enamel, warming plates, avoiding cream spills, cleaning damply with warm water, and keeping bread browning well in the oven. Advice appears?dated and fragmentary with many misread words.

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Wall Mins Mluahed Harlow Iech Waeverly Barrow Innes Marth Tomé Science Notes Libon Wireless BEA Talleyrand Mileoey van Kno Elisabeth Indiga Viege Laurence Biers Carlyle Rt. L. Stevenson Goethe Kenias Charles Kingsley the Society of Thy Austria Kiet Heights Rifles and Marks Anghif Voles Odds and Ratton Wilkie Rashid Suter Margaret France Gronm Bool Chan Lonke Tharp Mr. Blingun de Muinawar Willie Fred William Throntat Cinnen
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