The Mazaroff Mystery Continues at Waterloo Station
In a tense London chapter, Alison Murdoch and Mrs. Musgrave are arrested on the Waterloo platform after Cottingley, Maythorne, and detectives trap them with two witnesses. Evidence includes Bank notes and diamonds from Mazaroff and a watch from Bownas. The revelation ties to Mrs. Elphinstone, Murdoch’s plan, and the Woodcock kitchen clues.
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Alison Murdoch
New Zealand
New Zealand Shipping Company
Cockspur Street
Southampton
Trei
Waterloo
Cottingley
Corkerdale
Gadi
Maythorne
York Road
Holt
Murdoch
Woodcock
London
Harrow Road
Mazaroff
Mazaroffi
Alison Murdock
James Bownas
Short’s
Elphinstones
Marriott
Bownas
Europe
Sheila
Mrs. Musgrave
Manners
Control of Noxious Perennial Weeds by Chlorate Sprays
Colorado Agricultural College tests show chlorates of calcium sodium or magnesium may control noxious perennial weeds on farms. Best results come after weeds mature, with two pounds per square rod in a fine spray, late in the day, with follow up treatments. Fire danger from sodium chlorate noted. calcium chlorate offers similar results and less fire risk. Contact county extension agent or Thornton for guidance.
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Colorado Agricultural College
Bruce J. Thornton
Colorado Experiment Station
JT. G. Stewart
Thornton
Botany Department
The Hotel Conspiracy Unfolds in Dramatized Custody Scene
Holt confronts Corkerdale and Manners as they suspect a plotted trap involving Mrs Elphinstone Murdoch and Miss Merchison. They vow to detain Mrs Elphinstone until a doctor returns, while Maythorne interrupts with a message from Cottingley.
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Maythorne
Sheila
Corkerdale
Murdoch
Bownas
Mr. Maythorne
Cottingley
Mr. Holt
Criticism of Feminine Dress a Generation Age 1901
Brenda Ueland notes in the Saturday Evening Post that health articles warn society women dress harms health. Heavy fabrics and long fittings burden the wearer while low necklines worsen risks. Advice includes cold water and alcohol rinses, strict measurements, and limited corset use to preserve chest expansion.
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Woman's Magazine
Brenda Ueland
Saturday Evening Post
No Identical Bible Chapters Not Exact Duplicates Across Books
Pathfinder Magazine notes that no two Bible chapters are exactly alike while pointing out differences such as Isaiah thirty seventh chapter versus II Kings nineteenth chapter. It highlights that while some portions are duplicated, no two full chapters are identical across the canon.
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Pathfinder Magazine
Mole digger with spade like feet tunnels deep at night
A moles dig fast using spade like feet and can tunnel more than 200 feet in a single night, showcasing remarkable subterranean prowess.
Bright Shiny Yellow Corn Best for Fowls
Advice on selecting corn for poultry stresses bright shiny yellow kernels free of black brown moldy or musty smells. Spoiled feed can harm hens and pass through digestion, so clean feed is essential for thriving layers.
Clipping Queen's Wings to Control Swarming
Beekeepers debate clipping queen wings to prevent swarming and age the queen. Some urge this method while others favor managing hives to avoid overcrowding and reduce swarming naturally.
Sodium Chlorate Safety Warnings for Weed Sprays
Cautionary guidance on sodium chlorate used as a weed spray notes inflammability hazards. Large US usage in two years led to several workers suffering severe burns. The chemical does not ignite easily but burns rapidly once started. keep wire and flammable materials away from sprayed items.
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United States
Apple Picking Utensils and Handling Guidelines
The text explains proper apple harvest methods using bags or aprons, keeping corn away to avoid fruit damage, preventing fruit from falling into containers, and avoiding bag bounce while descending ladders. It emphasizes careful dumping into barrels or packing tables.
Seek Larger Supply of New Insecticide From Rotenone Plants
The United States Department of Agriculture urges Malay states to grow rotenone bearing plants for American trade. Rotenone, found up to 7 percent in cube plant roots and up to 54 percent in Derris roots, shows strong insect toxicity. Roark suggests selective breeding to raise Derris content. cube roots are not yet commercially available. Tests indicate rotenone is highly poisonous to many insects and no harm seen in animals at tested doses.
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United States Department of Agriculture
South America
Roark
Department of Agriculture
Remove All Old Canes From Berry Patches
After harvest of blackberries and raspberries, remove old fruiting canes to curb diseases and pests and nourish new canes. Thin raspberry shoots to four to five strong canes per plant. Do not thin blackberries until spring. thin laterals first, leaving 8 to 10 inches between strong canes.
All Creosoted Timbers Immune to Decay
Decay of joints and sills in farm buildings is tackled by creosoted timbers treated under pressure to saturate fibers with preservative. Experiments and practical use show timbers are practically immune to decay, extending life especially at the building base. A large lumber firm plans to stock local dealers with these timbers.
Fruit Tree Leaf Roller Emerges as Major Orchard Pest
The fruit-tree leaf-roller was first seen as a serious pest in New York in 1911. Since then it has grown in numbers and damage, becoming a major threat in many orchards. The pest often surges in a small area while nearby orchards stay clear, then appears elsewhere in the following years. Once established it tends to persist until thorough control measures are applied.
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New York State
Two Men to Fill Silo Under Wisconsin Small Crew Plan
Wisconsin farmers adopt a two man crew for silo filling using a binder with bundle elevator to cut two loads onto racks. Loads are moved to the silo, run through the cutter, belt power from tractor or electric motor, and tramping is no longer required. No one at the feed table needed with modern ensilage cutter.
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Wisconsin
Farm Notes on Cream Production and Heifer Preparation
Farm notes explain sweet cream costs little extra work beyond sour cream if cooled and delivered more often. Protein is the main expense, so feed use should be economical as well as physical. Heifers should be in the milk barn a month before calving to acclimate to the cows and environment. Without extra feed cows rely on body reserves, risking flesh loss and reduced milk output, especially in heavy producers.
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J.S. Fletcher
Irwin Myers
Alfred A. Knopf, Inc
W. N. U. Service
Flanders
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