Dormancy and artificial wintering of fruit trees described
The piece explains how trees are buried or roots exposed during dry seasons to induce dormancy, citing Ronald G. Hatton of the Imperial Bureau of Fruit Production. It details a Bangalore practice of exposing roots, withholding water, removing leaves, applying manure, and rehydrating, to enable multiple apple crops yearly.
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Sir Williams
Africa
Ronald G. Hatton
Imperial Bureau of Fruit Production
The
Spectator
East Malling Research Station
Kent
Hatton
Bangalore
Mysore
Toay
New York Sun
Memorial Garden in Victoria Honors Nitobe Legacy
An International Memorial Garden in Victoria, British Columbia, is dedicated to Inazo Nitobe. The site on the UBC forest belt is a replica of a Japanese garden with a 32-foot granite lantern, planted with Oriental and BC flora to symbolize Nitobe’s goodwill mission. It was erected by the Japanese Canadian Society and Vancouver Japanese organizations. Nitobe died in Victoria two years ago after attending the Banff conference, continuing his work of fostering friendship.
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Victoria
Inazo Nitobe
University of British Columbia
Japan
British Columbia
Island
Empire
East
Vancouver
Banff
Nitobe
Mission Oriental
Growth Of Fruit Export From Various Nations
Growth of fruit export shows 1983 trends with Canada Australia New Zealand South Africa and Palestine contributing apples citrus grapes raisins currants and canned fruit. Strong exporters include Canada Australia New Zealand South Africa and Malaya with shipments varying but notable increases despite a stationary world total.
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Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South
Palestine
South Africa
Malaya
Chinese Remedies in Modern Medicine Findings
Investigations by the Henry Lester Institute show ancient Chinese medical works reveal remedies later validated by Western science. Boiled donkey skin acts as a tonic aiding calcium and nitrogen absorption. pig liver rich in vitamins. seaweeds for goitre. sheep iris used for vision. herbs like dandelions and willow cited for vitamin content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lester
Institute of Medical Research
China
Iria
Legend Of The Carnation Origin Story Sweeps Through History
A fragmented legend traces carnations to pinks and possibly a Latin root. It recounts Italian countess Margarita Ronsecco gifting a carnation to Orlando before a Crusade, his reported death, and the rose red bloom blooming from white with a red center, symbolizing love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margharita Ronsecco
Orlando
Marsharita
Tiara Loans Hit London Jewelers As Demand Surges
Demand for diamond tiaras for the court ball overwhelmed London jewelers and six week lead times hinder supply. Loans cost five guineas for the night plus about 25 shillings for insurance. The note mentions ambassadors wives among disappointed clients and a servant tale about cross-cultural dishes. A separate line notes early nineteenth century writing desks.
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London
Disposal Of Garden Waste And Composting Methods
A historic guide explains rotting garden waste to humus for soil benefit. It describes piles, moisture, and months to turn yard debris into usable soil. suggests composting with manure and careful ash use. Warns sodium fluoride as an ant destroyer and cautions about pets and children access. Dead trees are noted as shelters for bees birds and animals.
King George V Jubilee Forest Tree Planted in Palestine
A Cypress Orientalis seven feet tall from Windsor Great Park will be planted in the King George V Jubilee Forest near Nazareth. It will be the first tree in a project to grow about 4 million trees across fifteen thousand acres as a Jewish tribute to 25 years of happiness and loyalty to the Crown. The forest near the Jalfour Forest will feature Jerusalem Pines and border Cypress trees as the preserve expands.
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Windsor Great Park
Palestine
Nazareth
Jubilee Forest
Jalfour
Roman Mosaic Pavement Unearthed At Woodchester England
A Roman mosaic pavement over 800 years old and valued at about 2.1 million dollars is opened to the public at Woodchester England for inspection before being reburied for 30 years. The 48 by 48 foot pavement lies under three feet of soil in Woodchester churchyard and has been shown only four times in 150 years. It is guarded continuously and only workers may touch it to prevent souvenir damage.
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England
Woodchester
Forfeits Boost Alberta Election Treasury
Forfeits enriched the Alberta treasury by about $7,000 from candidate deposits in the provincial election on August 22. In 1880 the yield was $4,500. By September 7, $3,700 had been received from 37 forfeiting candidates, with a further $3,300 expected.
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Albertas
Kumalo in London Sees Marvels of the Great City
Matabele war chief Kumalo and two attendants toured London after filming in Rhodes. They marveled at the underground, Crystal Palace statues, Buckingham Palace guard change, and Croydon Airport flights. Kumalo pondered white man feats and asked why death remains unconquered.
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Kumalo
England
Lobengula
Rhodes
London
Bulawayo
Crystal Palace
Africa
Buckingham Palace
Natural History Museum
Britain
South Africa
Croydon
Imperial Airways
Trey
Paris
Mr. Posselt
Rhodesia
Kumaio
Kumio
Prince Rupert Pulp Mill to Cost 15 Million
Mutual Pulp and Paper Mills of Prince Rupert Limited announced a 250 ton daily bleach sulfite pulp mill to be built in Prince Rupert starting after detailed planning. The plant will cost about five million dollars with a payroll near two thousand, construction about 18 months, logging to begin beforehand.
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Prince Rupert
B.C
Mutual Pulp and Paper Mills
Roerich expedition uncovers drought resisting Mongolian weeds
Yoerich presented 200 drought resisting plant varieties two months early, some slated for US use to carpet western plains. The five month Mongolian edge expedition collected specimens, sent seeds to the United States, and planned further shipments to India. Locals puzzled why distant researchers sought their weeds, including Frasses surviving the Gobi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoerich
United States Department Agriculture
Roerich
United States
India
Gobi
Humorous Remarks Highlight Wilson and Negro Janitors
A 1918 Trenton dinner speech by President Wilson honored Princeton University Negro janitors with a tale of wit and resilience. Courtroom humor from Tennessee follows, showing a bickering exchange over racing insults and self identity.
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Woodrow Wilson
Trenton
Jaune
Princeton University
Imos
Pring
Tennessee
Tool Tracking System for Farm Shops
A plan proposes a place for every tool with silhouettes on a wall backing and cards bearing borrower names. When a tool is taken, its silhouette remains to show what is missing and where it belonged, aiding accountability and quick checks during storms.
Alarm Clock Fails New Worker Morning Routine
A farmer's new helper is late after the alarm clock fails to ring. The farmer explains the clock can get stuck and advises shaking it if it does not ring by four twenty. The tale contrasts with noted Kodiak bears and historical adoption of fewer windows in Europe.
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Sing
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Stee
M. Henri Mignet
United Cycle
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Scotland
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Dominion
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Alaska
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France
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