Burbank's One-Year Fire Burned Sixty Six Thousand Berry Bushes
A historical note highlights Luther Burbank burning 66,000 hybrid seedling berry plants in a single bonfire to test selection across thousands of specimens. The report emphasizes large scale, repeated trials, and rapid culling to isolate promising varieties amid vast diversity, including plum trees and flowering plants. It also mentions itinerant collectors and global seeds feeding his California experiments.
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Burbank
South America
Australia
California
Chile
Corre
Santa Toona
Ape stomach used as substitute in Pierre Laurent’s operation
Worth the Ce Pierre Laurent in Paria underwent a strange operation removing his stomach and replacing it with an ape’s stomach. The procedure may be a con ceutly but he can save money by dieting on peanuts and insects.
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Pierre Laurent
Paria
Ceutly
Gossip Darns Up A Half Heard Tale In Jorrocks Style
The column mocks rumormongers by praising half truths as the sprey half of what is heard. Linkum asserts he tells only half the tale while Jorrocks chides him for exaggeration and mischief in lively Victorian slang.
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Linkum
Jorrocks
Darper
Synopsis of the Game Law Changes in 19th Century Text
The article outlines in effect dates March 18 and sections defining game fish and species. It lists open seasons for Deer with Horns north and south of the 35th parallel, tassel-eared gray squirrels, and wild turkey with dates differing by region. It notes limits and carcass handling requirements, including horns accompanying the deer carcass.
Care With Fire in the Mountains Rules for Campers
Public guidance urges strict observance of simple rules to prevent forest fires. Do not leave matches, ashes, or cigarette stubs where they can ignite. Keep campfires small, fully extinguished with water or earth, away from trees, and clear surrounding vegetation. Never build bon fires.
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Game and Fish Warden
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Agriculture Forest Service
Everybouy Kel
the Journal
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Potitca
Nyndl
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EL Paso
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REW
Shithitaee Lee
PSR
Websters New International Dictionary
Merriam Webster
Tyordue
Orette
Goya
Ibis
Minar
Trape Manns Desions Copynicus &O
OLOM
Ft Secur Linx Paket
Men Muon & Ly
Scientific American
Ramifaormate Nhinteatad
Tiny
Sierra
New Mexico
Ls Mineral Resources
Sierra County
Milming
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