Making a New Breed Silver Penciled Wyandotte Produced
Ahistorical account explains the cross breeding to create the Silver Penciled Wyandotte from a dark Brahma hen and partridge Wyandotte males, yielding silver birds with red wings and various color variations. It discusses breed standards, yellow shanks, feather white contrast, and the balance between utility and show quality, with standard weights for cock hen and pullet.
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Hamburg
Plumburg
Interedis
Russian Graft and Mutiny in Fleet at Sea of Japan
Admiral Rojestvensky's report alleges shoddy construction and corruption in shipbuilding, mutinies aboard Nebogatoff and Seniavin Apraksin, and poor crew training. It details Japanese fire, heavy losses, attempted mutinies, and a later foiled explosion plot aboard the Orel and other ships during the Tsushima battle.
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Sea of Japan
Rojestvensky
London
New York Times
Japan
Nebogatoff
Madagascar
Seniavin
Apraksin
Formosa
Ro Jestvevsky
Iad Rojestvensky
Enquist
Voelkersam
Orel
Nikolai I
Admiral Apraksin
Nakhimoff
Beninvin
Orcs
Sasebo
Tsu Shima Strait
Proper hen to cock ratio in poultry pens
The ideal number of hens per active male varies by flock, but most standards find ten hens per cock provides the best fertilized eggs and robust chicks. Trial mating helps remove hens the cock avoids, leaving his favorites.
Keeping Poultry Clean in Yard and Oasis Runs
The article stresses the difficulty of maintaining roper cleanliness in hen yards and oases. It notes filth can spread diseases when ducks mix with hens. It suggests turkeys and geese may be kept profitably with ample range and water features.
Concerning Geese Breeding and Egg Laying Patterns
Goose behavior outlines typical clutch sizes of twelve to twenty eggs before incubation. When eggs are removed, geese may produce two or three sittings. Geese retain breeding qualities throughout life, with older geese likely the best sitters.
Poultry Advice on Vermin, Mites and Rooster Culling
Rousing guidance urges removing surplus roosters and fighting mites early. Authors stress stop lice growth in a chick flock and show chickens, noting blood needs and colony balance. Preventive care includes regular whitewashing and proactive pest control rather than waiting for infestations.
Mystery golf ball found after Travers drive at Shinnecock Hills
Walter J. Travis and Travers played the invitation tournament final when a ball supposedly struck an Indian on the hip. The ball disappeared, later found in the Indian's hip pocket with Travers’ private mark, altering the hole and possibly the match.
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Walter J. Travis
Jerome Db. Travers
Shinnecock Hills Club
Long Island
Southampton
N. Y
New York Herald
Travers
Nassau
Travis
John M. Ward
Kaiser’s Reward to Negro for Saving Frederick Statue
George Ellis a Washington man and Black. He saved the Frederick the Great statue from an explosive device thrown by Gessler Rosseau. Emperor William awarded Ellis a silver watch and chain for his actions.
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Washington
Frederick
William
George Ellis
Frederick the Great
United States
Gessler Rosseau
Philadelphia
New York Times
Rosseau
Washington Barracks
Ellis
The
Watch
Baron Komura at Harvard in the class of ’77
The Boston Herald recalls Baron Komura as a Harvard Law student in the class of 77 who chose study over social life. He befriended Baron Kaneko and favored American character and literature, especially Emerson, shaping his motto and quiet diplomatic persona.
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Baron Komura
Harvard
Harvard Law School
Baron Kaneko
Boston
Boston Herald
Komura
Emerson
Electric Cars Run in Manila Draw Crowds
London Chronicle cites a recent letter noting American electric trams open in Manila with fifty miles of new rails installed on Yankee plans. The streets teem with Filipinos, Spaniards, and Chinese as the crowd marvels at the novel sight and the pidgin cry No pushee no pullee go like heljee.
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Manila
America
Philippines
London Chronicle
Kipling
Thomas Greenw: former as fai Manitoba
Fragmentary text notes a person named Thomas Greenw with references to Manitoba and a failed or failing status. No clear event or outcome is readable.
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Thomas Greenw
Fai
Manitoba
Gift idea for Christmas sewing machine sale
A handy present praised for any lady a new home or a Defender sewing machine. Prices listed are $35.00 and $22.50. Choose one and have it sent on Christmas Eve and you will not regret the choice.
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Defender
Complete line of Toilet Cases and Gifts for Young People
Our display overflows with Toilet Cases Collar and Cuff Cases Handkerchief Boxes Shaving Sets Smokers Sets Fancy Candle Sticks Fine Hand and Stand Mirrors Music Rolls Traveling Sets and other desirable presents 800 items including late copyright books Inspect stock in store and ask to reserve for future delivery
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Kaiser
Behr Bros., Lindeman & Sons, Kimball, Crown and
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