Lions and Gemsbuck Hunts on the Veldt Night Trek
A hunter recalls a trek across the veldt chasing gems buck hartebeeste and lions. He describes stalking by horse across thorn scrub and rock, a success firing on gems buck after a long chase, decoying a pride for a hoped shot, encounters with leopards and puff adders, and a final lion kill at close range after careful waiting and buckshot improvised shells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong
Porky
Inez
Benj. B. Hamptons
Lanemans, Green & Co
New York
Melons of Egypt Grow in South Dakota Discovery
An article notes melons grown near Meade Kansas and Meade Mennonite farms that trace origins to Egypt and Armenia. It describes pale yellow ribbed melons with orange flesh, seeds packed in a central core, and two types shown in photos, including watermelons and muskmelons. Seed origins include Astrachan and Taurida, with claims of ancient biblical links and cross continental cultivation.
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Egypt
South Dakota
Israel
Manok
America
Aise
Calor
Initia
Persia
Armenia
Cantalupps
Rowe
Europe
Rocky Ford
Indiana
Martin Doerksen
Doerksen
Taurida
Russia
Seedless Blue Melon Promises Popular Table Fruit
The article notes a melon brought from the Caspian shores called the Kluemeton, linking it to early Mennonite horticulture. It highlights its seedless, non-messy seeds, easy serving, and potential high demand, suggesting a wife friendly, cultivated fruit with future appeal.
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Caspian
Preserve The Spring Laid Eggs For Better Preservation
Investigations show eggs laid in May and early June keep longer. Water glass preserves eggs when dissolved in water and stored in a cool, even temperature cellar. Keep hens healthy, provide shell forming food, gather daily, and use only clean eggs within 24 hours of laying for preservation. Water glass is cheap and reliable for domestic use.
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Uae
Sell Nothing But the Best for Farmers to Market
Farmers should send only the best to market to fetch higher prices. When markets are well supplied, only the best will sell. Keep uniform quality from top to bottom of the load, and avoid loading small, unsellable potatoes. Feed unsalable potatoes on the farm for future value.
Potatoes From Sproute The Unitiary Colleges
Agricultural colleges test growing potatoes Crout sprouts with notable success. The Daily Scotsman, via Vice-Consul Charles Dryedale of Dunfermline, reports improved view and quality and strengthened disease resistance.
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Unitiary Agricultural Colleges
Scotsman
Charles Dryedale
Dunfermline
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Percy Selous
Molopo
Gommebuck
Thorna
Cane Rockler
Hartebeeste
Thorne
Gemsbuck
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