Importance of cattle industry in Argentina
The article outlines Argentina as a vast cattle nation with twenty-five to thirty million beef cattle and seventy to a hundred million sheep. It notes extensive estancias, large land holdings, and export focus on frozen mutton and chilled or frozen beef. It mentions arable land, irrigation potential, and the north-south climatic diversity shaping cattle ranching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Argentina
Santa Fe
Argentine Republic
Alaska
Great Britain
Hoemas Ayres
Cordoba
Corrientes
Entretas
Advent of the Spineless Cactus Sparks Plant Breeding Hope
A U S Department of Agriculture bulletin notes progress in spineless cactus research since 1977. About 25 Opuntia species have been collected, with 10 to 12 promising for breeding. Hardiness and climate tolerance remain key limits, as spines may emerge under alkaline soil, heat, or drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of Plant Industry
David Griffiths
Department of Agriculture
Ure
Green Walnut Leaf Tonic for Horses Practice
A home remedy recommends using two or three handfuls of green walnut leaves steeped in two or three quarts of cold water overnight. In the morning boil the mixture for 16 minutes, cool, and apply with a sponge to irritated areas on a horse before turnout.
Burn Berry Grates on Derry Fruit Boxes
Vague note describes burning berry crates and packing fruit in clean boxes to fetch a price sufficient to cover the cost of old crates. Details are unclear and names or places are partially garbled.
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Derry
Serge and Linen ERGE Costume Display
Costume details describe a navy-blue serge ensemble with a semi-fitting jacket trimmed in black mohair braid and silk ornaments, a matching skirt, and a black crinoline hat adorned with white roses. Linen dress variant features a dark brown linen skirt with panel effects, an over-bodice with deep tabs, a white cotton under-bodice, and lace-trimmed yoke and sleeves, plus a brown straw hat with ostrich feathers.
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ERGE
Fashion Notes on Gloves and Embroidery Techniques
A fashion overview covers gloves for tennis and driving in white, yellow, and mocha tones, with styles ranging from mousquetaires to silk riding gauntlets. It details Turkish floss embroidery Syrian work, used for borders and table covers, plus skin care tips with talcum powder, creams, and carbolized vaseline for soothing inflammation.
Elaborate Millinery and Glove Mending Fashion Tips
In this fashion note a silver gray hat with black satin and delicate silver roses is described. It covers footwear trends from net slippers to jeweled buckled boots. Glove mending advice recommends silk thread and meticulous buttonhole stitches to restore wear without noticeable seams.
Crafting skirt fittings with burlap and pins
A fragmented instruction describes using burlap strips tacked in a closet and a heavy yard long stick to pin multiple outfits. It mentions plobate plow and safety pina as tools for attaching dresses and securing garments.
Bottled Feathers Care Tips For Plume Storage
Advice on preserving feathers by storing them in a sealed container with magnesia for white plumes. When opened later the feathers remain light, clean, and as good as new, with the cover secured to prevent damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
The Secret of Happiness and Various Humorous Snippets
A mixed item featuring reflections on happiness through selflessness and kindness, with quotes from Glowbrook Bugle and remarks attributed to Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The latter portion includes humor sketches about marriage, manners, and witty exchanges, reflecting a light column style with multiple vignettes.
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Brooklyn Bugle
It Might Have Been and Argus Boasting of His 100 Eyes
Fragmentary lines describe discoveries of rivers named Hudson and Mississippi and an Argive cowherd Argus boasting of his 100 eyes. The passage ends with a murky remark about fogging when you want to motor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knicker
Hudson
Becker
Mississippi
Argus
Dean's Kidney Pills Said To Cure Kidney Troubles
An advertisement claims kidney trouble causes fatigue, backache, dizziness, and nervousness, touting Dean's Kidney Pills as a quick relief and final cure. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. I. Eb lison of Lamar Missouri and a note on price and manufacturer Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lison
Broadway
Lamar
Dean
Dean’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Delightful Slander and Shakespeare Quip at the Globe
A fragment shows a family quarrel with scornful questions about a woman’s objections to the family and a swoon with doctors. A light aside hints at Shakespeare praise from a suitor after watching Hamlet. A wry old joke about a bald husband closes the snippet.
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Herbert W. Mumford
Republic
Patagonia
Gertrude
Berle
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Stanton
Saya
Julia Ward Howe
Slater
Mia
Cleveland
Artress
Gro
N. W. Zimmerman
Andra
Atchison Kan
Globe
Shakspeare
Shakespeare
Postum Cereal Co., Limited
Battle Creek, Michigan
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