Bluebeard of Five Hundred Years Ago
A centuries old tale recalls Marshal Gilles de Rais, linked to Bluebeard lore, his Nantes execution for heresy and alleged child murders, and a modern push for rehabilitation citing new evidence like a gold vein at Machecoul. Critics note lacks remains of victims, while defenders argue political persecution and possible posthumous case reopening.
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Nantes
Marshal Gilles de Rais
Retz
France
Bluebeard
Guit
Marshal de Ketz
Joan of Arc
Joan
Belier
Machecoul
Oil on the Waters a Worry for Seas Pollution
A discussion on oil pollution from burning ships and wrecks. Lord Bearsted highlights double bottom tanks rupturing after war sinking, allowing oil to leak as time permits corrosion. A spoonful of oil can foul a large area, and a cubic tank could blanket the Atlantic with a film.
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Serpentine
London
Atlantic
Lord Bearsted
Petra
Atlantis Legend Reignites as French Science Prospect
A French science magazine article by Professor Alphonse Berges proposes a traceable boundary for Atlantis from the Ivory Coast using oceanographic soundings. He suggests Atlantis was the cradle of earliest civilisation and that deep sea exploration could uncover ruins of ancient cities and temples.
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Atlantis
Atalantis
Atlantica
Atlantic Ocean
Plato
Voltaire
Alphonse Berget
Berges
Ivory Coast
Azores
Madeira
Canary
Atlantean myths and modern exponents spark ocean legends
The article surveys myths like Atlantis and related tales from Plato to Rudolph Steiner and a self styled Atlantan researcher Ben Leslie. It notes claims of a vanished land, earthly paradise and advanced tech, plus exotic artifacts and flags, amid comparisons to Columbus and exploration myths.
Westinghouse builds giant electric locomotives for Virginian Railway
The Westinghouse Electric Company in East Pittsburgh is manufacturing the most powerful and largest electric locomotives. Henry Ford and the Detroit and Trenton line back a 750000 pound unit with sixteen 250 horsepower motors for freight service. Virginian Railway electrification totals 3 million dollars with 18 similar locomotives planned.
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Westinghouse Electric Company
East Pittsburgh
USA
Henry Ford
Automobile m
Virginian Railway
Henry Port
Detroit
Trenton
Westinghouse
United States
Westinghouse Company
Stockton railway centenary feature parade on July 2
A Stockton centenary celebration featured a six mile long two train parade showing rolling stock from 1825. An earthquake recently repaired a building that had been damaged, and the Victoria Museum in Ottawa was developing serrow crabs while earthquake repairs looked up as the building remains sound as ever.
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Stockton
Victoria Museum
Ottawa
Canada
Monumental City wreck recalled as tale of peril and rescue
A coastal tragedy from 1863 is recounted in which the American steam packet Monumental City wrecked on Malgoutta Bay during a gale at dawn May 15. Forty-six souls perished or survived under harrowing conditions, with 64 reaching an island before the ship broke apart and a raft carried the survivors to Two Fold Bay.
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Sydney
Dunbar
South Mead
Sydney Harbor
Malgoutta Bay
Melbourne
Charles Plummer
Whimmer
Twofold Bay
Me Moule
Cape Howe
Paris Zoological Society Luncheon Delicacies Highlight Sea Fare
Whale steaks seaweed jelly and shark fins were among the delicacies served at the Paris Zoological Society luncheon recently.
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Paris Zoological Society
Agricultural and Pastoral Notes Issued Weekly
Agricultural and pastoral notes are issued weekly by direction of the Minister of Agriculture and reflect the department’s经验 and practical experience.
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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes
Ff le
Sudan grass a potential summer fodder in New South Wales
The report reviews Sudan grass as a summer forage for New South Wales livestock, noting irrigation and canal growing under drought conditions. It highlights Nyngan trials, silage methods, yields of about two tons per acre, and use for hay, silage, and grazing. cautions on pollination and potential poisoning, with cultivation notes and sowing guidance for improved establishment.
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New South Wales
Mts
Griss
Syughn
Sudan
Nyngan
Netigan
Erewitt
Dia Iricta
Value of Bekhara clover on Northern Tablelands
The article reports Bekhara clover as a crop well suited to Northern Tablelands soil and climate after several years of trial. It notes good grazing value, rapid cattle acceptance after a short adjustment, and benefits in rotation with potatoes, with successful growth on clay and light soils and limited bloating.
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Lequirement
New England
Lucerne
As & Grazie Proposdt
Tenterfield
Tenterfeld
Bekhara Clever
Henke
Storage practices for fruit and its impact on shelf life
The article discusses how postharvest fruit quality depends on prompt cooling and careful storage. It notes that well picked fruit stored properly resists decay, while careless handling accelerates deterioration, mold growth, and uneven ripening. Specific gains from correct storage include extended freshness and better market value, with variability across varieties and regions.
Poultry Temperature and Brooder Comfort Principles
The article discusses managing chick temperature in brooders to prevent crowding and overheating. It emphasizes allowing space for chicks to move away from heat, using woolen strips or similar materials to insulate while maintaining airflow, and notes most chick health issues arise from improper heat and crowding rather than illnesses.
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Ponttes
Dairying. The Milking Herd Care Points
Notes on dairy herd hygiene stress keeping milkers from weeds and dirty water. Aeration cooling of milk, water quality, and clean milking practices to prevent contamination and improve cream quality. Emphasizes cleaning udders, drying cows, and proper handling of milk and equipment.
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Anne
Dhe
Mike St mnAt
de Roy
Storage of Pome Fruit at Batlow in 124 Season
The orchard reports on storage experiments for Granny Smith apples at Batlow and Melbourne wrapped in oil paper versus ordinary wraps. Results show oil wraps improved appearance and shelf life. December to June storage with 1200 cases stored in Wilwera demonstrated better color and marketability. Varieties like London Pippin and Jonathan faced storage challenges, making oil wraps more profitable for the year.
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Urtivio
Aong Granby
Melbourne
America
Couch
Conroe
Wilwera Feo
Davender
Amernan
London
Jonathans
Baths
Landon
Soklis
Joe Epee
Robert
Yates
Crofton
Practices That Help Dairying in Old Notes
A fragment from an American paper lists dubious dairy practices. It warns against careless cow buying, cheap feeds, ignoring milk yield, and rough handling. It attacks resisting modern tests, urges joining cow testing associations, and mocks strict routine unless proven effective.
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Americam
Javan Ape Man Debate Reopens Links To Humankind
Professor Elliott Smith surveyed claims on the Java atra ape man as the possible missing link in human evolution. He noted Dart's Taungs skull as an imperfect candidate, comparison with infant apes showing similarities, and urged caution in defining Australo pithecus as closely allied to humans.
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the Towers
Elliott Smith
Atra
Java
Darwin
Raymond Dart
Taungs
Bechuanaland
Africa
Dart
Where Were You Bore Tea from Mountain Greens
A biased ad extols Bushells Tea claiming high grown teas from mountains over 600 feet produce finer quality. It highlights colder growth enhancing flavor and aroma with a rich golden color when milk is added, asserting Bushells as the best and purest tea for your grocer.
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Natere
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Solon
Asia Minor
Libya
Hercules
Straits of Gibraltar
Avantis
Mediterranean
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Brest
Fortunate Islands
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Isle of Seven Cities
Avalon
Legend
LOST
Cape of Good Hope
Prester John
Columbus
At Tapus
Sargasso Sea
Hyde Clarke
Royal Historical Society
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Fea
Rudolph Steiner
Vienna
Lemuria
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Erothrodia Prole
West Indies
North America
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Steiner
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