Day of Doom in St Pierre Mont Pelee Erupts
The New York Herald correspondent recalls St Pierre Martinique before and during the Mont Pelee eruption. May 1 to 8 bring a sudden, total catastrophe as lava ash and heat wipe out 30,000 residents and reshape a city. Governor Mouttet and officials faced delayed warnings and grim misjudgments amid a doomed ascent from carnival to catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Herald
St. Pierre
Martinique
Coler
Pelee
Mademoiiselles
Duennas
Morne Rouge
Mont Pelee
Guerin
Fort de France
Mouttet
Suchet
Carbet
Tragic Martinique Eruption Revealed by Geologist
Prof. Robert T. Hill, US government geologist and head of a National Geographical Society expedition, reports on Martinique volcanic activity. He traveled from Le Precheur to St. Pierre, inspecting coastlines, active volcanism, and post-disaster ruins after the deadly eruption.
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St. Pierre
Robert T. Hill
United States
National Geographical Society
Martinique
Hill
Ort de Macouba
le Precheur
Cattle Mange Mite Study and Jonas Webb Tribute
Bulletin notes the cattle itch mite relates to sheep scab but does not transfer between species. It outlines symptoms in calves and young cattle and mentions mite survival, sunlight effects, and age-related susceptibility. The article also honors Jonas Webb for his contributions to animal science and breeding.
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Department of Agriculture
Rass
Jonas Webb
Elihu Burritt
America
Australia
Russia
England
France
Germany
Calving Time Advice From Prof Otis for Calf Vitality
Dr Otto advice covers cold weather care for cows giving birth. Use a warm box stall, blanket the cow, and provide light and fluids. If available, sew gunny sacks for insulation and monitor for uterine discharge, udder health, and constipation with epsom salts to ensure a strong calf start.
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D. H. Otis
The Lambs Worst Enemy and Herd Health Advice
Mr John Howat argues stomach worms threaten lamb profitability and argues feeding grain to ewes and lambs with a corn creep and tonic improves digestion as the practical cure. He questions worm powders gasoline and turpentine as profitable remedies and notes a porch trend with chairs and hammocks.
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John Howat
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ST. Pierre’s Day OF
Mont Peleer
Thomas T. Prentiss
Mr. Prentiss
Andel
Polote
Satesegt
Pacific
NORTH
Atlantic
Ocean
Mr. Jones
Mr. Brown
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