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  2. IN FASHION'S REALM.

    The dressmaking establishments in Paris have formed a combine, and a very curious one it is. The combine, in short, is not to execute orders for any particular season ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 2,050 words
  3. The Conquering Motor

    The era of the motor is being rapidly ushered in. Mr. Henry Norman devotes nearly the whole of the latest number of his uniformly excellent magazine "The ...

    Article : 1,713 words
  4. GARDEN CALENDAR.

    Seed beds should be full of young plants, and there ought to be sufficient land well dug and manured ready to receive them. Plant out cabbages, cauliflowers, Brussels sprouts, celery, etc., in favourable weather. Give asparagus beds a dressing of salt. Transplant eschalots. ...

    Article : 221 words
  5. The Origin of Certain Building Practices.

    Many are the parts of a building which owe their introduction to some heathenish ceremony. The villa steps which are flanKed by pillars supporting pretty vases would ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 263 words
  6. The Bob-sleigh in Switzerland.

    The winters of Switzerland are cold but extremely invigorating. Naturally congenial sports are much indulged, and a favorite is to hold races in bob-sleighs. For this ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 220 words
  7. The Eisteddfod

    The following ancient proclamation, issued by Queen Elizabeth, will no doubt be read with interest by many:— ...

    Article : 468 words
  8. Mr. PATRICK SCALLY, Roseville, Noorat.

    Average number of cows milked, 80. I like a shorthorn cross. My experience in dairying, which extends ...

    Article : 298 words
  9. Mr. J. M'KINNON, Marden, Leongatha.

    Average number of cows milked, 80. The cross between Shorthorn and Ayrshire I regard as the best for ...

    Article : 110 words
  10. The Laundress in Stone.

    Visitors on the continent are always struck by the general cleanliness displayed even by the poorest classes. In Germany laundresses are so respected as factors of daily life that ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 166 words
  11. The Barber's Pole.

    The doctor hangs out his red lamp, the chemist shows his green and amber bottles and the barber sticks a pole on his shop or paints the door post with vertical bands of ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 217 words
  12. Mr. THOMAS M'CULLOUGH

    Average number of cows milked, 100. When I began dairying I bought my cows whenever I could, and the first ...

    Article : 232 words
  13. Mr. W. H. M'FARLANE, "Kelvin-grove." Bacchus Marsh.

    Average number of cows milked, 70; average return, 500 to 600 gallons per cow. I use a Shorthorn bull from a good ...

    Article : 168 words
  14. Wonderful Jugglery by Chinchuses.

    A party of Chinchuses are touring the world giving exhibitions of their skill in jugglery. They are said to be the cleverest of their kind who have ever appeared in ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 207 words
  15. Poultry Notes.

    It will be sale to say that three times as many poultry die of liver complaint us of any other disease, and the farmer therefore may be well advised to learn to look out ...

    Article : 543 words
  16. Mr. R. SKILBECK, Yangery Grange, Koroit.

    Mr. S[?] says he has practically retired from carrying, but, as a well-known and successful dairy farmer [?] observations will be ...

    Article : 202 words
  17. A Russian War Card.

    The Red Cross Society at St. Petersburg has published an extraordinary post card, an idea of which is shown in the little outline illustration. The picture is very highly ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 162 words
  18. Mr. A. M'[?]AE, Larpent.

    Average number of cows milked, [?] return per cow, 400 g[?]. I [?] and Ayrshire ...

    Article : 270 words
  19. The Pope's Slippers.

    For the first time in the history of Christianity a pair of American made sandals is being worn by the head of the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Pius X. first wore the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 214 words
  20. The End of all Armies

    We may really be on the verge of the millennium, for M. Emile Guarni has come to the conclusion that it will soon be possible to destroy armies by lightning. ...

    Article : 118 words
  21. Where Dogs use the Pavements and People use the Roads.

    It is better to be a dog among Turks than to be a Christian. Massacre of Christians are affairs of rejoicing among the Mussulmans, whereas even a turk who kills a dog ...

    Article : 252 words
  22. Chloroforming Rats.

    Mr. F.R.C. Annely, dentist, put into practice the other night says the "Macleay Argus") a novel method of killing rates. He was awakened out of his sleep by the ...

    Article : 144 words
  23. To Relieve Choking.

    Take a piece of round stick about 12in. long, about as thick round as a pitchfork handle, open the mouth put the piece of wood crosswise as ...

    Article : 173 words
  24. Mr. JAMES ALLISON, Leongatha.

    Average number of cows milked, [?] to [?]. I have no particular fancy in regard to breed. I know that the ...

    Article : 113 words
  25. The N.Q. Champion Snake.

    The blacks of Lily Creek recently captured the biggest snake over heard of in Australia (says the Cairns "Morning Post"), and the skin is now at this office for anyone to see ...

    Article : 147 words
  26. Mr. Harry SUNDEMANN, Heyfield.

    Average number of cows milked, [?]. I prefer the Ayrshire as milkers. We find the best summer fodder ...

    Article : 85 words
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