Has the problem of the strawberry been sufficiently considered by our "wizards" of tlio orchards and fruit ranches? Evens to add a fortnight to the short strawberry season is to establish a claim to the gratitude of millions.—"Record Herald," Chicago. ; To ascertain if water is freo from organic pollution, place a lump of sugar in a buillo nearly full, and cork it up, awl if aft ur thus excluding tlio air and keeping t.ho biil.t.l<>'>iu tho light for two or three dnvs. ;io :ni)| t y cloud is apparent, hut iho water remains clear, it may bo considered fren fro:;! • thi phosphates with which smvago water is impregnated.—"Engineering News." ■
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Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 302, 15 September 1908, Page 8
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