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the nitrogen content of fine rye Hour was very low. It ditlers in this respect from 

 wheat Hour. Kyt^ loses much nuire nitrogen in milling than wheat. 



Note on imported wheat and flour, F. B. Gutiirik (Agl. (iaz. N. S. TVales, 7 

 (1806), No. 9, pp. 570-oS:2). — The author discusses a number of American varieties 

 of wheat and Hour and compaiTs them with Australian varieties. The points touched 

 on are the color, strength, glnten content, and nature of the gluten. The bread 

 baked from several Hours is also described. 



Our daily bread (IHet. und Hyg. Gaz., 12 (1896), No. 12, p. 761, 762). 



Unclean bakeries {T)iet. and Hijg. Gaz., 12 {1S96), No. 12, pp. 765,786). — In an 

 article quoted from the racific Medical Journal the need of inspecting bakeries is 

 pointed out, since in the author's opinion the majority of bakeries are not cleanly. 



On the new military bread, Balland (Compt. Rend., 123 {1896), No. 23, pp. 1007- 

 1009; abs. in Iler. Scieiit., ser. 4, 6 {1896), No. 25, p. 789). — A description of the new 

 French military bread and analyses of this and several other sorts of bread are 

 given. 



Selection, purchase, and valuation of meat and foods made from meat, Drech- 

 SIJKR yAu8wahl, Einlaiif, und Beurlheilung uuserir Fleischkost nebst aUendie Tierreiche 

 entatammenden Lehensmiltdn. Munich: J. Lindauer, 1896). 



Concerning kvass and its manufacture, E. Robert ( Ueher den Kwass und dessen 

 L'ereitung. Halle: Taurli und Grossc, pp. 32). — Kvass is a fermented beverage made 

 from ground grains or foods prepared from them. Sugar and Havering materials 

 may he added. 



Progress in the examination of spices and their adulteration, T. F. Haxausek 

 (C7/eni. Ztg., 20 (1896), No. SO, pp. 775-778).— A review. 



Metallic contamination of food {Diet, and Hyg. Gaz., 12 {1896), No. 12, pp. 762- 

 764). — A general article. 



The influence of saline mineral -waters (Kissingen, Hamburg) on the metabo- 

 lism of men and on the so-called "curgemasse" diet, C. Dapper (Ztschr. Klin. 

 Med., 30 {1896), pp. 3, 4 ; abs. in Client. Ztg., 20 {1890), No. 66, llepert., p. 205). 



Is the raising of cattle and horses in sugar-beet farming advisable and profit- 

 able? M. Fischer {Neue Zfsclrr. Riibenz. Ind., 37 {1896), No. 14, pp. 171-177). 



Cattle stalls -with low^ mangers, short standing room, and deep gutters, 

 SCHREWE {Dent, landw. Presse, 23 {1896), No. 38, pp. 331, 332, figs. 2). 



A model stable for cows {Rural New Yorker, 1896, May 16, pp. 334, 335, figs. 7, 

 dgm. 1). 



The cattle section and dairy matters at the Concours General Agricole at 

 Paris, Werner {Mitt. deut. landw. Ges., 1896, No. 10, sup., pp. 1-8). — A full treatise 

 on the types of the different breeds in France and Germany. 



Fattening steers on a ration containing fish meal, K. Fink ( Westphal. landw. 

 Mitt., 1895, Nov. 7; abs. in Mthh Ztg., 25 {1896), p. 5i).— Oxen were fed for 90 days a 

 ration containing .3 lbs. fish meal per head per day. Satisfactory gains were made. 



Fattening steers in winter, T. Shaw {Minnesota Sta. Rpt. 1895, pp. 255-279). — 

 Reprinted from Bulletin 44 of the station (E. S. R., 8, p. 246). 



Fattening lambs in winter. T. Shaw {Minnesota Sta. Rpt. 1895, pp. 280-295).— 

 Reprinted from Bulletin 44 of the station (E. S. R., 8, p. 251). 



Why not improve your poultry? F. E. IIege (North Carolina Sta. Bui. 126, pp. 

 91-96). — In a brief discussion of the subject the author treats of the magnitude of the 

 poultry industry and gives concise directions for the care of poultry, choice of breeds, 

 and marketing. 



"In order to command the highest prices poultry should always he separated into 

 the different varieties, size, and grade. The buyer can then make an intelligent 

 offer and the seller is far better able to demand a reasonable aud just price. Anyone 

 taking to nuirket a wagon load of the above stock can, by proper divisions, make the 

 same load net him at least 1.5 per cent more than if taken in the ordinary manner. 

 Eggs should also receive the same attention." 



The animal as a machine, R. II. Thurston (North Amer. Rev., 163 (1896), No. 5, 

 pp. 607-619). 



