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The mineral constituents of the organs of the human body, \Y. von Morac- 

 zewski (Ztschr. physiol. Chem., 23 (1897), Nos. 4-5, pp. 483-496). 



Some observations on the chemistry of the contents of the alimentary tract 

 under various conditions, and on the influence of the bacteria present in them, 

 A. L. Gillespie (Proc. Boy. Soe. [London], 62 (1897), No. 379, pp. 4-11).— Experi- 

 ments were made with a man, a calf, and a dog. The points studied were the reac- 

 tion of the contents of the alimentary tract in its various parts, and the bodies to 

 which this reaction is due; the amount of chlorin present and the nature of its 

 combination ; the amount of solids present; the action of ferments, and the number 

 and nature of the bacteria. 



Investigations on the formation of flesh in the sucking calf, J. J. O. de Yries, 

 J. Zn. (TJntersuchvngen iiber die Fleischbildung dea Saug-kalbes. Inaug. Diss., Gbttin- 

 f;en, 1S96, pp. SO). — This is a full account of experiments briefly reported in another 

 publication. 1 



Early lamb raising, G. C. Watson (New York Cornell Sta. Bpt. 1895, pp. 163-192, 

 figs. 2).— Reprint of Bulletin $K of the station (E. S. R., 7, p. 239). 



Sheep breeding in Jamaica ( Jour. .Jamaica Agr. Soc, 1 (1897), No. 10, pp. 353-357). — 

 The article gives information obtained by correspondence with a number of sheep 

 breeders. 



Feeding pigs, G. C. Watson (New York Cornell Sta. Bpt. 1895, pp. 195-207, figs. 4).— 

 Reprint of Bulletin 89 of the station (E. S. R,, 7, p. 241). 



Turkeys and how to grow them (New York : Orange Judd Co., 1897, pp. 159, figs. 

 35). — This is a compilation edited by H. Myrick. The following among other sub- 

 jects are treated: Origin and natural history, breeds of turkeys, turkey growing as 

 a business, care of breeding stock, laying and hatching, rearing the turkey chicks, 

 fattening and marketing, and hindrances and diseases. 



Practical poultry culture, R. he Zayas Enriquez (Aricultnra prdetica. Mexico, 

 1897, pp. 140, figs. 17). — Among the topics treated are poultry raising in Mexico, its 

 importance in Europe and the United States, a description of different breeds, etc. 



Report of manager of poultry department, L. G. Jarvis (Ontario Agr. Col. and 

 Expt. Farm Bpt. 1896, pp. 211-220, figs. 17). — This contains among other things brief 

 accounts of the results of artificial incubation, feeding, and water supply, and a 

 description of buildings and furnishings. 



Annual reports of the Poultry and Pet Stock Associations of the Province 

 of Ontario for 1896 ( pp. 80) — This contains besides statistics on the poultry exhibi- 

 tion of January, 1897, a number of popular articles on poultry raising. 



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Dairy experiments, H. H. Dean (Ontario Agr. Col. and Expt. Farm 

 Bpt. 1896, pp. 41-66). — A large number of experiments in cheese and 

 butter making are described. 



Relation of fat in milk to quantity and quality of cheese (pp. 41-50). — 

 A report of the third year's work on this question. In 1806 51 experi- 

 ments were made from April to November, the milk used in each experi- 

 ment being divided into 2 lots according to its fat content, and cheese 

 made from each lot. The results for each experiment, showing the per- 

 centage of fat in the milk and whey, the yield of cheese, the loss of 

 fat, the quality of the cheese, etc., are fully tabulated. 



■Orgaan Ver. Oudleer. Ryks. Laudbouwschool, 9 (1897), No. 2, pp. 8-11 (E. S. E., 9, 

 p. 169). 



