Heating Soil by Electricity
Electric'tv -has .many uses and 'the latest installation in Masterton Park is that cf a soil-’heating cable for the glasshouse. By this means the temperature of the soil is maintained at the required degree, being controlled by thermostat. Gloxinia and begonia seeds have been sown and appear to be germinating freely under the response of the electrically heated soil.
HE CALLED IT “A MIRACLE!” Regularly each winter he suffered from chills and ’flu—until he discovered Pulmotias. Their germicidal vapours killed the infecting germs—he was well in no time. “A miracle!” lie cried. Now he keens free from ’flu etc., by carrying Pulmonas and sucking these popular antiseptic, pastilles. 1 /-, 1/6, and 2/6 —all chemists and Rtores. Try Pulmonas.*
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20030, 31 August 1939, Page 16
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122Heating Soil by Electricity Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20030, 31 August 1939, Page 16
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