June 1823

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26 June 1823Der Bote für Tirol1819–18295 tags

Weather conditions and harvest prospects in Southern Tyrol

A report from Bozen describes the weather conditions in May and June 1823 and the expectations for the upcoming wine and grain harvests. Despite unsettled June weather, a bountiful grape harvest is anticipated, leading to a fall in the price of old wines. Furthermore, yields of silk cocoons and grain are rich, bolstered by supplies from Italy.

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5 June 1823Der Bote für Tirol1819–18294 tags

Curiosities from Bozen: An exceptionally heavy ox and a malformed calf

In May 1823, a report from Bozen describes an exceptionally large and heavy ox fattened by master butcher Stephan Pitschieler, originating from the Ulten Valley and reaching over 21 quintals in weight. A portion of its meat was donated to the local poor and two mendicant monasteries. Additionally, the report mentions a two-headed malformed calf born in December 1822, which was stuffed and put on display.

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