13 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1919
Page
1
A column discusses evolving women’s dress trends and home crafts, noting linen and cotton reuse ideas, new shoe ornaments called butterflies, and practical kitchen guidance. It mentions blouses with lavieca fabrics, robe and corded trims, and the Paso Doble dance surfacing in Paris social circles.
A Eurasian era discussion notes Australia faces a long term population challenge due to a continuing birthrate drop. Immigration policy and labor force needs spark debate, with experts warning the nation must attract more white settlers to support a growing economy and wage standards.
A note urges readers to stock up on home goods including sheets towels pillow cases curtains damasks quilts blankets rugs and many more items for the upcoming busy season.
A new direct shipment from Orsova lists Cream Madras Curtain Muslin with tasselled edge and other fabrics including Frise-bise Short Curtain Madree Note and Harness Curtain Muslin with 4 inch hems. White and brown Turkish Towels, blinds, sheets, Guaraned hemmed drapery, bed linens, quilts, and related textiles are offered with factory pricing.
The article explains moisture loss from soil by evaporation and transpiration, and outlines dry farming methods. It covers soil moisture storage, capillary rise, and reducing evaporation via mulch, fallowing, and preventing crust formation, with Nebraska and Victoria results showing higher moisture retention and yields on followed land.
The Kalgoorlie market lists heavy citron supplies and fair demand for apples with varied prices for multiple varieties. It notes cabbage surplus and other lines short, plus detailed prices for oranges mandarins lemons tomatoes loquats and more. The text also briefly references Hungarian Romanian troops and cultural observations amid 1930s style prose.
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