Memorial for William Farrer's wheat work gains support
New South Wales moves to honor William Farrer's wheat breeding by endowing a scholarship in agriculture. Public subscriptions fund the foundation while Victoria may follow NSW in creating similar memorials. Federation wheat, a Farrar variety, boosted last harvest value and spurred global interest in soil specific seed design.
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New South Wales
William Farrer
Alf Farrer
Australia
Argus
Cambridge
New South Whies
Agnewttire
Quoanbeyan
Federation
Farrer
Victoria
Farrar
Bakers and Pastry Cooks Federation Decided in Auckland
A conference in Auckland with southern union representatives decided to federate all bakers and pastry cooks in the dominion at the earliest time. Claims were set as the basis for a Dominion award and accepted as the standard. The Executive Council will be based in Auckland for twelve months with Mr Voule named secretary.
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Auckland
Dominion
Voule
Soil Exhausion and the Indestructible Asset of the Nation
Professor Milton Whitney, chief of the U S Bureau of Soils, argues that soil is the nation’s indestructible asset and cannot be exhausted. He notes European soils have increased yields over centuries due to better cultivation, crop rotation, livestock, and use of chemical fertilizers.
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Milton Whitney
Bureau of Soils of the
United States
Europe
Government grading of cream debate in New South Wales
NSW Agriculture Minister Mr Perry opposes compulsory Government grading for butter export arguing grading should occur at the factory level and butter be branded by cream quality. He suggests potential legislation to require factory managers to grade cream and brand butter, to stop uniform pricing that discourages quality. He notes some factories grade cream but pay the same price for all grades and calls such practices harmful to industry standards.
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Perry
New South Wales
Poris
Eaream
For Influenza take Woods Great Peppermint Cure
A short herb remedy claim urges Influenza sufferers to take Woods Great Peppermint Cure. It promotes quick relief with a simple dosage and asserts efficacy without scientific backing.
Laurier urges two way New Zealand call on Canadian mail service
Sir Wilfred Laurier telegraphs to the Canadian Prime Minister asking consent to commence a two way call at New Zealand on the Canadian mail and passenger service. Strong representations claim the move is in national mail and traffic interests and New Zealand may contribute. The Federal Postmaster General is undecided and asks Canada for more information.
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Melbourne
Wilfred Laurier
Federal Postminster- General
New Zealand
Canada
Ceil
Thomas
Tea as enemy of public health in Irish villages cited
Inspector reports note tea drinking rivaling alcohol as a health danger in Connaught seaboard villages. Dalton urges cookery classes to teach proper tea preparation and nutritious vegetable soups to improve family health and respect for future generations.
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Ireland
Galway
J. P. Dalton
British Islands
Connaught Seaboard
Connemara
Dalton
Trial Marriages Among Eskimos and Historic Parallels
The article discusses trial marriages among Esquimaux as described by Commander Peary, noting repeated pairings until suitable partners are found and detailing the handling of children in separations. It compares these customs to Maori practices and cites Scots feudal trials from Marmion era.
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Esquimaux
Peary
Woods Great Peppermint Cure Sold for Cheat Complaints
A brief item notes a product named Woods Great Peppermint Cure marketed for chronic cheat complaints. The notice highlights its claimed cure and consumer warnings.
Harbour Board Discusses Unaided Prospectus and Libel Threats
Wellington. At a Harbour Board meeting the unauthorised London prospectus for a half million loan was discussed. The nu mbers were signed T M Milford misspelled from the chair man. The prospectus was withdrawn after a London firm sent it to T K Macdonald for review. Ex chairman Wilford praised the letter while Macdonald faced questions about alleged impropriety and threatened libel actions closed the session.
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Wellington
Harbour Board
London
T.M. Milford
Fio
National Bank
a.London
Macdonald
Harkness
Cohen
Frootoids Claim Quick Relief For Digestive Ailments
Advertising claims Frootoids cure headaches indiges tion constipation and biliousness by removing waste from blood and tissues. The copy touts improved liver function and digestion with weekly bedtime doses and asserts users become independent of ordinary aperients.
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