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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1913
Page
1
The article argues that profitable cows are identified by practical traits rather than size. Look for thin neck, wide dish foreheads, strong backs, proper rib spacing, and a well formed udder with high placement and even teat size. Focus on feed efficiency and milk yield potential over price.
A dairy farmer argues for fattening cows before dryness rather than after milking ends. He contends starting several months before milk ceases boosts both body condition and total milk yield, noting older cows may fatten poorly while younger ones do better. He sees double advantages and no objections if cows remain healthy.
Household hints advise brightening patent leather with a worn cloth and polish, soften suede with olive oil, wash with tepid water and soap, and dry well. Do not use hot heat on damp leather. White Japanese paint milk from yellowing with methylated spirits. Crisp crusts from kept rolls are baked briefly, and French kid gloves cleaned with turpentine and warm air.
A historical note argues that weighing and recording milk production boosts yield. By tracking each cow for years, a herd raised average fat per cow from 194 to 289 pounds annually. Testing helps identify poor cows and improve management practices.
Dairy calf care hinges on correct selection and feeding. It stresses long lean frames, strong hindquarters for udder room, and rich yet digestible food, starting with dam’s milk and transitioning gradually to skim milk with grain supplements for growth without overuse of expensive nitrogenous feeds.
The article discusses dairy milking hygiene and filtration methods. It recommends using multiple layers of gauze buttercloth or cotton wool to filter milk, replacing the filter after each milking to prevent contamination, and notes some people neglect straining for factory use though impurities can still affect the milk reaching the separator.
Farmers neglect horse feeding while fine tuning cow and sheep care. Horses need balanced rations with hay and oats, adjusted to workload, plus careful timing around work and meals. Variety in forage is valued, and overfeeding hay or grain can harm digestion. water should be offered between meals, not immediately after feeding.
The article stresses sanitation over feeding as the key to healthy poultry. It discusses yard location on high ground with natural drainage, sun and air for purification, and warns against dirty yards that attract disease. It advocates sanitary practices in poultry houses and proper housing to avoid moisture and pests.
A historical note describes how water glass (silicate of soda) preservation keeps eggs fresh for months. It explains the process of testing egg age in water, the preparation ratios, and reasons eggs stay edible. Also included is a discussion on egg weight, components, and the role of minerals and phosphorus in shell integrity.
A historical brief reports on an experiment with 50 white Leghorns and mixed mongrels over a year. Leghorns produced more eggs and profit per hen, consuming similar feed. mongrels yielded fewer eggs and lower profits. Winter lay declined for both, with Leghorns still ahead overall.
The Victorian Apiarists Association president explains bee colony dynamics. He notes queen lifespan and worker duration, discusses reproduction versus death rates, and stresses the need for profitable honey production. He warns against poor hive management and warns beekeepers to prevent disease and robbing behavior.
An article explains the house fly’s behavior as it hovers and searches for harmful matter to remove, noting its attraction to dust particles and the role of air quality. It warns that multiple flies signal poor ventilation and outlines how regular washing with carbolic soap can deter flies by masking scents.
The article reports a calculation of rain composition from London area rainfall, detailing amounts of ammonia compounds, nitrates, sulfates, and suspended matter. It estimates millions of gallons of water and tonnage of impurities poured over a region, noting organic ammonia, ammonium salts, soot, nitrites, and other contaminants.
A garbled dialogue shows a patient asked about prefered food and money worry. The speaker, Allen, mutters about timing and age related concern while May questions concern over money and thoughts of change.
Fragmentary text appears to note a beer related event or listing involving Andrew Dryden, Hort Velen, and Carter Bros. The readable items hint at a local business activity or product display, with no clear date or outcome. Further context is needed to determine exact entities and actions.
Hearne's medicine claims rapid relief for bronchitis cough croup catarrh and throat pain. It asserts prevention of chronic cough asthma and consumption when used early and advises every household to keep a bottle. Sold by chemists and medicine vendors.
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