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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1918
Page
6
A fragment from a poultry guide emphasizes keeping the fowl house dry and well ventilated. It advises opening doors on sunny days for airing, avoiding damp conditions that cause mould and trouble, and notes feeding and heating considerations for chicks and hens in varying weather.
A rambling piece by Wm. North on natural history and urban pests. It muses on wasps feeding on ivy, their drones, and seasonal behavior, then shifts to rats and mice, arguing sight and scent drive pest control and suggesting modern sanitation to reduce rodent numbers.
A speaker boasts of discovering Ro-bah No 1 Grade tea, claiming it improves the digs and stirs up enthusiasm among the workers. He notes the team will appreciate the upgrade and jokes about the fuss if they fail to get it.
A fragmented discussion on salt’s role in cattle nutrition mentions daily intake, effects on health, and production. It references feeding practices, economic considerations, and potential health outcomes, but the text is garbled and hard to parse for specifics.
Samuel Cooke, Chief Manager, and J. M. Carroll, Assistant Manager, ask correspondents to call or write for any other information concerning the company.
An old column promotes a homemade cough remedy mixing FENZO with warm water and sugar, claiming to treat colds bronchitis and throat inflammations at low cost. It also markets HEAN'S TONI NUTS for growing girls, sold by chemists at 3 shillings per box with bulk offers.
Windmills are marketed as superior for long service and automatic operation. They claim to keep tanks full, regulate in storms, lubricate automatically, and offer complete satisfaction. Catalogues available from Bryan Bros., manufacturers, Colac, Vic.
Specially prepared coating for interior tank work is described as not injuring water quality. Full particulars requested from CE Hall, Department 2, 12 McKillop 87, Melbourne.
In a rambling colonial tone the author notes rats and mice overrunning stacks and attics, describing raids on grain and nests, and recounts a river crossing by a swimming rat with its young. The piece shifts to questions about robins, debunking winter nesting myths, and detailing curious robin nests and family tensions.
A speculative essay argues matter may be built from atoms and molecules with the earth possibly an atom itself. It suggests the sun and planets form a universal molecule, then pivots to practical health notes praising Warner's Safe Cure for kidney and liver ailments, touting its role in removing toxins and easing pain. Ad advertising cites prices and availability.
Advertises Ball and Welch Pty Ltd clothing for boys and girls, focusing on practical summer wear, durable materials, moderate pricing, and a personal comparison offer with no obligation to purchase. Includes misc jokes and short anecdotes.
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