03 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Bowral Free Press
Location
Bowral, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1902
Page
1
A male reader recounts curing calves suffering stomach distress that caused death despite milk. After trying vinegar with strong coffee, drenched calf overnight, the next morning the calf recovered. He claims to have treated about 20 calves this way with no further losses from this cause.
The article explains a two crop system of oats and field peas grown together to feed mild cows. Sowing in weekly succession yields a constant supply. peas and oats are cut when the pea blooms or seeds are milky. A good yield is about 14 tons per acre, mixing two and a half bushels of peas with one and a half bushels of oats per acre to sow two acres. Continuous succession prevents over ripening and ensures succulent forage.
A fragment discusses whether pigs need drinking water beyond mash. It argues that soft food may suffice and that the amount of water required depends on the mash preparation, noting variations with feed volume and temperature. The text references drinking needs during advanced stages but remains unclear.
The excerpt notes that geese can provide substantial income for nearby residents, claiming they are disease resistant and fed mainly on grass. It advises keeping geese separate from other poultry, and not allowing them to share water with other stock. It mentions many eastern farmers earning independent incomes from geese.
Advice on preserving fabrics and removing paint odors. Instructions cover drying flannels, halting shrinkage by air drying, using onions to absorb paint smells, cleaning gas globes with warm water and soda, floorcloth care with beeswax and turpentine, and distinguishing cotton from linen by pressing a dampened fold. Includes coincluded miscellaneous notes and maternal tips.
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