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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1941
Page
3
Advice on maintaining soil fertility through superphosphate in pastures and wheat crops. If growth occurred since last dressing, apply 2 cwt per acre initially and top up to maintain a total of 2 cwt. Heavy growth requires proportional additions. Over time skimping increases costs as soil deteriorates. A final note on composing a song from classic works.
Nervous and low in spirits Mrs. A. B. R. T. of Maclagan Queensland reports headaches backaches and anemia improved after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She states the pills restore blood and strengthen nerves and tissues, leading to brighter mood and renewed vigor.
A humorous column mocks Hitler as a failed artist and recounts a farcical plan to sell his landscapes in the United States. It blends surreal talk of painting blood and cheese whey wine with a joking notion of converting milk into wine, ending with a quip about the “proper cow.”
The piece notes U S President Roosevelt’s New Deal faced business resistance over collective bargaining. It cites a Supreme Court order against Ford to reinstate 23 discharged workers and pay back wages while barring threats or interference with union rights. The author reflects on labor rights and past struggles, appending a disclaimer about Judex’s views.
A compact summary notes the United States remained neutral or aiding Allies in early war periods. It references Johnson Act parallels and credits to Allies, then cites Congress voting for hostilities after escalating steps.
The article traces the shift from neutrality to entry into the war as Allied orders and industrial output surged. It notes the political slogans of Wilson and Roosevelt and the pivotal moment when Wilson signed the declaration. The narrative emphasizes national interest and the turning point of American involvement.
A Brisbane writer J W Fletcher assesses the new New Century Press biography Winston Churchill. The study examines the statesman’s leadership and impact with a concise appraisal of his career.
Poem by Will Ogilvie reflecting on Bardia victory and familiar war imagery. It echoes Australians through Suvla Bay and trench memories, praising courage while critiquing arrogance and "backblock" swagger. The piece reproduces language from Sydney Truth and celebrates loyal mateship.
An inquirer asks about ringworm in pigs noting rarity and difficulty of cure. Isolate affected animals, remove scales with hot water soap and soda, then paint with iodine tincture around the lesion, reapplying every other day until hair regrows.
The excerpt traces US financial entanglement with the Allies during World War I, noting daily $10,010,000 in orders and escalating aid as Britain and France relied on American trade. It cites diplomatic moves in 1917, German submarine warfare, and President Wilson’s stance as Congress debates war in a tense, era-defining moment.
An historian observes a game resembling golf in ancient or medieval contexts. The record notes precision and equipment parallels, suggesting a worshipful or ceremonial origin. The mention cites archaeological or textual hints without detailing exact rules or dates.
A Sydney conference of meat and dairy leaders urged expanded cold storage to avoid wartime supply chaos. The Australian Agricultural Council backed joint Commonwealth and State funding, proposing shared costs and strategic site planning for quick distribution.
A man pursues a coffee business from the ground up exploring stages from sourcing beans to roasting and selling. He aims to build a small operation focusing on quality, sustainability, and direct customer relationships.
A Victorian agricultural note urges farmers to conserve fodder during the drought. It highlights large stock losses from sun-bleached pastures and praises New Zealand practices where up to one third of large farms is devoted to fodder crops. The piece calls for action to prevent waste and ensure feed in dry seasons.
A merry Scotsman wakes with a black tongue after a night out. The doctor asks for his tongue and the man explains he dropped and broke a bottle of whyky and they had just re tarred the rogg.
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