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Newspaper
Bunbury Herald
Location
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
2
Advice from The Farmer and Stockbreeder on milking cows, handling and selecting milking hands, managing sore teats, and avoiding injury while milking. It discusses cow temperaments, three cow grades, testing milker efficiency, use of trocar and canula, bull handling, and safe cattle quarters.
The text discusses handling bulls from a young age to reduce risk. It advises taming with halters, nose rings by age one, and secure restraining to prevent accidents. It notes that reputedly vicious bulls are safer when properly managed and warns against attempting to lead grown bulls by halter or rope.
Reports from the University of Minnesota School of Agriculture describe tests where fumigation with nitrobenzine fumes in a closed setup increased maize germination rate and speed. Initial results show treated seeds sprouting earlier and with higher kernel germination, though researchers caution further testing is needed.
The Ontario Government used moving pictures at the Canadian National Exhibition to educate on forest fire prevention, sheep shearing, wool handling, profitable cows, bacon pig stories, and other practical farming topics. A portable projector could serve large venues nationwide. Researchers note motion pictures may advance agricultural education and research.
The Grain Growers Guide laments lavish New Year honours in Canada noting many Commanders of the Bath and Knights among the public, while farmers are mostly overlooked and mocked with titles like Companion of the Binder and Knight of the Spring Tooth Harrow.
James F. Meas discusses WA fruit potential 1916, noting climate, pests, and markets. It highlights expanding acreages for vines and citrus near Perth, export history to Britain and Hamburg, and the need for irrigation and proper soil for commercial success. The piece cites industry guidance from the Department of Agriculture and the Agricultural Bank.
An American expert notes apples from younger trees and lower elevations do not keep as well as those from older trees or higher ground when picked at the same ripeness and handled properly. Picking earlier at lower elevations may be needed to avoid overripe fruit and decay.
Fresh mustard can remove ink stains from fabrics without damage when left on the stain for about an hour. For oil lamps, placing a lump of camphor in the oil vessel improves clarity and brightness. if camphor is unavailable, a few drops of vinegar may help.
Household hints advise cleaning pans on the outside to speed cooking and removing tea stains with gly cerine before washing. Orange slices added to tomato soup enhance flavor. A damp soda solution brightens tinware, and rubbing with cork can scour kitchen items. use careful strokes for best results.
An instructional piece urges women to maintain hair with regular brushing to look attractive. It notes that grooming starts at an early age, though mothers may guide young girls. Dandruff is linked to neglect and can be treated by scalp massage and brushing.
Practical home cooking notes include boiled salt fish with mashed potatoes and beetroot, a fruit stew with orange and apples, vanilla cream tapioca, cold eggs dressed as salad, braised sheep’s tongues with stock, and a meat roll with ham and breadcrumbs. Several Stevenson quotes appear amid instructions.
A health advice item urges balanced meals for families. It notes such balance guides cravings in children and adults, recommending variety and natural choices over fixed one-sided menus to maintain health and economy using home products.
A domestic column offers low effort remedies for household items. It covers removing brass tarnish with vinegar and salt, cleaning tan boots with soft flannel and milky solution, whitening paint with soap and glue, and keeping tinware rust free by lard and oven warming. It also notes drying tinware thoroughly and cleaning with flour or soda.
A brief editorial notes the changing roles of women and the birth rate, contrasting contemporary life with that of grandmothers. It observes a decline in birth rates since the war and remarks on the lingering influence of "King Baby" amid progress and uncertainty.
Guidance for expectant mothers to stay cheerful and healthy. Advice emphasizes regular rest, fresh air, and sensible eating based on personal cravings. Encourages following natural inclinations in diet to support a safe pregnancy.
A mixture of paraffin and ammonia cleans porcelain baths or sinks without harming them, unlike gritty or acidic cleaners. The text then suggests using a red thread as a guide when darning socks or stockings to make edges easier to darn.
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