Poultry Breeds and the Egg Dilemma Through Time
The article traces poultry breed fame from Cochin to Leghorn, noting shifting ideals in egg production. It criticizes breeders for chasing features like leg feathering, large faces, and combs, which often reduced laying power. It discusses Langshan, White Leghorn, Orpington, and the rise of strain over breed, and the emergence of agility birds in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochin
Victoria
Royal Society
England
Minorcas
Layera
Australia
Hair coloring claim from Mrs Reaver extract
An unspecified science claim touts Mrs Reaver's Extract as a remarkable remedy to stop grey hair for both men and women. It asserts the formula colors hair permanently, lasting year after year, and promotes its use as a simple comb through solution.
Laying Competitions Boost Interest in Poultry Breeds
The piece notes that English and American press ads promote breeds like the White Orpington and Rhode Island Red as leaders in laying results. A Richmond variety enters the field, and a Burnley 1 month laying contest in Libera under Government supervision gauges utility poultry. The Bardi competition, ending March 41, draws growing interest as whites, blacks, and reds vie for top laying performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Burnley
Superjis
Ierest
Weatherly Celebrates 50 Years Of Song Writing
The famed songwriter Fred E Weatherly marks a musical jubilee recalling early works like Sweet and Twenty and Nancy Lee He notes composing both words and music at times and cites enduring hits such as The Sailor Boy and The Holy City His career spans many decades with widespread recognition from fans and peers alike
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E. Weatherly
Weatherly
Phen Adams
Nancy Lee
Harden Ian
Cairns Broker Sees Wednesday February 1920
Mr A H Clarke a Cairns broker notes listed stock and finances including AB C Bank entries, British Broken Hill, National Bank, Insurance, Meat Export Co, and various bonds and stocks with prices such as 44/3 62/-, 14/10, and 10/3 in a transaction ledger. Contains scattered names, firms, and financial figures from 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Clarke
Cairnssee
Ab.c. Bank
ABC. Bank
Athertos
Bro
Bonnie Dunder
Bias Ache
Brisbane
Broken Hill
la Bennet
Fmpey Isles
Lode Hull
Cethbert
B & Suis
A Macdonald
N. Pastoral
Wee National Bank
National Bank, Inc
Gonns Bank
Yaes
Greonnells Bb
Na Fh Aachen
Rane Rewery
Walker's
Fragments Reflect Local Obituary Details
The deceased was 57 and son of the late Charles Buving. The article notes the loss deeply felt by Herbertom and mentions mourners including a Mrs Neal Cramb and A Welstead of Clayfield Brisbane. Readers are reminded of the cherished parent and the family’s sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Herbertom
Nara
Gee Coreg
A. Welstead
Clayfield
Brisbane
Neal Cramb
Also Mentioned on This Page
Craven Boriegh
Creasti
Elieebeth
Exischeme
News of
Northern Herald
Chanticleer
Dealara
Mr. Weatherly
Cairns Post
Charles Richard Lloyd
Jack and
Mainn
Alee Tasiece
Egarenn
Kelly's
Cmos
A. J. Draper Ltd
Complete House Furnishers
Abbott St
Lake Gr
Royal Hotel
F. Ross
Welrose & Fenwick Ltd
Calms Wee Eee Thear
Quali
Dee Brottway Prana Fepot
Charters Towers
Bosaneo's
Aplin ST
BSA
Massey
Bosaneo Meat Nest Ie
Ip. E. Wilkinson
Abbott Street
Cairns
Quur Claree
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