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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1921
Page
3
Report from the Sugar Experiment Station notes widespread grub damage in cane plants across Greenhike and Cairne districts. Flooding effects, experimental submergence days, and poison treatments at 100 to 200 pounds per acre are analyzed, with mixed results on grub destruction and cane recovery.
Field tests show arsenic application at 200 pounds per plot causing near total plant loss and root destruction, while 100 pounds yields mixed results with some cane surviving. Trials indicate poisons work best when applied near plant crowns and that soil conditions influence spread and effectiveness, urging careful distribution and ongoing parasite control for beetle borers.
The text outlines hair products and related orders with scattered brand names and prices. It mentions different items, includes a date reference to an event or sale, and lists multiple names such as Joan, W. H. Green, and Lily among others, all presented in a fragmented historical newspaper style.
Fragmentary ad copy touts a cough remedy promoted for all ages, claiming effectiveness for bronchial throat issues and urging readers to take a bottle home tonight. The text mentions Dr Sheldon's remedy and scientific sounding branding, with unclear references to measurements and availability.
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