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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1920
Page
3
A historical guide explains land preparation depends on soil type from deep free soils to stiff clays. It details sowing methods including hand broadcasting with guides, and descriptions of a broadcast wheat sowing machine, its parts, operation, and adjustments for seed rate and ground speed.
An article surveys sowing times for early sown wheat, lifting yields with rain and sheep or cows on the crop, and outlines harvesting methods from sickles to threshers. It explains mower, reaper and binder use, the need for clear ground, and safety signals for log and stump hazards. It details the evolution from reapers to steam threshers and modern complete harvesters, plus tractor methods, alignment of machines, and a farmer’s anecdote about a failed harvest due to timing and equipment.
An old advertisement describes neurasthenia as a run-down nerve condition worsened by overwork and worry. It promotes Dr Williams' Pink Pills as a nerve tonic that rebuilds blood to feed tired nerves, offering a free booklet and pricing at 3 shillings per box with mail order options from the Dr Williams' Medicine Co. Sydney.
A short advertisement touts LaSO Pills as fortifying for the entire system promising headache relief, constipation cure, and renewed vigor. It claims two pills nightly for a few weeks produce a noticeable difference with prices and a local retailer listed. It also promotes Thermal Eyotine for skin aging, priced at 3 shillings 9 pence post free, offered by a Coal Pharet Co on Young Street, Syti.
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