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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1903
Page
3
An extended stock of farming notes covers hay weight, buttermilk value, oat cutting, milk fever remedies, and milking practices. It discusses horse fly prevention, salt use on cattle, and a Nebraska station method for milk fever, plus calf feeding tests using eggshell milk substitutes and general farm husbandry tips.
A historic excerpt outlines methods to combat foul brood in hives. It emphasizes removing diseased combs, feeding syrup to bees, and using foundations to restore normal brood rearing. The guidance stresses handling chores in the evening to prevent spread and claims Ontario-wide success with these techniques.
Professor J P Roberts of Cornell University investigates how mature and young fruit trees remove plant nutrients from soil. The study analyzes a 15 age apple tree and presents estimates of nitrogen phosphoric acid and potash in leaves and fruit, offering a method to gauge soil depletion over twenty years of orchard bearing.
Fragmented notes discuss soil nutrients in apple orchards, estimating annual twig weight, root and shoot mass, and fertilizer needs. It suggests potassium and nitrogen replenishment, plus leguminous intercrops and grazing to restore soil fertility, while noting grazing depletes land without extra fodder.
Domestic animals reflect human handling and bees respond to gentle care. The piece advises using protective gear, controlled smoke, and calm, quick movements to reduce stings while noting that a busy, small-scale beekeeper should avoid rough handling to keep colonies gentle.
A detailed discussion on preventing runaways through harnessed horse control. It explains why strong bits targeting specific nerves can curb dangerous behavior, describes improvised pulley rein setups to multiply a rider’s force, and stresses experienced handling, proper timing, and humane treatment to keep horses safe and manageable.
A reflective piece on railway waiting rooms praising a future traveler’s library. It notes dull delays, suggests adding engaging reading to ease waiting, and credits the founder Globe for inspiration for a brighter public space.
Dr. ALS Alexander argues overfeeding work horses harms digestion. Hot, fatigued animals need rest and water before feeding. excess oats or corn rush through stomach into intestines, causing distress. For heavy work in heat, small, easily digested concentrates are advised. maize worsens heat but adds no real strength. Also notes Croker birth origin debate and family links.
Mr E van Alstyne of New York spoke at the Connecticut Dairymen's Association annual meeting arguing for a round silo as the most economical and sturdy option. He noted stave silos rot and warp, while round silos require better construction. wire rope sleeves offer strength and easier adjustment, with no corners in a round design.
A firsthand description explains a simple economical silo design using a stone foundation, 22 or 24 inch pine sill, blue siding, and 2x6 braces. It notes boards dry, shrinks with heat, and warns against using paper between boards as it will rot. It emphasizes careful fitting to avoid gaps and discusses risks of poorly built round silos.
The article explains wool production from skin structure to growth cycles and the impact of care. It notes outer skin layers and true skin yield fibers, with fineness influenced by climate, season, and feeding. Emphasizes shelter, feeding, and breeding selection to improve wool quality and market value for English wool and global manufacturing.
A bluebook published yesterday presents figures on the Indian Empire. It notes a population over 24 million with Christians under 3,00,000, and an occupation breakdown including state administration servants and various professions. Hindus exceed 200 million, Muslims 61.6 million, Buddhists 10 million, with 42 Indian languages plus 19 European dialects spoken. The report covers railways, exports, coinage, wildlife, prices, and literacy across provinces.
A Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station summary warns horse owners about sunstroke during hot spells. It details signs such as dullness, panting, and colic, and prescribes preventive steps including shade, gradual work, careful feeding, hydration, grooming, and cooling measures. It notes that young horses are more susceptible and outlines emergency care if an attack occurs.
The article argues mature wood degrades grafting quality while young, vigorous growth yields better stock. It notes that long-lived trees show poorer fruit and that old wood is inferior for grafting compared to young, well-bearing stock. It recommends selecting trees three to all years old with proven bearing, avoiding off year wood for propagation.
The sulphur vaporiser shown in the illustration is a key aid to destroying mildew in vines and other plants. It offers effective vaporising of boiling sulphur without ignition risk. The device, featured by the Fruitgrower, has been used for a year or two in England and by skilled operators.
Narrator recalls a moonlit church visit with a friend and a spectral vision by stained glass, then wanders to Woodlawn Cemetery where a grisly discovery matches the earlier vision. A later tale links a lifelike vision to a grim find, prompting questions about fate and unseen warnings.
A Detroit Tribune excerpt satirically critiques a fashioned “straight frame” garment worn by a man, comparing it to Olga Nethersole styles and detailing its revealing corsetry and eye-catching effects. The piece notes public fascination, hints at moral panic, and attributes the trend to feminine influence.
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