Value of Birds as Pest Control and Farm Helpers
An article reviews the economic value of Australian insectivorous birds. It notes birds reduce orchard, cornfield, and forestry pests, saving crops and livestock. It discusses species like the Wagtail and White Reedbird and warns against harming birds that protect farming interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlinares
Wilson
United States
Commonwealth
Austrasia
DL le
Peter
Isco
Ile
Childinen
Amernilas
Eur
Berests
America and the World Trade Challenge in 20th Century
The piece discusses global industry and America’s role in world markets. It notes barriers beyond tariffs and wages, including capital, invention, and competition with Europe and Australia. It argues for strong export capacity and technological leadership to remain competitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagett
Relaga
Herman Fear Ul
Cork
Europe
Australia
Warner's Safe Cure Receives Wide Patient Endorsements
Letters from Mrs M Carey of Victoria and Mrs Eva Sharrer of Windsor praising Warner's Safe Cure for liver and kidney troubles. Both describe long suffering followed by rapid improvement after use and report renewed health and digestion. Endorsers note availability in original and concentrated forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Tokime
Eva Sharrer
Hanoverstreet
Windsor
Var
FE Bern
Wariven
Marriage Without Love a Question of Happiness and Freedom
A discussion on marriage ethics and happiness features opinions from notable figures including Cicely Hamilton and Mrs HooT Irving. The piece contrasts love versus convenience in marriage, debating whether friendship without love can exist and its social consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orien Onli Fuser
Toyihridee
Vite
Florenes
Dife
Cicely Hamilton
Neity
Hlaad
Das Catper
Orohe
Mies Nightingale
Hoot Irving
Russ Dorothey Bain
Insect Stupidity and Fabre’s Insight at British Association
The British Association meeting discusses Jean Henri Fabre’s studies on insects. Fabre notes the Pelopaeus wasp’s complex yet instinctive behavior with spiders, arguing no intelligence guides its actions and that limits of experience and foresight shape insect labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtin
Jean-Henri Fabre
Henri Fabre
Serignan
France
Warn
Edie
Tiene
Fabre
Pati
Cis
J Hilling
Darwin
Aluve
Henri
Uae
Paris
Rexona Heals Burst Varicose Vein in Ten Days
A Footscray reader reports bed rest of 20 weeks for a burst varicose vein ending after ten days of Rexona ointment. The advertisement touts Rexona as a rapid healer for pimples, rashes, boils, burns, bruises, and many skin irritations sold in triangular pots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexona
Secon
Weiter
E. Emerson
Rennie-treet
Footscray
Vie “Td
Buzza
Awl
Tone
Teething Relief and Patent Medicines Ad
An old newspaper snippet promotes Efr. Inots Smoothing Powders for teething children with sixty years of use and claims to ease fits feverish heat and digestive issues while supporting constitution. Also advertised Clarke's Pills for kidney and urinary problems and Pitt's Poisoned Wheat as a pest control product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inot
Advi _ CLARKE
Pitt
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Lin
Scouverties
Hinds
America
Eee Cae Ron Eras
Murdock
Homoeopathic Hospital
Duerdin
Sainsbury
Felton
Grimwade & GO
Rocke, Tompsitt & OK
Melbourne
Boortat
Wunderlich Limited
Collins
Colgate
Colgate & Co
Bollingtons Co-Operative
SF ST Gachee
IaveRenet
Messrs. Reid & Baxter
Malop St
Geelong
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