26 Apr 1915
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1915
Page
1
The article compares twelve hour days and costs for steam, horse, two mouldboard types, and electric ploughing in German experiments. It notes power costs from £40 for steam, 429 for horse, 2 9? for two-maching electric, and five for other electric ploughs, and discusses hoof horn growth and nail formation in horses and humans, with details on growth rates and grooming effects.
In the United States maize farming should cut costs using low furrow ploughs and cheaper harrowing. Machine planting and the double driller improve efficiency, while husking in barns reduces losses. A bold push toward paddock feeding of pigs and expanding pork markets could raise profits and justify larger maize production.
A correspondent from an agricultural exchange warns farmers about the dangers of using a dirty calf pail for skim milk. The piece urges rinsing and thoroughly scalding the pail after each feeding, noting that bacteria and diseases originate from filthy equipment and can threaten the entire mill.
Fragmentary OCR text references restaurant and hotel staff facing suspicion and a claim about protection for the public. Mentions unclear names and a whisky label and refillable bottle, but readable details are sparse and non-specific.
The article recounts President Wilson defending U S neutrality while urging Americans to support the nation’s duty to help in mediating among belligerents as the world conflict grows. It contrasts with unrelated anecdotes and jokes, reflecting a collage of remarks and humorous vignettes from the same period.
London Directory lists English manufacturers and dealers, export merchants and markets, ship lines with ports and sailings, and provincial trade notices. The described yearly edition offers agency ads and trade cards for £1 and larger ads from £23, published by The London Directory Co. Ltd.
The 193 issue of the Wise and Co directory series provides a corrected, reliable reference covering Western Australia from extreme northern towns to the south. It outlines town, alphabetical, and trades classifications, plus resident business listings and addresses, aiding commercial publicity and trade relations across the state. The directory serves as a valuable tool for households, traders, and professionals, with end sections offering miscellaneous useful information.
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