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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1916
Page
4
Detailed guidance on silage preparation from sowing to sealing. Includes mixtures with Hickory King maize and cow peas, timing for sowing in September, and the importance of thorough side-edge trampling to prevent air pockets. Explains sour versus mouldy silage and the fermentation temperatures between 121 and 150 degrees F.
Farmers are advised on siloing and covering fodder to prevent spoilage and ensure year round stock feeding. The piece details using damp chat or straw as a surface cover, saturating with water to promote mould as airtight protection, and maintenance steps for tarred bag coverings, with emphasis on improving feeding value and resilience to weather. It cites benefits observed in other states and urges adoption across the region for dairy and stock farming.
A Perth advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a permanent cure for piles, claiming long suffering sufferers find relief after a day or two of use. Mrs J J Smith of Geraldton testifies to three years without recurrence, urging readers to purchase at chemists or by post from Foster McClellan Co.
Practical instructions advise polishing mahogany with a cloth dampened in cold water then rubbing with a dry cloth for twenty minutes. It also cautions bakers to add sugar halfway through fruit pies to avoid a heavy pastry.
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