09 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1912
Page
1
Our Ladies column notes that Meerame tac work, done by finger twine, is enjoying a revival in England. It was once used for household decoration and now for personal adornment such as hats, ties, and hosiery, with potential global appeal.
A 19th century critique discusses dining aesthetics and manners. It urges varied place settings and simple, affordable adornments to enhance appearance without extra work. Suggestions include buttercups, purple peas, and improved lighting, plus using white china or brass accents to echo silver polish.
The Linen Press discusses practical linen closet shelving ideas with cross stitched labels on linen strips and enamelled cloths for tidier piles. A letter from James Horsley praises T and G Life Assurance for prompt, satisfactory settlement of his mother's policy claims.
Mr Loudon Doavies spoke before the Royal Society of Arts on the sheep industry and its products. He noted large global wool and meat trade volumes, UK imports of mutton, and home supply figures, urging centralized slaughtering to maximize by products and reduce waste.
Projeanor Hocking from the Agricultural College reports on wheat sowing depth. In sandy soils one to two inches is recommended. shallow sowing causes irregular, patchy growth, while 4 inches suffices and 6 inches yields over half germination. In heavy clay loam, deeper sowing improves germination with slower, more irregular emergence. 1 inch is too shallow and deep sowing should be avoided for clay soils.
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