Mouse plague in Victoria risks vast wheat losses
The Victoria wheat authorities estimate the mouse plague may wipe out up to 500000 pounds of wheat pool value, while officials insist losses are likely smaller. Four million bags were infested, with at least two million moved to the seaboard. Railways speed in harvest transport is praised and may end losses within four weeks.
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Victoria
Victorian Wheat Commission
Wheat Pool
Seaboard
Hagelthorn
Fagelthorn
Church of the Redeemer marks czarist murder site in Petrograd
The Church of the Redeemer in Petrograd stands on the exact site of the murder of the ex-Czar’s grandfather Alexander II. The spot remains, within the shrine, with stones bearing identifications and a malachite canopy above a royal relic. The piece notes vast imperial wealth and revenues from adgels and lands, and warns against danger and health remedies.
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Petrograd
Church of the Redeemer
Alexander
Siberia
Russia
Caucasus
Paul J
Nobel prizes and peace award history outlined
The piece argues about Nobel prize distribution among nations, noting France and Britain together have 21 prizes, and Germany has 14 science prizes with no peace prize. It recalls Kipling's 1907 literary prize, the 1914 omission, and 1915 split among Danes Swede and Frenchman, with each prize valued at about 8,600 pounds.
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Germany
France
Britain
Alfred Nobel
Rudyard Kipling
Cracked Heels in Animals and Treatment Methods
A historical note outlines cracked heels in animals, noting varying causes from lymphatic temperament to exposed wounds. It describes symptoms from initial lameness to chronic thickened heels and sympathetic swelling, and advises purging balls of aloes, dry poultices, boracic acid flour paste, and cautious use of caustics to avoid rapid scarring. An oxide of zinc ointment is recommended to restore skin flexibility.
Woods Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds Ad
An advertisement touts Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a reliable remedy for coughs and colds priced at 1 shilling 6 pence. The short promo emphasizes its effectiveness and availability.
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Woods
Mrs Stanbury Takes Over West End Stationers Shop
Mrs A E Stanbury announces she has taken over the West End Stationers Shop and Newsagency from Mr A J Castleside and trusts the support of Westenders and others through strict attention to business.
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West End
A. J. Castleside
Westenders
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Cointino Attealts
Zusteatia
Ren Gene Giller
Towal Baikac
Suatralia
Tidworth
Sallabury Plain
Rabaul Valle Crmittaneet
Suillectet
Aldo
Savings Bank Department
Rand
GGG Waviind
SOUC
Palitrana
Papus
International Sayines Bank
Jou
Deyison Miller
Avon Bakery
A. Appleton, Proprietor
Galasey & Devie
Horseshoe Coffee Pier
Perth
Government Printing Office
Palace
Mrs Branley
A. E. Stanbury
Carter
Semple
Morses
ANT
Northam
Guardian Assurance Company, Limited
J. C. Malman, Bramt Momage
A. D. Mitchell
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