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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
2
Weekly notes issued under Hon W. Grahame MLA and Allister of Agriculture. The notes emphasize cheerful range of the department and provide practical guidance for farmers and pastoral workers.
A Wisconsin farmer shares his method to improve maize yield and maturity by selecting and planting top yielding ears from Golden Glow or Wisconsin 32 stock, testing rows, and combining early ripening with high yield. He notes mixed results but urges careful on-farm seed development and avoids relying on open market seed.
The article outlines how water affects boilers used for steam on farms. It lists three injury types corrosion scale and priming, explains agents causing corrosion including acid waters oils and nitrates, and notes remedies such as salt additions and mineral oils. It describes two boiler deposit types and how permanently hard waters form compact scales and priming.
An agricultural experiment from South Dakota shows water’s key functions in dairy nutrition. Water dissolves nutrients, distributes them, and transports waste. it aids digestion, nutrient absorption, and circulation, impacting milk production and overall cow health across seasons.
A historical note describes water's role in digestion and body temperature regulation in dairy cows. Experiments exposed four normal cows to temperatures from 51 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit, finding fat content in milk rose slightly as body temperature increased, though the effect was modest.
A South Australian expert notes hooves grow only about half an inch monthly and laments neglect of the hoof horn. He warns that leaving shoes on for months damages the living horn and cripples the foot. Regular farrier visits are urged to maintain hoof health.
Veterinary guidance from K F EB Place South Australia explains cold sweat patches on a horse after work signal potential backend blood flow issues. Advice includes warming and drying affected areas, rubbing to restore tone, and suggestive remedies like oat meal in water to counter fatigue and prevent further sweating episodes.
A chemist in the Department reports trials on poultry feeding using light wheat meal mixed with bread. The findings show one part bread to two parts light wheat meal produced a workable ration, while other mixtures failed to work as well. Trials were conducted at Hawkesbury to determine the practical quantity that yields usable results.
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In a sprawling study of Eltham House, Captain Alec Wing and his wife Caroline confront inheritance, social expectations, and a stern father Lord Wing. The scene shifts from private vows to public pressure as Alec contemplates Parliament and the looming test of living in the historic home.
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