15 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1903
Page
1
A fashion note describes a costume with a ribbon collar and ivory lace for a blouse and dress, with wide sleeve ends and a velvet sacque atop chiffon. The piece on keeping youthful skin extols cold-water cleansing and minimal makeup, plus a regimen of sleep and simple living to reduce stress on busy women.
The article stresses pruning as essential yet often misused, noting that improper cuts harm trees. It outlines four goals: control growth, shape the tree, prevent overcrowding, and encourage fruiting, with guidance on which limbs to remove, how to cut, and tools needed for old versus young trees.
The article outlines a method to stop horn growth in calves by cauterizing the horn tip with caustic potash when the calf is under five days old. It describes preparation, application, intervals, and safety cautions, including keeping potash dry, avoiding skin contact, and restricting use to early days.
The text emphasizes knife and shears as the most useful tools in orchards for smooth, healing cuts. It advises using shears where possible, warns against overzealous pruning, and notes two moderate prunings are better than one severe cut. It stresses that pruning does not guarantee a fruit crop and that proper care and timing affect outcomes.
A fragment describes a narrow yellow box among luggage of notable figures at a railway station. Suspicion centers on its contents and its association with royal and colonial officials. Observers note Mr Balfour and Mr Chamberlain carry modest sets, with Chamberlain's bags lacking typical hat-boxes.
A digest of odd observations in high society reveals small items carried by nobles. The Duke of Devonshire and Lord Rothschild drew curiosity with unusual containers and a birdcage. A railway porter handshake and a milk tester explanation finally clarified the mystery surrounding the yellow boxes and the birdcage.
A humorous portrayal of a bashful bachelor at social events. He adores society yet is painfully shy causing clumsy mishaps at luncheons and dinners. He talks on weather, lingers after invitations, and awkwardly pursues marriage offers despite good traits.
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