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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1913
Page
3
Agricultural and pastoral notes issued weekly under the supervision of the agriculture department. Based mainly on experiments and practical guidance for farmers and rural communities.
The article discusses dairy farming potential in the Microville irrigation area. It highlights climate, disease prevention, cow quality, and pasture as key factors. High producing cows, efficient milking, and shared equipment are noted as ways to boost profitability. It cites Yanco and Hay as benchmark regions and emphasizes careful herd selection to maximize butter and milk output.
Advice on dealing with a bee hive infested by bee moths. Recommends mounting a pin or needle on a short wooden tool as part of a method to manage and remove the infestation.
A wine expert warns against indiscriminate topping of grape shoots, noting regional differences. In Australia and Southern Europe topping is debated, while in Italy it is timed before flowering and done in stages. The adviser suggests leaving five joints above the grapes per bush and cautions against drastic cuts on vigorous vines with ample moisture.
The article explains the misnomer Union Jack for the flag and describes its proper use on ships versus land. It traces flag history from the early crosses of St George and St Andrew to Ireland's inclusion in 1801, and outlines the Red White and Blue ensigns, their maritime roles, and eventual retention for merchant, naval, and reserve ships.
Fragmentary OCR text references vital statistics and a November date, mentioning Brathethvian and Clive, with garbled phrases about foetus, population, and state, but lacks clear facts, names, or a coherent event to summarize. No verifiable actions, places, or outcomes are clearly stated.
The report details infant deaths and causes during the pre- Nov period, noting 1172 fetal and infant deaths, with pneumonia and bronchitis among leading illnesses. It compares current mortality with the five prior years, showing variations in pneumonia, measles, diphtheria, whooping cough, influenza, typhoid, and scarlet fever, and lists notification figures for typhoid fever, diphtheria, and scarlet fever.
The Kaiser is said to have designed a playing card deck in which queens depict Queen Victoria Dowager Queen of Italy Empress Elizabeth of Austria and the Coxriten. The king icons reflect Leopold of Belgium Humbert Pope Leo XII. The four aces embody Europe’s four prettiest actresses with Gladstone Crispi Bismarck and Waldeck-Rousseau shown in the four jacks.
A kitchen interview scene features a polite lady questioning a cook applicant about leaving a previous job. The applicant retorts with humor about curiosity and wages, while Mars Cumrox comments on literature and money, revealing a satire of job interviews and value.
Fragmentary notes describe making firelighters from sawdust and tallow. Instructions mention quantities and heating steps, with warnings about serious fires if misused. The text shows corrupted spelling and incomplete directions, but implies a process to produce firelighters and cautions on safety.
A fragment discusses producing artificial sponges from pounded materials and electrolyte solutions. It notes a process that yields a sponge resembling natural sponges, hardening and swelling in water, and hints at applications in patos for water absorption. La Nature is cited.
A curious report describes ants in Covlon bay observing sewing of two leaves into a sheath. The workers align inserts, trim and wet edges, then finish by binding with a threadlike larva.
The excerpt sketches a narrator delaying a decisive action as years pass. He contemplates warnings and seeks counsel from friends and family while awaiting crucial events. The piece hints at time’s pressure and the protagonist’s dwindling options after sixty years.
The article discusses treating hand warts with home remedies. It endorses tying a lump of venhing aid to the wart and applying per day, claiming warts peel away after about a week. It also notes potential skin irritation and recommends soda as an alternative.
A historic tale recalls Lochiel biting the English officer’s throat in a fierce struggle amid Far Lochaber. After the Restoration Lochiel visits London and taunts a barber who shifts fear onto wild Highlanders, recounting the savage courage of the Gael.
The Stet December 1910 notes 2166 public government schools in New Zealand, up 74 from the prior year, with 161,648 enrolled, up 124. Average attendance reached 142,186, up 4.8 percent, Otago reporting the highest at 11.7 percent. Aggregate expenditure totaled £1,292,000, about 24.6 pence per head.
The dialogue features Heine A hall hem and Heupeked debating intelligence and brain movement. Braina explains hair growth and whisker development, while Heu perked asserts rapid mental action prevents growth and roots.
A fragmentary dialogue shows Mary Ann reporting a trip to a girl’s improvement club. The curate questions if she told him who her mistress was and mentions a planned notice, while Mary Ann answers with hesitation and a playful reply.
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