British Expert Praises U S Wool Treatment Advances
British textile expert Professor J H Speakman of the University of Leeds notes that American developments in wool chemical treatment reduce shrinking and cites rayon as a key example of practical textile science. He credits British work for initial breakthroughs and observes ongoing efforts to imitate wool using protein fibers from milk and other sources.
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Monsanto Chemical Company
New York
J. HB. Speakman
America
Speakman
University of Leeds
Great Britain
United States of America
Water for stock: salinity limits and caveats
Water for stock shows varied tolerance by species. Sheep endure 1000 to 1350 grains per gallon, cattle 800 to 900, horses about 550 working. gradual acclimation advised and avoid hot thirst. Calcium salts help where soils lack lime. magnesium sulphates and sodium/potassium sulphates act as purgatives. Sulphuretted hydrogen should be removed by standing water in open troughs.
Opal Myth In Crusades Era Revealed In Wives Necklace
A warrior headed for the Crusades hung an opal around his wife’s neck, believing the gem would shield her from the glances of other men and protect their marriage during his absence.
Synthetic fibres threaten wool with cheap competition
The article notes lone molecules used to create synthetic fibres such as American nylon from benzene and highlights their strength comparable to silk. While wool imitation remains challenging, the rise of synthetic fibres prompts wool-producing nations to assess strategies to compete.
Organic Farming Urged To Save Soils And Crops
Mr. White told Armidale Northern Farmers' Union members that artificial fertilisers weaken land and crops. He urged compost, fungi benefits, measured shallow disc ploughing, and restoring nutrients through nature’s cycle. The group backed expanding literature and library resources on organic farming.
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Australia
Agei- Hiral
Armidale Tranch
Northern Farmers’ Union
Erida Wigghit
White
Subscriptions urged for Argus readers
Editors appeal to readers to subscribe to the Argus, offering a year of service at 14 in advance to support the district newspaper and keep local reporting strong.
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Argus
Clothing Supplies Availability Declared for Ration Year
Clothing allocations listed as Al A56 valid through the ration year end and B57 112 available for 12 months from November 15, 1944. The notice specifies shelf life and eligibility dates for these rationed items.
Market Rates for Livestock and Commodities Listed
First quality hen 2/. medium hen 1/6. medium 1/3. duck 1/8 ungraded 1/8. bacon sides 1/33. flitches 2h. middles 1/48. shoulders 1/1. Butter 169/4. cheese 6Y to 1/3. Honey 5d. bran and pollard. local potatoes 7/108. peas 5 to 20/. maize 7/3. Chaff, wheaten 10/3. acerne 13/6. lucerne hay to 12/. Tin 66/. Copper electrolytic £62. antimony British £120.
Polo gains popularity in England and India in 1872
Polo, the horseball game also called hockey, spread to England in 1872 after earlier introduction to India. Lancers and Life Guards played at Woolwich in July 1872, a polo club formed, and international matches followed, including a Brighton contest in 1878.
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England
India
Lancers
Life Guaiits
Woolwich
Brighton
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