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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1911
Page
3
Detailed guidance on artificial lighting and heat in chick rearing describes two heating patterns, lamp-based and water-circulating systems, with Palmer cited. It covers chamber construction, lamp maintenance, feed and ventilation, gradual temperature changes, chick movement between chambers, and sanitation for reliable brooder performance.
Instructions describe a cheap method to cover stacks not thatched using galvanised hoops and hoop iron with a ridge piece to weight and secure sheets. A stack sized 201L by 16ft by 137 high requires specific lengths of hoop iron and wire rope, tied to stakes or hanging saplings to hold a wind and rain resistant roof.
Mr Sutton highlights careful cultivation as the key to pest control and higher yields. He notes four years of Cowra department farm results showing clean paddocks without excessive precautions beyond screening future plantings and feeding working horses on Algerian chaff.
The article argues for small paddocks and intelligent rotation to boost farm profits. It cites that smaller, well managed fields can outperform large, indiscriminate scale, with emphasis on rotating crops and intensively using each area. It warns against overplanting and highlights benefits for livestock health and feed utilization.
A short note from the American Agriculturist discusses the value of rotating crops versus letting land fallow. Minnesota experiments show wheat yields can rise when grass or clover is grown on soil for several years, due to soil benefits from grasses.
The article explains cowpeas forage practices similar to beans. Prepare seed bed in time, plow deeply and pulverize soil, sow broadcast or in rows, cut vines for hay when peas form, cure windrows, and stack to cure under shed. Mixing with sorghum is debated but some report good results. Plant sorghum in spring, cultivate twice, then plant cowpeas between cane rows.
A London paper notes strong British demand for California seedless oranges. Supply is insufficient as Californians withhold shipments, risking English consumer interest. The piece argues regular, reliable supply could preserve demand and prevent rebound to other fruits.
Mr G L Button of the West Australian Department of Agriculture discusses controlling the wild oat pest in New South Wales paddocks. He notes the oat’s seed vitality, its long dormancy, and that avoiding cultivation alone may not solve the problem. He urges adopting effective long term control methods rather than temporary relief.
An illustrated feature outlines Japan tea culture focusing on Uji tea. Tea plants average three to four feet but can grow to six feet with care. Manuring relies on natural fertilizers sometimes rice bran and other additives. Bushshelf life spans about twenty to twenty five years with first picks in the third or fourth year and peak yields from the eighth to the fifteenth year.
An illustrated article describes a steel three pointed tool bolted to a long bar for lifting fence posts. By pressing the points into the wood and using the bar as a lever, a post can be pulled from the ground.
Mr James Futter, a lifelong Aldeby resident in South Norfolk, has served as parish clerk for sixty-one years, possibly England’s oldest parish clerk. He recalls a fisherman's youth, family hardships, and his long life shaped by a simple rural routine, with pride in parish duties and a calm faith.
Andrew Cooper a boy of about twelve years in appearance but sixteen in fact stood in the dock at Willesden Police Court on a Saturday. He received birching bound over and a term of imprisonment for theft. He had previously been sent to a Wiltshire situation and later stole his employer's jewellery. He told the magistrate he would be different if he could go to sea but was told he was too small for the Navy. He was sentenced to three months hard labor.
A letter discusses bone-setting as a widespread practice beyond trained surgeons. It notes unqualified bone-setters often come from working class backgrounds and cites a 40 percent rise in a large town over a decade under the Employer's Liability Act. The piece warns of harm to patients and urges medical protection of traditional surgical roles.
A mountaineering accident on Glyder Fawr in Snowdonia yesterday left Mr A G Woodhead and Mrs McCleary seriously injured while Mrs McCleary was saved by her husband after a rock dislodged during a climb. Paramedics, a motor ambulance, and Bangor Infirmary treated the wounded. Woodhead underwent life saving surgery though remained in critical condition.
Description of a ladies outfit including a navy blue Serer coat and skirt with braid trimming. Estimated costs given for material silk braid and buttons, noting quantities required for making the suit.
A compendium of diverse sandwich ideas and methods detailing bread selection, meat fillings, dressings, and decorative shaping. Includes chicken tongue, minced meat, sardine, veal, cheese, and vegetarian options with mayo dressings, chutney, and coffee icing for variety.
A diffuse humor column presents a tumble of quick sketches and jokes. Characters include a resident professor, a restaurant waiter, a shop clerk, and a mother with children. The scenes mix dating, mistaken intent, and social manners in a light, talkative tone.
The article debates how to wash the face and lists options from sponge cleansing to air baths and linen rubs with olive oil. It cautions against overwashing in daytime and emphasizes thorough brushing to clear clogged pores.
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