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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 12, 1904
Page
3
The article discusses current tailors fashions including a return to plain skirts with fitted backs and waist emphasis. It notes the coat style being double breasted with velvet collar and gator trim, simpler sleeves, and a preference for a sailer-made look with restrained decoration.
A 19th century style note recommends rinsing after meals and using a borex solution as an evening mouth wash. It suggests tepid water with tincture of myrrh or Han de Cologne in the morning, and a delicate mixture of Cologne water with orange flower water and distilled water. It also advises steeping the toothbrush in a disinfectant lotion periodically.
A chiffon frock features three ounces of black accordion pleats and a coordinated blouse. The skirt employs three ounce chiffon with barrow ruches and flounces to mount onto a black lace trimmed waist. The blouse uses gathered chiffon with velvet accents and a gathered waist.
Nasturtiums are hardy annuals ideal for farm flower beds and neglectful plots. They range from white to near black with yellows and reds dominant and emphasize form over color, with newer varieties offering larger flowers and fuller petals from German sources.
The article explains propagating raspberries from vine tips and suggests blackberry planting similar to blackberries. It notes raspberries need protection from severe winter weather, require rich well drained soil, and advise spacing seven feet between rows with plants half that distance apart.
The text discusses shallow burial with an inch of dirt for near surface planting and proper tilth to allow settling. It notes that heavy packing or disturbance of roots before the ground settles should be avoided. It mentions varying plant variety preferences and selecting from nursery gardens.
Freely dating artifacts about one thousand years before Christ offer new insight into early Aryan art and culture. The discoveries illuminate links between ancient Persian artisans and broader regional traditions and reveal stylistic developments that predate known classical forms.
Fascinating notes describe the Acoma people in southwest New Mexico as lineal descendants of cliff dwellers. The Pueblo claims matrilineal descent, female ownership of homes and goods, and the wife building and owning the household. Men are said to be small in stature with women noted as diminutive.
The banana plant is a herbaceous perennial not a tree or palm and can reach 20 to 80 feet. It forms gigantic leaves from a succulent stalk and bears fruit within six to twelve months of planting, with some varieties fruiting as early as six months.
A Patrol leader in Victor orders twenty five men to seize a group of Indians returning from Lemon fields in Ledeema Province. The detainees, including women and children, are bound after protests and claims of innocence. The incident follows accusations of cattle theft by Lieutenant Avalos.
A historical overview traces torpedo development from early designs to modern use. It notes advances by Whitehead and Austrian efforts, the rise of steam speed from six to 31 knots, and the shift in naval warfare as torpedo tubes became standard on vessels, changing officer careers and tactics.
The note advises draining hot soup through a clean white cloth wrung in cold water to remove fat. It states that all fat stays on the cloth while fat particles float to the top, and implies this helps ready the soup for serving without reheating.
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