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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1925
Page
2
A narrator recalls Jane a servant girl who schemes to win William from Mariana. William rises from Maynard's hatter to a porter’s job and a chance at marriage, while Jane scrubs, dreams, and schemes, ending with a wary, hopeful note on change and unhappiness.
In the Rocky Mountains railroad crews faced repeated near disasters as trains ran on perilous grades and through tunnels. A Western section foreman captained a risky run, narrowly avoiding a crash with a passing special. One crew member survived with bruises after leaping or being thrown.
An aged wealthy gentleman seeks a second wife, offers a large cheque as a test of money value. He brings home 660 shillings as a sample, then questions how to spend it, while his wife deposits more, delaying the journey with other plans.
Agricultural and pastoral notes issued weekly under ministerial direction draw on departmental experience to guide farmers and shepherds. The column highlights practical tips for crop care, livestock management, and rural economy based on ongoing field observations.
The Minister for Agriculture urges total prohibition on broom millet imports from Italy and other countries to stop European corn borer risk. NSW growers face pressure to boost local production quality and supply while preserving pest controls and weather-driven harvest quality across Hunter River, Tamworth, and Tamworth districts.
The Senior Experimentalist notes a shift in agricultural research from testing shallow ploughing and harrowing to understanding soil diversity. Different soils require varied preparation and timing, influenced by seasonal changes. Findings emphasize broad applicability and cross-region relevance, with efforts aiming for widely useful results.
The text stresses drainage to allow roots to penetrate soil, access food, and withstand drought. It notes surface water in poorly drained land impedes root growth, reduces soil ventilation, and harms vegetation by trapping unusable substances, ultimately lowering crop productivity.
Practical guidance from Bulletin No. 60 on sheep skin handling emphasizes careful skin removal with a sharp knife only when needed, stretching flesh side up to air dry, painting, and protecting with light exposure. Skins are dried, folded wool out, bundled and labeled for the dock, with careful trimming of trotters and secure storage to prevent damage from handling and weather.
At a farmers conference E B Comans urged careful selection of Clydesdale sires. He warned against excess hair and poor limb soundness, stressing balanced conformation, strong legs and clean joints. He noted past emphasis on size and heavy feathering led to faults, urging data driven breed improvement.
A historic guide outlines ideal draught horse traits for Clydesdales. It stresses correct hook alignment, dense hard feet, straight pasterns, and ample feathering from the leg back. Strong action, true motive power, and sound disposition are highlighted for efficient work teams.
A detailed guide for dairy farmers weighing cream separator choices and operation. It covers factors like machine type, service quality, material and workmanship, cleaning, leveling, and proper startup. Practical tips emphasize preserving machine life and achieving consistent cream density.
An article outlines how to train horns on a Jersey calf by delaying until six months, using rolling and tension with pliable wire or rope to bend the horn. It notes dangers if done too early, including potential damage to the horn bed and jawbone.
The article describes wire and lead weights to pull horns downward and restrict spread, noting various horn trainers are available. It stresses that cattle horn training requires experience and warns against calves playing with others that might snap the wire.
Aircraft ambulances will carry patients from neighboring states and ships to a hospital under construction in New York. The Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital Medical Center will feature a large rooftop landing field while seaplanes land on the river. A nurse and doctor will respond from each airplane on call.
An old clipping discusses deaf mute speech and the idea that hearing aids or shock can induce speech. It notes most deaf mutes cannot speak due to lack of hearing words, but with effort they may begin, and emphasizes environment and health for better family life.
The piece argues that mothers dying between ages 45 and 88 leave four or five children motherless and that the costs of supporting these children exceed £500 per woman of age 30. It estimates NSW losses of nearly £500,000 and a broader £1,500,000 for five years, criticizing law effects and immigration costs.
Tha great medical authority Dr. Galeeby F.R.S. Edin. writes that tea increases vital activity in all directions and aids the body to fight disease of all kinds. He claims tea stimulates energy and resilience, supporting general well being and recovery.
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