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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1914
Page
2
A mosaic of letters and excerpts voices from British observers span politics culture and war aims. Discussions range from German culture critique to calls for national morale and public health, with leaders like Archbishop Canterbury and various editors weighing how a nation sustains effort under conflict.
The article outlines fabrics and designs in ratine cloth gowns with varied embroidery and color schemes, popular cotton crepe hats, and silk textures. It notes polo stripe and chevron patterns, conservative trepes, and white embroidered town inserts. Also described are bath suits with tunics and capes, fashion displays in London, and a pineapple tapioca recipe with labor motto amid culinary notes.
The piece outlines government plans to back wheat production through guaranteed prices, cost clears, and soil preparation assistance. It argues such measures will prevent unemployment, expand wheat acreage, and ensure food supply while maintaining loyalty to the Empire amid wartime needs.
Fragmentary OCR text references Harris as a boqo maker with unclear subject matter and nonsensical wording. The readable portion lacks coherent events, names, dates, or locations to form a clear news item or outcome.
The article discusses Italian irrigation practices and agricultural prosperity, highlighting how regulated water systems transform arid regions into productive land. It compares Italian climate and farming to Australia, noting the success of reservoirs, controlled watering, and crop diversification in provinces such as Lombardy and Tuscany.
Fragmented OCR describes land use and irrigation in Europe and Italy, noting 19 percent arable, 25104 square kilometres suitable for cultivation, and 12 000 square kilometres irrigated in Northern areas between the Alps and Apennines. It discusses the historical role of irrigation in sustaining agriculture and national progress, with references to ancient times and modern needs, then abruptly shifts to fashion and social columns mentioning Sydney and hair trends.
An advertised ointment from MR. Moss & Co. Loebohhardt Sylney claims rapid relief for wounds ulcers and skin issues. Price 2/2 Pont free and marketed as having astonishing healing powers.
An advertisement claims a wonderful cure for asthma with a free sample from Lister Chemical Co. in Bond Street Sydney. Prospective users are invited to send their names and a stamp to cover postage for the sample.
The article discusses unseen acoustic clouds formed by water and water vapor in air that reflect sound. These clouds can block or redirect bell peals, making the same bell seem louder or inaudible depending on their arrangement and presence.
Two men on a king tour sought refuge in a wild country inn during a storm. They shared a feather bed as the land lord fretted over safety. One sleeper stirred violently, waking the other as hours passed and the rumble of thunder echoed.
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