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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1924
Page
2
Agricultural and Pastoral Notes issued weekly under the Minister of Agriculture reflect departmental guidance and practical experience from the department’s officers. The notes provide timely observations on farming and livestock, crop care, and agricultural conditions for readers seeking concise, official insights.
Special caution warns farmers that red mite becomes active with warm spring weather. Look for anaemic birds, dark combs, and overall run-downs. inspect perches under ends and in crevices for small grey insects and blood-filled suckers. Treat with kerosene emulsion spraying and roost painting, repeat as needed, and ensure proper water quality for preparation.
Agricultural note advises planting tobacco when 6 to 4 inches high after hardening. Select vigorous plants with short broad leaves, avoid yellowing stock. Harvest bed moisture, lift with a three prong, trim tap roots to two inches, and store in cool damp conditions. Space rows 3 feet apart, 24 feet between plots, mark lines with a simple four-rail gauge, and irrigate or water holes during dry spells.
A South African Farmers Advocate method explains how to judge cattle sheep and pigs by permanent teeth to estimate age for Birmingham Fat Stock Show England. It outlines dental milestones for cattle from central incisors to first molars and for sheep and pigs to determine eligibility and avoid disqualification at entry and judging.
The article describes honey fungus rots in citrus and stone fruit trees, noting invisible early spread, rhizomorphs under bark, and fruiting bodies in autumn. It explains how the fungus travels through roots from stumps, infected roots, or spores, depriving trees of nourishment and causing dieback and bark death.
Instructions emphasize maintaining proper lubrication and bearings, warming milk to about 90 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit before separating, and keeping the bowl and separator clean. Operators are advised to run the separator without vibration, check bearings and column plumb, and wash parts with warm water and washing soda after use.
A Wale player teaches cowboys football with rough humor about kicking a man and locating the ball. Mrs Jiggins quotes a shocking article title, provoking her husband who replies that women have done nothing for the feeble minded, before she wittily says they usually marry them.
An English narrator recalls a cross cultural courtship with Fusa in Japan and a marriage after earnest doubts. The narrative shifts to the 1890s Yalu River war cost, detailing a brother’s death aboard Matsushima and the familial toll. The prose then debates free trade versus protection and land value taxation in late 19th century Australia, urging economic reform aligned with open trade.
An ad style feature touts Bushells Dust-free Tea with signs in the cup promising happiness long life and prosperity. It emphasizes savings from less dust and a pure amber brew, blended from small high grade Ceylon leaves and claims Everest level quality. The piece ends with a brief humorous exchange about marriage and jokes.
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