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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1937
Page
4
A letter describes weight loss through Kruschen Salts as a daily remedy. A mother and daughter report shedding weight while omitting tea, fried foods, and extra meals, aided by a daily dose. The ad touts Kruschen as a six-salt tonic aiding internal organs and promotes bottles at 1/6 and 2/8.
The article argues edgings elevate garden beds by framing with bright mixed yearly plantings such as Portulaca Phlox Linaria Verben a. Annual edgings offer changing color and less labor than permanent borders, allowing annual sowing for autumn and spring blooms to fill gaps when flowers are scarce.
The article advises sowing Portulaca and related varieties like Phlox Petunias Zinnia Gomphrena Calliopsis with surface sowing over finely tilled soil. Soak soil beforehand, mix seeds with fine soil, press firmly, cover lightly, provide light shade if hot, and mist water to germinate. Cares to harden seedlings as they appear.
A report notes continual upgrades in oil refining as engineers push higher engine performance. D B Baldwin, chief engineer of Commonwealth Oil Refineries, visited Anglo-Iranian plants in Wales Scotland and France, observing rapid obsolescence and new cracking methods that convert heavy fractions into usable petrol.
The text notes apricot or orange yellow hues borne throughout summer and autumn. Seeds can be sown now on the surface where plants will grow, germinating strongly so sow thinly. If germination varies, thin crowded areas to even out coverage. Pinch back edge plants to maintain width and uniform growth.
Summer sowing tips for boxed seeds with moisture. Order a Winter Set for 2/6 to receive Sunbeam Iceland Poppy Sweet Peas Double Stocks Pansy Delphinium tall Spikes and 50 Gladiolus Bulblets plus planting instructions.
A historical account describes reforming and cracking methods to produce high anti knock petrol, the separation of gas during refining, and new plants to recover special spirits. It notes Anglo Iranian Oil blends and aviation fuels, with awe at refinery mazes and automatic control systems.
Visitors may tour a Research Laboratory where international chemists study new refining processes. Plans show a 000 gallon per day refinery and compare petrol quality. The discussion mentions AngloTrading Company and its Super Plus Whit and Plus Benzol as claimed superior petrols.
The mid November edition features a full complement of thrilling yarns by popular writers including James Hendry Patrick Greene and F W Mason. The issue showcases bold tales from renowned storytellers adding to its literary appeal.
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